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Hyperdimension Sephira Ep. 1 - Welcome to Gamindustri

Episode 1:

Welcome to Gamindustri

“Ahh! Damn! Damn! God damn it! This is definitely not my day!!”

Even as he realized his cries sounded rather strange, Tsukamoto Shizuki showed no sign of stopping his tremendous flight. As he ran through back alleys late at night, he glanced over his shoulder.

There were six of them.

He ran frantically all over for almost two kilometers, but there were still six of them.

Of course, Tsukamoto Shizuki had no way to win in a fight against that many unless he happened to be a former foreign unit’s cook or a cyber-ninja that had survived to the present day. In a fight between high school students, anything beyond one-on-three was out of the question. That could be called “impossible” even before taking any skill he might have had into account. Tsukamoto kicked over a filthy plastic bucket and frightened off a black cat as he continued running.

It was January 3, 2028.

A new year was just beginning, which would often be seen as a moment of celebration for most people, however, in Tsukamoto's case, he felt as though there was nothing joyous about it. At least not for him personally.

Any hopes of him believing that this would be a good year had been hopelessly crushed into the wind. After all, he was being pursued by six different people.

And there was a reason for that.

Tsukamoto Shizuki was an individual whose life was not worth telling about. If one were to see him, he would be seen as an average looking 17 year old who lived an average life with his family and friends. However, this was not entirely the case. While his life was somewhat mundane, it wasn't by any means normal. As of now, he was someone that was not desired by the world around him; an outcast shunned and sometimes mocked for his special circumstances.

In this world, there were humans that have been born with special abilities and attributes not belonging to those of normal human beings. As a result, the ordinary people in the world grew fearful and reacted in a multitude of ways. Some reactions ranged from hate groups, to task forces created by various governments to deal with these people, and even cases of fanatical worship. Hate and fear was what mostly gripped this world when it came to these beings and as such, they were given an official classification.

Espers.

People who developed supernatural abilities often at a young age. An unfortunate circumstance that tore apart families.

But that was neither here nor there. Shizuki's life was probably in danger, due to the fact that gossip had spread about his "powers" for a while now, which hurt him pretty much in most corners of his life. But he wasn't being pursued by some radical organization or some task force, but rather a group of delinquents who happened to be old classmates of his from middle school. People who heard about his "powers" and wanted to beat him up out of hatred for his supposed kind.

It was a chance encounter he had while walking back home from the convenience store, where the group had recognized him and decided to enforce their own sense of justice upon him by beating him to a bloody pulp.

The blue haired teen ran has fast as his legs could humanly carry him, wanting to get away from his pursuers. The delinquents were around his age of varying builds and heights, each shouting curses and threats while they chased him.

After making a couple roundabout maneuvers and turns, he found himself in a empty alley way with his path blocked by a wall. If the delinquents did somehow manage to catch up to him, he could have no way of escaping. Hoping that wasn't the case, he finally spoke aloud in strained gasps as he tried to inhale oxygen in his lungs.

"Did I... finally lose them?"

The teen laid up against the wall, trying to catch his breath as he slumped down to the ground. A sense of relief washed over him as was prepared to determine if the storm had passed. But that illusion would soon be mercilessly smashed.

"Yo. Corpse..."

("Damn...")

His heart immediately sank when he heard the delinquent's voice call out to him, using a name he came to hate so much.

There stood the five young men, looking down on him like a pack of wolves ready to tear into their prey. Shizuki jumped to his feet at once, his back immediately pressed against the wall, with an anguished expression. The leader of the group clearly saw how helpless he looked and thought to amuse himself.

"You know.... yer quite fast for a little corpse, I'll give you that."

"...."

Shizuki expressed a tinge of anger as the young thug spoke. Because of a specific incident that caused one of his powers to awaken years prior, classmates, and even some adults had been calling him that name ever since.

"Come on you guys... don't you idiots have anything better to do than to gang up on some outcast like me?"

"We consider it a great honor to beat up freaks like you."

One of the delinquents retorted.

"You damn Espers have been screwin' up the world for a long time lately. It's about time we finally do our part and show you that you damn'd freaks don't belong!"

The tallest one shouted, slamming his fist into his palm with great enthusiasm.

"How many times do I have to tell you bozos that I'm not an Esper?! I don't even have the Gene for crying out loud! Are you guys so thick skulled that you don't even know about that?"

