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DEATH CITY DAYS 105

oh goody, more vampires!

Lucy: "...Well, um...If you didn't get any sign of them when you were asleep, maybe our look in the alley earlier this afternoon will help..." *looks over notes she took* "Ranpo found some faint marks along the wall, but you didn't hear someone hitting it?"

Katai: *shrugs* "M-Maybe? It sounded like an argument--They may have threatened someone. I heard 'bleed'?"

sylvia: *gulp*

Kyoka: "We also noticed a receipt nearby from earlier that day at a nearby thrift store--which is half-way across town."

Ranpo: "And of course, this..." *holds up a big shiny coin* "Foreign!"

aya: neato! where's it from?

Ranpo: "Not sure...It looks Japanese, yet it has this ram's head and says...I can't read it. 'Chinom'-something?"

aya: maybe it's a game token?

Lucy: "We can check arcades in the morning..."

-morning-

shiori: zzz

Yumi: "???" ("She's not in her room...") *notices Kid and Stocking's door open a crack* "???" *peeks*

shiori: zzzz

Kid: "Zzz..."

stocking: *asleep*

Yumi: "... ... ... ..." QwQ ("D'AWWWWWW!") *waves to Lord Death*

lord death: *peeks* QwQ *snaps a pic*

Yumi: TwT *hug*

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *snoring, asleep on top of chuuya*

Chuuya: "Zzz..." *tries to move--* "UMPH!" O_O; *looks* "..." *strokes her head*

miyuri: mm...papa...=w= zzzz....

Chuuya: *sighs* *keeps stroking while he sits up*

miyuri: *yaaaaaawn* morniiiing *sniff* *still half-asleep*

Chuuya: "Sleep okay?"

miyuri: *nods and rubs her eyes* *yaaaawn* *STOMACH GROWL*

Chuuya: "Aaaaaand hungry..."

sonia: *in the bathroom, brushing her teeth*

Chuuya: "Come on--let's get something to eat."

-elsewhere-

amelia: *doing morning stretches*

Kanin: *finishing packed lunch* "Last night was so fun..."

amelia: mmhmm.....arent you gonna do stretches too?

Kanin: "Oh! Um, sure!" *closes bento boxes* ^^; "I guess a lot on my mind..." *rotates his shoulders first*

-elsewhere-

Saria: "Then they were like--BOOM! SPARKLE! SHINE SHINE SHINE!--and so pretty!"

greg: that sounds wonderful, bug-bear!

Saria: "Yeah! It's been so fun getting to hang out with friends..."

-elsewhere-

Ranpo: *spread out* *snoring*

Katai: O_______O; ("I couldn't sleep all night...")

Kyoka: *huddled with Sylvia*

atsushi: *getting a head start on breakfast*

Lucy: =w= *yawns* *sits up* "???" *walks to the kitchen*

atsushi: morning lucy, im making eggs. you want yours sunny side up, scrambled, or omelette?

Lucy: "Oh...Um, omelette?" *sits* "...You're good at that..."

atsushi: thanks, i've been practicing.

Lucy: *smiles* "It's paying off--smells delicious!"

(Odasaku: >_>; )

atsushi: *smiles*

Kyoka: *yawns, wakes up...looks out the window--* "!!!"

sylvia: ??

Kyoka: "...Sylvia?" *smiles* "Could you help Atsushi set the table?"

sylvia: o-ok *goes to do that*

Kyoka: *keeps the smile on...until she looks back at the alley...where there is a spear of blood along the wall only now visible in the daylight...*

-elsewhere-

Takehisa: *cooking* "Good morning, Sister."

Relan: *signing* <Morning!>

rita: <good morning>

tamaki: mornin'! so what's today's game plan?

Akitaru: *sighs* "Viktor is still on leave for 'family' and work he was called in to consult on at Haijima...A few of you will be sent to try to find him around town."

karin: i volunteer.

Akitaru: "Sounds good...but you'll need a disguise."

-elsewhere-

chie: here comes the airplane~

toru: ga!

chie: *feeding him*

toru: *nom* ^u^

Yohei: *filming* "What a good boy..."

chie: *chuckle*

mono:....hmph...i guess he's _kinda_ cute... 7.7

Assi: >w< "Incredibly cute!"

Emine: -_-; "So he can eat--big deal. I am not complimented for every last thing I do--"

Shotaro: "VROOM! Here comes the oatmeal train to Emine's mouthy-wouthy!"

Emine: "I do not have a 'mouthy-wouthy'..." *nom* >_>;

setsuna: ^^;

io: =3=;

Tool: "Still hungry, Io?" *fills up the bowl with more cereal-O's*

-elsewhere-

tsuyu: *yaaaawn*

ochako: *waves* morning!

tsuyu: morning...*yaaawn* late night last night...

Izuku: "??? Working?"

tsuyu: we were looking at old baby pictures last night. then the topic got to how our tails dropped off, and since satsuki still has hers yet, she got scared and started crying. it took a while for us to calm her down.

Izuku: "Oh no--I'm sorry. That must've been challenging..."

tsuyu: it's fine. one of the many things that comes with younger siblings, haha.

ochako: i guess.

Izuku: "Yeah, this is new to me without siblings..."

Todoroki: "..."

Iida: "..."

jirou: *cough*

Izuku: ^^;

Iida: "...CHERISH ONE'S SIBLINGS!"

Todoroki: *covers his ears* >~<

-elsewhere-

edouard: *knocks* <sis? it's breakfast time!>

Valentine: *curled up in bed...staring at the floor*

edouard: *knocks* <we're having waffles!>

Valentine: *sobbing*

edouard:....<papa! i think valentine might be sick!>

Villefort: *opening his door, limping* "???" *opens the door* <Valentine?>

Valentine: *hugging herself, sobbing*

Villefort: <?! What's wrong?>

Valentine: <Th-They're dead! Grandma, Grandpa...>

Villefort: "..." <What? How-->

Valentine: *hugging him*

Heloise: *exits Villefort's room* "..." *smile*

edouard: ?? <mama?>

Heloise: <Eddy? Where's Daddy?>

edouard: <in val's room. she seems upset>

Heloise: <???> *adjusts her robe, follows* <Valentine?>

valentine: <what do _you_ want?>

Heloise: <?! Well, someone is in a grouchy mood-->

Villefort: <Not now!> *holds Valentine*

Heloise: <?!!> "..." *frowns, exits*

valentine: *sniff* <j-just leave me alone...>

Villefort: "..." <Okay. I'll check with...I'll take care of funeral preparations. When you're ready...> *exits*

valentine: *crying into her pillow*

*there's a small pearl left on her nightstand...*

edouard:... <papa, will she fell better soon?>

Villefort: "..." *smiles* <Of course...But it needs time...>

-elsewhere-

Dumas: *smiling widely, humming to himself*

marquis: *making breakfast*

Cervantes: *reading the newspaper* "..." <So sad...>

marquis: <what is it?>

Cervantes: <An elderly couple died in a gas leak...>

marquis: <oh no!>

Cervantes: <'The Saint Merands had already lost their daughter at a young age...Survived by Valentine Villefort-->

*CRASH*

*a teacup falls*

marquis: !!!

Dumas: *falls back, shocked*

marquis: <are you alright??> D8>

Dumas: <...It-It was supposed to be the judge...It was supposed to be the judge...>

marquis:....*hug*

{Lord Wilmore: <--a medicine that is poisonous-->}

Dumas: *shaking, trying to pull loose*

marquis: <dumas, please, pull yourself together! it was an honest mistake!>

Cervantes: "..." *frowns, rolls up the newspaper*

Dumas:

*WHAP!*

Dumas: O_O "...YOU HIT ME! WITH A NEWSPAPER--"

Cervantes: *WHAP WHAP WHAP* <Get a hold of yourself, darn it!>

benedetto: ._.

Dumas: >_< *slap-fighting*

Cervantes: <Well, who did kill them?!>

Dumas: "... ... ..."

benedetto: ..... <i'll just...go back to bed for a bit.>

Dumas: *collapses onto the floor in the fetal position*

-elsewhere-

Minoura: *looking at the blood splatter against the alley wall* "Jesus..." -_-; "And why am I not surprised you're all somehow involved..."

Ranpo: *waves* "Good morning!"

atsushi: um. hello.

Katai: Q_Q "As-As we said, we heard nothing last night--but the night before, there was some argument..."

Minoura: -_-; "Okay, Detective, what do you think? Which ability user did this--"

Ranpo: "They didn't."

atsushi: ??

Minoura: "What? Look, kid, I don't see any evidence here: we got blood on the wall, no prints, no footprint--nothing. It's like there was a body, and not even tissue left, so--"

Ranpo: "I don't think it was an ability user...I think it was another type of creature..."

aya: we did find this. *holds up the coin*

Minoura: "...Officer, bag the coin."

cop-chan: *takes the coin*

Minoura: *looks at the coin* "Hmm...'Chinom'? The arcade?"

aya: AHA!

Ranpo: =3= "I still say it looks foreign--probably some group from overseas who--?!!!!!!!!!!!! AH HA!"

atsushi: you figured it out?

Ranpo: "Indeed! Blood splatter. Game token with Japanese beginning with 'Chinom.' Foreign people sneaking in...It's happening again, just as it did years ago..."

atsushi: years ago?

Ranpo: "Yes...It is not ability users--it's more vampires!!!"

atsushi:....*FACEPLANT*

Katai: Q_Q *faints* "I-I'm gonna have to move again..."

Minoura: =_= "I picked a bad day to stop eating donuts..."

aya: but the question is, what _kind_ of vampires are we dealing with. naomi mentioned there's different vampire types.

Minoura: "WE'RE NOT SERIOUSLY ENTERTAINING THIS, ARE WE?!"

Ranpo: "That is the next order of research, Aya. Procure the tomes of vampire lore!"

Lucy: -_-; "This'll just be an excuse for Naomi to read her 'sexy books' again..."

cop-chan: to be fair, there are vampire residents. i'll get to the interviews.

Minoura: -_-# "Fine..."

-elsewhere-

*a tabloid web site already says 'Vampire Attack'*

Black Star: -^-; "...I promise not to get mad...I just want to know whether any of you did this."

naho:....*looks at belkia*

Belkia: OwO "...I don't remember?"

Black Star: "SO IT WAS YOU!" *strangles Belkia*

otogiri: he's innocent this time. i was helping him get gum out of his hair. again.

Belkia: XWX "SING MY SONG TO THE TINY VAMPS THAT COME AFTER ME!" *KO*

Black Star: "...Oh. Okay." *lets him go*

Belkia: XwX

naho:...he's fine.

Higan: "We've been feeding the way you told us to, so it must be someone else..."

Sakuya: "...What if it's _him_? We haven't heard from Mr. Tsubaki in a bit..."

lavender: unless he has an eve, i doubt it.

Black Star: >_>;

lilac: w-what if it's...t-true ancestors? i-i heard rumors about them from the others....

Shamrock: "...That would be worrisome...I suggest we all be on high alert--as now they will be investigating vampires again, and we can't afford police attention..."

-sakuya's phone goes off, and has a very cute ringtone-

Sakuya: .\\\.; "Th-That's me...Totally not my intentional ringtone--It's ironic--Shut up." *answers* "Y-Yeah?"

naomi: hey sakuya, is naho there?

Sakuya: "Sure...Naho, it's Naomi."

naho: oh cool! *takes the phone* hi naomin~ whats up?......oh really?....i see....we just heard ourselves.....actually, i think i know someone who can help you out! ever heard of 'the land of nod'? yeah, they have vampire experts...ok...call you back~ *hangs up*

Sakuya: "??? Why'd she want to know?"

naho: her agency is investigating into the case!

Sakuya: ._.;;;

-elsewhere-

*someone wipes his mouth*

Mikaela: "..."

lacus: whew, what a feast! ^^

chess: where should we strike next?

Crowley: "I think we should ask our scout..." *smiles at Mikaela* "You told us such wonderful locations--"

Mikaela: "Just go wherever."

chess: =3= you're so boooooriiiiing.

lacus: you're as bad as those....'things' we've read in some books. *shudder* whoever this 'meyer' is, i hope to slaughter them horribly.

Crowley: "Patience...We still have to map out locations..." *marking the map on the wall, circling spots in the slums, with giant x's crossing out True Cross and the DWMA*

-elsewhere-

hyakuya: *staring up at the ceiling* ....

Guren: *knocks* "Akane? We're finishing prelims..."

hyakuya: *responsive grunt*

Guren: "You should see the reinforcements...So, um, get up?"

hyakuya: *grumbles and sits up* give me about a minute, im getting changed now...

-girls getting ready, please be patient-

Guren: *opening a box*

hyakuya: *looks*

shinoa: ??

mitsuba: *looks around*

Yoichi: *humming, polishing some daggers*

Kimizuki: *packing meals* "And don't touch them until lunch!"

hyakuya: so what are we doing today?

Guren: "Looks like the vamps showed themselves here--two suspected feedings in a part of town."

hyakuya: ....

Kimizuki: "!!!"

Yoichi: "So, we're on patrol? Okay!"

mitsuba: tch- about time we started doing something.

Guren: *nods* "So let's use that training on our off-time to put a stop to these attacks...The recent attacks were at night, so we'll be using daylight to find vantage points for observation and attack..."

shinoa: right.

Yoichi: "We'll do our best!"

-elsewhere-

Noirtier: *bandaged, struggling to dial* "..." <Answer already, you stupid brat...> *shaking*

-...-

Noirtier: *growls, tosses the phone* <Damn it, Gerard!>

-elsewhere-

Valentine: *staring at her phone...'No new messages'...'No new calls'...*

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: *has on a panda hoodie and sunglasses* "All set?"

karin: yep!

Iris: "All set." *wearing a baseball cap, basketball jersey--and tattoos*

Vulcan: O_O; "Um, Sister? Wh-What's with the new look--"

Iris: *punk face* "WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY LOOK, PUNK?! YOU WANT TO THROW DOWN?!"

karin: easy now. *she's in what looks to be a business suit*

Iris: ^^; "Sorry--just getting into character by modeling myself on people in disguise--Sister Hibana, Shinra's smile, Patty Thompson--"

Vulcan: *hiding behind Karin* Q_Q

karin: ^^; it's pretty well done. well, shall we be off?

Iris: "LET'S DO THIS!"

-elsewhere-

Blair: "I'm heading out, Sachiko! Could you let Dr. John know?"

sachiko: already on it.

Blair: "...How's she holding up?"

sachiko: still stressed...maybe she should take a vacation...

Blair: *nods* "She had gone out to Tombstone...Maybe there or somewhere more, you know, vacationy?" *snaps her fingers, is now in a Hawaiian shirt, hula skirt, and with a coconut drink*

sachiko: *sweatdrop*

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Okay, we got our juice boxes, we got crayons, we got Kajii's homework...Ready to draw?"

miyuri: ready!

Chuuya: *takes out a worksheet* "Okay, so this one is a maze..."

miyuri: *looks*

Chuuya: " 'These are the Canadian geese...Help them fly to the South for the winter'..."

miyuri: *doodling*

-little geese pop up from the picture and fly around the room-

Chuuya: ^^; "That's one way to do it..."

Goose: *honks, steals Chuuya's bread*

Chuuya: ._.;

miyuri: *giggles*

Chuuya: "Leeeeeeet's check the maze again..." *a goose lands on his hat*

miyuri: ^^;

Chuuya: "So, there are many paths to take...I used to do these by starting at the goal and working backwards..."

Goose on Hat: =^=

miyuri: hmm...

Chuuya: "So, if I take a pencil at the goal..." *traces back--mock concern* "Oh, no--I hit a dead end! Ah!"

miyuri: oh no! D8

Chuuya: "But that's why a maze usually has another path..." *follows a new one* "So far, so good, right?"

miyuri: mmhmm.

Chuuya: "Now we go left, then right, then right, and waaaaaaay up..."

miyuri: hehe ^^

Chuuya: "And--BOOM! We've made the path!"

-the lines float up-

Chuuya: .____.;;;

-suddenly they're in a maze?-

Chuuya: *looks around...tries to leap up to the top of the wall--and falls*

miyuri: ._.;;;

Chuuya: =_=; "...Let's start walking. Don't get separated..." *holds her hand*

miyuri: ok.

-elsewhere-

Katai: *sips* "Th-Thank you for the tea, Nagisa..."

nagisa: any time, mr katai. ^^

Blair: "I'm home! Oh, Katai! Nagisa let you in?"

Katai: Q\\\\Q

Blair: OwO "~?"

nagisa: welcome home! ^^

Blair: "Thanks..." *yawn* "Busy morning...What're you two up to this afternoon?"

-nagisa explains what all katai told her-

Blair: "Oooooo--vampires! That's no good. But at least it's not the Rats again, right?"

Katai: >~< "Please, don't remind me..."

Blair: *strokes his head* "There, there..."

Katai: =///////=

nagisa: *sweatdrop*

Blair: "Besides, vampires tend not to stay in one place for long--and if they do, it's only until they can pick off every victim they can or farm them for their blood--"

Katai: *protective hug*

Blair: *stroke stroke* ^^; "Do you want to stay for the night?"

-elsewhere-

sonia: *in class*

Teacher: "--and you'll have your test in two weeks, so we'll be reviewing the biology section..."

sonia: *taking notes*

Teacher: "Let's begin with the different organs in the typical humanoid body. Sonia, which organ takes in oxygen?"

sonia: the lungs.

Teacher: "Correct! And which bodily fluid transports that oxygen to the rest of the body?"

sonia: the blood.

Teacher: *smiles* "Right! Very good."

-one student glares at sonia-

sonia: ....

Teacher: "Let me type some keywords for you to review..." *typing on the projector's computer, not looking at the class*

sonia:....

-elsewhere-

Danglars: *sips his bubbly drink, pulls up his stock portfolio on his tablet and--spits out his drink, coughing*

lucian: ...*wipes his face* <sir?>

Danglars: <H-How?!> *pulls up news--* "?!? <WHO DARE PUBLISHED THIS DRECK CLAIMING MY AIRSHIPS ARE NOT FEASIBLE?! IT JUST TANKED MY STOCKS! WHO WROTE THIS?!>

-elsewhere-

Daisy: "Yes, your check is in the mail. ...Yes, he's happy to support thriving young reporters. Let us know what other dirt you dig up. Yes...Goodbye." *hangs up*

Fitzgerald: *sips his drink*

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: *on bat incom* "Target spotted, exiting clothing store...He's going into--?! A toy store? Huh. Must be getting new action figures..."

karin: hmm.

Iris: *inhale* "Okay...I can do this..." *swaggers into the store* "Yo, boss. I'm here for the new mad fresh figurines to power up my game system, bro!"

Hyde: ._.;

Viktor: "Excuse me, sir? Do you sell dolls? Like, for little girls?"

Iris: *whispers into incom* "Oh, that's nice--Viktor is buying dolls!"

karin: ?? *imagining--* D8 (now now, be rational, maybe he has a relative?)

Viktor: "And candy. Little girls like candy, right? How much could I fit into my mode of transportation of just candy?"

Hyde: O_____O "...This isn't a white van, is it...?" *reaching under the desk for the 'police' button...*

Iris: "YO, MAC, JUST ANSWER THE MAN'S QUESTION! THIS IS SIMPLE CALCULUS, YOU DIG?!"

karin: D8 !!!! (SON OF A FUCKING FUCK!!)

Vulcan: "...I'm going to fucking cut his balls off."

Viktor: *spots someone outside the shop* "!!!" *waves at her*

misora: *walking along in a rather cute dress* hello~<3

Vulcan: O_________________O

karin: isnt she from squad 0?

Iris: "???" ("Oh, Misora's here, too! How nice.") ^^

Vulcan: *whispers* "Yeah, with a creepy little-girl idol fixation! This is sick!"

Viktor: "Hi! I'm almost done. Anything else I should get you?"

karin: YOU!

Viktor: OwO "...Um, me?"

karin: so this is your little secret, huh?

Hyde: *pressing the button frantically* "Why is nothing happening?! Wait--this isn't even connected?!!"

Viktor: OwO;;; "Secret? What secret? I have no idea what you mean...HA HA HA?"

misora: OwO;;;;;;;;

Iris: "We know exactly what you're up to! ..." *whispers* "What are they up to?"

Vulcan: -_- "This is sick. You are nasty, Viktor..."

karin: viktor licht, misora hina, you two.....HAVE SOME CREEPY SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP DONT YOU?!

misora: ......

Iris: "... ... ..." *brains snaps* D8

Viktor: "...If I say 'yes,' is that better or worse than the alternative?"

misora: ...............*LAUGHING OUT LOUD* AHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! AS IF! LIKE I'D EVER WANT A CREEPY LOSER LIKE HIM! AHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Viktor: QwQ "Ha ha ha...No. I'm shopping for my baby cousin, and Misora offered to help deliver while I get back to work." TwT;

karin:....*raises a brow*

Iris: "Oh, well, you're always visiting your family, so this checks out. Good day!" *turns--*

Vulcan: *grabs her by the sleeve* "Why the big secret, you two?"

misora: as it so happens, his cousin is my manager! ^^

Vulcan: "And this never came up why...?"

Viktor: "I don't like to brag. I got where I am without nepotism..." ^^;

misora: =3= and besides, no one ever asked!

Iris: "Oh, I'm sorry for not asking! So, what's your manager like?"

misora: very busy, i actually have to meet up with him now, so bye bye~ *exits*

Viktor: *empty handed* QwQ "...This is mortifying."

Hyde: "And you owe me $141.67 for the stuff. And I'm calling the cops on all of you..."

karin: ._.;;;

Viktor: "OH, LIKE KIDS SHOP AT TOY STORES ANYMORE! IT'S JUST OLD PEOPLE!"

Walter: "..." *punches Viktor in the jaw*

karin: *grabs him by the arm and runs* BAIL! FUCKIN BAIL!

Viktor: XwX

Hyde: "GET BACK WITH MY MONEY!"

Iris: *praying* "Forgive me for what I've done--"

Vulcan: *picks up Iris, runs*

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *following chuuya*

Chuuya: "Darn--dead end...Miyuri, you got markers or string or something?"

miyuri: *shakes head*....miyuri's sorry.

Chuuya: "Hey, it's okay..." *rubs her head* "These things happen. It's like Theseus and the Minotaur...only no Minotaur."

miyuri: miyuri didnt mean to get us lost *sniff* i...*hic* i was only t-trying to-

Chuuya: "..." *hug* "It's okay. You'll learn from this. And we get to make this a game."

miyuri: a game? *shiny eyes*

Chuuya: ^^; "Sure! Mazes can be games. We can even make up sayings or songs to follow our path..."

miyuri: yay! ^o^

Chuuya: *stands up, takes her hand* "Now, let's count the steps to the corner...1, 2..."

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *sitting in the motorcycle side-car with a helmet* "Where are we going?"

naoya: just out for a drive. and maybe to do some shopping to get you some new digs.

Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "I'll need a new jacket, too..."

naoya: that's what i meant by 'digs'.

Akutagawa: ._.; "...I know. I was...just emphasizing..."

naoya: well, let's get a move on then.

-elsewhere-

Asako: *frowning...petting Goldie*

goldie: ^w^

Asako: *small smile* *picks up Goldie into her lap* "Keep me company while I review the hospital records?"

goldie: *bark* ^^

Asako: *smiles...then turns back to file* "Okay...Admitted after the Slums attack...Now at Haijima..." *sighs* "What are they doing..."

-elsewhere-

Yumi: "Okay, Christa--which one do you want?" *holds out donuts*

christa: that one!

Yumi: "Good choice..." *hands her the one with sprinkles* "Careful not to drop them..."

christa: ok!

Yumi: *picks up Shiori* "Want one, Shiori?"

shiori: ah.

Yumi: "Let's try a donut hole--don't swallow it all at once..."

-elsewhere-

Rin: "Hey, you two--how was the slumber party?"

shiemi: it was fun.

Izumo: >_>; "...It was nice. Educational. Lovely garden..."

Shima: *opens his mouth--*

Izumo: *slams his head face-first into the desk*

Rin: O.O; "..." *sniffs* "Ugh! What's that stench?!"

shiemi: ??

Bon: =_= "Hey..."

Izumo: *covers her nose* "Good lord!"

konekomaru: bon! are you alright?!

Bon: "I've been researching for days...No sleep...Little food..."

Rin: *holds his nose* "No soap, no water..."

konekomaru: (he almost rivals the queen of stink...)

Izumo: "GO TO THE SHOWER!"

Shima: *opens his mouth--*

Bon: *slams his head face-first into the desk* "I know..."

-elsewhere-

Kunikida: "...Vampires? ..." *takes off his glasses, rubs his eyes* "You have to be kidding me..."

atsushi: weirder things have happened.

Kunikida: "Weird, yes. But usually within our knowledge set--"

Dazai: =w= *listening to his headphones*

Kunikida: "...Most of our knowledge set." *hands a book to Atsushi* "Read it on your way to Naomi's informant."

atsushi: um...ok? *looks*

*It's a book titles 'Vampyr'*

atsushi: hmm...

Kyoka: "We'll also be checking the arcade mentioned..."

-elsewhere-

hyakuya: why do we have to do these tests again?

shinoa: to refresh our knowledge.

Kimizuki: "You gonna complain the entire time?"

hyakuya: =~=

Kimizuki: "We'll get through this more quickly if everyone is prepared."

hyakuya: =~= fiiine.

Mitsuba: "So try to remember the terms..."

Guren: "Okay, okay, settle down and take your seats. You'll need a number 2 pencil, closed book, no notes, cell phones under your table, spit out any gum--"

hyakuya: =,= *looks out the window*.... (huh, brings back memories....)