The youth shouted with slight irritation as he was tired of being mistaken for an Esper and being treated as such by the people in this damn town. The blond haired delinquent finally spoke up addressing his leader.

"Yo senpai, This mutant has quite the shitty mouth. Don'tchya think it's time he learns his lesson?"

"Oh yeah, you got a point there Watanabe."

The leader of the group smirked as he walked toward Shizuki cracking his knuckles. He tensed up at this moment, getting into a fighting posture. This wasn't the first time he fought most of these guys before.

He fought them back when he was in his third year of middle school, though the fight had no victor as it was broken up by nearby teachers and students; a fight which resulted in Tsukamoto himself getting suspended while the aggressors had only gotten detention.

Before he could act however, the leader rushed at him and threw a punch that connected to his face so hard, it knocked him back into the wall and onto the ground. The youth tried to get up, but his attempt was stopped by the heavy force he felt kicking him back down.

The other delinquents chuckled maliciously as the gathered around the fallen high school student and began stomping his body into the ground. The hits had repeatedly connected with his head, arms, hand, leg, and even his crotch was not spared from the brutal assault these guys gave him. Shizuki could feel his rage building up as each foot trampled him mercilessly. Every time he intended to retaliate, his efforts would be automatically halted, angering him further.

("I hate this place... I hate these people.... I hate this world. I wish I could just disappear from this place for good.")

He honestly would not mind if these people had stomped his brains in and ended his life here. In this town, everywhere he went, some people would give him wary looks, as if he were infected by some kind of disease. he had friends in the past, but they abandoned him in one way or another, and his parental guardian, Tsukamoto Hakurei was always away from home due to "work."

He was alone. Loved by few and hated by many. Living a hollow life that was accompanied by misery.

"Just let me disappear for good... I don't even care how... I'm sick of this pointless excuse for a life."

He had bothered not even trying at that point, not even trying to defend himself, for he wanted his life to end in one way or another.

After having his body trampled on for what seemed like an eternity to the youth, the delinquents finally relented before the leader sighed.

"Man, that felt good. Nothing like beating the shit out of some Esper freak amirite?"

"You got that right senpai!"

The younger thug exclaimed, holding a thumbs up. The leader looked down on the boy who had a somewhat expressionless look on his face.

"But just for good measure..."

He raised his foot back before propelling it forward, hitting Shizuki hard in the head, which was enough to make him slip out of consciousness.

The young men laughed heartily in response to their gang leader dealing the final blow to the unordinary youth's skull.

"Careful bro, the dude might literally become a corpse."

One of the delinquents said so in a joking manner, showing almost no concern for the boy's life.

"Eh, you're right. Let's get outta here. I hear that new burger joint opened up yesterday."

"Aw yeah! I hear their burgers are the bomb!"

And as if forgetting he was there, the gun-ho males turned away from Tsukamoto and headed to their next destination, talking about inconsequential crap.

"...."

The youth laid there alone in the dark alleyway, writhing in pain from the beating he took. It was close to midnight and he was fading in and out of consciousness from the last blow to the head he received. His vision was starting to fade and it was only a matter of time before lost consciousness. But before he did....

"H...Huh?"

A figure stood before him.

The figure did not appear human, although it was in human shape. The figure resembled that of a human female in terms of how its body was structured, however, its features were heavily obscured by a bright light that it gave off. The female appeared to have long hair, though of unknown color and wore robes of unknown detail. If Shizuki could describe this thing, Goddess would immediately come to mind.

The light wasn't bright enough to hurt his already strained eyes, but it was enough too obscure her features so that only the outline of her figure could be seen and nothing more.

"W...Who are y...you..?

Tsukamoto called out to the <Goddess> in a weak tone, though she showed no reaction to his question. Instead, the being of white light walked toward the fallen boy and looked down on him for a few brief moments before speaking to him in an incomprehensible voice.

「" ─── My poor child. You have lived a hard life here have you not? I am sorry that you had to endure the hardships you had on this world."」

The being's voice was unbelievable. It was filtered and disguised through unknown means, but he could definitely tell the voice was female despite his dazed state. Her voice carried a sense of serenity and strength, indicating that her words carried a lot of weight in them. She didn't radiate murderous intent but instead, gave off an aura that felt... motherly.

「"I had hoped that you would be safe in this world.... but now I fear that your life is in jeopardy once more."」

He couldn't understand the being clear enough. His consciousness was fading and it was only a matter of time before his vision would fade completely.

「"And so, I must send you away once more. May the Root bless you with a more meaningful life in the new world... and moreso ───"」

The <Goddess>'s tone became more severe as she uttered these last few words.

「"───may The Root protect you from evil that lurk within the darkness."」

A cryptic message had been given. The youth's ears heard it, but he was too out of it to fully grasp the information.

("A guardian angel huh..? Why come to my aid now of all times?")

Before Shizuki could even speak out loud, he could no longer hold on to reality, but the image before him would be ingrained in his memory forever. A girl made of brilliant white light, carrying the grace and serenity of an angel. If he didn't know any better, he swore he could have seen a smile on the entity's shrouded features.

The world suddenly became white and Tsukamoto Shizuki was no longer on Earth.

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A pair of brown eyes finally opened after a long slumber. The youth awoke to find himself laying comfortably in a soft bed with the covers pulled over his body.

"Auhhh..."

The first thing his eyes laid their gaze upon was a white ceiling. An unfamiliar ceiling in an unfamiliar room.

"Where the hell am I... and why do I feel like I got body slammed by those fake TV wrestlers?"

The youth felt sore on multiple areas on his body, including an area where no man should ever be hit and to top that off, his head was assailed by a sharp throbbing pain, which caused him to hold his head in discomfort.

"Ugh.... what the heck was I even doing that made me feel like some bedridden grandpa?"

Tsukamoto searched his memories to find out what could have happened that resulted in his current situation. Then he remembered. The delinquents, the beating, and the <Goddess> that appeared before him.

"So that really did happen... the ass beating followed by the guardian angel showing up."

He thoroughly remembered getting stomped on by those thugs and the faces and remarks they made when they did so. Thinking about it began to stir up heavy emotions, namely anger. He also questioned if he really did see an Angel Goddess of any sort, but he could worry about that later. Right now, he had other things to figure out.

("What's up with this room? This definitely doesn't look like a hospital room...")

Indeed. A normal hospital room would be plain looking in design, but the room resembled that of someone's bedroom, and not just anyone's bed room; a girl's bedroom.

The walls were painted pink and the shelves were adorned with books, stuffed animals, and for some reason, an object that looked like a giant syringe sitting in the corner of the room.

("Whoever lives here must be a girl or... a really flamboyant dude with some interesting design choices. huh? What the hell is this..?")

The more he moved his body, the more he felt like something was restraining him in a way. He looked down at his body only to find that the shirt and jacket of his school's uniform was completely removed and that half his torso was wrapped in bandages.

("Ok, I know I took a beating but this is ridiculous. What kind of quack doctor stitches people up like this?")

Shizuki took a closer look at the bandage work. It had been wrapped around his body tightly, affected areas of the beatings included, but the work was so sloppily done, a real medical physician would laugh and think of it as a big joke... or facepalm hard.

"Some amateur obviously did this. I can't fault them for trying to help though, but did they really need to use this much bandage? I'm not even sure if I need them at this point."

The teen mused as he stood up from the bed and began undoing some of the bandages that were wrapped around his person. The areas that had either been bruised or cut had indeed healed, though said areas was still somewhat sore. It was no doubt one of his special abilities that he had loathed so much, and one that gave him the nick name Corpse to begin with...

Tsukamoto walked over to the room's only window only to have his eyes widen at the sight he was greeted with.

"What the..."

He realized that he was in a building, several stories high, of what he assumed was an apartment complex. He also noticed that the building was in the middle of large city, with building designs he had never seen before. At least not in Japan. Back in his hometown, there was no huge metropolis and his neighborhood only consisted of a row of houses and the occasional convenience stores in the area overall.

This city on the other hand, did not resemble his home town at all. The buildings were of varying heights and sizes, but all of them were white. Not that white buildings were uncommon back home, but not all of them were white like this. Another thing that caught Shizuki's eye was a towering large structure in what seemed like the middle of the city, arching over the buildings like some giant arch, only it was rectangular. If it wasn't for this huge structure, he would have initially assumed that he was in a city like Tokyo or maybe even NYC before observing more closely.

("...Okay. I'm not sure if I should be awestruck or panicking right now, but where the hell am I?")

The teen mentally commented as he begun to contemplate his situation.

He was in a room he didn't recognize.