{hyakuya: *looking out the window, tapping her foot in annoyance*}

{*tap tap*}

{hyakuya: *looks back* ??}

{*a girl holds up a notepad with a message: "Hello. I am Shinoa. I will be your handler."}

{hyakuya: ??? (handler?)}

{Shinoa: *notepad: "Cooperate, or I will report you for additional punishment."*}

{hyakuya: D8}

{-...-}

{hyakuya: =~= what the hell is your deal anyway?}

{Shinoa: "I was told how vampires killed your family, that you were abandoned, lost...So, you're afraid to make friends." *smiles* "So how about some ice cream, champ~?"}

{hyakuya: ...what do you _really_ want from me?}

{Shinoa: *sighs* "The lieutenant colonel wants you to read this message." *hands her a paper*}

{hyakuya: of course he does.... *looks*}

{Note: "The army has no use for some shut-in who doesn't know about the value of cooperation within a military system. Usually, such cooperation starts when you make friends in school. But since you're at the obvious disadvantage due to arrested development and slow maturation, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make a friend--and introduce them to me. And a real friend, not someone you pay, bribe, or do anything else to fake it. Granted, I think you're not going to go through with this, so, enjoy being a failure."}

{hyakuya: WHY THAT MOTHER-....*siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh* i dont have a choice in this, do i?}

{Shinoa: *shakes her head--*}

{*THUD*}

{hyakuya: ?! *turns*}

{*a student is knocked through the door to the floor*}

{Student: "P-Please...Don't--"}

{hyakuya: ??!!!}

{Bully: "Don't what? I was just asking to borrow some cash, that's all--" *STOMP*}

{Student: "OW!"}

{hyakuya: hey! what the heck are you doing?!}

{Bully: "?! Bitch, mind your own business! Unless you want something else from me..." *puts a foot on top of the Student's head*}

{hyakuya: actually yes, i want you to stop doing that to the poor kid.}

{Bully: "Then I think you'll need to convince me~"}

{hyakuya: ok ^^ *PUNCH*}

{Bully: X_X *knocked down*}

{Shinoa: "...Oh, that's bad news...I forgot to mention..."}

{hyakuya: yeah! that's what you get for being an asshole, shit for brains! *looks at the student* hey, you ok?}

{Student: Q_Q "I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to get you involved in this!"}

{hyakuya: it's fine. that prick was asking for it anyway. i swear, there's some really annoying assholes in this place. *helps him up* you seem ok, though.}

{Student: "Aside from the head injury. Ha ha ha...But seriously, no, that really hurt..." TwT }

{hyakuya: jeez...come on, let's get to the nurse...what's your name, kid?}

{Student: "Yoichi."}

{hyakuya: got it. 'name's akane.}

{Yoichi: ^^}

{Shinoa: "And that adds more punishment to your account."}

{hyakuya: 0_0 well shit.}

{Shinoa: " 'Well shit' indeed." *smiles*}

{Yoichi: "...Is she your friend, or punishment?"}

{hyakuya: at this point, im going to go with yes.}

{Yoichi: " 'Kay...So...You're another student here? Are you hoping to join the military?"}

{hyakuya: pretty much. i want to fight vamps as soon as possible.}

{Yoichi: "..." *nods* "Yeah, same..."}

{hyakuya:...say, shinoa and i were gonna get ice cream, you...wanna come with?}

{Yoichi: "Oh! Um...Yes! Thank you!"}

{Shinoa: "Hang on--I didn't say I'm paying for 3!"}

???: akane!

hyakuya: !!! im paying attention!

Shinoa: "Really? What was just said?"

hyakuya:.... ._.;;;;

Guren: -_-; "That'll be a punishment later."

hyakuya: ... *grumbles*

mitsuba: *facepalm*

Yoichi: ^^;

Kimizuki: "How embarrassing..."

hyakuya: get stuffed, kimizuki.

Kimizuki: "Pay attention in class instead of zoning out! You'll get yourself killed like that!"

hyakuya: >Xp

mitsuba: so immature...

Guren: *chops* "Enough, both of you."

-elsewhere-

naho: well, this is the place!

atsushi: looks kind of shady....

Kyoka: "Like something Dazai would go to..."

sylvia: *gulps*

Ranpo: "There's nothing to fear once you understand it! And I understand the rules of the Agency--NEWBIE OPENS THE DOOR TO SCARY PLACES FIRST!"

Lucy: -.- "Wimp..." *moves to the door--*

*the door blasts open*

atsushi: !!!

*a tall man exits*

atsushi: *notices something in the man's hand* ._________.

Tall Man: "Mikuni! I found the secret ingredient for the best banana split ever! I'm just going to need to behead your dolly!"

sylvia: *SCREAMING BLOODY MURDER*

*The Tall Man is holding a decapitated head*

Lucy: "?!!! YOU MONSTER!" *punches him in the jaw*

*The Tall Man is down--KO!*

metsu: ._. *sweatdrop*

atsushi: D8

Lucy: "WHAT HAVE I TOLD PEOPLE LIKE YOU ABOUT HARMING INNOCENT DOLLS?!"

metsu: um....welcome to the shop?

Ranpo: *peeks* "Oh, soda! Excuse me--investigation in progress. I'll need to inspect these--all of these--" *piling them into his arms*

metsu: um... ._.;;

atsushi: *steps in* um....i-is the owner here?

Lucy: *dragging Johannes by his ankles* "I'M NOT DONE WITH THIS ONE YET! HE HAS INFORMATION!" *pulls him into the backroom, as punches are heard*

metsu: at the moment, no. he should be here in about 25 minutes. would you like some tea and cake in the meantime?

Ranpo: "Yes, please."

Kyoka: *nods*

-and so-

atsushi: thanks for the food! ^^

metsu: so, you're investigating vampire attacks, you say?

Kyoka: *mouth stuffed* *nods*

Ranpo: "We found blood splatters consistent with most vampire attacks, along with a few other clues that indicate itinerant individuals who travel around seeking new victims."

metsu: what a coincidence, our boss actually went out to investigate as well.

Kyoka: *muffled* "Oh? How long has he investigated these kinds of things?"

metsu: it's one of the businesses he offers here. we do research on the supernatural, particularly vampires.

Ranpo: "Then this should be the best place! We can't wait to meet him!"

-the door opens-

Lucy: *exits the backroom* >_< *sits...angry cake nom*

metsu: speak of the devil- here he is now.

atsushi: *looks*

Mikuni: *enters* "Hello, Metsu! I see the business is still standing and--Oh, we even have customers! Excellent! Howdy!"

sylvia: ._.;;;

Ranpo: *waves* "Hello, proprietor!"

Lucy: "...Oh!"

Mikuni: "...Hey! You!"

atsushi: oh, you know him?

Lucy: *nods* "We bonded over a common appreciation in the fine art of dolls."

atsushi: (wait, i think i might have been here once before myself...)

Mikuni: "HIGH FIVE!"

Lucy: *high five*

Johannes: *his head pops out of the backroom* "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, HELP ME!"

sylvia: eep! *hides behind kyouka*

Kyoka: "It's okay--the bad man will be taken care of in good time." *hands a taser to Mikuni*

Mikuni: "..." QwQ "Yay! New friends!"

Ranpo: "But first, we had some questions about your recent vampire investigation--...Huh. You look familiar to me, too. I think Poe mentioned you--"

Mikuni: "... ... ..." *slow head turn, voice changes* "Who did you say...?"

atsushi: miss metsu, more tea please? ^^;;;;

Mikuni: *inhale* "NO SWEETS FOR THIS CAPE-WEARING TRAITOR!"

Ranpo: D:<

metsu: *chop* dont be rude to customers, sir.

Mikuni: T~T "He's going to hurt me again..."

atsushi: ??

-elsewhere-

Poe: *reading the newspaper* "... ... ...!!! Karl! Hand me the telephone!"

karl: *chitter*

Poe: *dials* "...Yes? I am interested in more information about the recent vampire attacks. ... No, I am not a crank caller. ... Criminal record? ...Uuuuuum..." *hangs up* .____.;

karl: *chitter*

Poe: "I think maybe I need a new plan...I'll ask Rowena."

-elsewhere-

Minoura: *sets down the cup of water* "Here."

bram: -~- sir...how many times do i have to tell you? i'm _not_ a vampire- *VOMITS BLOOD*....*cough* s-sorry....

Minoura: -_- "We'll need to decontaminate later...If you're not a vampire, what's with the blood?"

bram: it's my ability! plus im sickly.

Minoura: "And your ability is...?"

bram: creation and manipulation of blood, but that doesnt make me a vampire!

Minoura: "I think that's what a vampire would say...Let's administer the tests..." *picks up the cup of water--and tosses it into Bram's face*

bram: >~< why would you do that?!

Minoura: "It's holy water. Are you melting yet?"

bram: NO! i'm just wet! im probably going to get a cold now...

Minoura: *sighs* *presses a button on the intercom* "Bring the silver washcloth."

bram: is it just silver in color, or made of silver? if it's the latter that's highly useless in cleaning or drying!

Minoura: "Hey! I'm the one trying to test this out every which way I can, even if that means force-feeding you garlic!"

Bram: TT~TT im going to die for sure…

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: .____.

Takehisa: *facepalm*

Vulcan: >_>; "So, yeah...We may be criminals now."

Iris: T~T

shinra: technically it's your _disguises_ that are the criminals.

Akitaru: "I'll handle this--not the first time someone here broke the law."

Iris: "I didn't even realize Viktor's cousin was in music..."

-elsewhere-

Joker: "How you like the new dress, Nana?"

nana: *look of seething, unbridled hatred and fury*

Joker: "...So, yes?"

nana: you think this is some kind of sick game? WHO WEARS SOMETHING SO FRILLY AND STUPID LOOKING?!

misora: =3= rude.

Joker: "I agree. Your Uncle Viktor and Aunt Misora went to a lot of work to get you that dress. Do you think dresses grow on trees?"

scarlet: technically, depending on what material the dress is made of, if it's cotton, then it does come from a plant.

Joker: "Please don't upset my metaphor in front of the child, darling."

scarlet: just keeping things in perspective. also dont call me that unless you seriously want to get punched out a fucking window.

Joker: "..." *shrugs* "Maybe later. Also, language in front of the kid. Now, Nana, if you keep the dress on today, you'll get to play with your new dolly!"

nana: *excalibur face* (what did i do to deserve this?)

Joker: "Look, we're trying our best. What do you want to play?"

nana: can i go back to bed now?

Joker: "...But it's afternoon..."

nana: whatever! im going to bed anyway!

Joker: "..." Q_X *humming* " 'When you coming home, kid--I don't know when...'"

scarlet: *concerned look*

-elsewhere-

Kuro: =_= " 'Hello. We are selling baked goods to help support our school and charities. Would you like a free sample?' *forced smile*

suzuhara: um...thanks?

Kuro: "You're welcome...Our strawberry cupcakes are quite affordable..." *yawns*

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "--So Theseus would mark where he went to know where not to go back..."

miyuri: ooooh! ....!!! miyuri sees something!

-it's the exit-

Chuuya: "Oh, good!" *follows*

-successful escape!-

-the lines return to the page-

Chuuya: =w= "That's good..." *collapses onto his back*

-the door opens-

sonia: im home....

Chuuya: =w= "Zzz..."

miyuri: *looks* sonia? whats that on your cheek?

Chuuya: *yawns, sits up* "...?!"

-sonia seems to have a bruise on the left side of her face and has trash on her and her schoolbag-

Chuuya: "What happened? Who did this?!"

sonia:....it's nothing...im going to go to bed now....

Chuuya: "Sonia, this is not nothing--you were attacked?"

sonia:....i think my classmates might hate me.

Chuuya: "..." *hug*

sonia: ......

Chuuya: "It's okay...It's going to be okay, Sonia."

miyuri: ??

Chuuya: *strokes her head* "Come on--let's get you cleaned and patched up..."

sonia:....ok....

-elsewhere-

Villefort: *staring at brochures* <Okay, so they'll be buried with...with her. I am confirming dates for the church...>

valentine: ......

Villefort: <...I think it would be good for you to say something at the memorial...>

valentine:....<o-ok...>

Villefort: <...> *nods*

valentine:...*nods*....*checks phone*

*no calls or texts from Francesca...*

valentine:....*sigh*

-elsewhere-

Cervantes: *in disguise--as best as he can--walking to a pharmacy...*

pharmacist: <can i help you?>

Cervantes: <Hello. What would you recommend for a friend with a fever?>

pharmacist: *checks a book*

Cervantes: *looks around, picks out some candy...looks out the window...*

dulcenia: *exiting a shop. seems she's off duty*

Cervantes: OwO *steps outside, waves*

dulcenia: ??

Cervantes: <Hello! How are you?>

dulcenia: <im fine? and you are?>

Cervantes: <Me! You know! Your favorite father!>

dulcenia: .....*confused look*

Cervantes: ^w^; <May I bless you?> *starts imitating complicated signs--before somehow getting his arm stuck behind his head*

dulcenia:.....(what the fresh fuck?)

Cervantes:

dulcenia: ...*blink*

Cervantes: <You strike me as a connoisseur. Proprietor! Your finest Three Musketeers candy bar!>

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "...Feel better?"

sonia: ...*small nod*

Chuuya: "Okay...Hungry? We can make dinner or just something small..."

sonia:...im not hungry...

Chuuya: "...Alright...You know you can tell me if something is wrong."

sonia:....can i stay home tomorrow?

Chuuya: *nods* "Sure."

miyuri: *peeks in*

Chuuya: "Want to watch a movie?"

sonia:...*hides under the covers*

miyuri: papa? is sonia ok?

Chuuya: "...She will need some time to rest."

-elsewhere-

Lucy: "I hope this information is helpful..." *brushing a doll's hair*

Mikuni: ^w^ "I think so~"

atsushi: anything we should know about these vampires?

Mikuni: "There are others who are also hunting them, so be careful not to get in their way...Also, there are some vampires that take the form of animals, so I'd be suspicious of them."

atsushi:... >->

*knock knock*

atsushi: YEEP!

*the door's bell jingles as it's opened*

atsushi: oh, poe, rowena, fancy seeing you guys here.

Lucy: "Hi!" *smiles*

Mikuni: Q___Q;;;;

rowena: hello mikuni ^////^ is johannes in?

Poe: *frightening stare*

Mikuni: O_____O;;;; "I think Lucy knocked him unconscious and dragged him into the back..."

Lucy: *proud nod*

rowena: oh no!

Poe: "Perhaps some smelling salts would work..." *towers over Mikuni, who falls deeper into his seat*

Mikuni: "A-Allow me!" *runs into the back--slapping sounds are heard*

Johannes: "AH! THE CATFISHES ARE SLAPPING ME AGAIN!"

atsushi: ._.;

Lucy: ._.; "...Edgar? What did you do to that poor man?"

Poe: "Nothing...yet."

rowena: ^^;

Johannes: *walking stiffly into the shop, his face full of hand-marks* "Greetings, happy paranormal investigators! How may I help you?"

-atsushi and rowena explain-

Johannes: "I see...Well, there is one thing you must do before you head out."

atsushi: what's that?

Johannes: "You've heard the old stories how vampires can't see their reflection in the mirror, making them easy to sneak around right behind you..." *walks behind Atsushi and Rowena* "Worrisome, isn't it..."

atsushi: *SCREAMS*

Lucy: >_O *covering her ears*

sylvia: eep! *hides*

Johannes: "Unlike the vampire...you must not lose sight of yourself in the mirror!" *seizes Atsushi and Rowena, his hands cupping their foreheads*

atsushi:....right.

rowena: *nods*

Johannes: *smiles* "And to help you..." *pulls back his hands* "TAH-DAH!"

*he's put something on them...their foreheads say 'IHSUSTA' and 'ANEWOR'...except he put each one onto the wrong person...*

atsushi:....what the heck..

rowena: ._.;

Johannes: OwO; "...See, I once did this to some guy by shoving him into his cat's brain, but I had to draw onto his forehead his name backwards so he could--You know what, you had to be there."

Poe: Q_____Q "...A cat?"

atsushi:.....eh, i'll take it.

Lucy: ^^; "In any case, aside from mirrors and name recognition, we may need more help than just knowledge..."

Mikuni: "Hence why not to get in the way of the vampire experts...Although..."

atsushi: ??

Mikuni: "Hang on--let me whip my snake out..."

atsushi: NO NEED TO DO THAT HERE!

Lucy: "EEEK!" *covers her eyes*

Poe: "Pervert!" *slaps Mikuni*

Mikuni: *KOed*

*a snake pops up behind Rowena*

rowena: oh!

ranpo: dang poe! i didnt think you had it in ya. im impressed.

Poe: -^- "Hmph. I will not tolerate improper men...Now, could someone please get me ice for my wrist!" T~T

Snake: "...Hi."

atsushi: aaand it talks.

Lucy: ._.;

Snake: "Yes. Hi. I'm Jeje."

atsushi: nice to meet you.

Jeje: "Same. And the guy on the floor is my, um, handler."

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *sniff sniff* mmm smells yummy!

Chuuya: "I hope so--Sonia likes it."

miyuri: *nods* are we gonna take some of it up to her?

Chuuya: "I think so--it might help her appetite..."

-phone rings-

Chuuya: "??? Miyuri, keep an eye on it?"

miyuri: ok!

Chuuya: *answers* "Hello?"

teacher: yes, is this mr nakahara?

Chuuya: "Oh, good. You're calling to schedule?" *looking through a calendar...*

teacher: yes, it's this weekend.

Chuuya: "Okay, I'm available around 11 Saturday?"

teacher: excellent!

Chuuya: "I'll have to watch Sonia's sister that day, too."

teacher: well im sure we'd love to meet her!

Chuuya: "Thank you. We'll see you this Saturday."

miyuri: it looks ready, papa!

Chuuya: "?! Sorry, we're making dinner, I have to hang up. Goodbye!"

sonia:....*pokes her head out of her room*

Chuuya: *plating the food, then setting it onto a tray* "Miyuri, can you pour a glass of water?"

miyuri: ok!

Chuuya: *scoops out pasta onto a plate...*

sonia:....*gingerly walks over, wearing a blanket around her*

Chuuya: *smiles* "Hi, Sonia."

sonia: *nods and sits at the dinner table*

Chuuya: *smiles* "Want some cheese or tomato sauce?"

sonia: ...cheese....

Chuuya: "You got it..." *dusts a bit of cheese onto the pasta* "Dig in."

sonia: *nom*

Chuuya: "...Hey, want to do something this weekend?"

sonia: like what?

Chuuya: "Well...Would you like to visit your grandmother while I go to a parent-teacher conference?"

sonia:....i'll go to.

Chuuya: "You're okay to do so?"

sonia: i probably should...

Chuuya: "Okay...Miyuri, you can go with Grandma if you want."

miyuri: miyuri wants to see school!

Chuuya: ^^; "Okay, you can come, too--if you'll stay with Sonia."

miyuri: *nods*

Chuuya: "Great..." *sets plates for himself and Miyuri* "Let's eat..."

miyuri: *nom* mmmm! yummy!

Chuuya: "That's good--try some of the sauce."

miyuri: *slurp*

Chuuya: ^^ *slurp*

-elsewhere-

Kimizuki: "That was an informative lesson."

hyakuya: *reviewing notes* =3= ok, ''beast virus', a rare disease that mutates living things into vicious mutants. it's effects on humans remains as of yet, unknown.'

Kimizuki: "Yes, that is what it is..."

hyakuya: ...do you think that's what has your sister sick?

Kimizuki: "..." *sighs* "I don't know." *holds his head, stares at his notes*

hyakuya:....just a thought...

Kimizuki: "I know. It's been a thought I've had. But we don't know the effects the virus has on humans, now do we?"

hyakuya: well, you did say the doctors werent able to determine what's causing her sickness.

Kimizuki: "I know, okay? Could you... *sighs* Could we talk about something else?"

hyakuya: alright fine.....is that your natural hair? *smug grin*

Kimizuki: >_<# "Ha ha. Do you practice that scary face, or is natural?"

hyakuya: >XP

Kimizuki: "How immature..." *sticks out his tongue, pulls down his under-eyelids*

shinoa: ....when's the baby due?

hyakuya: AS IF!

Kimizuki: "Never!" *slams his book shut--onto his hand* "..." Q_____Q

shinoa: suuure. ^^

Mitsuba: "Is this a private conversation, or can anyone join in with critical remarks about how far behind Hyakuya is on her studies?"

hyakuya: what is this, pick on akane hour?

Yoichi: "I just wanted to fit in." Q_Q

hyakuya: *hug* i am so sorry i didnt mean to upset you you precious bean.

Yoichi: T~T "I'm sorry, too." *hug*

Kimizuki: "..." >_>;

Yoichi: "Let's have ice cream--with sprinkles and chocolate syrup!" TwT;

yumikage: *sips drink* look at them, enjoying their youths as best they can. brings back memories

Tsurugi: *whispers to Yumikage* "You're not young anymore, old man..."

yumikage: you wanna go? -_-#

-elsewhere-

marquis: *knocks* dumas? feeling better yet?

Dumas: *turned over in bed*

marquis: im making pudding~

Dumas: =~= "Pudding doesn't help..."

Dumas: <...I was nothing more than an 'acceptable loss,' 'collateral damage.' I lost 6 years of my life...and just killed 2 people.>

count: *chop* <oh stop your moping. beethoven didnt create his masterpieces by moping about his deafness. human beings are unpredictable, that's part of how we are.>

Dumas: "..." *chops her on the head* <Music is not killing people! What is your problem?!>

Dumas: <I'm not interested in killing other people on this task--just the ones who ruined my life! Don't you get that?!!>

count: *sigh* <look, the world can be an unforgiving place sometimes. in some circumstances, you have to do some shitty things. 'sides, it's not like _you_ killed them directly, it was that crazy old hag that did it. if anything, blame her for fucking up and being an asshat>

Dumas: <...> *nods* <She will pay for this...>

-morning-

Katai: *yawns* =w= ("What good sleep...") *turns in bed*

blair: *snuggling him to her chest*

Katai: "?!" *opens his eyes* O\\\\\\\\\o; *small muffle*

blair: *yaaawn* morning~<3

Katai: .\\\\\\\. "...Hi? Um...What?"

blair: ~? want some waffles?

Katai: "...Yes. So much yes."

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: *staring at Mii*

mii: *snoozing* *cat yawn*

Kyoka: "...Maybe Mii is a vampire cat."

atsushi: hmm...nah.

Kyoka: "Just a thought." *pours tea for Atsushi* "We have the arcades to check."

atsushi: right.

-elsewhere-

liz: *checking grocery list*

Patty: *grabbing apples* "What else?"

liz: we need more milk.

Patty: " 'Kay! And chocolate syrup?"

liz: yep

Patty: "I think the kids deserve something..." *holds up cereal*

liz: *nods*

Patty: "Cool!" *dumps an entire shelf into the cart*

liz: ._.

Patty: "Now for the rest! Wes ask for anything?"

-elsewhere-

Yumi: *pours a glass of orange juice* "Here you go."

shiori: ^o^ thank you mama

Yumi: "You're welcome, sweetie. Kirika, donut?"

kirika: bacon please.

Yumi: "Okay." *serves some* "What are your plans today?"

kirika: *shrug* might just check out the arcade or somethin'

Yumi: "Okay--be safe out there, and call if you're going to be late for dinner."

kirika: i got'cha.

Yumi: *nods* "Well, Liz and Patty are still out. Have you seen Kid?"

kirika: out back.

Kid: *watering flowers in the backyard* "Hey, there, little ones. Ready for the new day?"

-elsewhere-

Cervantes: =w= *swaying with glee...*

benedetto: ???? <is he ok?>

Dumas: =_= <He probably did something stupid--ignore him...> *shoves a waffle into his mouth--then guzzles pancake syrup straight from the bottle*

benedetto: ._.

Cervantes: <The world is such a shinier color! If I could make a crayon of it, I would name it...'Love'!>

benedetto: ._.;;;;

*Dumas is giving off a dark aura while Cervantes gives off a light aura...They are stuck in their moods*

Dumas: "OW!" <WHAT THE FUCK?!>

Cervantes: *shakes his head* <Sorry--what did I miss? Lunch?>

Cervantes: <Right! To help our friend get vengeance on his enemies--and avoid the plant woman from hurting us! And maybe having coffee with the pretty police officer...>

Dumas: =_= *grumbles* <Fine. My next disguise will be the smelly sad man. Happy, you recalcitrant jackass. Ugh. I'll go review Danglars's stock prices falling and see him. Boy, put on the dress.>

benedetto: =3=

Dumas: <...'Andrea.'>

benedetto: =_=#

-elsewhere-

edouard: <valentine?>

Valentine: *lying in bed* "..."

edouard:

Valentine: "..." <Thanks. Leave it on the nightstand, please.>

edouard:....

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: "Thank you for coming with us, Kenji."

kenji: anytime. ^^

Lucy: *checking the map on her phone* "Chinom is around the corner..."

atsushi: *looks*

*the arcade looks spooky--appropriate for Death City, with some coffins along the exterior and bats on the facade*

sylvia: ....

Lucy: -_-; "Gee, this totally doesn't look like a vampire den at all..."

kenji: it looks nice. ^^

Lucy: "?!!"

atsushi: *steps forward*

*inside are a few teenagers playing games*

Ranpo: "Hmm...Pale people inside who look like they've never seen the outside...Eyes tired as if they are not used to sunlight and daytime hours...I can't tell whether they are gamers or vampires...Oh well!" *pulls out a pouch of quarters* "I'm hitting up Donkey Kong..."

sylvia: .~.

Kyoka: "How shall we speak to the manager? Explain our interest, or pass ourselves as customers?"

atsushi: maybe just look around for now.

Kyoka: *nods...looks at the black lights inside* "Hmm...With the right posters, this would not be bad for the apartment."

Gamer: *playing Tetris...looks back at them...*

kenji: *humming*

Lucy: "Well, if we're playing, who's up for air hockey?"

???: *whispering to Kenji* "Hey. Hey, you, buddy?"

kenji: ??

*someone in baggy clothes and messy hair smiles at Kenji*

???: "You're here 'cause you like games, right?"

kenji: i guess so.

???: "You ever play virtual reality games? They're the latest thing we got in stock."

kenji: oooh, i've heard about those!

???: "They're really neat! I'm testing out the newest one from the manufacturer--real big city operation, first of its kind, hardly anyone has tried it. You should take a crack at it..."

kenji: how much?

???: "For you? If you help me test it out, I'll make it free..."

kenji: wow golly! thanks!