He was in a building he didn't recognize.

He was in a city he didn't recognize.

At this point, he may as well have been in another country altogether. He was unsure how to feel at the moment. Part of him was glad that he was out of the place that he felt unwelcome in, but another part of him was wary of his new surroundings because he had no idea what would be in store for him.

However, before he could make any further attempts to process this turn of events, a sudden voice snapped him back to the present.

"Oh, you're up. Good morning sleepy head! Well actually, good afternoon!"

Shizuki turned around to face the origin of the voice. Standing in the doorway was a girl, no older than Shizuki himself with hair that was a light creamy pink color, which was somewhat long and curls along the edges worn with a black headband with a C patched on the side. Her clothing consisted of a tan-white wool styled tank top with big neck and un-attached sleeves and matching styled boots, but with small ribbons/fuzzy balls at the top along with red plaid skirt and a black choker with a heart.

The teen remained silent for a while, before saying anything. This was really the first time, as far as he can remember being alone in the same room with a girl his own age, especially one whom he would admit was rather cute in his eyes. But such thoughts aside, there was a small feeling that something about this girl was familiar to him, but couldn't place his finger on it.

After a good few moments of silence, Shizuki asked the obvious question.

"Uh, I might be asking a dumb question here but, how on earth did you manage to drag me from a dirty alleyway in Japan all the way to...where ever this place is?"

The girl tilted her head in slight confusion at his words before answering his question.

"You fell from the sky and landed in the ground with a weird symbol scribbled on it.. so I pulled you out and carried you back home!"

The girl tilted her head in slight confusion at his words before answering his question.

"Well, it was just three nights ago that I saw a light in the sky... that was you!"

"Well that explains it... wait what? Light in the sky? Three Nights ago?"

The male was confused as to what she meant. If what she was saying was true, then he was out of commission for damn near three days. Also...

"When I found you, you were laying in the middle of this weird symbol thingy drawn in the ground.. so I carried you all the way back home and has been treating you ever since."

The girl smiled innocently as if there was nothing odd with what she just told him.

"You carried me here all by yourself?"

Shizuki asked with some disbelief. As much as he had a hard time picturing the girl carrying him as if he were lightweight, He could only imagine the looks she would've gotten if anyone had actually saw her do so.

"Why didn't you take me to a hospital? That would've been way more simpler than just carrying me."

"Well, as you can see I'm a nurse in training! It wouldn't just do for me to not do my part and not treat you as best I can! Pluss..."

The girl trailed off for a bit as if she wanted to say something but held off on it, earning her a raised eyebrow from her guest. She then shook her head before resuming to a new topic.

"I'm Compa by the way! What's your name?"

"Shizuki. Tsukamoto Shizuki. It's nice to meet you."

The youth put on a pleasant smile as he introduced himself to his host.

"Nice to meet you uh, Shiza...Shizur... Shizu-kun!"

The girl named Compa fumbled over her words as she attempted to pronounce Shizuki's name before coming up with a nickname for him that was easier for her to say.

The teen tried to suppress his minor embarrassment as a faint blush briefly manifested on his face. He was not used to other people calling him by such names, as the last time he had been addressed similarly was when he was in grade school. He wanted to make a remark about the nickname he was given but that thought was replaced by yet another question.

"Wait, hold up... weird symbol? You found me laying in something like that?"

"Mm, it was really weird looking.. I never saw anything like it."

The girl nodded as she recalled the subject of interest and its appearance.

"Well, I'll admit, my curiosity's now piqued. If I was found in such a thing, I think it would do me well to check it out."

"Ooh! I can take you there then, Shizu-kun!"

There was still a lot that the Youth wanted to ask. About the events of last night involving that entity, his new surroundings and how he got there. His theory about being sent to a possibly different world by that thing was not thrown out of the window, but it was still to early to make such assumptions. If he were to see this supposed symbol he as recovered from 3 nights ago, he would hope to find clues as to what happened with him that night.

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More than several minutes later had passed. The two had already left the apartment complex to go to the location where Shizuki was found just three nights prior. Following Compa's lead, he walked about the city and couldn't help but marvel at the sights. The buildings, roads and even vehicles seemed to be futuristic in design, and the pedestrians that walked around them wore varying styles of clothes that would cause one back home to raise an eyebrow and question their fashion sense.

what's more, there was a white and green rectangular structure in the middle of the downtown area that did not resemble any landmark he's seen before.

"By the way Compa-san, what the heckt is this place?"

"We're in the main city of Leanbox, one of the four nations of Gamindustri."

"Leanbox? Gamindustri?"

Tsukamoto uttered out the two unfamiliar words as if asking for confirmation. It seems that his theory about being sent to a different world was beginning to sound more plausible.

"Mm, Ruled by the goddess, Green Heart, Leanbox is called the land of prosperity. It's a beautiful country where people settle down to retire or start a family."

"Is that so? It does kinda seem like the kind of place to settle down or take a vacation to every once and a while... wait, Goddess?"

Shizuki aptly responded while taking in his surroundings before something she said caught his attention. Meanwhile, Compa nodded and continued with the explanation.

"Gamindustri has four nations, all which are ruled by goddesses. Purple Heart for Planeptune, Black Heart for Lastation, White Heart for Lowee, and Green Heart for Leanbox."

"Well, I guess it's official. I'm no longer on earth.... so these goddesses, what are they like?"

His theory was confirmed. He was without a doubt, in another world, one that was ruled by goddesses too. Despite this, he didn't seem that all concerned with the possibility of being stranded there, for one reason or another... Instead, he was more curious about the setting he was thrown into.

"Well, Nep-Nep's a lazy gamer that hates working, Noire's a busybody that spends all day in her office, Blanc's a shy anti social author who spends her day trying write novels, and Vert's also a gamer who spends too much time in her room."

"Eh?"

That description completely contrasted the kind of image he imagined the Goddesses would be. He pictured that they would be something like the Deities recorded in multiple religions and mythologies, some being kind and tranquil, some being vengeful, and some that were just plain vindictive, but from what it sounded like, the Gamindustrian Goddesses sounded more teenagers and collage students if anything.

With people like this running a whole country and its government, he was surprised these countries were still standing at all, much less functioning.

"That's... quite an interesting bunch. It sounds like you're pretty familiar with them though."

"Yeah! Nep-Nep, Ge-Ge, and everyone else are my friends! Maybe I'll introduce you to them sometime!"

The nurse in training spoke about her friends happily.

"Yeah, I'd like that. Oh?"

Shizuki returned a smile to the girl, before noticing something that caused him to stop.

The boy then went over to what looked like a pile of trash bags and had begun to shuffle through them.

"Hm? What are you doing, digging around the trash like that, Shizu-kun?"

Compa asked, tilting her head in confusion as she watched him rummage through the rubbish.

It was then that the boy had pulled out a long wooden object.

"Ah, perfect!"

It was a wooden sword. It was one of the wooden swords that were often used for training purposes by those practicing Kendo. Not lethal, but still very painful if hit hard enough by it.

"What's that?"

"It's a kendo training sword, and in good condition too... I wonder who would throw something like this away when it's not even damaged."

Tsukamoto mused as he inspected the weapon closely. Judging from the lack of dirt on it, it was likely that it had been thrown away very recently.

"I see that, but what are you gonna do with it, Shizu-kun?"

"We're going to a park just outside of town right? Who knows what kind of wild animal we'll run into on the way. Besides, I used to practice kendo for a while. This might be a good excuse to get back into it."

"Well, if you say so."

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After walking for quite a while, the pair found themselves in a wooded area, surrounded by towering trees and nature, with only a small road that leads from the town and deeper into the forest.

There were no other humans visible in the area except for themselves.

During their walk into the park, the two had told each other about themselves, what their daily routines were, and what they were interested in. During this, Shizuki told her about the circumstances that lead to his sudden appearance in this world.

He may have omitted some facts such as his 'powers', but for the most part, he got the point across about him being from another world.

"So you're from another dimension?"

"It looks like it. I still don't understand it myself... who, or what was that thing that sent me here, and why?"

The blue haired teen's question was not really directed at his new friend, but more or less at himself as if reminding him if what really happened that night was real.

"Hmm, maybe there's something here that was missing in your world?"

"Hah, I sure wish it was something as poetic as that."

Tsukamoto shrugged, hanging his newly acquired weapon behind his head while walking.

"Still, you don't seem all that worried about being so far from home. Aren't you scared?"

"Eh? Well, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. This is a different world and a lot of things are so different. Even so, there's really no rush for me to get back home. I'd just like to think of it as being on vacation."