???: *smiles, showing shiny teeth* "No, thank you..." *leads Kenji to the storeroom...*

sylvia: *looking around, nervous*

Kyoka: "Want to try skeeball?"

sylvia: o-ok...

*there's a small child near them, clubbing the whack-a-mole really hard with the mallet while cackling*

sylvia: .~.;;;;;;

*in the food court, someone has dumped too much ketchup onto their fries, as they dig in voraciously*

*someone in a hoodie plays Space Invaders near the air hockey table*

Lucy: "KAH!" *knocks the puck*

Hoodie: =_= ("Too loud...")

atsushi: *bumps into someone* oh, so sorry-

???: whatever...

Ranpo: "Hey! This thing is busted!" *slams a fist against the side of the cabinet*

Employee: ^^; "Sir, please do not hit the machine..."

kenji: ^3^~♫

Manager: "Now, just have a seat...I'm going to secure you into the chair..." *lowers the VR headset onto Kenji*

kenji: oooh, neato.

Manager: *secures straps on Kenji's wrists and ankles* "This will keep you in place when you use the foot and hand controls on your vehicle..." *chuckling to themselves as they look at Kenji's neck...*

kenji: feels kinda tight.

Manager: "It's for your safety...I'm going to start the game..."

kenji: ok!

*the VR headset blinks on, showing a road passing through a peaceful field*

kenji: ooooh.

Manager: "Lightly tap your left foot for gas, and use your hands to turn the wheel..."

kenji: ok, like this?

*the vehicle starts moving along the road*

Manager: "There! What a pro..." *licks their lips, looking at Kenji's neck* ("Scrawny, but that neck looks to be full of it...") "You must play a lot of these games back home..."

kenji: not often.

Manager: *leans in* "I wouldn't know it from seeing you in action..."

*in the game, a cow blocks the vehicle*

kenji: *hits the breaks*

Manager: "?! What?"

VR Cow: O_O "...Moo..." *leans down its head to Kenji, as if it wanted to be petted*

kenji: there was a cow! i have to let them pass through...aww, nice cow! *pet pet*

*Kenji's "petting" breaks the restraint--and punched the Manager through the wall*

kenji: ^^

Manager: *tossed into the arcade, crashing atop the air hockey table*

sylvia: EEP! >~<

Lucy: "?!!! You jerk! You owe me a quarter!" *tosses the puck at the Manager's head*

Employee: D:< "Oh, come on!"

atsushi: ?!

*the Manager has some...sharp teeth*

atsushi: !!!!! um....guys?

Lucy: O_____O;; "Now, let's not jump to conclusions...Maybe they're just a weapon! Plenty of weapons have sharp...teeth..."

Customer: "...Well, cover's blown..." *grabs Atsushi by the shoulder--and bites into his neck*

atsushi: *yells out in pain*

Lucy: "Atsushi!" *picks up billiard stick, breaks it into the Customer's face*

atsushi: t-thanks. *tiger arms*

Customer: "GAH! FUCK!" *crashes into Space Invaders, pulling the plug on it*

Hoodie: "... ... ..." *sighs*

Employee: "You idiots! I'll show you how it's done--" *grabs Ranpo by the sleeve* "Come here, you!"

Ranpo: "??!" *smashes his roll of quarters into the Employee's eye*

Employee: "GAH!"

*vampires chase Sylvia*

???: *pulls out a pistol and shoots the vampires point blank*

sylvia: *ducks* *scream*

Ranpo: "...Nice aim!"

???: thanks.

Kyoka: *using Demon Snow, it's light scaring away vampires*

Ranpo: "And now for you!" *grabs Hoodie* "I've seen you here, and I know who you are!"

Hoodie: "...I just wanted some time away. 'Go out and have fun,' she said...I'm tired now..." *walks up to a vampire*

Ranpo: *smirks*

Vampire: *yells in Hoodie's face*

Hoodie: "..." *a tonfa pops out of their sleeve*

Vampire: "?!"

*POW*

Asher: =_= "I should've stayed home..."

Lucy: O_O; "...Vampires have tonfa?"

Ranpo: "They're a weapon, stupid."

Lucy: *GLARE*

atsushi: actually, i think that person goes to our school.

Asher: "First plant monsters, now vampires...I'm going to lie down in the back for a bit..."

kenji: hehe ^^

Asher: "...Weird." *sits in the manager's chair...* "Zzz..."

atsushi: is that all of them?

Manager: *sits up* "YOU STUPID LITTLE MEAT-BAGS! JUST DIE AND LET US FEAST ON YOUR BLOOD! I--"

sylvia: *throws something at them*

Manager: *KO'ed by a Rubix cube from the prize booth*

Kyoka: "Good work, Sylvia."

sylvia: t-thank you...

Employee: O_X; *tries to sneak out the front door--*

-BANG-

Employee: *SCREAMS, falls forward* "I-I'm sorry! Don't kill me!"

???: alright. i'll give you till tonight to leave this place.

Ranpo: "Before we even find out who they were working for? No way this operation was just these idiots..."

Employee: "I'll leave! I'll leave!"

???: good.

Lucy: *looks at the company name* "Chinom..." *wipes something off the counter--revealing "CHINOMIYAKO"* "???"

???: hmm...

Kyoka: "??? 'Chi No Miyako'? 'Blood City'?"

Ranpo: "..." ._____. "Oh."

Lucy: *smirks* "Now who's the idiot?"

Ranpo: >3< "I can't be expected to catch every bit of writing!"

???: alright, start checking around. there should be a passageway.

Lucy: *looks under the bar at the food court*

atsushi: wait, just who are you?

???: call me doctor belmont.

Ranpo: "..."

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

kenji: *slips the VR headset off* what i miss?

Kyoka: "They were all vampires."

Asher: *yawns* =_= "Too loud..."

kenji: oh.

Ranpo: "So, Doctor, you hunt vampires?" *checking behind cabinets*

belmont: sometimes. i'm more of a hunter for hire. a mercenary if you will.

Ranpo: "We've seen a few of those. We're the Armed Detective Agency of Death City."

belmont: ah, so i've figured, given the samurai ghost and were-tiger.

atsushi: ^^;

Demon Snow: *stare*

Ranpo: "Our reputation precedes us..." *pushes one more cabinet*

kenji: *opens a door that reads 'employee's only*

*stairs lead downward, with candles dotting the sides of the stairway*

belmont: huh, hidden in plain sight.

atsushi: the candles seem a bit cliche.

Asher: "Personally, I was hoping for a TRON reference."

Ranpo: "Well, after you, Doc."

-elsewhere-

Jordan: "I'll take the burger!"

Daisy: "Bloody mary."

louisa: a latte please.

Zuno: "Is the breakfast menu done?"

Assi: "Thanks for treating us, sir!"

Fitzgerald: "...I'm not paying for this."

louisa: ._.

Daisy: "Sir..."

Fitzgerald: "..." *sighs* "I'll pay for nachos--but that's it."

mary: *feeding toby under the table*

Toby: =w= *nom*

Waiter: ._.; <Is that fox a service animal?>

louisa: ...<yes?>

Waiter: <Okay...> ^^; <Not from around here?>

-elsewhere-

Iida: *jogging...then stops* "..." *turns quickly*

*no one is there*

Iida: "..."

mashirao: oh, iida, whats up?

Iida: "?! Oh...You startled me...I thought someone was nearby..."

mashirao: sorry. ^^;

Iida: *smiles* "Not at all. How is your day going?"

mashirao: just getting some groceries.

Iida: "Ah--hope it went well. And that you're dining well ahead of our training camp!"

???: BOO!

Iida: "!!!!" *leaps up*

hagakure: gotcha~

Iida: "Wh-What?! Hagakure?"

hagakure: hiya~ just me.

Iida: "I see your skill at staying hidden is only improving..."

hagakure: ^^

Iida: "Were you also out with Ojiro?"

hagakure: yep!

Iida: "..." *smiles* "Very good..." *looks behind them* "..."

hagakure:...what's up?

Iida: "Sorry...I keep having the sense someone is following me...And doing a poor job of it."

*some muttering is heard...*

hagakure: *looks*

Izuku: *hiding behind a corner* O_O;

hagakure: hey izuku!

Iida: -_-;

Izuku: ^^; "Hi...How is everyone?"

-elsewhere-

aya: booooored.

Kunikida: "I know a fun activity..."

aya: *looks up*

Kunikida: *drops a stack of papers in front of her* "Alphabetize and file." *goes back to typing*

Fukuzawa: *walking by*

aya: hey mr fukuzawa?

Fukuzawa: "Hmm?"

aya: do they have secretary uniforms in a size small?

Fukuzawa: "Yes--we try to keep them for all potential employees of all body types."

aya: do they come in like, kid sizes?

Fukuzawa: "Likely...I assume you want one?"

aya: well if im being expected to do paperwork, may as well fit in, eh? if i cant be on field, then im gonna make some stinkin' income.

Kunikida: "?! Now wait a second--"

Fukuzawa: "Naomi, could you show our newest secretary to her uniform?"

naomi: um....sure. ^^;

Kunikida: "B-But, sir--"

Fukuzawa: "??? Is it not one of our policies that our employees adhere to a dress code? A rule you wrote?"

Kunikida: "..." *sighs* "Yes, sir..."

aya: 737;

Tanizaki: ^^; ("Small miracles...Glad I'm not wearing one of those...again.") >_>;

-elsewhere-

Mori: "Please, Elise! Just try it on just once!"

elise: would you give it a rest already? -3- miura, how about you do it?

miura: i'll have to have a shrinking protocol installed first.

Mori: ._.; "You...You can do that?"

miura: not right now. i'll consider bringing it up with kajii at my next tuning-up.

Mori: "...Call him. Immediately. Now."

miura: *chop*

Mori: >3<

miura: behave yourself. your reputation is bad enough as it is.

Mori: "I was pardoned..."

miura: i meant amongst members of the mafia.

Mori: "...That reminds me. I want to have increased security."

miura: ..very well...

Mori: "Good. And I will be reviewing each member of security thoroughly..."

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: =~= "This attire is...not my usual."

naoya: better than nothing, right?

Akutagawa: *grumbles* "Some of us lack a wide range of stylistic options..."

naoya: aw c'mon, the rock look is totally slick on you! ^^

Akutagawa: *sighs, looking at his shirt*

-seems to be a grey shirt with a black leather jacket and pants-

Akutagawa: "..." *knocks one of his boots against the wall* "...At least these look durable..."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Want to help me fold laundry?"

miyuri: ok!

sonia: *nods*

Chuuya: "Okay. Miyuri, you can start with towels--fold them twice."

miyuri: ^^

Chuuya: "And Sonia, you can fold shirts..."

sonia: right.

Chuuya: *pulls out the laundry storage bins* "And I'll put some socks together..."

-elsewhere-

Lucy: =_= "Is this going to be a trend that our missions take us into dark underground locations against superpowered people?"

atsushi: at this point, im willing to put it on good authority.

Lucy: "...How is the bite healing?"

atsushi: getting better.

Lucy: "..." *holds his hand*

Ranpo: *whispers* "So, Doc, how do you take out vampires?"

belmont: your best bet is to aim for the heart or head. usually a wood stake or bullet infused with holy water does the trick on the weaker ones.

Kyoka: "Good for anyone with such materials..." *holds up a broken billiard stick*

Kyoka: "..." *rests a hand on Sylvia's shoulder*

belmont: sunlight also is shown to have an adverse effect on most vampires, depending on how strong they are, it's either an instant death or a slow and painful one.

Ranpo: "Hmm...We're a bit too low underground for that..."

belmont: then i suggest taking one of these. *hands him a spare pistol* hope you have good aim.

Ranpo: "..." *holds it*

Lucy: "If this gets too rough, I'm pulling us to Anne's room..."

kenji: *humming*

*some creaks...*

sylvia: EEK! >~<

Ranpo: "Just creaky steps--nothing to worry about--" *shines the candle, revealing multiple coffins littered throughout the cavernous room*

atsushi: ._.;;;

Lucy: O_O;

Kyoka: "..."

Ranpo: "...Yeah, I don't think we have enough for all of these, so let's quietly leave..."

-something lunges at them-

Lucy: "EEEK!"

Ranpo: "?!" *ducking, trying to get away*

Kyoka: "Don't get separated." *stabbing with the billiard stick*

kenji: huh?

*A vampire lunges at Kenji...They look emaciated...*

kenji: hello! ^^

Vampire: *SHRIEKS, grabbing Kenji by the arm, swinging him towards the wall--*

kenji: woah!

Vampire: *slams Kenji into the wall*

kenji: GRK-

atsushi: *swings tiger arm*

Vampire: *tries to dodge--but gets knocked down the stairs*

*the Vampire hits a coffin, knocking out...3 tinier vampires*

atsushi: any plans?

Kyoka: "Stab the heart."

Asher: =_= *still in the back* "Um..."

atsushi: *PUNCH*

Tiny Vampire 1: *punched through the heart*

-elsewhere-

Twice: "I keep digging, and nothing's happening!"

Muscular: "Because you keep shoveling into my hole!"

Twice: "Okay, I'll dig up, then!"

banshee: *checking the map*

Dabi: "Think about what you need down here to put this much dirt over it..." *wipes his brow*

-thunk-

Dabi: "??? Who went 'thunk'?"

himiko: i found something!

Dabi: "??? Is it a case?" *climbs up out of his tunnel*

himiko: looks like it!

Dabi: "Okay. Kirby hid that thing here because it was developed for construction--until it overpowered and knocked down Orion into a ghost town. So whatever you do, don't put it on, and don't use it--"

himiko: *wearing it and punches a rock, which sends her back flying* WAH!

Dabi: "?!" =_=

Twice: "Wow...She went 30 feet! NO, MORE LIKE 10 YARDS!"

banshee: are you alright?

himiko: @w@ awawawawa

Muscular: "Tiny glove, though..." *flexes his fist* "Still...I'd live to test out against it..." *sadistic grin*

-elsewhere-

Tanizaki: "--then put the reimbursement forms in the 'Reimbursement' box for the President's review..." *files some forms into the box*

aya: hmm...

Tanizaki: "It's not the most interesting work, but after the kind of things we've faced, it's nice to do something that is a little less fatal...Oh, that reminds me..." *fills out a form* "You have to fill out a form every time you are treated by Dr. Yosano."

aya: really?

Tanizaki: "Really, so that the reports, um...align with what Dr. Yosano reports happened...And to keep an eye on any weird side-effects..." >_>;

aya: ._.;

-elsewhere-

Lord Wilmore: <Don't fall behind, Andrea...>

andrea: *grunt*

???: <Lord Wilmore, wait!> *huffing and puffing is heard*

Lord Wilmore: "..." *small smile* <At least one good thing is going well...> *turns, smiles widely* <Monsieur Danglars! Good day!>

Danglars: *pushes Andrea out of the way*

*some bystanders look at Danglars, whispering about him...*

andrea: <ah!>

Lord Wilmore: <?!> *frowns* <Sir, I ask you not to push my child out of the way-->

Danglars: *grabs Lord Wilmore by his coat* <Don't tell me what to do to your brat, you bastard! I'm losing a fortune because of you!> *shakes him*

Lord Wilmore: *his eyes go dark* <Unhand me this instant, you ignorant swine!> *grabs his wrists, squeezing*

Danglars: <AH!> *screams, his wrists getting crushed*

eugenie: <papa!>

Lord Wilmore: *stops...lets go, letting Danglars fall onto him, as he supports him* *smiles* <Get ahold of yourself, old man...Now...> *pretends to hold him close in friendship--but is squeezing his shoulder rather hard* <What are you and your delightful family doing this fine day...?> *looks to Mrs. Danglars*

Danglars: Q~Q *squeaks*

hermine: <we were....getting crepes.>

eugenie: <hi andrea!>

andrea: *holding onto 'her' head*

Lord Wilmore: *smiles at Hermine* <I'm afraid Andrea had a nasty stumble--could you keep an eye on her while your husband and I chat about our continuing business?>

hermine: <r-right....come along girls...>

andrea:......

Danglars: *whispers* <That really hurt! Are you trying to kill me physically too now?!>

Lord Wilmore: <??? What's wrong?>

Danglars: <I've taken a beating in my stocks! Fallacious articles lying about my ships! Investors pulling out! But you--you're not suffering like me, you rich, sniveling little shit! Why are you ahead? Why are you always-->

{Dumas: *looking at his compass* <See? If we follow this path, we'll be home before we know it, sir!>}

{leclare: <excellent, alex. i can always count on you.> *smiles*>}

{Danglars: <B-But sir! I had that same idea yesterday--and you told me it was ridiculous!>}

{leclare: <you didnt account for a change in weather.>}

{Danglars: <WHO CAN PREDICT THE WEATHER?!>}

{Dumas: <Hey, it's alright--some of us aren't meant to be meteorologists...>}

{Danglars: <WHAT DO SPACEMEN HAVE TO DO WITH THIS?!>}

{Dumas: "... ..." <Wow. That's just sad...> *turns back to Leclare* <Sir, I think that bottle of Amontillado should've chilled by now--ready to taste it?>}

{leclare: <why yes, morrel, keep an eye on things up here.>}

{morrel: <yes sir.>}

{Danglars: *STARING DAGGERS AS DUMAS AND LECLARE WALK AWAY* <That stupid, stupid, ugly piece of putrid shit! Always getting every pretty face at every port! Getting all the praise for my hard work! He can't even tell right from left--is he stupid or something?!>}

Danglars: *has gotten pale* O_O

Lord Wilmore: "..." *blinks* <My good sir...You look like you've seen a ghost...>

Danglars: ("...No...No way...Just a trick of my mind...") *forced smile* <N-No...I just...came here to ask for some advancement on my investment in your company...A few thousand dollars...>

Lord Wilmore: "???"

Danglars: <DO I LOOK LIKE A MAN WHO IS IMPEDED BY LAWS?!>

Lord Wilmore: "..." *smiles* <Do tell...>

Danglars: <Hmph! I once made sure a man was sent to prison--so I could be the new golden child at our old shipping company! And I did it all with the man who wanted to fuck his fiancee!>

Lord Wilmore: *forced smile* "..." ("HE'S SERIOUSLY ADMITTING TO CRIMES IN PUBLIC--AND HE BRINGS UP MERCEDES NOW?! I'M GOING TO RIP HIS THROAT OUT--")

Bystanders: *walking by...*

Lord Wilmore: "..." *calms himself* *smiles, walking him back to Hermine and the children* <Of course...Now, I admire a man who is willing to do _anything_...but I will not break the law on this. Instead, I'll give you a loan--at a low interest rate, my friend...>

Danglars: *tears of joy* TwT

eugenie: <papa? are you ok?>

Danglars: *picks up Eugenie, tossing her into the air with glee* <We're saved!>

eugenie: *laughs* ^u^

hermine: ....

Lord Wilmore: *writes out the check* <Here you are, sir-->

Danglars: *hands Eugenie back to Hermine, snatches the check--* <Thank you, my lord!> *bows--then gives a wet kiss to Hermine's cheek* <I'll be home later!> *skips away with glee--almost running into Andrea again*

hermine: <ah->

Lord Wilmore: ^^; <He is rather spirited, isn't he?>

hermine: <....i suppose...>

Lord Wilmore: <...> *holds out an envelope with her name on it*

hermine: ??

Lord Wilmore: <Mrs. Danglars...Get out.>

hermine: ?!

Lord Wilmore: <Think. You know he is in trouble, right?>

hermine:....

Lord Wilmore: <These tickets are for you and Eugenie. They'll take you wherever you want to go. But please...don't get hurt in all of this. You can't afford to be collateral damage when he screws up.>

hermine: .......

-elsewhere-

peppino: *looks around*

*someone walks by...seems to be the person she seeks...*

peppino: <hello~>

Beauchamp: "???" *turns* <...Hi?>

peppino: *hands him something* ^w^

Beauchamp: <?!! Hey, I already got in a lot of trouble-->

peppino: <it's just a little audio recording i kept~ and you're probably scared about going to prison again, so maybe you could help me put someone else behind bars? that way, mr vampa and i can leave without problems.> ^^

Beauchamp: <...Okay...Who's Vampa?>

peppino: <...someone important.>

Beauchamp: <'Kay, nothing cryptic there...And if I throw this away?>

peppino: <at least give it a listen first.>

Beauchamp: <...If this audio recording blows up on me, I'm going to be very cross.>

peppino: =3= <it woooont.>

Beauchamp: <...Very well. And after I listen to it, how do I contact you if you _leave_?>

peppino: <you wont have to worry about me after you hear it...>

Beauchamp: O_O; <Oh, God, this is some suicide cult or 'The Ring,' isn't it?>

peppino: *chop* <you're too paranoid!>

Beauchamp: T~T <Okay, okay, fine--I'll look into it...>

-elsewhere-

Yohei: *sets up a mini basketball hoop* "Okay, kids..." *hands a tiny basketball*

toru: ba!

Yohei: "Yep--ball. Care to drop it into the basket?"

toru: ...*drops it*

Yohei: "Good work, big man!" *holds up his hand at Toru's level for a high-five*

toru: ^o^

Yohei: "Hee hee..." *bounces the ball*

-elsewhere-

Vampire: "STOP! MAKE IT STOP!"

atsushi: *WHACK*

Vampire 2: "AAH! MY FACE!"

Vampire 3: *trying to sneak away...*

kenji: *TOSS*

Vampire 3: "GAK!"

Kyoka: *picks up the head of one vampire* "I think this one is ready to talk..."

Vampire Head: Q____Q;

sylvia: *faints*

Lucy: *catches Sylvia*

Asher: *still clubbing a vampire...glances* "...Is that a head? Neat."

Vampire Head: T~T "Just kill me...What do you want?!"

belmont: first off, are you working for anyone?

Vampire Head: "I'm now missing the neck down--do I look like I'm doing this on my own?! Of course I work for someone!"

belmont: who is it?

Vampire Head: "...The Progenitors."

atsushi: progenitors?

Vampire Head: "Really powerful vampires who sire powerful vampires, and so on..."

belmont: why would they have business in death city?

Vampire Head: "..." *small laugh* "You know, for the 'City of Second Chances,' a lot of people sure go missing here, don't they?"

belmont:....

Ranpo: "And when they go missing, you all feed off them..."

atsushi:....

Lucy: "Who knows how many 'missing people reports' may lead right here..."

-elsewhere-

Kimizuki: *cooking lunch* "...Quiet around here..."

mitsuba: maybe everyone's out on missions?

Kimizuki: "...Likely...I think it would be worth asking..."

mitsuba: *looks out into the hall*

*looks like some equipment has been tossed into the hallway*

mitsuba: ugh, so sloppy. *picking it up*

Kimizuki: *not even looking back* "I wouldn't do that--she's busy tinkering again..."

mitsuba: ??

*a giant console is tossed out of the garage, almost hitting Mitsuba's foot*

mitsuba: *jumps back* HEY!

Tinker: *pops her head out, still wearing her mask* "Hmm? Oh, sorry! Could you scoot back a bit...?"

mitsuba: ._.

-elsewhere-

rowena:...edgar? are you sure you're alright?

Poe: =_=# "I'm fine..." *sips long on tea...*

rowena:....is this about mr mikuni?

Poe: >_<# "Who? You mean that lanky cowboy...?"

rowena: why does he upset you so much?

Poe: "I just think someone who is that lackadaisical requires extra vigilance, especially when fooling around with the occult..."

rowena: perhaps, but i think he does mean well. he did help save me from that man...

Poe: =^= "Just be careful around him--such men can be troublesome."

rowena: ^^; *hug* you worry a lot, you know?

Poe: "..." T~T "I don't want you hurt..."

-elsewhere-

Johannes: "Did I get them all?" *he's bandaging his bruises*

metsu: i believe so.

Jeje: "Was it really okay to let non-vampires and non-Eves to pursue those kind?"

Mikuni: *twirling a keychain on his finger* "Why not? Consider it a trial run..."

metsu:...you realize if they die, their blood is on your hands.

Mikuni: *smirks* "Do you honestly think I'd send sheep to the slaughter without considering whether a shepherd joined them? Or a dog to keep them on their path?"

metsu: ....

Mikuni: "Until then, we keep up our work--starting with inventorying the remaining goods--" *spots the dolls for sale* "...And returning the heads to the missing ones."

Johannes: *innocent whistling*

-elsewhere-

Cervantes: <?! What happened to you two?!> *looks at Dumas* <Why are you...smiling?>

benedetto:...*shrugs*

Dumas: *deep inhale*

-elsewhere-

Daisy: =_= "We're lost, and only one of us knows the language..."

mary: *looking around*

Jordan: *looks at a sign* " 'Circus Maximus'...Sounds fun!"

louisa: *checking the travel guide*

Fitzgerald: *holding his own umbrella* "It's where chariot races were held, before you start thinking of elephants and clowns..."

Jordan: "I-I wasn't..." >_>;;;

mary: ooooh.

Fitzgerald: "There's always the Coliseum for fights to the death and lions eating prisoners..." *sighs* "The olden times..." *looks wistfully*

louisa:...... riiiiight.... >->;;

Assi: "Well, there are fountains, the thermal baths, the Sistine Chapel..."

mary: *snapping pics*

Daisy: "Sending those to Bram?"

mary: yep!

Jordan: "Too bad he couldn't come along..."

-elsewhere-

atsushi: *outside, nervous*

Lucy: "...Hey."

atsushi: hey...

Lucy: "How are you holding up?" *puts a hand on his shoulder*

atsushi:...ok i guess. a bit shaken though…

Lucy: "Y-Yeah...If you didn't have your regeneration..." *shivers*

atsushi:...*hugs*

Lucy: *holds onto him, trying to steady herself* "That was goshdarn intense!"

kenji: yeah, let's get some food. we need to regain our energy.

Asher: =_= ("...Cassidy is going to kill me for this...")

Kyoka: "Good. Ranpo, how many quarters do you have left?"

Ranpo: >3< *holds them to himself*

belmont: *hands atsushi a card; a business card* just something to keep in touch.

Lucy: "???"

-elsewhere-

banshee: *calling on her phone*

Kurogiri: *answering* "Hello."

banshee: we found it.

Kurogiri: "Excellent. Ready for your return?"

banshee: yes.

*Warp Gates open up*

banshee: let's go.

Dabi: "Don't fire it, ever again."

Twice: "Do a dive into it, Muscular--it's fun! WHEE!" *dives in--and slams into a bar stool* "...Ow."

himiko: ^^;

Kurogiri: "Welcome back. How did the first mission for our newest recruit go?"

Muscular: "..." *crosses his arms, grunts*

banshee: it was successful, and we did find this. *hands him the gauntlet*

Kurogiri: "So, this was what was hidden in Orion. How powerful is it?"

himiko: very!

Dabi: =_=; "Reinforce it."

Kurogiri: "I already have storage ready..." *warps it* "But someone needs to deal with our prisoner."

-elsewhere-

Amaimon: "??? Teacher-Niece? Looks like someone is here for you."

stocking: hm?

Kid: *waves*

stocking: kid! *hugs* what a surprise!

students: awww!

girl: get a room!

Kid: ^^; "Hi! I thought I would stop by. I'm not interrupting, am I?"

stocking: we were just about to start class, actually.

Kid: "Then I won't interrupt--see you after?"

stocking: meet up for dinner?

Kid: *nods* "It's a date."

stocking: see you then~ *blows a kiss*

Kid: *blushes, waves*

stocking: ^///^ *ahem* alright, now where were we...

sonia: *stares out into the backyard*

Chuuya: *hammering*

sonia:...papa?

Chuuya: "Hmm? Yes, Sonia?"

sonia: can we put hydrangeas in the garden?

Chuuya: "Hmm...I don't see why not."

sonia: thanks. i think mommy liked them.

Chuuya: "..." *sighs* "Yes. She did. Aunt Ichiyo had said she mentioned them..."

sonia:...im a bit nervous for tomorrow.

Chuuya: *nods* "I know. It can be anxious...The important thing is to face that fear. After all, no one at your school is more important than anyone else."

sonia:...*nod*

Chuuya: "Would you feel better if I spoke to your teacher about anything?"

sonia:...i dont know.

Chuuya: "...Maybe you could show Miyuri some of your drawings? The hallway had really nice ones."

sonia: i'd like that.

Chuuya: *smiles* "You're a good sister."

-elsewhere-

Danglars: *counting his money* "Hee hee..."

hermine:...*sneaking downstairs*

Danglars: *not noticing, giggling like a madman*

hermine:....*steps outside to the car, packing luggage*

Lucian: *whispering* <How much more?>

hermine: <this should be the last of it...im scared, lucian. where do we go from here?>

Lucian: "..." *sighs, holds her hands* <Take the ticket--and get somewhere. Are there any relatives or friends you could visit?>

hermine: ...

Lucian: *nods* <...I know someone.>

hermine: ??

Lucian: *hands her a business card* <If you give my name, I know he will keep you safe. He is very good.>

hermine: ....<thank you, so much. you're a really good person.>

Lucian: *shakes his head* <No, I'm not. I just can't stand to see this happening to you two...> *looks at Eugenie, smiles* <You'll be a good girl until we see each other again?>

eugenie: *she nods* *hugs* <i'll miss you, uncle lucy>

Lucian: T~T *hug* <So will I...>

-elsewhere-

dulcenia: *examining case files*

Beauchamp: *throws open the door, panting*

dulcenia: ?! <what the->

Beauchamp: *exhales, pants* <Jeez, that was a long run...I-I am here with evidence that is going to shock you!>

dulcenia: <what the blazes are you talking about?>

Beauchamp: <Arson!>

dulcenia: ?!

Beauchamp: <Multiple fires! The criminals are on this tape planning it!>

dulcenia: ??

Beauchamp: *presses play on his phone*

Person 1: <--and now that their check cleared, you know what to do.>

dulcenia: *listening*

Person 2: <Hang on--I'm still confused. When someone 'burns for the insurance money,' since when does the _insurance company_ collect?>

Person 1:

dulcenia: !!! *in spanish* <son of a bitch..>

Beuchamp: <You recognize that voice? Can you check it?>

dulcenia: <provided this isnt some hoax. but yes, we'll take it to Ali to scan it.>

Beauchamp: *nods*

-elsewhere-

Kunikida: "Where are they..."

-text message from ranpo-

Kunikida: *reads*

ranpo: [getting food @Ihop. pancakes r hella, will report l8er]

Kunikida: ._. "..." -_-; [we were worried]

ranpo: [had a lil trouble, but we cool]

Kunikida: [very well. submit your report upon your return]

-elsewhere-

???: *holding up a photo of 'Andrea'* <Found him. And the weirdos who took him.>

-inside-

marquis: <ok, so danglars is mostly taken care of, now we have to deal with mondego, right?>

Dumas: *sets his disguises onto mannequins...* <Yes...That's going to take more work...> *picks up a knife, checking its sharpness*

Cervantes: ^w^;

benedetto: ??

Dumas: <Who?>

Cervantes: <That angelic police officer! I spoke with her-->

Dumas: <?!!!! WHAT.>

marquis: <what all did you tell her?>

Cervantes: <How we should share a Three Musketeers bar-->

-something is thrown into the window-

Dumas: <?!>

Cervantes: O_O;;;

marquis: !!! *grabs onto benedetto*

Dumas: <Shit!> *smashes the lamp next to him--*

-from outside-

*BOOM*

???: <...> *smiles*

marquis: *lands in the bushes with benedetto* <are you alright?!>

benedetto: !!!!

???: <See? I knew you could survive that, kiddo.>

marquis: ?? <who-?>

???: *pushes Marquis away, grabs Benedetto by the arm* <Don't you have anything to say to me?>

benedetto: <ow! that hurts, uncle bert!>

Bertuccio: <Not as much as this will hurt you...> *pulls back his hand--*

marquis: *tackles bertuccio*

Bertuccio: <?!> *lets go of Benedetto* <Get off me, you bitch!>

marquis: <leave him alone! he doesnt deserve to be abused like that! no one does!>

Bertuccio: <That kid is mine! I made him who he is--a thief who can escape anything, steal from anyone--and has no time for flighty, ugly, weak-ass losers like you!> *swings his fist at Marquis*

marquis: AH! <how could you be so cruel to your own family?!>

Bertuccio: <Ha! Buddy, if you saw that boy's family, I did him a favor!> *kicks at Marquis*

marquis: ??

benedetto: <what do you mean?>

Bertuccio: <...Oh, so now I'm supposed to tell the runaway his origin story? How I found some infant in some treasure box--and the 'treasure' was this little urchin?!>

benedetto: ?!?!

Bertuccio: <So, Bene, which did you want: buried alive to die, or fight to live?>

marquis: ?!?!?!

Bertuccio:

marquis: <what man?>

Bertuccio: <That judge I always see putting thieves like me behind bars--Villefort.>

marquis: !!!!!!!!

Bertuccio:

benedetto: .....<what?>

Bertuccio: <??? 'What' what? He tried to bury you alive! Your dad didn't want you except dead! Who knows what mom wanted, burying you in some garden-->

marquis: *PUNCHES BERTUCCIO IN THE STOMACH*

Bertuccio: Q_____Q *collapses*

marquis: *glares at him*

*a groan is heard behind Marquis*

marquis: !! *looks*

Cervantes: *crawling out from wreckage--as Dumas holds up the debris*

Dumas: <Hurry...>

marquis: <are you two alright?!>

Cervantes:

Dumas:

marquis:.....<this man. have him arrested....>

Dumas: *tosses the debris* <...How are we supposed to do that?! And for what-->

Cervantes: <Hello? Police?> *on his phone* <Put on the angelic officer, please~>

benedetto:........*too stunned to say anything*

Dumas: *grunts, looks at Benedetto* <...You okay?>

marquis:....

Dumas: <... ... ...> *falls back* <You got to be kidding me.>

-elsewhere-

Asher: *unlocks the door to their apartment*

cassidy: there you are! do you have any idea how worried sick i was?!

Asher: "I know. I'm sorry. Something happened."

cassidy: *sighs* im just...i worry about you.

Asher: "..." *nods* "...This city is scary."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *pulls out a chair for Stocking*

stocking: *takes a seat*

Kid: *sits across from her* "I'm happy you're here."

stocking: *smiles* im happy you're here too.

Kid: ^\\\^ "Shall we order?" *opens his menu*

stocking: *nods*

-elsewhere-

yuu uraraka: *posing*

Mr. Uraraka: "Ballerina!"

ochako: flamingo!

Mrs. Uraraka: "A crane!"

Mr. Uraraka: "A Haijima Telescopic Crane 4200 with Hydraulic Extending/Retractable Boom!"

yuu uraraka: that's correct.

Mr. Uraraka: "Yes!"

-elsewhere-

Relan: "Hey." *nudge*

tamaki: ??

Relan: "I think it's my turn to keep watch by the phone..."

tamaki: ah.

Relan: "Going to bed or nap at least?" *sits by the phone, picks up a book*

tamaki: probably.

Relan: "Well, have a good night. I'll hit the alarm if there's anything..." *next to the phone is a camel-shaped alarm with the hump as a button*

-elsewhere-

Danglars: *yawns, walks into the dining room* <Good morning, wife, daughter, Lucian...> *looks* "..." <Lucian? Where are they?>

lucian: <errands>

Danglars: <Huh. Splendid! Glad to see Heloise getting an early start--and with the kid out for the day, I can finally concentrate on important things...> *pulls out his phone, starts scrolling through social media* <...Ha! Funny cat picture.>

-elsewhere-

*Mono's phone gets a text alert*

mono: ??

*It's a pic of Assi and Zuno, posing in front of the Leaning Tower--Zuno is "pushing" it down, Assi is trying to push it back up*

mono:....*small smile*

Yohei: "OOOOOOOOOooo..."

mono: *YELPS*

Yohei: "Looks like Assi and Zuno are having fun..."

-elsewhere-

valentine: ............

-there is various muttering amongst the funeral attendees-

Max: *walks into the Church, looking around* "..."

valentine: *biting her lip, looking down at the ground*

Minister: *shaking the hand of one guest* <Thank you for coming. Thank you...>

Max: "..." *walks up to her* <Valentine...I'm so sorry.>

valentine: *she doesnt say anything* ......

Max: "..." <If you need anything, Grandmother and I are here...>

valentine:.......

-elsewhere-

Cervantes: ^w^ <Thanks for putting us up for the night yesterday...>

Dumas: -_- <This bed is too cramped--move over.>

Dumas: T~T <Thank goodness...Do you know how hard it is to find the right wig to play Wilmore?>

Cervantes: <...How's Bene holding up?>

Dumas: *sighs* <Well, she's dead. Villefort remarried after his first wife died...>

count: <but what about _before_ he remarried? think about it. did bertuccio ever tell _where_ the child was buried?>

Cervantes: <Marquis had said the jerk forbade Bene to go back to that 'garden.' Maybe Bene knows that location?>

Cervantes: ^w^ <Thanks! And let's look on the bright side: we got that jerk locked up...> =\\\w\\\=

-elsewhere-

stocking: *snuggled in bed*

Kid: *smooch*

stocking: i do not want to get out of bed today. im way too comfortable.

Kid: "Well, if I get of bed, I worry you'll get uncomfortable...or lonely." *cuddle*

stocking: *purrs*

Kid: *rubs her arm* =w= "Just 8 more minutes...Then I'll bring you breakfast in bed..."

-elsewhere-

Kazue: "..." *lowers a rope down the side of a building*

Saria: *looking up* "...What was wrong with them taking the stairs?"

lukas: beats me...

Kazue: *lands, pulls out a scroll* <Okay. Where are we heading?>

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *shiny eyes* WOOOOOOOOW!!!

Chuuya: "Now, don't walk too far--I think this may be 30 minutes?"

miyuri: okay!

sonia: *holding onto miyuri's hand*

*the hallway has some other students waiting for their parents*

Student: *glares at Sonia*

miyuri: *peeking into classrooms* WOOOW!

*the lights are off in other rooms, with desks lined up and whiteboards on the walls*

*looks like markers on the whiteboards, too*

miyuri: *GASP* what's that?

sonia: those are the whiteboards.

sonia: ^-^; that's the janitor's closet.

Student: *whispers to another one* "Who's that? Her stupid sister or something?"

sonia:.....*turns*

miyuri: *waves* hiiii! ^w^

Student: "?! ...Weirdo. You stupid or something?"

-PUNCH-

miyuri: hm?

sonia: *shaking, her hand balled up into a fist*

Student: *knocked down, holding his eye* "Ow! What the hell is wrong with you?! Freak!"

sonia: *glaring at him*

mother: arnie!! *hugs him* are you ok, sweetie?!

Arnie: *sniffs* "She hit me! She's a freak!"

mother: *glares at sonia* how dare you! what do you have to say for yourself, you little ingrate?!

sonia:.....

Arnie: "She should be expelled!"

miyuri: sonia? are you ok?

Chuuya: *steps out* "?! Sonia? What's wrong?"

teacher: what on earth is happening here?

mother: this little brat struck my baby!

Chuuya: *glares at the mother* "Sonia?"

sonia:...apologize...

Chuuya: "..." *looks at the boy--glaring*

sonia:...i dont care what happens to me...but i want you to apologize to my sister right now...

Chuuya: "..." *pats Sonia and Miyuri's shoulders*

mother: you expect an apology after you assaulted my child?! i should take you to court for this! *points to chuuya* _you_ need to control your children's wild behavior before they end up in prison!

Chuuya: *narrows his eyes* "I am sorry Sonia hit your child. Now it's his turn to apologize for what he did to her so she couldn't even come to class without fearing getting garbage thrown at her again."

mother: WHAT?! how dare you accuse my baby of such nonsense!

Chuuya: "Your 'baby' comes after my kids, they're going to stand up for themselves. That's how any parent should raise their child. So take your kid out of here now."

mother: how DARE you speak to me like that! do you have any idea who i am?!

Chuuya: "Should I?"

mother: i'll have you know my husband is head of sales at the death city mall!

teacher: and yet you take the subway to work.

mother: !!!

Chuuya: *smirks* "Important work. Maybe your husband should focus on parenting, too."

mother: *speechless*

Chuuya: "...Sonia, Miyuri, the meeting is about done. Ready to head out?"

miyuri: ok!

sonia:......

Chuuya: "..." *pats her shoulder*

-elsewhere-

Fernand: *yawns* *opens his front door--* "?!"

dulcenia: <mr mondego, do you have a moment?>

Fernand: "..." *smiles* <Of course...> *closes the door behind him, stands on front steps* <How may I help you?>

-there are a few officers there as well-

Fernand: <...> *gulps*

dulcenia: <we'd like to ask a few questions of you, if you dont mind.>

Fernand: <Go ahead...>

dulcenia: <we're investigating a recent fire at one of the shops you ensure, and we're trying to determine the cause.>

Fernand: <Ah, I see. It's indeed unfortunate--I've had my investigators checking as well...>

dulcenia: <from what the owner told me, you made them an offer that morning before the fire. how curious.>

Fernand: <Hmm...You think someone is targeting locations that I've insured.>

dulcenia: <it's likely. seems you've been getting quite a lot of money from it, so that should be a bright side, right?>

Fernand: "..." *sighs* <It is a tragedy for my clients. However, also consider the costs for me: the money I receive goes into re-building these businesses, finding what happened and who is responsible...if someone is indeed responsible. After all, I have to make sure my clients weren't faking this so they could collect their share of the insurance money.>

dulcenia: <and how long do you suppose the investigation will take?>

Fernand: <These kinds of things are complicated. Could take a month, even a year.>

dulcenia: *whistles*

Fernand: "..." *narrows his eyes* <With police cooperation, yes...I think this could go more quickly...>

dulcenia: *plays the recording*

Fernand: <?!>

dulcenia: *smirks* <your expression says enough. cuff him.>

Fernand: "..." *narrows his eyes, holds out his wrists*

mercedes: <fernand? what's going on?>

Fernand: <?! Mercedes, I left numbers by the phone--call Robert!>

mercedes: ???

Fernand: <He's a lawyer--get him to the police station-->

Police Officer: <Come along.>

mercedes: <officer toboso?>

Fernand: <!!!>

dulcenia: *nods* <seems your husband here is suspected of fraud and arson conspiracy>

mercedes: !!!! <fernand? is that true?>

Fernand: <Call my lawyer!>

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Okay, girls--which flavors?"

miyuri: *face pressed against the glass case* oooooooooooooooooh! *shiny eyes*

sonia:....just vanilla....

Chuuya: "Okay, vanilla for Sonia. Miyuri, how about...You know what, Miyuri, just stick to one flavor for now--don't want to over-stimulate your taste buds..."

miyuri: *looking at them all* miyuri doesnt know which one to have first!

Chuuya: "Chocolate may not be bad."

miyuri: ooh! that one!

Chuuya: "Any toppings? Maybe sprinkles?"

miyuri: can we?

Chuuya: "Sure!"

-elsewhere-

*pallbearers carry the two coffins...*

valentine: ......

Villefort: *stone faced*

Heloise: *struggling to appear morose*

edouard: ...

*the pallbearers bring the coffins to the plots dug up...they are next to the grave of Valentine's mother*

Max: *watching Heloise's face* "..."

valentine: *shaking*

*the coffins are lowered...*

Minister: <Please take a handful of our Lord's earth, so that our friends may be returned to that Earth, until such time that we see them again in the next world...>

-elsewhere-

Asher: "Yo." *waves*

izumi: hey!

Asher: "What're you doing out?"

izumi: just taking a walk.

Asher: "Hmmm..." *walks with her* "Relaxing weekend?"

izumi: yeah.

Asher: *nods...rubs their arm*

izumi: ?? you ok?

Asher: "Yeah--just in pain from a beatdown--er, at the arcade, on a machine...Frogger." >_>;

izumi: ...

Asher: *awkward cough* "So, just recuperating...Making sure not to over-do it..."

izumi:...want to hang out?

Asher: "Hmm? Yeah, sure. Anywhere you heading?"

izumi: hmm, how about the park?

Asher: *nods* "Okay." *walks with her* "Hope it's not super-crowded..."

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: "Okay, so 2 of them?"

gin: *nods*

Akutagawa: *holds up fingers to the crepe maker* "Two, please." *looks at Gin* "New sundress?"

gin: yeah.

Akutagawa: "It looks good."

-elsewhere-

Lucy: "Cute uniform, Aya."

aya: =3= thank you.

Kunikida: "Take seriously the responsibilities represented by that uniform."

aya: yes sir.

Lucy: "Yeah...I notice the boys here don't exactly have some uniform...Never had any non-female secretaries?"

kirako: a few, yes.

Lucy: "Huh...Do they all have to dress like Kunikida?"

Kunikida: -_-#

-elsewhere-

Kid: *reading*

stocking: *still snuggled up to him* =w=

Kid: =\\\\= *smooch*

-elsewhere-

Francesca: *holding papers to herself as she walks* "..."

valentine:.... !!!!

Francesca: *frowning, her lip quivering*

valentine: *runs over* <francesca!>

Francesca: *holds up her hands, stepping back, shaking her head*

valentine: <francesca, what's wrong? why havent you answered my calls?!>

Francesca: <...You knew about that bastard? Your fucking grandfather?>

valentine: !!??

Francesca: *shoves papers at Valentine* <Noirtier Villefort--member of Mimic--the man who killed countless soldiers, including my dad! Did you know this?!>

valentine: *too stunned to speak*

Francesca: <...You have to be kidding me...You knew your dad and his dad were involved in Mimic?! What the fuck, Val?!!>

valentine:

Francesca: "..." <How can I believe this? My dad is dead. Your grandfather just laughed at me-->

valentine:

Francesca: "..." *inhales, holds her forehead* <...Old man named Colby? Your dad has kept him hidden for about 6 years since your dad sentenced some guy to a slow death in prison. None of this rings a bell?>

valentine: ........

Francesca: "..." <Oh God...> *falls to her knees*

valentine: <francesca-> *reaches out to her*

Francesca: *shaking all over* <Don't! I can't!> *sobbing*

valentine: ah-....*hug*

Francesca: *shaking, struggling against the hug, but sobbing*

valentine: <it's going to be ok... we can get through this...>

Francesca: <I'm sorry...> *hug* <I'm so sorry...>

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *opens the door* "Careful not to spill..."

miyuri: ok!

sonia:....*walking upstairs to her room*

Chuuya: "...Sonia? Could we talk?"

sonia:.....

Chuuya: "That was the boy who attacked you that day after school, huh?"

sonia:......*gets under the covers of her bed*

Chuuya: "Sonia, please...I really want to talk about this."

sonia:....yeah...one of them...

Chuuya: *sighs* "I'm so sorry...More than one? I tried asking your teacher about them..."

sonia:...they say im trying to make them look bad by getting answers right...but im not trying to do that. im just doing what im told to do...

Chuuya: *nods* "You're doing the right thing--it's not your fault that your classmates are being asses."

sonia: *sniff* i-im not trying to be better than anyone at all, but they think i am. *shaking* i never asked to be like this...

Chuuya: *hug* "I know...None of us ask to be how we are..."

sonia: *whimpering* i-im going to be an outcast forever, arent i?

Chuuya: "Sweetie, no...No. It takes time to find the people in your life you want to be with."

sonia: w-why couldnt i have been normal? *sobbing*

Chuuya: *strokes her back, holding her*

sonia: *crying into his chest*

Chuuya: "I'm so sorry, Sonia...But this is not your fault. You are you--and you are a beautiful, smart, imaginative, hardworking person who deserves so much..."

sonia: *hic*

Chuuya: *rubs her back* "Sonia...I'm so proud of you, especially for protecting Miyuri."

sonia:...*sniff* im sorry for getting her involved in this...

Chuuya: "I know you are...But there's no way to avoid getting involved in every problem--it's why we have to get stronger to face anything...and that means standing up for yourself and others."

sonia: ....

Chuuya: "...Sonia, are you not happy in your class?"

sonia:....can i be homeschooled for a while?

Chuuya: "If you want, sure. But I think you should consider that offer your teacher had...about you skipping some grades.'

sonia:......

Chuuya: "Just think about it...I'll call Kajii in the morning."

sonia:...*sniff*

Chuuya: *pats her back* "Thank you for standing up for Miyuri."

sonia:....*nod*

Chuuya: "Want to rest a bit?"

sonia:........*nod*

Chuuya: "Okay. Sleep for a bit...Want anything? Water?" *hands her tissues*

-elsewhere-

Max: *walking home* "..." ("What is up with her stepmom...She was weird the entire time...")

???: <maxi!>

Max: "???" *turns* <Oh!> *waves*

-max's sister, julie, and her husband, are there-

Emmanuel: <Hey, Max.>

Max: "..." *nods* <H-Hey...>

julie: ?? <you ok?>

Max: <I-I just came from the funeral...>

julie: <oh...>

Max: *nods* <...Val's not doing well...Not talking...>

julie: <is there something we can do to help?>

Max: <I'm not sure...She needs time to heal, and, ugh, I'm already pressed for time...>

julie: <well we wont keep you long.>

Max: <S-Sorry, I didn't mean it like that...How are you feeling?>

julie: <alright. the little one's growing more and more.> *rubs her stomach*

Max: *smiles* <That's good...How much longer?>

julie: <about two months now...>

Max: <Still some time...> *sighs*

-elsewhere-

Fernand: *handcuffed to the table* "..."

???: <well, look how the mighty have fallen.>

Fernand: <?!> *looks*

-the count stands in a corner of the cell-

Fernand: <Who the hell are you?>

count: <you dont know me, but i believe you knew my father...does the name 'Edmond Dantes' ring any bells?>

Fernand: <?!>

Fernand: <Wh-What fate? I haven't seen Edmond in years...>

count: <perhaps i should introduce myself first. My name is Elena Dantes, my father died by your hand....>

Fernand: "..." *lets out a laugh*

elena: <and now....>

-SHRK-

Fernand: *coughs...looks down*

-there is a knife in his chest-

elena: <...you die by mine...>

Fernand: *gasps, struggling to call for help...*

elena: *takes the knife out and walks toward the small window, her body dissapating into a mist and escaping*

Fernand: *his throat constricts...he collapses onto the table*

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "I came here, to this mall, one of many malls in this city, just to find socks. SOCKS. And you're still following me..."

eijiro: just thought we could hang out a little bit. ^^

Bakugo: -_-# "...If you delay my shopping, I'm going to put you through the wall." *walks with him*

-elsewhere-

Sakuya: *checking through closet* "You sure none of these are what you're looking for?"

tsubaki: i dont think so.

Sakuya: "Nuts...Maybe buy a new one?" *pulls out a dress tie, looking at it* "Huh. Gaudy..."

tsubaki: i guess. ^^;

-elsewhere-

*there's a mechanical blowfish staring at the 8th*

shinra: ._.

Akitaru: "This one isn't going to blow up, right?"

Vulcan: "Not if it works right..."

tamaki: and _it_ is...?

Vulcan: "It's an ultra wide-band device that can detect breathing even under 100 feet of debris."

shinra: woah!

Vulcan: *presses a button labeled 'Test'*

Blowfish Scanner: *eyes light up as it inflates*

Vulcan: "See? That's what it'll do when it detects breathing..."

nozomi: wow! that's incredible, vulcan!

Vulcan: ^^ "Thanks...I hope it'll help, not just for the next house fire but if we can scope the underground again--or if you encounter Chinese fire worms again..."

tamaki: *sweatdrop*

-elsewhere-

Wes: *rubs Ghost Dog's belly*

ghost dog: =w=

Wes: *smiles...checks his phone's calendar* "Few more weeks before practice..."

liz: got any events coming up?

Wes: "Yeah, a practice first--trying to get some replacements...Before the next concert."

liz: ah.

-elsewhere-

Tezca: "--so I said 'You think I'm under deep cover? No one has even seen Akane and Clay in months!'" *laughs loudly, slapping the table*

clay:....we're right here.

Tezca: "...Oooooooooo! Neat disguises!" *tugs on Clay's face* "I can't believe you disguised yourself as Clay, Akane!"

Akane: *sitting beside Tezca, sipping tea*

clay: >A< MR TLIPOCA!!