There were several reasons why Shizuki was not in any hurry to return to his home world. Most of them mainly revolved around how he was treated as an outcast because of his ability, and part of it was because the world in general was teetering on being too hostile for his own liking.

Between the chaos that was going on in the middle east, the uneasy vibe America was giving after its second civil war, and the heightened animosity toward Espers after several incidents, he did not want to stick around when all hell broke loose once more if he could help it.

Besides, he was curious about his new surroundings and the world he was brought to. The more he could find out, the more he could form an opinion to see if he was actually willing to stay here in the end.

"Well, until you decide to leave, you're welcome to stay at my place if you like!"

Compa offered, happily.

"Really? I mean, I don't want to be a bother if I can help it. Besides, isn't kind of weird having a guy you just met stay over your house like this?"

"It's no bother at all! Besides, it wouldn't feel right to just throw you out on the street... I also think you're a nice person Shizu-kun, so I trust you!"

Shizuki couldn't help but chuckle at that statement. he had been called quite a few things, but nice person was rarely one of them.

"Haha, well that's a first. I mean, I'd like to think I'm a nice person, but this is the first time someone's ever called me that outright."

"Really?" The pink haired girl tilted her head.

"Well, I guess the reason for that is that I don't really have a friend or two to chat with like this back home."

The youth cast his gaze off to the side as if remembering something unpleasant before trying to force said memory into the back of his head.

Before Compa could make a comment, she suddenly stopped and her attention was focused on something in front of her.

Shizuki noticed this too as he also stopped walking and looked at the scenery before him.

On the path before them were creatures. These creatures were frolicking around in the field before them like a heard of animals would.

Only these were not normal animals.

They were blue masses of unknown substances with dog like features with no arms or legs of any kind.

"Hey Compa-san, what the heckt are those?"

"Those are Doggos. They're little jelly monsters that look like dogs, but if you aren't quick enough, they latch onto you and try to get in your clothes. It's really icky.."

The pink haired nurse grimaced as she recalled the last time she encountered a Dogoo.

"Sounds kind of gross... oh well, time to get started then."

With a brief stretch, Tsukamoto readied his wooden sword as if preparing for combat, his face donning an eager smile.

The gesture only caused his partner to give him a confused look.

"Shizu-kun?"

"These things will be a problem if we continue right? Then I should try to take the good lot of em' out to make the path easier."

"I guess so... but can you really fight?"

"I DID used to practice kendo for a while back home. While I don't consider myself particularly good, I think I can handle these guys no problem!"

Shizuki let out a wry grin.

Some of the doggos in question had just now noticed their presence and were slowly making their way to their position.

"Okay, if you say so... in that case, I'll help out too then! Um, just let me get this out..."

And without warning, Compa had pulled out a ridiculously large object that shouldn't be able to fit on her person.

It was a massive syringe with an unknown pink substance inside.

"H-Huh?! What's with that huge syringe?!"

The appearance of the object had completely caught the youth off guard. At first glance, it appeared to be nothing more than a standard medical syringe.

The only thing was its size. It was comically too big for anyone to casually carry it around.

"Oh, this is my weapon. I use it to fight bad monsters! It's really nifty!"

"Uh-huh... I'm not even going to ask where you pulled that out from."

The blue haired teen stared at his partner's 'weapon' in disbelief before turning his attention to the on coming wave.

"Alright then, let's mop the road with these guys!"

"Yessy!"

With their spirits fired up, the pair promptly rushed toward the group of dogoos with Tsukamoto leading the charge.

A sharp battle cry escaped his lungs as he swung the wooden sword down on the first target he saw near him. The strike sent the doggo in question back, before it was hit again from another attack from the sword. The second strike had damaged the creature enough that it had expired, disappearing in a few pixelated lights.

Shizuki went onto the next target and dealt with them in the same manner. Compa on the other hand took her Syringe(?) and aimed it at some of the slime-like creatures and began to fire projectiles that were seemingly made out of some kind of energy at the Doggos as if it were some kind of Gatling gun.

The Doggos went down with little effort as the energy projectiles hit at least five of them unimpeded.

The youth continued his close ranged assault with his new weapon, taking out the small creatures with swift strikes. Some had managed to dodge a few of his hits, but they were ultimately too slow as he got close and dealt the finishing blows.