Akane: *chop* "Stop that."

Tezca: =3= "Not my fault the makeup is so thorough..."

clay: IT'S NOOOT! >3<

Tezca: "Oh, don't sell yourself short--"

Akane: *pulls Tezca loose, ripping his bear head off--and there's no head underneath*

Tezca: "..."

clay:....*SCREAMS AND FAINTS*

Akane: O_O;

Tezca: "..." *reaches into his dufflebag, pulls out another bear head, puts it on, screwing it in properly* "Ah, that's better..."

-elsewhere-

Anya: *brushing her hair*

ao: anya?

Anya: "Hmm? Yes?"

ao: miss misery is hosting a knitting group downstairs, care to join?

Anya: "Oh...Sure." *stands up* "That would help..."

-elsewhere-

mercedes: ....

Albert: <Papa?>

mercedes:...<papa will be home soon, baby.> *picks him up*

Albert: *sniffles, hugs her*

mercedes: *rocking him*

Albert: *closes his eyes, slowly falls asleep...*

mercedes:...*forehead kiss and puts him in his crib*

Albert: "Zzz..."

-elsewhere-

Hyde: *counting dollar bills* "Okay, where do we want to dine tonight, folks?"

romina: lets get pizza!

Hyde: "Okay! Toppings? Remember, pineapple is still a topping."

julian: =~=

licht: -_-#

Hyde: "??? Okay, fine--one plain cheese for the boring ones..."

-elsewhere-

Hibana: *reviewing child services paperwork* "..."

gabriella: is everything ok?

Hibana: "I'm not sure...Was looking into some kids that Rekka bastard kidnapped and where they went..." *pulls up another file: "Shinra Kusakabe"*

gabriella: hmm...

Hibana: "..." *rests her head on her shoulder*

gabriella:...*hugs*

Hibana: *hug* *rubs her back, quiet*

hanako: *peeks in* mama?

Hibana: "??? Hi, sweetie..."

hanako: can we watch movies?

Hibana: *smiles* "Sure. What you feeling?"

hanako: disney movies? *shiny eyes*

Hibana: "Heh heh...Sure!" *head rub*

hanako: ^^

Hibana: "Pick out the first one, okay?"

-elsewhere-

Assi: *flipping through posters of famous Italian paintings...*

Daisy: "What, finding something for your girlfriend?"

Assi: "?! N-No..."

mary: *snapping photos*

Fitzgerald: "Wait just a moment--you are missing something in that photo."

mary: ??

Fitzgerald: *poses*

mary: ooh! *snaps pics*

Fitzgerald: *more poses*

Daisy: =_=;

Zuno: "..." *whispers* "Who's that weirdo?"

louisa: *staring at an eagle that has landed on mary's head, pecking at her*

Assi: O_O; "...Sh-Should we warn her about this?"

louisa: i dont think she's bothered...

Daisy: "High tolerance for pain..."

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *sets down food in front of Q*

Q: thanks for the food! *nom*

Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "Hope it is sufficient."

higuchi: ^^

Gin: "It's good to see them getting along."

higuchi: yeah, it sure is.

Gin: "...How do you think Q is getting along? Seeing as there are few others around his age in the Mafia..."

higuchi: well, there is elise...technically.

Gin: *nods* "Both of them could use more acquaintances...technically."

higuchi: yeah....didnt hirotsu mention a gang of kids that were once scouts for the mafia? the 'sheep'?

Gin: *nods* "I do not know how willing they would be willing to work with the Mafia again after certain poor encounters."

higuchi: and considering how long ago it was, most of them are probably all grown up by now...

Gin: *nods* "Time flies...Q got along well enough with the Sturm kids."

higuchi: yeah....

Gin: "...Maybe something can be arranged for a playdate again."

-elsewhere-

valentine: .......

*looks to be messages from Max, her dad...and one text listed as "Unknown"*

valentine:...*checks*

Max: [<valentine i'm so sorry. please know you have friends and that you are not alone. if you need anything please ask>]

valentine:....[<thanks>]

Max: [<any time>]

valentine:.....*sigh*

*looks like her father's message was just asking when she was getting home...*

valentine:......*checks the unknown number*

Unknown Number: [<hello, child. you and i will talk now.>]

valentine:...[<who are you?>]

*suddenly, she hears wheels creaking behind her*

valentine: ?!?!?! *turns*

*a very old man in a wheelchair rolls up to her...a cell phone is in his lap*

valentine: *screams*

Old Man: "?!" <Shhh! You want to wake up the whole house?!>

valentine: <w-who are you?!>

Old Man: <Gerard's father, Valentine.>

valentine: .....<you....you killed francesca's father....>

Noirtier: <??? Who? ...Wait, was that the name of that 'nurse' who accosted me? Huh...Wait, how do you know her?>

valentine: <she's...._was_ my girlfriend...w-why are you here? what do you want?> *taking a fire poker to defend herself*

Noirtier: *frowns* <Well, this gets more complicated...Let's table the whole 'girlfriend' thing and focus on the fact that your stepmother is likely gunning for you.>

valentine: ?!

Noirtier: <Oh, come on--'gas leak'? That's low-level nonsense...> *takes a medical folder on his lap and drops it to his feet* <Pick it up.>

valentine:....*looks*

*it's a coroner's report, showing photos of her grandparents...*

valentine: *covers her mouth*

*the report lists 'brucine'*

Noirtier: <Shocking, I know...Except you're ignoring the big red flag that the anti-cancer medicine brucine was found in their systems...>

valentine: .....

Noirtier: <And neither of your grandparents had cancer...Now, where do you think the brucine came from?>

valentine:....

Noirtier: <This is why I went through their medical files. The answer? Nope. That brucine was used to poison them.>

valentine: <y-you dont think...>

Noirtier: <Now, you haven't asked me: why do I suspect your stepmother? Where did she visit last, Granddaughter?>

valentine:........<why should i trust anything you say?>

Noirtier: <You have no reason to. So, you can wait for the facts to present themselves--at which point, you'll be dead. Or you can be smart and think whether you have seen anything that proves she wants to get rid of you and your family to take your inheritance.>

valentine:........

Noirtier: <...I never got to talk to your mother. But I remember her jewelry...So exquisite.>

valentine:

Noirtier: <And where is it now?>

valentine: <it should be in...> *goes to look*

Noirtier: *still in his chair* <...No problem. I'll wait.>

-later, valentine runs back in-

valentine: *shaking* <it's-...it's gone!!>

Noirtier: "..." *small smirk*

valentine: <w-what do i do?>

Noirtier: <Do you remember seeing anything at the scene of the crime...I mean, at your grandparents' house?>

valentine: <i-i'm trying to think...>

Noirtier: <Trace your steps backwards, child...>

valentine: ......

Noirtier: "..." *pulls out a vial*

valentine: <w-what is that?>

Noirtier: <Your medicine...>

-elsewhere-

miyuri: zzzz...

Chuuya: "???" *checks the girls' room*

sonia: *still asleep*

Chuuya: "..." *checks on Sonia first, checking her temperature on her forehead*

-she's a slight bit warm-

Chuuya: "Oh no..."

miyuri: *yaaawn* =.=

Chuuya: *looks* "..." *checks on Miyuri*

miyuri: tacchan?

Chuuya: "..." *sighs*

miyuri: *opens eyes* oh, hi papa.

Chuuya: *smile* "Hey, kiddo..."

miyuri: is sonia ok?

Chuuya: "...I think she may be a little under the weather, so keep up your fluids and wash your hands so you don't get sick..."

miyuri: ok papa!

Chuuya: *smiles, strokes a hand over her head* "Now, get some more sleep. Sorry to wake you."

-morning-

Kid: *kitten yawn*

stocking: *making breakfast*

Kid: *walks into the kitchen* "Good morning..."

stocking: morning hunny~ anything you want?

Kid: *smiles* "Some pancakes with sugar?" *hugs her*

stocking: that sounds lovely~

Kid: "Hee hee..." *nuzzles* "Thanks, sweetie."

-elsewhere-

Danglars: -^- "..." <Do you really think I'm this stupid?>

lucian: .....

Danglars: *holds up an empty milk carton* <Hermine has not bought more! She never came home last night--where is she?!>

lucian: ...<staying with relatives?>

Danglars: <Why didn't she tell me?!>

lucian: <well to be fair, you would have just ignored her.>

Danglars: <?! How dare you!>

lucian: <i'm just being honest.>

Danglars: <Really? How's this for honest?!> *throws the empty milk carton at Lucian*

lucian:...<throwing trash at me isnt going to make your problems disappear.>

Danglars: <Then this will: YOU'RE FIRED!>

lucian: ....<with all due respect, the only reason i stayed is for your family's sake, so that your wife didnt lose her mind and kill herself and eugenie. but all i have to say is; kindly go fuck yourself and die.>

Danglars: <?!!! Y-You insubordinate traitor!> *reaches for Lucian* <Did you take my wife?!>

lucian: grk-

Danglars: <You probably had a thing with her, you thief! Give me back my money!>

lucian:

Danglars: <URK! Is that so?! That's just your cover!> *swings his fist--*

lucian: !!! *dodges*

Danglars: *screams--as he falls down the stairs*

lucian: <sir, if you dont calm down, i'm going to call the police!>

Danglars: <CALL THEM! I'LL TELL THEM YOU KIDNAPPED MY WIFE!>

lucian: *ignoring him*

Danglars: <I'll have your head! I'll make sure you get the guillotine! I'll--> *tries to stand, falls* <...Ow.>

lucian:.... <i'd get you help, but from what i recall, i'm out of a job, so i'm just going to pack my things and mosey on out of here. toodles~>

Danglars: *LOUD ANGRISH* <I'LL HAVE YOUR HEAD FOR THIS! Ow...I need a doctor...>

-elsewhere-

mercedes: .....

-knocks-

mercedes: ??

Albert: <Papa?>

mercedes: <wait here, baby.> *opens the door* <yes?>

Police Officer: <Mrs. Mondego?>

mercedes: <yes?>

Police Officer: *takes off their hat* <We wanted to let you know something about your husband...Would you like to sit down?>

mercedes: <...please, do come in...>

Police Officer: *enters* <...> *looks at Albert* "..." *sighs deeply* <Ma'am...As you know, your husband was taken into police custody...>

mercedes: *nods*

Police Officer: <...Last night, an officer found your husband in his jail cell, unconscious.>

mercedes: !!!

Police Officer: <Medical attempted to resuscitate him...I'm sorry. They were not able to...>

mercedes: *covers her mouth in shock*

Police Officer: <...We are investigating the cause of death at this time...>

mercedes: ......

Police Officer: <...Do you need a moment?>

mercedes:...<y-yes..please...>

Police Officer: *nods* <I'll be outside...> *exits*

mercedes:...*hides her face in her hands, crying*

Albert: <??? Mama?>

mercedes:...*picks him up and hugs him*

Albert: "..." *holds onto her, looking contemplative*

mercedes:...<papa...papa's gone to heaven now...>

Albert: <Papa? Gone?>

mercedes:...*sniffs and kisses his head* <it's just you and me now...>

Albert: <...Mama...> *reaches for her face*

mercedes: <...we're gonna make things work out, i promise...>

Albert: <...> *sniffle*

mercedes *rocking him, humming*

Albert: *small baby cries before closing his eyes, calming down...*

-elsewhere-

Lucian's Friend: <Good morning, ma'am and young lady!> *smiles*

eugenie: *eating waffles*

hermine:...*nods* <g-good morning>

Lucian's Friend: ^w^ <Was the bed comfortable? I could get a different pillow until the new one comes in the mail...>

hermine: <i-it's fine, really.> *looks out the window*

*Forecast today in Rome looks to be sunny...*

hermine:...*small smile* <thank you again, erm->

Lucian's Friend: <Cavalcanti.>

hermine: <right, right. i really do appreciate this.>

Cavalcanti: <Well, when Lucian called, I was a bit anxious...I mean, not every day I have visitors...> ^^;;;

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Sonia? Breakfast..."

sonia: ....

Chuuya: "??? Sonia?" *checks on her*

sonia: *hiding under the covers*

Chuuya: "..." *sits on her bed* "Hey."

sonia:....

Chuuya: "...Need to sleep a bit longer?"

sonia:...*weak nod*

Chuuya: "Okay...Whenever you're ready, come out for something to eat--whatever you want. Need some water?"

sonia:...*nod*

Chuuya: *smiles* "Okay. Be right back..." *exits the bedroom*

miyuri: ~?

Chuuya: "Miyuri, hungry?"

miyuri: mmhmm!

Chuuya: "I'll cook up some breakfast after I get Sonia some water..."

miyuri: ok!

Chuuya: *pours a glass of orange juice for Miyuri* "You can start with that..." *pours a glass of water, grabs a warm washcloth, too, and goes back to Sonia* "Sonia? Here you go..." *holds out the glass*

sonia:...*small sips*

Chuuya: "Need a warm towel for your neck?"

sonia:...im ok....

Chuuya: *nods* "...Want to talk?"

sonia:...i dunno...

Chuuya: "..." *nods* "How about you read something after you wake up? Anything I can get you?"

sonia: ....

Chuuya: "...Would you like me to step out and let you sleep?"

sonia:...*nod*

Chuuya: "..." *nods...hugs her* "I love you, Sonia."

-elsewhere-

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 114

Kid: *reading in bed*

stocking: *nuzzles up to him*

Kid: "..." *puts an arm around her, soft sigh*

stocking: *sleeping on his chest* u///u

Kid: *strokes her head carefully before he puts down the book and turns off the light* =\\\\= *nuzzle*

stocking: =///w///=

Kid: *lies by her side, holding her softly* =w=

-elsewhere-

Kepuri: =~= *collapsed in front of her computer's keyboard*

akaderu: *picks her up and carries her to her bed*

Kepuri: "Hmm...Babe?"

akaderu: yeah?

Kepuri: "...Love you."

akaderu:...*small smile* love you too.

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *already asleep*

sonia: *getting into bed*

Chuuya: *tucking Sonia in* "Comfy?"

sonia: *nods* ....papa? are you sure you're alright?

Chuuya: "...Yes, I am."

sonia:...see you tomorrow then, good night

Chuuya: "Good night. I love you."

sonia: love you too, papa...

Chuuya: *nods* *gets up, turns off the lights* "Night..."

-morning-

Tanizaki: "I'm all packed. Ready to check out?"

atsushi: yep.

Kenji: "Yes!" *holds up a suitcase--that has clothes poking out of the edges*

Tanizaki: ^^; "I'll check on the girls..." *knocks on their door*

naho: almost ready~!

Tanizaki: "Okay--we'll bring our luggage downstairs..."

Kenji: "Hey, what do you think it would be like to see our kind of stories on the TV? Like vampires and pyro-people and us detectives?"

atsushi: ^^; seems like a bit much for one show.

Tanizaki: "I mean, Hollywood runs out of ideas--the new thing is 'genre crossovers,' like how every superhero movie is also another genre? Like that 'superhero romance' film they're making?"

atsushi: ^^;;

-elsewhere-

Emine: -____-; "Mom, he's not getting up." *pokes the top bunk bed with Tool's scythe*

setsuna: let's let him sleep for now. he'll be up soon.

Emine: "Hmm...Fine. I don't know why he's like this--everyone has been weird since we got home."

setsuna: well...things were quite eventful...perhaps even traumatic for some...

Emine: "..." *nods* "I...saw something."

setsuna: ??

Emine: "That dream-maker...I saw my...birth mother."

setsuna:.......

Emine: "...It wasn't real...I wanted it to be."

setsuna:..........

Emine: "..." *holds his head in his hands* "Sorry. I shouldn't have said anything."

setsuna:....*hugs*

Emine: "..." *sniffle*

setsuna: it's alright, emine...

Emine: "I...just don't want this pain anymore."

setsuna: ....

-elsewhere-

Libra: *sighs* "He's still unconscious..."

King Leo: "I can wake him..." *pulls out a sword--*

virgo: D8>

Libra: "..." *takes her PDA--and slaps it equally across both sides of Leo's face* "NO! NO MORE STABBING!"

King Leo: "GAH!" *ROARS* "THEN YOU THINK OF SOMETHING!"

Aries: *still unconscious*

gem: *takes orange juice and squeezes it up aries' nose*

Aries: "... ... ..." *eyes snap open--before he screams, swinging his fists wildly*

gem: yay!....

ini: ....success!

Aries: "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU--" *groans, holds his head*

Libra: "...Here." *offers a can of cola*

Aries: "Ug..." *sips* "Ah, that's the stuff..." *rubs the can against his face* "I missed you, baby..."

Libra: "..." >_>; "You're welcome."

aquarius: oh look he's alive. that's no fun

Aries: "Yeah, I missed you all too..." *looks* "Where did you take us?"

capricorn: some old factory or something.

Aries: "So, let me guess--Queenie didn't win?" *finishes the cola*

scorpio: got locked up in the tartarus prison.

Aries: "Jeez, that blows..." *shrugs* "A'well. That screws things up..." *shrugs* "A'well. Libra, did he call?"

Libra: "No. And when he does, you know he is going to be furious how Fear Factory overstep its boundaries."

virgo: Q~Q uuuu....

Aries: *shrugs* "That's for the Observers to deal with. Aquarius, Scorpio, keep an eye for any Federation thugs popping up. As for you, Virgo..."

virgo: i-i-im so-sorryyyyyy >~<;;;;

Aries: "...You really feel bad about what happened back in Toykyo?"

virgo: i-i-i d-di-didnt m-meant to, h-he-he asked me a-a question a-and it would have b-been rude not t-to answer....

Aries: "I get it, I get it...Well, it's in the past. And we still need you for what comes next--you got that?"

virgo: y-y-you're not m-mad at me?

Aries: *smiles* "You hook me up with another cola, and we'll call it even."

virgo: y-y-yes s-sir! r-right away!

Libra: *sighs* "That's hardly balanced, _sir_."

Aries: *lies back down* "That's your job, not mine..."

King Leo: "..." *pulls out another sword--*

Libra: *SMACKS HIM WITH A TABLET OVER AND OVER AGAIN* "NO! NO! NO!"

aquarius: *sigh* im bored. i think i'll bully pisces for a bit~<3

Pisces: O_o "Um, my tank's filter needs to be replaced? It's kinda murky in here..."

Aries: "??? The fish ain't dead yet?"

-elsewhere-

Denki: *holds up a box labeled 'fireworks'* "This is what summer training is all about!"

jirou: you're going to smuggle fireworks onto the campsite?

Denki: "It's not 'smuggling'--it's packing!"

jirou: kaminari......*shaking him* ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND!??! NOT ONLY COULD YOU CAUSE A FIRE, THE CAMP'S LOCATION IS SUPPOSED TO BE SECRET AND IT COULD POTENTIALLY REVEAL WHERE WE ARE TO PEOPLE!!

Denki: @~@ "SO WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO FIRE OFF THE WORKS?!"

jirou: OUT IN THE DESERT MAYBE! MAYBE GET STUNG BY A SCORPION! AND IN THAT REGARD, TAKE MINETA WITH YOU!!

momo: easy now, jirou... ^^;;;

Mineta: "...Am I the only one turned on seeing her shake down Kaminari like that?"

momo:....on second thought, maybe jirou has the right idea.

Mineta: D8<

Denki: "Desert fireworks aren't fun! Deserts need dark smoke, and fireworks are all bright smoke!"

jirou: since when are YOU a pyrotechnics expert?!

Denki: "I read a book about it."

jirou: sure you did. 7_7

mina: hmm. *lightbulb* i got it! BRB!

Denki: -_-; "Oh, what did you read? Something from the _jerk_ factory with all the other _jerks_?"

-meanwhile-

itsuka: and that's how the regulations were set in place for the sports festival.

Bakugo: "Huh. What about that near-fatal injury at the 5th annual festival?"

mina: *enters the library* BAKUGOU! FOUND YA! *walks over* sorry itsuka, i gotta kidnap your boyfriend for a sec.

itsuka: eh?

Bakugo: "WHAT THE F--"

mina: nothing suspicious, i just need him to help us with explosion related stuff bye! *runs off with bakugou*

itsuka: ah............................wait WHAT?

Bakugo: *SCREAMING* "I WILL BLOW YOU UP AND ALL THE OTHER MORONS WHO--"

Poe: "SHHHH!"

-and so-

mina: i brought the expert!

jirou: *has kaminari in a choke hold* oh good.

Denki: OwO "I am so happy you're here, Baku--"

Bakugo: "...You're going to kill Pikachu here? Ashido, it's not my birthday."

jirou: i wasnt gonna hurt him THAT much..........yet.

Denki: T~T "I just wanted summer fireworks...and they said bringing them to the training camp would be stupid and reckless--"

Bakugo: "I AGREE."

jirou: thank you for being sensible, bakugou.

Denki: "Mina, help me out!"

mina: i think it does sound fun, but i gotta listen to smokey bear.

Bakugo: "I'LL SMOKE YOU!"

Mineta: "That doesn't make sense, dude. And Kaminari just wants to see fireworks--help a brother out!"

Bakugo: "FINE! SHOULD I ALSO HAVE SPARKLERS AND MAYBE A SHINY UNCLE SAM HAT WHILE I'M AT IT?!"

Denki: OwO "Could you?!"

mina: ?? hey mineta, i think someone carved boobs into the desk here.

Bakugo: *face going red with anger, sparks around his fists...*

Mineta: *gasps!* *looks under the desk* "WHERE?!"

mina: on top of the desk.

Mineta: *jumping* "I can't see! Curse my height!" *gets up on the chair* "Where, where, where?!"

mina: riiiight here- *SLAMS HIS FACE INTO THE DESK*

Mineta: "URK!" X___X

Denki: D8

Bakugo: "...Nice."

mina: welp, that's ONE problem solved!

jirou:.....god i love you.

mina: ^w^

Bakugo: "Okay, I assume you idiots set up a space for me to do my thing? Yaoyorozu, your house is big--you got a field or something?"

momo: i suppose we could use the tennis court.

Bakugo: "Fine. Just don't go inviting more than this idiot, Earjacks, Ashido--"

Hagakure: "And me!"

Bakugo: "... ... ...HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?!"

Hagakure: "When Mineta got a face full of desk."

Mineta: *bleeding* X____X

momo:...i'll get the shovel.

-elsewhere-

Free: "Okay, now just take it easy..." *standing in the shallow end of the community pool* "You can do it!"

milia: *doggy paddling*

Free: ^^ "Great work!"

Kanin: "Oh, hello, Mr. Free, Milia."

milia: hiyaa!

Free: "Yo! You two trying to beat the heat, too?"

Kanin: *nods* "It's unbearable..."

amelia: hello.

Free: "Hey, Amelia! You swim?"

amelia: a little bit.

Free: "Milia's learning how--and she's getting to be a natural!"

eruka: ^^

Kanin: "Neat! Maybe even work up to the high dive?" *points to the diving board*

-elsewhere-

*someone is walking through the forest...she's barefoot, with a small baby strapped to her back*

Medusa: "..."

neian: *asleep*

Medusa: *looks up ahead at a cottage* ("There...") *approaches*

-it appears empty-

Medusa: "..." *opens the door*

neian: mmm? *opens her eyes*

Medusa: *enters* "Shh..." *looks around* "...Sanctum..."

*a magical barrier forms around the cottage*

neian: maman?

Medusa: "Did you sense that?"

neian: uu!

Medusa: "Amazing..." *smiles* "Let's see what else you'll notice..."

neian: bubu!

Medusa: *sets Neian down...opens her knapsack to reveal magical items* "How about this one?" *holds up a small pyramid*

-elsewhere-

Black Star: *at the airport* *looking around* "..."

otogiri: i think that's them now.

Black Star: "Oh, cool!" *looks*

-the plane lands-

naho: we're hooooome~!

Kenji: *carrying Atsushi* "You can calm down now, we landed!" ^w^

atsushi: QwQ

Tanizaki: "Here's your bag, Maki."

maki: thanks. ^^

Kenji: *picks up Naomi's luggage* "Here you go!"

naomi: ah, it's good to be back!

Tanizaki: *nods* "Yeah...I'll call Kunikida to see about picking us up. Naho, you need a ride?"

naho: *spots otogiri and sakuya* SAKKUUUUUUN! *TACKLE HUG*

Sakuya: .\\\\\. "H-Hey?"

Tanizaki: ^^; "Guess that answers that one."

naho: >w<

Black Star: "Welcome back! How was the flight?!"

-elsewhere-

Shotaro: "Nea, can I ask you a question?"

nea: yes?

Shotaro: "Why do you like Shinoda?"

nea: ...you're much too young to know this answer.

Shotaro: "Man, that's what all adults say, and I'm really confused!"

nea: ask shinoda then!

Shotaro: "Fine! Hey, Shinoda!"

Shinoda: *walks in* "What?"

Shotaro: "Why do you like Nea?!"

Shinoda: "... ... ...Uuuuuuuuum, how much time do I have?"

-elsewhere-

Hyde: "--then they combine the music with the fireworks! So that's why I'm going to bring an M-80 to your next performance. Also, you'll need a helmet. And life insurance."

licht: .........

ochako: ._.;; hyde that sounds a bit dangerous.

Hyde: "Really? 'Cause I was going to go with 12 M-80's but thought I'd tested the one first. I already have Guil setting it up--"

*BOOM*

Hyde: "... ... ..."

julian: *SCREAMING*

ochako: .____.

romina: AW HELL, GET THE HOSE!!

Hyde: "... ...What a lovely morning! I think I'll go for a walk!" *opens the window, approaches to jump out--*

licht: get back here, coward.

Hyde: "NO! I'M NOT GOING TO PRISON FOR THIS!"

licht: prison will be the _least_ of your concerns.

Hyde: *falls on the floor, whining* "No! I don't wanna--"

-too violent to show-

Guil: *walks in, half the whale suit burnt off* "... ... ...I wanted you to save some of him for me."

-elsewhere-

Axel: "--and I want us to get to be bad-butts out of this training camp so we can be the best weapons for you possible!"

zeke: yeah!

hibiki: thanks you guys.

Axel: *smiles* "Now we just have to figure out what kind of training this'll be. Did your grandmother go through something like this?"

hibiki: she probably did.

Axel: "Maybe it'll be dueling with each other? ...Ah, man--I don't want to deal with Duncan and his yo-yo form."

-elsewhere-

Dazai: "Hey, I see them coming!"

Lucy: "?!!! HE'S HANGING FROM A NOOSE AGAIN!" *pulls Dazai back inside*

Dazai: "D'aw!!!"

naomi: *waves*

Kyoka: "Welcome back. How was your flight?"

atsushi: exhausting.

Lucy: "Aw..." *pets his head* "Maybe you should take a break--"

Kunikida: *shoves papers into Atsushi's hands* "You got work."

Lucy: -_-;

atsushi:.... QwQ

Tanizaki: ^^; "Kunikida, we did just come back from making a big breakthrough on a murder investigation--"

Kunikida: "I know--so file this, too." *drops a stack of papers into Tanizaki and Naomi's hands*

Kenji: *sneaks into the room...dragging a heavy bag behind him...something in it looks sharp and angular--*

yosano: kenji, can we talk to you a moment?

Kenji: "I SWEAR, IT WAS A GIFT! ...I mean, yes?"

yosano: ??

Kenji: *sighs* "The actors had this made for Naomi--I was keeping it a surprise..." *holds up a giant Walk of Fame star with her name on it*

naomi: ......*teary eyes of happiness*

Tanizaki: "Ah, that was really nice of them!"

Kenji: ^w^ *hands it to Naomi--and it's heavy as a weight*

naomi: ^w^;;; t-thank you...kenji...

Kenji: "You're welcome! Where you going to put it? Maybe hang it on the wall?"

naomi: s-sounds good.

yosano: right, now kenji, could you help us out with the rooftop garden?

Kenji: "Oh, sure! You keep the tomatoes watered?"

-elsewhere-

David: *sits up in his hospital bed* "Melissa..."

nurse: good morning, mr shield.

David: "...Hello. Ow, my arm..."

nurse: easy now.

David: "...Police still outside?"

nurse: ...yes.

David: "I suppose that's to be expected. Just a matter of time before I'm transferred to a prison cell."

nurse:....

David: "...I'll keep it down." *lies back down*

-elsewhere-

Foien: "??? You okay?"

dia: ??

Foien: "You were looking off to the distance--the drills ended 5 minutes ago."

dia: was i?

Foien: "Yep...Maybe you need a break? Vacation?"

dia: i was thinking......with father's day around the corner....i was thinking of....something to give the commander. 7///7;

Foien: "Oh, that'd be good! But he is kinda hard to shop for...You getting him meat?"

dia: im being serious about this. he's....done so much for me already...i wanted to thank him somehow.

Foien: *nods* "I get that--he does look out for you. Well, how do you think you'll thank him?"

dia: i want to get him something nice...

Foien: "Hmm...Want to take a walk, look around?"

dia: that may help.

-elsewhere-

-rain begins to fall-

stocking: >~< *rushes to the cram school*

Rin: "Yo! Cuz!" *waves under the cafe umbrella*

stocking: mind if i take some shelter here for a bit? ^^;

godaiin: im sure it's fine. we're just waiting on bon to get here for lunch.

stocking: thanks. *sigh* should have brought an umbrella with me.

Rin: *looks around* "Speak of the--...Well, looks like you weren't the only one without an umbrella*

Bon: *soaked*

stocking: oh! you alright there, suguro?

Bon: *shakes water off his head* "Great--just got caught in this freak storm."

godaiin: hey bon, we got your lunch for you.

Bon: "Huh? Oh, wow--thanks...Happy to have something not unhealthy or served with fries..."

stocking: overworked by lewin?

Bon: "You could say that..."

konekomaru: speaking of work, amaimon's been-

stocking: what did he do this time?

Rin: -_______-#

stocking:...that look isnt exactly reassuring.

Rin: "He sat on the desk, ate spicy candy, and burped up fire before explaining why we women-inclined folk should all desire strong women who can kick our asses."

Shima: "...I mean..."

stocking: i...see....

godaiin: wait, i thought his name was ambrosius?

stocking:......the hell kind of name is that?

Bon: "German...-ish....Wait..."

izumo: what are you talking about?

Rin: "Oh, hey, Izumo!"

shiemi: sorry we're late. ^^;

stocking: oh hey guys.

Shima: "We were talking about Amai--Ambrosius's fascinating ideas about men and women."

izumo: ....want me to punch him?

shiemi: why dont i handle him? i've learned a bit about keeping him in line.

Rin: "...That's scary, Shiemi--but in a goody way."

stocking: ^^;.... !!! yukio! what happened to your arm?!

Yukio: "Oh, a mission went sideways." ^^; "Still recovering after that trip with Shura, too."

stocking: right...so much has been happening it's been hard to keep track of everything.

Rin: *looks to the side* "Yeah..."

Yukio: "Rin...Do you have a moment? About...Mr. Misumi's wake?"

Rin: "..." *nods*

stocking:.....

Bon: "... ... ..."

-text on bon's phone-

Bon: "..." *picks up his phone* "..."

-it's from lewin-

Bon: "?!!! Um, I got to go! I'll pay you for food later!"

godaiin: wait we-....already...paid for it...

stocking:.....

-elsewhere-

Mephisto: =w= *reclines in the bubble bath*

???: MR LIGHT YOU CANT JUST BARGE IN THERE!

Mephisto: "??? What the me?"

-SLAM-

lewin: yo!

Mephisto: "...EEK!" *covers his chest*

lewin: sorry to interrupt the 'me' time, but i gots some questions for ya, is that cool?

Mephisto: "BELIAL?! WHY IS THIS THING IN MY HOME?! GET HIM OUT OF HERE--"

lewin: *shoves a phone with a picture in his face* this seal was on the neck of a man killed a while back from a contract of morinath, HOWEVER! said contract isnt in the record of seals, why is that?

Mephisto: *muffled* "HELP! HELP! I'M BEING ASSAULTED!"

lewin: just answer the question; what is sector 13, exactly? you arent experimenting with elixers, are you?

Mephisto: "..." *looks away* "And why would you think of little old me?"

lewin: you are the king of time, which puts you quite close to the shinigami race, including old death himself, and by extension, the two stripers, including one who killed this man.

Mephisto: "Hmph!" *slaps away Lewin's hand* "Such outrageous accusations..." *blows bubbles from a toy pipe*

Bon: *stares*

Mephisto: "...Fine. I don't want any more trouble. I'll tell you the location you seek..."

lewin: that wasnt so hard, now was it?

Mephisto: "You'll want to go when it's dark...Just put the key into the hand."

lewin: right. *ears perk up* i think your wife's coming now. so we better skedaddle before she serves our asses on a silver platter, haha!

Bon: "..." *follows*

Mephisto: -^- "Such ruffians....No fun at all!"

felisia: are you alright? i heard you yelling!

Mephisto: ^^; "Quite fine, dear~ Just got a little too into my bath..." *picks up a rubber ducky* "Quite a rude chap, this one!"

felisia: *looking at his markings*........

Mephisto: "..." *looks down at the floor*

felisia:....*hugs him* please, dont overwork yourself so much....

Mephisto: "I won't. I promise."

-elsewhere-

Tezca: *humming* "New mission, new mission, new mission-onie!"

enrique: ^o^

Tezca: "And you and I need to look the part! I suggest shades and the most expensive flip flops."

enrique: *thumbs up*

Tezca: "Then just around this corner, let's head out--" *turns the corner--and trips over someone* "UMPH!"

esther: oh, pardon me.

Tezca: "Oh--hey, Esther! What you up to?"

esther: just doing some paperwork is all~

Tezca: "Ah--you got back from a big mission with Kirara?"

esther: ah yes, it was quite exciting.

Tezca: "Neat! You two will have to tell us--we're getting ready for a tropical mission!"

-elsewhere-

Axel: "Okay--donut run, or ice cream run?"

hibiki: maybe a salad for something different?

Axel: "Huh--sure! Maybe add some cheese to it..."

zeke: or croutons! can never go wrong with croutons!

Axel: "Bro--a salad...of croutons and bacon."

hibiki: *sigh* it's a start i guess....

-elsewhere-

yosano: so yeah, the tomatoes are-oh!

frances: *putting flowers around the garden*

Kenji: "Hi, Miss Frances!"

frances: hmm? oh hello dearies~ ^^

yosano: i wasnt expecting anyone else up here.

frances: oh, is the garden private?

Kenji: *looks at one plant* "Ooooooo! This one looks healthy? Is this one yours?"

frances: why yes, i thought the plants could use some flower friends to help them grow. ^^

Kenji: "Good thinking! Hello, Little Petunia!"

yosano: ^^; (well, kenji seems to be fine with it...)

Kenji: "It's great to have so much green life up here! It feels like a bit of home." ^w^

frances: you're from a farming village, right?

Kenji: *nods* "Ihatov!"

frances: how lovely~ ^^

Kenji: "Have you had greenhouses, ma'am?"

frances: oh why yes indeed. i have one in my home, both here and back in england.

Kenji: "Neato! I bet they are real happy, if they are like this one!"

frances: why thank you. ^^

Kenji: ^w^ "We just got back from Los Angeles--but I didn't get to see the orange groves."

-elsewhere-

Kimizuki: -_-; *has bandages on his arm* "Stupid cactus..."

hyakuya: *stomach growling*

Kimizuki: "...I better cook you something."

hyakuya: =3= i can cook too, you know.

Kimizuki: "??? Without burning it?"

hyakuya: >3< i used to cook for my family all the time back then.....

Kimizuki: "Oh? What's your signature dish?"

hyakuya: im pretty good at making curry. *proud face*

Kimizuki: "Oh yeah? Prove it."

hyakuya: i will!

shinoa: ^^

Yoichi: "Sweet! We're having curry!"

mitsuba: good to see she's in high spirits again.

Guren: "Yes--just needed a change."

mitsuba: how long before we're back on the field?

Guren: "When the next mission is approved."

-elsewhere-

Belkia: T~T "I'm so happy you're home! Do you feel okay?"

naho: im fine, belbel. ^^

Black Star: "Maybe take a nap--that was some powerful adventure you had!"

naho: yeah, i'll go do that now.

Sakuya: *small smile...pats Lilac's shoulder*

lilac: w-welcome back, naho. we missed you a lot.

naho: thanks guys. *hugs*

-she seems to be shaking slightly-

Sakuya: "...Hey, Naho, can I talk with you before you sleep in?"

naho: oh, sure, what's up?

Sakuya: "You feeling alright?"

naho:...why dont we talk in my room a bit?

Sakuya: *nods, follows*

naho: *enters her room*......

Sakuya: "Naho?"

naho:...*hugs him*

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

-she tells him about what happened-

Sakuya: "I'm so sorry...That's awful to go through that."

naho: it was so scary...it was like i wasnt in control....*trembling*

Sakuya: "Hey...You're okay...You're home, and we can figure this out."

naho: *sniffle* i...wanted to tell you privately...s-so the others dont worry.

Sakuya: *nods* "I get that...I think you should later, as they know more than me...But for now, yeah..."

naho:.....

Sakuya: *strokes her head* "You're a good person, Naho...You're so many things..."

naho: ....sakkun...could you sleep here with me tonight?

Sakuya: *nods* "Sure."

-elsewhere-

Eijiro: "Hey, Yaomomo! I brought the hot dogs, burgers, and veggie patties! Where's the grill?"

Bakugo: "WHO THE HELL INVITED YOU?!"

momo: the grill is on the patio.

Eijiro: "WOOT! Thanks!" *humming* "Fireworks, FIRE-WORKS!"

Bakugo: *stares at Momo* ಠ_ಠ

-elsewhere-

himiko: *spinning in a spinny chair* iiiiiim sooooo booooooooreeeeed.

fang: *baby babble*

Kurogiri: "Perhaps you would like to help with some tasks?"

himiko: can i bring the baby?

Kurogiri: "It should be fine to do so--just a quick errand before our 'guest' wakes up."

himiko: OK!

Kurogiri: *hands her an address* "Try to blend in."

himiko: *salutes* come on baby~ you and mommy are gonna do stuff~<3

fang: gaba!

Kurogiri: *nods* "Glad someone is being productive..." *looks around*

banshee: see? like this, clockwise to unscrew it, counter-clockwise to screw it in.

Spinner: "Huh. Kind of like spinning it around..."

Dabi: "Fascinating...I'll remember that when I can't see because it's dark inside."

banshee: ^^;

Kurogiri: "I'm still tidying up after the last mishap--I'd like to keep things organized before--"

*SMASH*

Muscular: *broke a door handle* "Oops."

kinuta: oh dear. *covered in a bedsheet*

Spinner: .\\\.;

Dabi: -_-;

Kurogiri: *sigh* "Banshee, how are you at door repairs?"

banshee: ._.;;

Muscular: "Hey, it's not my fault some things around here are made of weak stuff."

twice: waaait a minute. did you two like...y'know?

Muscular: "Did we what, shrimp?"

kinuta: 7w7

twice: did ya play twister in bed?

banshee: *almost chokes* O-O

Muscular: "...Yes. Want me to help you reach left hand red? I can do that by ripping off your arm--"

Kurogiri: "Please, there are children present."

twice: so you did f*ck her then.

banshee: TWICE!

twice: myeeeess?

Muscular: "Twice? No, at least five times."

Spinner: .\\\\\\\.

twice: she meant my name is twic-... OOOOOHHH DAMN! that explains the loud screaming and creaking.

tomura:.............................................................................you people are fucking disgusting.

Kurogiri: "Oh, for Pete's sake, could we have some tact here?! We have broken light bulbs--"

Spinner: "I said I was sorry."

Kurogiri: "--broken doors and now beds--"

Muscular: *grunts*

Kurogiri: "--AND NOW I NEED TO SOUNDPROOF THE ROOMS!"

kinuta: ^^~

twice: wait a sec- shouldnt that mute chick and her teddy be back by now?

Spinner: "...You don't read the news, do you?"

twice: oh yeah.....i forgot.

Kurogiri: "There is nothing to be done about it--we move forward. However, there are some people to look into..."

banshee: oh?

Kurogiri: "Since USJ, more villains rising...including some other groups. Keep an eye out for them..." *hands over a folder*

banshee: *examines it*

*the file shows a small person in a mask, some man in Roman armor, a cheerleader, and someone looking like a Venus flytrap*

-elsewhere-

Sagittarius: *clop clop clop* "Hmm...I have lost track of the prey..." *holds up his bow...with a plunger arrow on it* "Where did those two go..."

gem + ini: *giggling*

Sagittarius: *small smirk* "Could they be...there?" *fires a plunger arrow at the wall--*

capricorn: ??

Sagittarius: "Oh. Sorry. I was not attempting to shoot at you, just the children."

capricorn:...*holds the core closer* get your own apple, dude.

Sagittarius: "I have no interest in your apple. ...And I'm still sorry for the William Tell incident."

capricorn: *huff* yeah whatev. *walks off*

Sagittarius: "..." *looks around for the sound of giggles*

Scorpio: *growls* "How freaking annoying!"

cancer: no need to get all pissy about it.

Scorpio: "I'M NOT PISSY--I'M PISSED!"

cancer: tch- whatever.

Aries: *staring at a tablet* "..." *turns it left* "...Yeah, I don't get it. I'm tired of looking over security footage--can this thing stream that cop show?"

Scorpio: >_<# *angry scorpion chittering noises*

libra: *sigh* let me see it.

Aries: "Thanks, L." *drops it into her hand*

libra: *looks*

Aries: "..." *leans over, looking over her shoulder* "Show me how to do it. Is it that?" *he's close*

libra: .////.; i-it's a touch screen, sir.

Aries: "..." *smiles* "So I do this?" *his finger passes her face, tapping the screen--and the tablet makes a loud beeping noise* "?!"

libra: !!

*SWISH* *CRACK* *an arrow strikes through her tablet in her hands*

Sagittarius: "...Sorry."

libra:................

Aries: ^^;;;;; "Now, L, I know you're upset, but now is no time to get all angry and sword-y--"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *staring at a nearly empty glass* "...Top me off."

bartender: k...been busy, chuuya?

Chuuya: *slightly slurred* "Super busy."

bartender:....

Chuuya: "Just...stupid mechs, stupid Abernathy, stupid sheep...What a mess. All some lunatic..."

bartender: *cleaning glasses* you wanna talk about it?

Chuuya: "..." *sips* "...Why do Dokeshi get shat on? I don't see ability users getting it nearly half as bad."

bartender: not sure what to say about here, but other places arent as kind as here. goes for quirk humans too.

Chuuya: "Hmm. Pyrokinetics, too. People fear power...Maybe they're right to. But people aren't..." *looks at the mirror, seeing something staring back at him* "...just power."

bartender: understandable. my uncle's actually a dokeshi. he and his wife had to move to alaska to get away from the harassment.

Chuuya: "...Is it working for them?"

bartender: they seem pretty happy for the most part.

Chuuya: "Guess that's better...Don't like the idea of just running away from things..."

bartender: *nods*

Chuuya: *long sip* "Jeez...I'm going to feel this in the morning. Fucking hell...It's all just a mess, and, what, some crazy mind controller just had to make it worse?!"

bartender:...

Chuuya: *groans, holds his head* "...Rain."

bartender:....*hands him a glass of water*

Chuuya: "..." *sips* "..." *sniffle*

bartender:.....why dont i call you an uber?

Chuuya: *groans* "Ya."

bartender: maybe get to bed when you get home.

Chuuya: *grunts*

-elsewhere-

*someone in a cloak stands at the outskirts of Death City...the setting sun is behind him*

Luke: "..."

-elsewhere-

itsuka: wow, your house is really fancy, momo.

momo: i get that a lot. ^^;

*fast running is heard*

Iida: "MOMO! I apologize for being late!"

momo: oh, it's alright. you're right on time. ^^

Iida: "Oh, good!" *holds up a bag* "I brought a dessert! Cupcakes!"

mina: WOOT!

Tetsutetsu: "PUT IT OVER BY THE GRILL! KIRISHIMA, TOSS ME A BURGER!"

kirishima: you got it!

itsuka: oh, hey tetsutetsu!

jirou: seems we got more people than we were expecting.

Bakugo: *standing far away, meditating...inhaling and exhaling*

ochako: guess he's getting ready for the show later.

Todoroki: "Hmm." *noms on a burger*

Denki: "--so then we can put on the Star Wars theme and see if he can time the fireworks to Williams's score--"

sero: sick, my dude.

Denki: "Right?!

Iida: "I'm surprised Bakugo agreed--he usually doesn't seem to enjoy these social activities."

ochako: aww, he can be a team player after all. ^^

Todoroki: "Hmm. I guess he's cooled down."

Iida: "... ... ..."

ochako:......wait, was that a pun?

Todoroki: "??? Was it? ...Huh. I hadn't intended for it to be."

ochako: it's alright, if it was, it totally went over my head, haha!

Todoroki: "..." ^^;

mina: 7w7

jirou: ??? mina?

mina: i think im seeing sparks, and not from fireworks~

jirou: =///= b-babe! they're gonna hear you!

Bakugo: *eyes snap open* O^O "..." *SHARP INHALE* "Let's do this!!!"

kirishima: WOOOOT!!

Denki: *presses play on the stereo*

jirou:...are you seriously playing katy perry's 'firework?'

Denki: "It seemed appropriate, and--"

Bakugo: *blasting louder and louder attacks* "RA RA RA RA RA!"

Denki: "I knew it would fire up his irritation."

jirou:......

mina: well played.

Denki: ^^

Iida: "Ooooo! Aaaaah! Incredible use of shapes and colors!"

itsuka: woah! look at that one!

Tetsutetsu: "How does he do that?! Has he been practicing his quirk for aesthetic stuff?!"

kirishima: *shrug*

Bakugo: "..."

{Bakugo: *looks around* "..." *pulls out an art book* "Okay, so if I do it this way, I can make a bunny..."}

sero: hey! that one looks just like all-might!

Bakugo: -~-###

Denki: "...Heh. And he calls Midoriya a nerd?"

itsuka: ^^

*a spark falls onto Denki's head, igniting his hair*

Denki: .w.;;;;;

tsuyu: *tosses him to the pool*

Denki: *BLUB!* <Translation: "Thank you!">

Iida: "Oh, I didn't know this was a pool party, too."

Bakugo: *continues the display...*

sero: ^^ *spots something* ??

Monoma: *in the bushes* O^O

sero: hey monoma.

Monoma: "?!!! YOU SAW NOTHING!"

itsuka: *siiiiiiigh* monoma, are you going to behave yourself?

Monoma: "Don't I always~?" ^^

itsuka: *intense stare*

Bakugo: *LOUD EXPLOSION*

Monoma: Q^Q;

-elsewhere-

lewin: not far now....say, ever heard of the alhambra palace in spain?

Bon: "Not really, sir."

lewin: it's said the moorish king that built the palace contracted with a demon to hide a treasure. when the contract ends, a hand engraved in the gate of judgement will sieze the key. in that moment, the palace will crumble and the treasure is revealed. *holds his hand up*

Bon: *looks up* "So, that hand-shaped mark up in the keystone?"

lewin: *looks around*

Bon: "What was Sir Pheles saying when he mentioned the hand seizing the key?"

lewin: hmm. *pokes at a floor panel*

*CRIK CRIK CRIK...*

Bon: "?!"

lewin: found it!

Bon: "What the heck is it?"

lewin: turn off the flashlight, first.

Bon: *does so* "..."

lewin: *shines his light on a mirror that popped up from the panel*

Bon: *looks up at the keystone* "?!"

-elsewhere-

kyouko: *puts on her raincoat*

Rin: "Hey, where you going?"

kyouko: !! oh, im just gonna run a quick errand, i'll be back before you know it.

Rin: " 'Kay. But it's getting late--use your phone's flashlight."

kyouko: ok. if im not back by midnight, make sure momo's put to bed, ok?

Rin: *nods* "Of course."

kyouko: thanks rin. you're really dependable, you know?

Rin: "Um, thanks? That's really nice of you..."

kyouko: see you in a few. *heads out* (right. they're my family...i know it's selfish, but i want to understand what's going on with them. and if this is the only way, so be it...) .... (crazy clown guy, here i come.)

-elsewhere-

lewin: boooon... boooooooon...wake uuuup~

Bon: "Hmmm? What?"

lewin: oh good, you're alive!

Bon: *groans* "What happened?"

lewin: seems we got teleported by that beam. and look where we are!

Bon: "Wh-What?!" *looks*

lewin: any guesses?

Bon: "...This is a cram school?"

lewin: yes. the cram school's predecessor, the exorcist training school, 'asylum'!

-elsewhere-

kyouko: *ringing the doorbell to pheles manor*

Maid: "Yes?"

kyouko: hey, is mr pheles home? fujimoto sent me.

Maid: "I'm afraid he is in for the night, but if it's from Fujimoto, he likely would want to hear. Come in. May I get you something? Tea?"

kyouko: I’ll have some lemonade if you have any.

Maid: "Coming right up." *exits*

*it's quiet*

kyouko:..... *looking around*

*look to be photos, aged sepia...Mephisto seems to be in some of them*

kyouko: *examines a few pictures*

*seems to be Lord Death, Fujimoto...another with...Abraham Lincoln?*

kyouko: ?? (what the....) *notices another picture, a small painting*

*it looks to be two people with Mephisto, as they stand among test tubes and beakers*

kyouko: .....

Mephisto: "Well, this is an evening surprise~"

kyouko: !!! *stumbles* jeez! dont sneak UP on me like that!

Mephisto: "This is my house..."

kyouko:...where's your office?

Mephisto: "Upstairs. You wish to speak privately?"

kyouko: im here to talk business. and in this regard, you're really the only one im able to turn to. *mutter* much to my dismay.

Mephisto: "Very well." *removes a key, opening a closet* "Shortcut."

kyouko: *enters and sits down*

Mephisto: *pulls out his chair, sits across the desk from her* "Now, then, what's going on?"

kyouko: alright, im going to get right to the point. *inhales* i want to enroll at true cross and the cram school.

Mephisto: "...Fufufu!"

kyouko: im being serious about this!

Mephisto: "Runs in the family, does it not--barging up to me, demanding entry into _my_ school..."

kyouko: *bites her lip, gripping her fist* im doing this for my family.

Mephisto: "...Make them proud?"

kyouko: rin and yukio....and uncle shiro....i worry about them. even if we arent blood relatives, they're still my family. and i want to look after them. i know, it's selfish of me, but what else can i do for them, huh? i just...i dont want to be out of the loop anymore.

Mephisto: "Hmm..." *pulls out an application form*

kyouko: *looks*

Mephisto: "Fill this out, then you'll have to pass the entrance test."

kyouko: alright... (heh...not wanting to be out of the loop, yet i dont tell them anything so i dont worry them....im a real damn hypocrite, huh....)

Mephisto: "And you'll need your study materials--" *drops a dozen books on his desk* "Payment up front."

kyouko: ...

-elsewhere-

lewin: you know why this place is so important? go on, guess. ^^

Bon: "It looks like a school--some old True Cross buildings?"

lewin: yes. but more importantly, it's the ground zero of the blue night.

Bon: "?! Wait--it happened under True Cross?"

lewin: according to official reports, satan assumed human form and had a child with an exorcist named yuri egin.

Bon: "?! A child? You don't mean..."

lewin: that's right, rin and yukio......strange, did mephisto place this school in a barrier? either way, we shouldnt waste time! let's go! vamanos!

Bon: "STOP RIGHT THERE!"

lewin: ??

Bon: "You have been playing the fool too long...We saw someone close to the Okumuras die...You aren't even affected by that. Are we responsible for his death? Am I?"

lewin: yeah, that does kinda suck doesnt it.

Bon: "You can't even _pretend_ to give a shit?!"

lewin: im not exactly an 'empathetic person'. i was just born different is all. as a kid, i was violent and loved demon research, and people didnt exactly want to be my friend, but i wasnt bothered bit it at all. you can imagine how hard it was for my parents, haha!