It wasn't that he was strong. In a fight against any other creature or a trained human, he would lose for sure. The Doggos were fairly weak in comparison to other beasts however. Even a child with a baseball bat could deal with these things easily.

"Hah! This is pretty good exercise! I just might start practicing again!"

with a grin, Shizuki continued to fight back, hitting any Dooggo that came into close proximity of his weapon.

However...

"K-Kyaaaaaaa!"

A nearby scream had caught his attention.

"?!"

"D-Don't go in there...!"

He quickly turned around to see that one of the creatures had gotten the jump on Compa and had already latched itself onto her, trying to get into her clothes.

"Hang in there, Compa-san!"

He swatted one of the creatures aside before going to her aid, but his advance was quickly stopped as one of the Doggos had hopped onto his head, getting in his hair.

"H-Hey! Get off!"

The teen had quickly yanked off the creature throwing it aside when another one had attached itself to his pant leg.

"Oi Oi, Tsukamoto Shizuki is not a free ride for slime dogs! Off with you!"

The boy protested, shaking his leg vigorously in order to get the slime lifeform to detach itself off his leg. The creature relented and it was dealt with with a swift strike to the head. Shizuki then rushed over to Compa who was starting to get surrounded by a few of them while struggling to get rid of the one that latched onto her.

With small shout, he rushed over to his partner and struck the the masses of slime with his weapon, taking them out.

And at the same time, the pink haired nurse managed to force the thing off of her and threw it away before it was promptly struck in the head by a certain wooden sword.

"Hey, are you okay?"

"I'm fine desu... is that all of them?"

"Yeah, I think so... Boy were those things persistent. I'm starting to see why you didn't like dealing with them."

Shizuki let out a sigh of relief as he extended his hand to help up his partner.

"Uguuu... I never wanna fight another doggo for as long as I live..."

The girl groaned as she took his hand and stood up dusting herself off.

The two took a brief sigh of relief, feeling that they had dealt with all of the blue masses of slime that proliferated in the area.

However...

They had noticed a large shadow loom over them from behind. The pair had slowly turned their heads to see what monstrosity has appeared this time.

A Doggo. More specifically, a Doggo that was ten times bigger than the ones they had exterminated.

Fighting dozens of smaller doggos were bad enough as it was, but a big one?

Shizuki's left eye twitched slightly as he imagined how much of a nightmare it would be to tackle this thing.

"...Yep, screw this."

And having said that, Shizuki took off running down the path they traveling on before.

"Wait for me, Shizu-kuuunn!"

Compa took off running as well, the giant mass of slime hopping after them.

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After running for a few minutes, the pair had already lost sight of the giant thing. Doggos were not fast creatures at all and could be easily outran, and the same went double for the bigger ones. Fortunately, Doggos also tended to give up, once their target of interest had reached a certain distance.

In the end, they were not hostile creatures, but simply liked latching onto other people and getting into their clothes for whatever reason.

"I think we lost it..." Said Shizuki as he rested his hands on his knees, breathing a bit heavily.

After a catching his breath for a few moments, he suddenly saw something that caught his eye just up ahead.

"Eh? What's that?"

He saw something that was etched into the ground just up ahead, but couldn't make out what it was from where he was standing.

"Oh, this is it!"

The pink haired girl spoke up before running over to the area Shizuki had spotted. With curiosity, the youth followed her lead and walked over to the area to get a better look.

"Ah, is this..."

On the ground before them was an intricately drawn symbol, almost resembling summoning circles drawn by cultists. Only two things stood out to them.

One of them was that the symbol was not drawn onto the ground. It was 'burned' into it, as if the ground was branded by whatever created the symbol.

And the other... it was drawn in such a complex way that the lines and writing seemed almost alien in design.

"This is where I found you, Shizu-kun. You fell from a light in the sky and landed right here."

"This... is definitely something. Now I'm one hundred percent positive that thing sent me here. I don't know of a single thing back home that could make something like this."

The teen walked over to the symbol and stepped inside of it before kneeling down and tracing his fingers through the lines that were burned into the surface.

"Compa-san, does this look like anything familiar to you? Have you seen something like this anywhere else?"

The addressed shook her head.

"Nope, never seen anything like it before desu..."

"That so huh? It doesn't look like there are any clues nearby about this thing either. Do you think we should head back and-"

A strange sound interrupted Tsukamoto, causing him to stop in his tracks.