Bon: "Then why did you care enough to bring me?"

lewin: it's true i love demons, but i love humans and this world even more, so im willing to protect it, no matter what. the reason you're my apprentice is because you seem like a good person with common sense, i get antsy when i cant rely on someone for advice. i'll probably abandon you if it means achieving my own ends, so if you want to turn back now, now's your chance.

Bon: "..." *sighs* "I've come this far. If you need someone with common sense to put the brakes on anything stupid you're about to do...then I'm your guy."

lewin:....you're really masochistic arent you. welp, im not complaining! let's go!

Bon: >_<# "Tch! I'm not a freaking masoch--" *staaaaaaaares* "... ... ..."

*tap tap tap tap*

lewin: ....is that a spider riding a hand? *looks* we-he-hell! look who else is down here!

Hand: *tap tap tap over to ???*

???: "Lewin Light and Ryuji Suguro...What brings you here?"

Hand: *nuzzles*

-a hooded woman leans down and takes the spider-

???: kataro, what did i tell you about wandering off?

lewin: mr and mrs neuhaus! what a surprise! ma'am you're looking really good for a walking corpse full of jorogumo!

michelle:......

Bon: "..." *slaps the back of Lewin's head* "BRAKES!"

lewin: i mean that in the nicest way possible. ^^

Neuhaus: "Hmph." *walks by him towards a wall*

lewin: heard you and the mrs moved someplace, but i didnt think it was down here. also loving the facial hair, it's a good look for ya!

Neuhaus: "..." *examining the wall*

lewin: so what's new with you guys?

michelle:....why are you here?

Bon: "..."

lewin: weeell we're investigating the illuminati and found ourselves down here.

michelle: ........*she seems tense*

Neuhaus: *his hand along the wall forms into a fist, pressing against it* "..."

lewin: we also learned some interesting things about section 13 and elixers. and the guy we learned it from up and died! how funny is that? seeing as you also placed your blood seal on a contract of morinath, right, mr neuhaus?

Neuhaus: "...Section 13 is up ahead."

lewin:....huh, still alive. welp! we better get a move on!

Bon: "..." *follows Lewin*

Neuhaus: "...'Alive.'"

michelle:....heh....the irony....isnt lost on me.....

lewin: jeez, look at this place. you can still see the scorch marks....

Bon: "Sir, how is this still preserved? Did Neuhaus do this?"

lewin: most likely this time axis was put in a barrier to perserve it, in the real world, in it's place is the cram school. this barrier world most likely contains it after the blue night. in other words, it's mephisto's doing.

Bon: "...Multiple timelines. Great. I was hoping to have a headache tonight..."

lewin: oh boy, you dont know nothin' yet. but i digress.

Bon: *looks in one room--and spots--* "?!"

*there's a doll and a broken baby crib*

lewin: this place took in orphans with taint wounds and blood relatives of demons, and raised those with potential to be exorcist, but that was just the surface....

Bon: "You think they were covering up for something? Why take in orphans?"

lewin: well, we're here.

Bon: *looks* "?!"

lewin: careful it's wet. *enters*

Bon: "Yuck...Rain runoff?" *sniffs* "Woo! No..."

lewin: *shining his light into rooms*

-one room has medical tables-

Bon: "Sir, what was Mephisto _doing_ here? Why orphans? Did he...kill them?"

lewin: *looking at a bookshelf*

*it seems to be research notes for--*

lewin: !!! bon, look at this.

Bon: *reads* " '--drug for resuscitating--' So, is this the Elixir?"

lewin: bingo. *looking through more files*

Bon: "..." *reads one* "....Wait...!!!"

lewin: *looking at one file* ......!!!! (this is....)

Bon: " 'Donors possessed by demons high in regeneration'? What the hell..."

lewin: *looks into a room*...ryuuji...you might want to see this...

Bon: *follows* "Oh no..."

-inside is a lab with incubators-

lewin: this place......was creating copies of demon kings

-elsewhere-

momo: sorry the fireworks were rained out, guys.

itsuka: it's fine.

Bakugo: *rubbing a towel through his hair* *grumbles*

mina: well, we can still make tonight totally awesome. let's play hide-and-seek!

Hagakure: "Yeah, Yaomomo's place has to have a lot of hiding spots!"

momo: well, try not to get lost or break into any locked rooms.

Monoma: "I can hide b

etter than anyone--to the point where no one will be able to find me."

kaminari:...that dude needs to get a hobby.

Bakugo: "He needs to be lost and not found."

Tetsutetsu: "He's not that bad, once you get to know him."

-elsewhere-

shiemi: *looks out the window* (it's really coming down......gotta study.) *writing*

Shiemi's Mother: *sets down tea* "Shiemi, did you bring in the saplings?"

shiemi: ah! yes mom!

Mother: "Thank you...How is...studying?"

shiemi: it's coming along. it's a bit hard, but im learning.

Mother: "...You intend to pursue this exam?"

shiemi: *nods* i've learned so many things now. and i want to be able to protect those i care about, so...

Mother: *nods* "Shiemi...You're different."

shiemi: i guess i am different now, huh?

Mother: "...Against all of my concerns, you have indeed gotten stronger."

shiemi: ....*nods*

Mother: "But I do want to talk with you first...and if you still want to pursue the exorcist exam, I won't stop you."

shiemi: of course mom, what is it?

-elsewhere-

lewin: bon, give me some light over here. *examining a folder*

Bon: *shines a light* "...Cloning demon kings...The hell..."

lewin: look at this one!

-holds up a file that reads 'ambrosius'-

Bon: "?!!! Amaimon?!"

-CRASH-

lewin: !!!

clone?: BWAPAA!

Bon: "?! Did someone release them?!"

lewin: we might wanna run!

Bon: "Decent plan!" *heads to the exit--*

-PWOOF-

???: "Darn. And they were sleeping so soundly."

lewin: mephisto? is that you?

Mephisto: "I had set off that time axis, but it looks like years have passed there too. Time is a weird thing, isn't it?"

lewin: well, im no expert in wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff, that's your thing.

Bon: "Ow...The hell is going on, Pheles? You just pulled us out--"

Mephisto: "Saved you is more like it." *sniff* "Ugh--you smell like death. Dead things, not Lord Death."

lewin: though im not sure how a reaper smells.

Mephisto: "Actually? Kind of like jasmine. Belial, show them the fancy body wash soap."

lewin:.....*makes a break for it*

-grab-

lewin: OwO;;;

Bon: "?!!"

felisia: ^^# where do you think you're going dear~?

lewin:....*gulp* *squeaks* mother.

Mephisto: *sips his milk*

Bon: -_____-; "The hell is even going on?"

-too horrifying to show-

Bon: O_o;

Mephisto: *finishes his drink* "Ah~"

lewin: *all fancied up* mrs pheles, how could you?

felisia: welp, revenge has been had, so im quite satisfied~ ^^

lewin:....it's official, angels are fuckin scary.

Mephisto: "Indeed. Now, since you've given us some amusement, how about I answer some of your annoying questions."

lewin: alright, why did you show us that place?

Mephisto: "To offer my own defense. Neither the Order nor I are working with the Illuminati. I assure you, we oppose them and Lucifer."

lewin: but how do the clone babies come into play here? that was fucked up.

Mephisto: "Well, you can blame lacking human imagination for that one."

lewin: ....

Mephisto: "Demons were conceptual beings. As human civilization developed, so too did their imaginations--giving demons more concrete forms. Demons even gained flesh and blood...You may not appreciate it, but as soon as demons for senses...Well, they indulged in carnal pleasures."

felisia: 7////7 *ahem*

Mephisto: "...I meant the wide range of pleasures--consumption, imbibing. In any case, flesh can't last forever. While magic can delay the rate of decay, such decay is faster for higher-ranking demons. Their egos will persist, but not their bodies."

lewin: so you're basically making back up bodies, then.

Mephisto: *shrugs* "It's a hobby. And it worked--for a bit, until the eldest baal, Lucifer, got super-pissed that his bodies were lasting only about a decade each."

lewin:....

{Mephisto: "I sympathize, my siblings--but it's not like you can extend your bodies so long--"}

{Lucifer: "Not unless we can manipulate time itself, as you can..."}

{Mephisto: ^^; "A little bit of hostility?"}

{Lucifer: *wheeze* "I'm not the only one, now am I?" *stares at Amaimon*}

{amaimon: *bandaged*.......}

{???: still, eradicating humans is a bit extreme, dont you think?}

{Mephisto: *nods* "While your body will ultimately fail, your spirit will persist. Isn't that enough?"}

{Lucifer: "..." *shakes his head* "I would rather kill myself--and take this Earth with me."}

Bon: "What the hell?! This kind of thing happened before the Blue Night?!"

Mephisto: "Let me put it this way--you know what happened to the dinosaurs? It was kinda like that--only narrowly averted."

lewin: ....

{Lucifer: "Demons will revert to mere concepts. That is ultimate equality. Why not bestow that gift to humans and the other physically embodied?"}

{???: i understand where you're coming from, but forcing it onto humans seems rather unfair to them.}

{???: "Oh, come off it! Humans have destroyed their world, plunging it into chaos--we'd be doing them a favor."}

{Mephisto: "..." *smirks*}

{???: and what do you find so funny, samael?}

{Mephisto: "Oh, nothing much--just this weird thing the humans developed. Any of you ever hear of biological cloning?"}

lewin: then what happened?

Mephisto: "So I set up shop in what you know as Asylum or Section 13. It's weird--sci fi lets you think clones are exact duplicates. On the genetic level, maybe? But environmental conditions of course will alter the look...and there is always the chance of mutations. And...well, those biological differences had an influence on the demons' spirits possessing the clones."

felisia:......

lewin: or in other cases, said clone develops its own soul.

Mephisto: *nods* "There needed to be a way to silence those souls...And to top it off, Lucifer's situation was so dire that a mere human body couldn't contain his spirit. That's why the elixirs were administered to strengthen those bodies, make them superstrong with the ultimate goal of making the flesh immortal."

lewin: let me guess, things went horribly wrong.

Mephisto: "Hey, come on--it worked fine for Amaimon's vessel--"

Amaimon: *hangs upside down* "Brother, we're out of whipped cream."

felisia:......how long has he been there?

Amaimon: "I came in during the horrific part. That was badass, ma'am."

Mephisto: *clears his throat* "Back to my story...We had been creating better and stronger bodies over the next few months. We thought we had our best one ready for Lucifer...But before Lucifer could enter it...something else did."

Mephisto: "We realized what inhabited this body...was Gehenna itself, the realm that birthed the baal. A demon of such a gargantuan scale could only be..."

Bon: "Satan..."

Mephisto: *nods* "Rin and Yukio's father. Once Satan acquired an ego...that was when the Blue Night happened."

Bon: "..."

-elsewhere-

kyouko: im home.......

Rin: *passed out on the couch* "Zzz..."

kyouko:......*puts the coat over him*......*heading to her room*

{kyouko: *weeping under her blanket*}

{Rin: "??? Kyouko? Hey, you there?"}

{kyouko: ....yeah...}

{Rin: "Okay..." *sits by her* "...I couldn't sleep. Would you like to talk?"}

{kyouko:....mom....dad.....*whimpers* t-they're...t-they're...*sniffle*}

{Rin: "...I'm sorry."}

{kyouko:....d-did uncle shiro...tell you anything? about what happened to them?}

{Rin: *shakes his head*}

{kyouko:....dad...something...took him over and....h-he killed mom.....i.....i had...i-i had to...*cries*}

{Rin: "..." *pats her back, hugging her*}

kyouko:......(they've always been there for me....at the very least, i want to pay them back...somehow...)

Fujimoto: "Hey, kiddo."

kyouko: !!! uncle shiro! jeez, you scared me...

Fujimoto: "I could say the same..." *grunts as he seats himself* "Where'd you run off to?"

kyouko: ...just running a quick errand is all...

Fujimoto: *nods* "To see Mephisto."

kyouko: !!! w-what makes you say that?

Fujimoto: "He called."

kyouko: *mutter* damn him, never knows when to shut up.....

Fujimoto: "What's this about selling your soul to get into True Cross?"

kyouko: i didnt do it _literally_!

Fujimoto: *sighs* "He always did exaggerate...Why you want to do this?"

kyouko:...can we talk about this in the morning? i had a long day and im really tired-

Fujimoto: *stares*

kyouko:.....look, i worry about you guys, ok?

Fujimoto: "Is that what this is about?"

kyouko: well what do you expect me to do, sit on my ass doing nothing while you guys risk your lives on a daily basis?! MAYBE IF I HAD A BETTER UNDERSTANDING, I COULD BE SOMEWHAT HELPFUL!

Fujimoto: "..." *sighs* "You're so stubborn. And you know the risks, ones we're all facing..."

kyouko:....i just.....i cant fucking lose anyone else....*shaking* i just cant....

Fujimoto: "..." *hug*

kyouko:..nng....*cries into his chest*

Fujimoto: *strokes her head* "This is a heavy burden you've carried for so long...I admire that you're trying to take on so much."

momo sakura: *yawns and rubs her eyes* uncle shiro? what's going on?

Fujimoto: "Sorry--just was talking with your sister."

momo sakura: oh no, kyouko's not sick is she?

kyouko: *sniff* i-im fine momo. go back to bed, ok?

Fujimoto: *nods* "I think we all could use some sleep..."

kyouko: yeah....good idea.

Fujimoto: *nods* "Night, kiddos. We'll talk in the morning."

-elsewhere-

shiemi: *in the loft, curled under a blanket*.............

Nee: "??? ..." *nudges* "Nee?"

shiemi: *rubs her eyes* h-hey, nee.

Nee: *nuzzle* *sympathetic murmur*

shiemi: *sniff* thanks nee....

-morning-

stocking: =~= too comfy. dont wanna get out of bed.

Kid: "D'aw...Maybe I can help?"

stocking: this is the opposite of a problem, babe.

Kid: *smiles* "I can imagine one problem, though. You'd have to get out to get breakfast..." *neck kiss*

stocking: mmn~ kiddooo~

Kid: "Hee hee...Do you have to go today?"

stocking: kid, if you keep kissing my neck, you're gonna be walking a bit funny. 7w7

Kid: "I'll take that as a no~" *slides a hand along her side, kissing down...*

-elsewhere-

suzune: *yaaaawn*

Matsuri: "Hello."

suzune: good morning, matsuri.....i wanted to thank you and your dad again for letting me live here. i appreciate it.

Matsuri: "You're welcome! You sleep okay?"

suzune: yes. *looks around her room*

-the room is kind of plain-

Matsuri: ^^; "Sorry it's not much to look at."

suzune: it's fine. im not the best at room decorating, to be honest.

-text on matsuri's phone-

arisa: [hey, what's taking u guys so long? chisato and i are @ the station now! >3<# ]

Matsuri: [sorry! on our way!] "Hey, ready to head out in a bit?"

suzune: y-yeah....are you sure about me coming on this trip? kamihama is a magical girl haven, and given my past, i've certainly made a few enemies...

Matsuri: "Well, I can't let you out of my sight. So if we encounter problems, we'll deal with them as they come up. It's simplest that way."

suzune:...r-right. i'll get my bag then.

Matsuri: "Great! I left mine by the door..."

-elsewhere-

Relan: "??? What did the Commander ask you to write, Shinra?" *he looks at file folders with people's names on them*

shinra: oh this? just writing some info on the members of the 8th.

Relan: "Oh--like confidential profiles?"

shinra: more or less. want to see what i got so far?

Relan: "Is that really appropriate for me?" *already flipping through one on Takehisa*

-file; Hinawa, Takehisa; company commander of the 8th. 2nd gen pyrokinetic. ability type; manipulating bullet trajectory (?), age; 33, DOB; Sept 23, side notes; -very good cook, -bad taste in fashion, -intimidating, -former member of the army-

Relan: "Heh--'bad fashion.' Oh, he's a Libra! I guess that explains his moodiness--"

Takehisa: "What moodiness?"

shinra: really? im not too good at horoscopes.

Relan: QwQ; *trying to ignore Takehisa behind him* ^^;;; "Well, Scorpios are said to have a lot of intensity--intense eyes, magnetic personalities, really passionate about what they believe in...I think that sounds like you!"

shinra: oh. .////. t-thanks.

maki: OWO

Relan: ^^ "Aw..."

Arthur: "??? Oh, you're writing a biography about my heroic exploits? Then I will need to have woodcuts for visual reinforcement."

shinra: riiiiight.... -_-;

Vulcan: *looking at one file* "...You got the number of tattoos wrong."

lisa: *notices one note*

-personal note; same hair and eye color as mikami kurai of the 5th? relation? or just coincidence??-

Akitaru: "Well, that's why we're reviewing these files to make sure we get things accurate."

tamaki: are you sure about letting shinra do this? a few notes seem rather....opinionated.

iris: he's even added a few doodles. i have to say, your art's really improving, shinra.

shinra: aww. thanks iris. ^^

Akitaru: "???" *flips through Arthur's file* "...Shinra. 'Recalcitrant' has only one 'e.'" *the doodle of Arthur also has him with donkey ears*

shinra: you like how i used the word? i kind of borrowed it from petra's 'word-a-day' calender. ^^;

Petra: "...Normally I would be upset, but I admire an expanded lexicon." *reads Karin's file* "!!! YOU HAVE PLANS FOR A FIRE ROBOT LABOR?!" *shiny eyes*

karin: it's more of expanding on my mech. ^^;

Viktor: "??? Wait, Maki, I thought your cousin was one of the Nakatsukasa?"

maki: well, technically tsubaki is tsugumi's cousin on her mom's side of the family. im tsugumi's cousin on her dad's side, since he and my mom are siblings.

Viktor: "...You're sure you don't have both fire _and_ weapon abilities?" *holds up a scalpel*

komori: *CHOP* *holds up a note* <stop>

Viktor: T~T ("At least my file doesn't mention Joker...")

Arthur: "Shinra's file doesn't mention his superhero footy pajamas?"

shinra: shut up! >n<#

-elsewhere-

-SLASH SLASH-

scarlet: good, again.

nana: *slashing at mannequins with a string of fire from her blood*

Joker: "Huh. Nana's movements are getting more precise."

ivy: that ring you got her really helps.

scarlet: *nods*

Joker: "You make that, or order it somewhere?"

scarlet: let's just say i know someone.

Joker: "Huh--metallurgy, I guess."

nana: *SLASH SLASH*

*a mannequin head rolls to his feet...it has an eyepatch like Joker's*

Joker: ._.;

ivy:.....

Joker: "...Ha! I guess any motivation is good motivation?"

ivy: she puts a lot more effort into customizing them. i just tape hibana's picture from magazines onto mine.

Joker: "Huh--I was wondering what happened to this one." *shows a swimsuit cover with Hibana's face cut out*

-elsewhere-

Sakuya: *walks into Naho's bedroom, carrying a breakfast tray*

naho: *sniffs* are those pancakes?

Sakuya: "With chocolate chips."

naho: OwO

Sakuya: *cuts a piece, holds it up on a fork to her*

naho: *nom* ^w^ yum!

Sakuya: ^^; "I was worried I'd screw this up."

naho: did you make them?

Sakuya: *nods* "From mix, granted. But I did add the chocolate chips."

naho: ^^ then the fact that you made them makes them even yummier!

Sakuya: "..." >\\\\>; "I-I'm glad."

-elsewhere-

Denki: "Hee hee...No one will find me in here."

maid: *opens door* ?!?!?!?!

Denki: OwO; "...I'm sorry--was this your room?"

momo: gerta? what was it, i heard-...KAMINARI?!?!

Denki: OwO;;;;;; "...Hello. You're probably wondering why I'm hiding amongst a closet full of maid costumes."

momo: WERE YOU HIDING HERE ALL NIGHT??!

Denki: "All night? Did no one bother to find me? Did I win hide and seek?!"

gerta: and also they are UNIFORMS! NOT. COSTUMES!

Hagakure: *walks up in just her socks* "Guys, this isn't funny! Where's my shirt?!"

Denki: "...Please tell me you are wearing your full-body suit, Hagakure?"

Hagakure: "Duh, of course I am!"

momo:.....i need to make a few calls.

-elsewhere-

Bon: "..."

lewin: *snoring*

Bon: "..." *kicks him*

lewin: *snort* gu-whuh? mom?

Bon: -_-# "Get up. It's morning."

lewin: *YAAAAAWN*

Bon: "...What Pheles said last night..."

lewin: yeah, crazy stuff, man...say, can you get that bag over there for me?

Bon: "Fine..." *picks it up* "It's not going to explode, is it?"

lewin: whaaat no!

Bon: -_-; *brings it over*

-inside are files from section 13-

Bon: "...You didn't."

lewin: our little secret, alright?

Bon: *sigh* "Fine. Don't blame me if Mrs. Pheles shaves your head."

lewin:....*trembles* QwQ;;;;; s-scary....

-elsewhere-

kyouko: *sniff* ugh... =~=;;

Fujimoto: "Now, add the pepper--"

Rin: "I know how to cook, damn it! Just sit your ass down!"

kyouko: i'll be fine, really. *sniff* *shivers*

Fujimoto: "I know. That's why you need a good hearty meal! Rin! Add more chicken stock--"

-knocks-

Rin: *practically breathing fire* "COOK YOUR OWN DAMN MEAL!"

Yukio: "I'll get it--" *approaches the door*

mami: hello. ^^

Yukio: "Ah, hello, Miss Tomoe."

mami: i brought over some tea.

kyouko: hey mami. kinda sick today. *sniffle*

mami: so i heard.

Fujimoto: "That was very nice of you. Sit down--we were about to have some soup--" *sneaks a bottle of pepper--*

Rin: *slaps his hand away*

mami: well, i brought tea to help make her feel a little better.

momo sakura: can i help make it?

mami: why of course. ^^

Rin: *hands the kettle to Momo*

mami: i brought elderflower tea, since it's good for combating colds.

momo sakura: *nods*

Yukio: "Excellent choice. Shiemi had mentioned some of them."

mami: ah.

Rin: "How've things been, Mami? Keeping busy?"

mami: i've been well for the most part.

Rin: *nods* "I heard something about you traveling?"

mami: oh yes, i'm planning to visit kamihama for the magica fest in august.

Rin: "Ah, right! Hope it's fun!"

-elsewhere-

Giriko: "You going to be okay for a week?" *packing a bag* "I can tell them to go pound sand and find someone else."

arachne: we'll be alright. eva- malaria said she'd stay over and help.

Giriko: "Girls' night in."

anna: guu nait een!

Giriko: "Hee hee--right on, Anna."

-elsewhere-

Axel: "Yep! I even packed the marshmallows!"

Saria: *pops up* "We're roasting marshmallows out there?"

hibiki: sure, why not?

Saria: ^w^ "That would be fun!"

Kazue: *pops up, hanging from above* *sign* <Roasted desert scorpions provide protein.>

Axel: "...Huh."

-elsewhere-

Yohei: *grunts* ("Another month with this cast...Perfect...")

saki: morning yohei.

Yohei: "Hey...Sorry, did you want to be alone?" *struggling to open the cupboard with one hand while holding milk under his arm*

saki: need some help?

Yohei: "..." *nods* "Trying to get a mug..."

saki: *reaches and hands it to him*

Yohei: "..." *nods* "Thanks."

GET: *walks in* "Hello, Saki-gege! Good morning, Daddy-gege!"

Yohei: "..." *looks away*

chie: morning. ^^

GET: Q_Q *downcast*

Yohei: "..."

chie: morning babe. *kiss on the cheek*

Yohei: "...Morning. Sleep okay?"

chie: yeah, feeling any better?

Yohei: "..." *shakes his head*

chie:....*hugs*

Yohei: "..." *one arm around her*

chie:....why dont we go for a walk later?

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *passed out in bed*

sonia: *making waffles*

miyuri: *getting the syrup*

Chuuya: "..." *coughs, grunts, looks up, confused* "..." *sees his pants on the floor* "..." *looks at the clock*

-it's 10:36 AM-

Chuuya: "Shit..." *gets out of bed, grabs his pants, pulls them up*

sonia: *getting out the butter and fruit*

Chuuya: *exits his bedroom, heads to the kitchen*

sonia: good morning papa.

miyuri: morning~! ^^

Chuuya: *nods* "M-Morning...You're cooking?"

sonia: we figured we'd make some toaster waffles to help you feel better.

Chuuya: "...That is very kind of you--thanks." *sits* "Um...Can I do anything?"

miyuri: can you get the plates? miyuri cant reach them.

Chuuya: "S-Sure..." *wipes his eyes*

-elsewhere-

Yohei: *walks with Chie* "..."

chie: this is nice, isnt it?

Yohei: "..." *nods* "...Not too cloudy."

chie:...*hugs his good arm*

Yohei: "..." *leans his head* "Hey."

chie: you know i love you, right?

Yohei: *nods* "And I love you...And I hate myself."

chie:...*sigh* alright, how can we make you feel better?

Yohei: "...When I was there, I saw him."

chie:.....*holds his hand*

Yohei: "...Chie, a lot of this wouldn't have happened if I hadn't worked for Fear Factory."

chie:.....

Yohei: "When Fear Factory held me before...I thought I deserved to be punished. This time? ...I don't know. I just...It was like seeing if Dokeshi Hunt was trying to wipe out all humans at once...Those people who are dead now..."

chie:....*hugs* we cant change the past. we just learn from our mistakes to make the future better...

Yohei: "I don't know what kind of future I can make if my tech is still out there..."

chie:....

Yohei: "...I think I know what I need to work on next."

chie: *listens*

Yohei: "I think I need to find that tech--and get it out of hands who would abuse it."

chie:...*nods* that makes sense.

Yohei: "I can develop a program looking for the coding or news reports, then get to those locations to--...to...to..."

chie: *holds his hand*

Yohei: "...I'm going to need some help."

chie: do you want to see a therapist?

Yohei: "I-I don't know? I think seeing hallucinations is a big red flag that I probably need to."

-elsewhere-

ManBearFix: *slurps up his soup* "Hmph? Aren't you hungry?"

mimeca: ...

ManBearFix: "Come on--eat up! I'm even up for seconds!" *steals an inmate's bowl*

Prisoner 1: "..." *grabs ManBearFix by the throat*

mimeca: D8>

ManBearFix: *eyes bulging* OwO "H-Hey! Something the matter?"

Prisoner 1: "Never. Steal. My food!" *slams ManBearFix's face into his own soup bowl, holding him down*

ManBearFix: *flinging his arms*

-SLICE-

mimeca: *blade arm* *glares at the prisoner*

Prisoner 1: "..." *drops ManBearFix* "Don't they turn _off_ those abilities on you Dokeshi freaks?"

ManBearFix: @_____@

mimeca: *holds the blade up to the prisoner's throat*

Prisoner 1: "!!!! Hey, you crazy bitch! Back off!"

-SLICE-

Prisoner 1: *SCREAMS*

Guard: "?!!!" *slams the siren button as more guards rush into the commissary*

mimeca:....

ManBearFix: "Hey, you got us some company~"

Guard 2: *bashes Mimeca in the head with a baton*

ManBearFix: "?!!!!!"

-grab-

mimeca: *glares*

Guard 2: "?! Hey, let go--"

ManBearFix: "..." *glances at Prisoner 1, who is bleeding on the floor*

-SHIV-

Guard 2: *collapses*

Guard 1: *blows the whistle, as multiple guards tackle Mimeca, grabbing her arms*

ManBearFix: "Hey! Don't forget me!" *tries to choke hold a guard--*

mimeca: !!!

ManBearFix: *smushed face* "..." *muffled voice* "THAT'S IT! DON'T YOU TOUCH HER!" *grabs a guard's face--and vibrates their face off--*

Guard 7: *screams, their face ripped off*

ManBearFix: *picks up Guard 5, hurling them away*

Prisoner 2: "RIOT!"

mimeca: *spikes sprout out of her back*

Guard 6: "GRRK!" *falls limp*

Prisoner 3: *flips a table, crushing other prisoners*

Guard 8: *dialing a number*

ManBearFix: "So, this more fun now?"

mimeca: ^w^

ManBearFix: "Hee hee~"

*gas pours into the room through the vents as guards put on masks...*

mimeca: !!!

ManBearFix: "Aw, poop..." *getting drowsy...falls over*

-later-

ManBearFix: *groans...opens his eyes, finding himself strapped to a table* "...Is it my birthday?"

*someone is seated at a nearby desk, writing out notes*

mimeca: oxo

ManBearFix: "???" *looks around* "Oh, hey, Mimeca. How's it going?" *looks at her* "Tied up too, huh?"

mimeca: *nod*

???: *closes her notes, stretches* "Ah, you're awake..." *her hair is messy, her eyes obscured by thick goggles*

mimeca: .w.;;

ManBearFix: "You a doc? The goggles look like a doc. That, and the hair in need of conditioner..."

Scientist: ( - ) _ ( - );;; "Yes. I am a doctor. After your injuries in that riot--"

ManBearFix: "Ha! That weren't no riot! You should've seen that time I blew up people in downtown Toyky--"

*SHNIK!*

mimeca: !!!!!

Scientist: *stabs a knife directly into ManBearFix's eye*

ManBearFix: "... ... ...AAAAAAAAAAH! WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCK--"

Scientist: *takes out her tape recorder, talking into it* "Subject is experiencing the pain one would expect, despite the cartoonishly large eyes. No blood yet accumulating in the retina--"

mimeca: *tries to stop her, but ends up flipping the gurney she's strapped onto* O-<

ManBearFix: *shaking under the straps, until the knife is dislodged by slamming his head onto the back of the board*

Scientist: "Hold that thought." *flips ManBearFix's bed out of the way, approaches Mimeca's...flips the gurney back up, clutches her by the chin, examining her neck*

-there is a scar across mimeca's throat-

Scientist: *both hands are on the gurney, as she keeps talking into the tape recorder* "Subject 2, female, has scar across the throat--" *...what is holding the tape recorder if both hands are holding up the gurney?!!* "--potentially self-inflicted, given the reports of her Dokeshi ability..."

mimeca: *looks*

ManBearFix: *groans, looking at the floor...and sees things growing out of the Scientist's back*

*she has multiple limbs...*

ManBearFix: "...Handy."

Scientist: *one arm brings over a beaker full of coffee...sips* *sighs* "Ma'am, can you speak?" *holds up Mimeca's chin, leaning in*

mimeca: *shakes head and taps her finger on the gurney in...morse code?*

Scientist: *listening* "Uh huh...I hear you...So, you cut them out?"

mimeca: *tap tap* -tore them out, really-

Scientist: *clicks her tongue* "You poor dear..." *strokes her finger over the scars* "Does that hurt?"

mimeca: *tap tap* -it tickles a bit-

Scientist: *small smile* "I can imagine. It tends to happen when the skin needs to heal over..."

ManBearFix: *his eye has healed over* "Yeah, no shit!"

mimeca: *tap tap* -so who are you?-

Scientist: "A friend--as any doctor has to be." *still staring at Mimeca but speaking to ManBearFix* "I know: NoFix, the serial killer whose Power of Spin allows him to regenerate...and evidently that extends to whatever that medium did to transfer your soul into that plush bear before you experienced a secondary mutation that turned you into a tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff."

ManBearFix: "Hey, tight ass! My friend asked for your name--"

Scientist: *one limb pulls a chainsaw out from under Mimeca's bed*

mimeca: OxO;;;;;

Scientist: "Call me Dr. Sasaki." *revs up the chainsaw, and brings it down onto ManBearFix*

-outside-

Guard: "..."

ManBearFix: *screaming at the top of his lungs* "SON OF A COCK!"

Guard: *hums*

-elsewhere-

Agate: *takes a step forward--and stumbles slightly* "Wah!!!"

remina: easy now!

Agate: T~T "My legs aren't listening to my brain! Something is still off..."

remina: want me to look at it?

Agate: " 'Kay..." *lies down on the workbench*

-elsewhere-

arisa: *grumble grumble*

suzune: are you still upset?

arisa: they didnt even apologize after bumping into us! the jerks!

Chisato: "Not everyone adheres to decorum."

Matsuri: ^^; "Let's just focus on the rest of today."

???: you really need to watch where you're going, rena.

suzune: ?

rena: w-well, i was _gonna_ apologize, but then she got all huffy at me!

???: come on, rena, it's not nice to sink down to their level.

arisa: WHO'RE YOU CALLIN HUFFY?!

rena: exCUSE me? i wasnt talking about you!

Chisato: *sighs* "I think we have places to be--"

Matsuri: "Let's not fight!"

???: sorry for the interruption. ^^; we're on our way to a live concert. ^^; my name's Momoko Togame, and these are my friends, Rena Minami and Kaede Akino.

kaede: it's nice to meet you. ^^

rena: hmph. 7n7

kanami: oh, we're actually on our way to a live concert too. i think it's 'Sayuki Fumino'?

Chisato: "Greetings. I am--"

momoko: NO WAY! you're fans of sayu-sayu too!?

Matsuri: "I'm Matsuri Hinata! Hello!"

arisa: hell yeah! her song 'Turn Table Innocence' hits so close to home.

suzune: um.... ._.;

Chisato: "..." *small smile*

momoko: i take it you girls arent from around here, are you?

arisa: yeah, we're from hoozuki town. we're the akanegasaki magical girl club! i'm Arisa Narumi, club president~

suzune: i thought chisato was club president? or am i misreading things again?

kanami: i dont think it was established officially?

momoko: oh, you're magical girls too? so are we?

suzune: *opens her mouth to say something* ah-....

momoko: ah! our stop is coming up!

rena: seriously!? come on! if we're late, im going to fine you both for $100!

-elsewhere-

Gin: *holding ice to her hand*

hirotsu: what have we learned?

Gin: "...When punching, you need to make center-knuckle contact?"

hirotsu: and to make sure you have proper knuckle protection.

Gin: "This is why I stick to knives and kicks. But I was so fed up..."

naoya: what happened?

Gin: "The witness was being uncooperative...and I missed."

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *carrying groceries, wearing sunglasses* "..." *looks both ways before crossing*

kan: hey! *waves*

Akutagawa: "??!! W-Wait...You're..."

kan: im kan kikuchi, from salamander publishing. i found you unconscious a while back, remember?

Akutagawa: "...Yes. I remember. ...Your shirt is missing."

kan: hmm? but im wearing a shirt.

Akutagawa: "You had lent me one."

kan: oh that one! sorry, it's been hectic, y'know? so how're you doing?

Akutagawa: "Surviving. Thank you again for saving me. Yourself?"

kan: no prob, im actually on my way to the armed detective agency building to hold an interview-

Akutagawa: *tenses*

kan: ?? you ok?

Akutagawa: *squeak* "Fine--" *clears his throat* "Fine."

kan: ...well, glad to see you're alright.

Akutagawa: *following them* "Thank you."

kan: ^^ ...say, do you have plans for today?

Akutagawa: *shakes his head* "I will be returning these groceries after I see something."

kan: ah. well, if you arent busy, maybe we could get pizza or something.

Akutagawa: "...You like pizza?"

kan: it's pretty good. my friend eiji knows of a pretty good place grissom street.

Akutagawa: "Hmm...Let me drop off the groceries on the way home and meet you there."

kan: sounds good. *writes down the name and address* here you go.

Akutagawa: "Thank you. So...An hour?"

kan: sounds good.

-elsewhere-

Jacqueline: *in lifeguard outfit, blows the whistle* "No running! ??? Karl, stop dunking food in the pool--it's got chlorine."

Poe: Q__Q *hiding under towel*

kim: cannon ball! *jumps in*

*SPLASH*

Jacqueline: *drenched* -____- "..." *blows the whistle, water squirting out* "No...Oh, forget it."

rowena: *dipping her toe into the water*

lenore: im not going in there. i'll molt.

Magaki: *staying under an umbrella--covered in sunscreen* "...I have to agree. The appeal is lost on me."

lavender: it's not for everyone, i suppose.

Higan: *staring at the 'no smoking' sign* "...Well shit."

lavender: yes?

himawari: pardon me if i sound rude but, i-isnt that suit a bit...erm...flashy? ^^;;

lavender: i know.

*people are staring...with nosebleeds*

Jacqueline: -____- "I'm not paid enough for this."

lavender: ^^

Shamrock: *cooking on the grill* "And don't go swimming after eating--"

Belkia: *nom nom nom*

lilac: *avoiding the water* Q_Q *shaking*

naho: want us to sit with you for a bit, lila?

lilac: ...y-yes...please....

Sakuya: *sets out a plate of chips*

lilac: s-sorry...i-im not good with..b-being in water....

Sakuya: "Hey, a lot of people aren't--it's normal."

naho: want to walk through the gardens later?

lilac: uh..o-ok...

-elsewhere-

Asher: *fanning* =_= "It's too hot...The desert is going to kill me."

izumi: we havent even gone yet...

Asher: "Hence the operative future tense 'is going.'"

Axel: "Still not the clearest sentence formation."

Asher: -_-#

-elsewhere-

Jinn: Q_____Q *silently clutching the side of the flying chariot*

zubaidah: im actually amazed we could find such transportation, and at such a price.

Jinn: *squeak* "Gr-Great...Watch the bumpy clouds, please..."

zubaidah: -_-; clouds technically are water, so we'll go right through them.

Jinn: "It's not like airplane turbulence--"

*BUMP*

Jinn: "WHAT WAS THAT?!"

zubaidah: *looks*

*something is under the chariot...a small sky whale*

zubaidah: oh!

Sky Whale: *small noise...bumps into the chariot*

Jinn: "D-Don't they usually go in packs?"

zubaidah: perhaps it's lost?

Jinn: "Does look kind of tiny...A baby?"

zubaidah: perhaps. *throws a rope down*

Sky Whale: *sings*

zubaidah: *checking for any injuries*

*the whale has scars along its fin...and a harpoon embedded under*

zubaidah: hmm....

Jinn: "What is it?"

zubaidah: they have a harpoon on them.

Jinn: "Ah...How to remove it?"

zubaidah: im a meister and a sage, im not a veterinarian.

Jinn: -___- "I've done enough first aid, let me loo--" *looks down* "... ... ..." *shudders* "Let me get a rope..." T~T;

-elsewhere-

Rin: *sets out ice pops* "Pick your flavors."

konekomaru: i think i'll go for the melon flavor.

Shima: "Grape, thank you!"

shiemi:....

Rin: "Shiemi? Hey, which flavor--...You okay?"

shiemi: hmm? oh, yeah im fine. im just not hungry right now.

Rin: *bites into a pop* "Well, cooling down is important--the summer is a bear."

shiemi: huh?

Rin: "I just mean it's really hot and stuff, so hard to deal with...like a bear?"

izumo: what does hot have to do with bears??

Rin: "I don't know--I just mean it's really difficult getting through it!" >_<

-elsewhere-

Damon: *rolls the watermelon to the mark on the sidewalk* "Is this good?"

soul: looks good.

Damon: *hands the baseball bat to Becky*

becky: *puts on the blindfold*

Damon: *spins her around slowly* "Okay..." *steps back* "Take a big step forward..."

becky: *raising the bat*

Damon: "Not yet! Turn, um, a little bit? Like 15 minutes on a clock?"

becky: *scoot scoot* like this?

Damon: *nods* "I mean, yes! Okay, step back one foot, and you should be good to go!"

becky: ok!

Damon: "Ready? And...swing!"

-WHACK-

Damon: *gets sprayed by watermelon* .________.;

becky: *removes the blindfold* you ok?

Damon: *licks his lips* "Hmm! It's tasty!" ^^

soul: welp, let's get servin'!

Damon: *hands a paper plate to Becky*

-elsewhere-

arisa: that concert was so good!

suzune: everyone seemed energetic enough. though i dont get the part about wanting her to cut them up. *sweatdrop*

arisa: tch- probably pervy otaku fans. that's one thing about these events i could live without.

rena: totally, pervs like them are the WORST.

kaede: congrats on your tied victory in the contest. ^^

kanami: it's gotten kind of late now, huh?

kaede:...wah! i just remembered! i promised konomi i'd help her at the flower shop!

Chisato: *checks her phone* "You have enough time to get there?"

momoko: well, guess this is our que to head home. thanks for today!

Matsuri: *waves* "Nice to meet you."

arisa: well, we should probably go find the hotel now.

Chisato: " I hope it's a nice one..."

-elsewhere-

Yohei: *lies down in bed...* "..."

chie: feeling better?

Yohei: *nods* "Yeah...I'll look up doctors after dinner."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *looking up something on his laptop*

miyuri: *staring at him* ^w^ watcha dooooin~?

Chuuya: "Just looking over a map..."

miyuri: ??

Chuuya: "Was thinking of a short trip.

miyuri: oooooh!

sonia: where to? *she's reading a book; Charlotte Briar and the forgotten labyrinth*

Chuuya: *looks up a hotel...* "How's this look?" "What do you think of the beach?"

miyuri: beech?

sonia: it's a place with sand by a large body of water, in this case, the ocean.

miyuri: woooooow!

Chuuya: *smiles* "Let's see...Clearwater, Virginia Beach..."

sonia: how far are we planning to go to the beach? somewhere in california? or the east coast?

Chuuya: "I think California...Hmm...Maybe Santa Cruz..."

sonia: *nods*

miyuri: *shiny eyes* SANTA CLAUS?!

Chuuya: "Um..."

sonia: ._.; erm....miyuri, do you want to read with me?

miyuri: OK!

Chuuya: ^^; "I'll book the travel..."

-elsewhere-

Asako: "!!! Goldie, come back!" *running through a crowd*

goldie: *runs up to a store door* *barks*

*the door opens...*

louisa: oh goodness!

Asako: *catches up, panting* "Oh...dear..."

louisa: ._______________.

Asako: O_O; "Um..."

Fitzgerald: "Enough delays, Miss Alcott." *pulls Asako by the sleeve--*

Asako: "?!!!!" D8<

louisa: s-sir francis! you have the wrong person!

goldie: *head tilt* ??

Fitzgerald: "... ... ...Miss Alcott, why didn't you tell me you had a cloning ability?"

louisa: i dont! my ability doesnt work that way!

goldie: *ruff*

Fitzgerald: "Well, now I'm all confused--"

Asako: *elbows him in the ribs* "LET GO OF ME, MASHER!" *socks him in the jaw*

louisa: D8>

Fitzgerald: *unfazed* "... ... ...Well, that cost me a good $100." *rubs his jaw* "Not terrible."

Asako: *picks up Goldie* "Stay back!"

louisa *FAINTS*

Fitzgerald: "?!!!" *catches her*

Asako: ._.;

louisa: i've seen my doppelganger, does this mean im going to die soon?

Walter 1: "It doesn't really work that way." *exiting a candy shop*

Walter 2: "Dude!" *exits the video game shop* "I've been looking all over for you! Walter 3 is in line to get our pre-order!"

Walter 1: "Oh, word?"

walter 3: DOG! *pets goldie* precious doggo, kyute widdle doggie!

Asako: .___.;;; "...This is why I stick with the hospital..."

-elsewhere-

ManBearFix: *back in his jail cell...shivering* Q~Q "I feel so violated..."

mimeca: *offers a cig*

ManBearFix: *takes it* "Thanks...Hey, where did you get these?"

mimeca: *puts a finger to her lips and winks*

ManBearFix: =w= "Oh, you~" *puffs* "...So, we've done the riot, we've scoped out the infirmary...That leaves getting put on mess hall cooking duty, and we're all set."

mimeca: *thumbs up*

ManBearFix: "And you just need to keep up the friendly relationship with the lady doc...WHEN SHE'S NOT RIPPING ME APART!" -^-#

-elsewhere-

Kid: *sets down dinner*

stocking: ooh, it looks lovely!

Kid: ^^ "Thank you--I hope it tastes as well. Bon appetite." *sits with her*

stocking: *nom* mmmm~

Kid: *smiles* "I take it that it's satisfactory?"

stocking: delicious! and quite savory as well.

Kid: "That may be the thyme..." *sits closer*

stocking: it really compliments the meat.

Kid: "I'm glad...May I...?" *sneaks a bite*

stocking: *chuckle*

kirika: *groans* some of us want to _eat_ thank you very much.

Kid: "...Don't you have a training mission to prep?"

kirika: i will after im done eating and not barfing my guts out.

Yumi: "Do I have to separate you two?"

kirika: *rolls her eyes*

Kid: "No, Mother..."

lord death: here comes the airplane~ *holds up a spoon of applesauce to shiori*

shiori: *nom*

Yumi: *smiles*

stocking: so how was work for you two?

lord death: same old, same old. working out missions, planning charity events.

Yumi: "Welcoming some returning guests..."

stocking: oh?

Yumi: *nods* "I shouldn't say given the NOTers' training..."

stocking: confidential info, got it.

Yumi: "I'll stay back--they can handle it."

lord death: and yourself?

stocking: -_-; dad sent me about a ba-jillion texts of shion doing stuff.

Kid: ^^; "Not too different from Father..."

lord death: ^^;;

stocking: i still have, like, 2000 more texts to go through.

Kid: "Your poor phone."

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: "...That wasn't bad."

gin: dammit now im hungry.

Akutagawa: "Sorry...Let me cook something. What would you like?"

gin: im down for whatever i guess.

Akutagawa: *grabs an apron* "Okay. Pot stickers..."

gin: yes, thank you.

Akutagawa: *pulls out ground pork* "Hmm...I should've bought more oil...Hope this will be enough."

-elsewhere-

Jinn: *pets the whale*

whale: *baby whale noises*

zubaidah: thank you for letting us stop here for a while, sir.

swashbuckle: tis not a problem. ^^

Jinn: "Your ship looks a little worse for wear..."

*sidekicks are hammering boards to repair damage...*

swashbuckle: yarr, we ran into a lil trouble a while back while droppin off me griece and her friends back home.

Jinn: "..." (" 'Griece'?") "Sorry to hear."

swashbuckle: 'salright, we be survivin.

Jinn: "Hmm. Should be another few hours before our destination..."

-elsewhere-

kyouko: *lying face first on the ground* *grooooan*

Fujimoto: "That's an interesting approach to reading..."

momo sakura: waaah kyouko, dont die!

kyouko: i've read at least twenty-two-teen books today and i think i hear grandma calling us for biscuits~

Fujimoto: -_-; "Momo, I think your sister needs a nap."

kyouko: naaaw it's aaaawl goooood~ i just need to deliver this pik-a-nik basket to mr flamingo and i'll be *yaaAaaAAAAAWN* good.

momo sakura: *trying to drag kyouko to bed*

Fujimoto: *sighs* "It may be easier to bring the bed to her...I'll get a pillow."

-elsewhere-

lavender: ready girls~?

naho: just about! i got to pick out my hair ties!

Otogiri: "Ready."

himawari: *nods*

Otogiri: "I have the money, so we should be fine."

tsubaki: get back safely and stay out of trouble.

lavender: i know i know.

Otogiri: "I'll keep an eye on them."

himawari: ^^;

Black Star: "Don't do anything I would."

-elsewhere-

Hemingway: *sitting on the roof with a harpoon* "..."

emily: up here again?

Hemingway: *grunts* "Thought I saw something..."

Hemingway: "Ah, thanks!" *sips* "Mmm...Not bad. Reminds me of the Kopi Luwak from Java. You ever see a civet?"

emily: cant say i have.

Hemingway: "I kept one around for the coffee--you need the little critter to make it."

emily: um.... ._.;;

Hemingway: *looooooooooooong sip* >_>;

emily:...... ._.;

Hemingway: "...So, why are you still up?"

emily: couldnt sleep.

Hemingway: "Ah--bit of that going around. I thought you finished all that paperwork, though?"

emily: yeah, same here.

Hemingway: "Hmm...You know, we all depend on you to keep our heads on straight."

emily: oh, t-thank you.

Hemingway: "I would lie on that--so, take care of your health and get some sleep."

-elsewhere-

naho: *noms a crepe* mmmh~ yum! ^w^

Otogiri: "Mmm. It is good."

himawari: it's nice to be able to do these things once in a while.

Otogiri: "It's rare--given circumstances."

lavender: *nods* but that just makes it better, y'know~?

Otogiri: "I suppose...You do enjoy risk more than some of us."

lavender: ^w^

Otogiri: "Well, fine. Might as well go nuts. I'll have another crepe."

himawari: ^^ ......*notices a nearby church* ......

Otogiri: "...Himawari."

himawari: hm? oh, i-i'll be back momentarily, i just...need to do something quick.

Otogiri: "Be careful."

-elsewhere-

Rin: *yawns* "??? Hey." *nudge*

kyouko: *groan* hnn?

Rin: "...You got something on your face..." *peels a post-it note off*

kyouko: hnn? when did that get there?

Rin: "Seems you were writing notes...What's a 'bluey bloogur'?"

kyouko: *looks*

Rin: "Must be some intensive note taking you're doing--never heard of that demon! ...Or your handwriting is bad."

kyouko: maybe....*yaaaawn* what time is it?

Rin: "10:54."

kyouko: *looks outside* OH SHIT! I HAD A JOB TODA-

Rin: "!!!"

kyouko: *stumbles out of bed* ow! nnngh...

Rin: -_-; *picks her up* "Oh, no--you need your sleep!"

kyouko: i'll be fine, rea-*ACHOO* -,-;

Rin: "Nope. You're wearing out your body too much--bed for you!"

kyouko: *groan*

Rin: *tucks her in* "Now, go to sleep or I'll get Pops to tell you..."

kyouko: ....*sigh* fiiiine....it might....do some....good......zzzzzzzzzzzz......

Rin: *sighs* *turns off the lights, picks up her books*

-elsewhere-

himawari: *in the chapel, praying silently* ........

*it feels...like someone else is there*

himawari: *she doesnt seem to notice*

???: *slithers closer*

himawari: .....

Jeje: *watching* "..."

himawari:....*gets up and turns*

Mikuni: "Howdy."

himawari: !!! *stumbles back a bit*

Mikuni: "Seems you're a bit aways from home."

himawari: i-i wasnt aware anyone else was here....

Mikuni: "No one is ever really alone, are they?"

himawari:....i suppose not. *small smile*

Mikuni: "Yep. Especially when you're being watched."

himawari: *tenses*....i should be going, my friends are waiting for me.

Mikuni: "Oh, where are they?" *walks with her*

himawari:....

Mikuni: "They as talkative as you?"

himawari:.... *tries to walk faster*

Mikuni: *suddenly leaps in front of her*

himawari: !!!

Mikuni: "Come on--it's still early. Long before sunrise..." *leans in*

himawari: *shaking a bit, backing up*

Mikuni: "I was thinking...You want to get a drink?"

himawari: i-i already have plans for tonight, s-so i should really be going-

Mikuni: *is face to face with her* "I'm sure we have something in common that would be more important to discuss in private...After all, we both come from the same place."

himawari: *trembling, not looking at him*

Mikuni: "I too was kept at C3--"

himawari: *her eyes widen in terror*

Mikuni: *sad smile* "Yep. I commiserate."

himawari:..what do you want from me?

Mikuni: "Since I last tangled with some of your friends, I've wanted to makes sure y'all aren't causing trouble."

himawari:.......

Mikuni: "That one with the strings--Otogiri? Is she behaving well?"

???: you tell us, bucko!

Mikuni: OwO "Huh--?"

lavender: *glares*

naho: leave hima alone you jerk! >3<#

Mikuni: *smiles* "What? Just having a friendly chat--"

*Mikuni's arm gets caught in strings*

lavender: then why does she seem so uncomfortable, hmm?

Otogiri: *stares*

Mikuni: ^^; "Must've been a bad memory..."

lavender: *GLARES* come on himawari, let's not let this fedora-creep ruin our night.

Mikuni: "It's a cowboy hat..."

Jeje: *blocks Lavender's path* "..."

lavender: move it, bags.

Jeje: "We're not finished talking."

lavender: pretty sure we are.

Mikuni: "Jeje, let them pass...I'm sure we'll have another chance soon."

Jeje: "..." *backs away*

lavender: hmph, let's go girls.

Otogiri: "..." *keeps a hold on Mikuni's arm as she follows...*

naho: *pulls her eyelid down and sticks out her tongue* ngh! >XP

Jeje: *snake hiss*

-elsewhere-

#death city days

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