"What the heckt was that sound?"

The sound was heard again, only louder. They could not determine where it came from, but it sounded nearby...

"I have a bad feeling about this desu..."

And in that moment, the ground their feet was planted on was rapidly crumbling from the added pressure.

It appeared that the ground they were standing on was hollow and whatever branded the ground and weakened it to the point of crumbling apart.

"W-Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!"

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!"

The pair screamed at the top of their lungs as they plummeted down into the depths unknown.

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Darkness. That was the only word they could describe when they came to their senses. The sunlight and clear blue sky they were under was replaced with a dark ceiling made of rock, with a hole where the sun was shining down on them.

"Ohh..."

Shizuki lifted himself up and rubbed his head with his right hand. The fall didn't seem high enough to be fatal, but it was enough daze him and leave him with a few scrapes.

"Well that was terrible... Hey, Compa-san, are you alright?"

The youth looked over to his new friend as the person in question lifted herself up and rubbed her head, still dazed from the fall.

"Yessy... I think so."

"Where are we?"

Tsukamoto looked around to get a good view of their surroundings. It was indeed a cave. However, there was something unusual about it though.

Like most caves it was dark and wet, but rather than the cave being completely pitch black, it was dimly lit by a collection of blue glowing crystals, littered on the walls, ceiling and floors of the cave. Something which the youth never saw before in any cave as far as he knew.

"I think we're beneath the park... this place feels a bit weird desu..."

"I don't think we're going to get out the way we came... the hole's too high up to climb out of."

Letting out a dejected side, he got onto his feet and looked around for a possible way out. There were no rocks that they could stand on top of and the walls were too smooth and damp to climb on.

"But how are we going to get out of here, Shizu-kun?"

Asked Compa as she too stood up.

"There's a small draft coming in from the left... I'm guessing that leads to somewhere outside."

The blue haired youth faced the direction of the cave he had pointed out. There was indeed a draft coming from there, albeit faint and not immediately noticeable.

"Oh, I feel it too!"

"Let's get going, I don't want to hang around here too much."

"Y-Yessy!"

Tsukamoto shivered a bit before pressing forward down the cave, the girl nodding before following his lead.

About a good 19 minutes had passed since they started walking. They could feel the draft getting ever so stronger, but there was still no sign of any daylight from ahead.

The only light source that was visible in the cavern were the glowing crystals that scattered all across the walls and floors. For people who enjoyed dark rooms with ambient lighting, they would probably appreciate this place having its own light source with out any eternal power source.

However, the two humans that were currently traversing the dimly lit caverns did not share those sentiments. In fact, they were rather uncomfortable here, especially a certain pink haired nurse if her mild complaint was any indication.

"We've been walking for a long time Shizu-kun... are you sure we're going the right way?"

"The draft's gotten stronger hasn't it? Just a little bit further and we'll be out of this place soon."

Shizuki spoke as he gave his partner a reassuring smile. He did understand her complaints though. They had been walking for roughly 20 minutes and they had yet to find the exit. Being stuck in a dark place like this was bound to play with one's nerves if they were not used to frequenting such places.

Just as she let out a small sigh, Compa stopped in her tracks and turned her gaze upward at some part of the cavern ceiling.

"Hm? What's wrong, Compa-san?"

The girl remained quiet for a few seconds before shaking her head.

"Mm, it's nothing desu. Probably just imagining things."

Before Tsukamoto could say anything, a small bit of dust and rock began to fall in front of them.

"Man, I seriously hope this place isn't going to cave in on us."

Given how they ended up in these caves to begin with, it was not outside the realm of possibility that the ceilings were beginning to crumble apart. That however would pose another big problem for the two as the rubble would either crush them if they weren't fast enough, or it would trap them inside.

with this in mind, the pair were motivated to move more quickly than they had been.

However....

"?!"

Something else would be blocking their path entirely.

Dropping down from the ceiling above was an tall, alien-looking creature that was brown in coloration with glowing red eyes.

Its body was appeared to have the torso of a humanoid with two long arms, each having claws resembling that of a scorpion or lobster's, a lower body that seemed to belong to that of an arachnid, and a long prehensile tail with a sharp object attached to its end.

What made the creature more horrifying is that beyond its seemingly humanoid facial features, it had a huge mouth that displayed multiple rows of teeth all over the inside of its mouth and two pairs of horns on top of its hairless head.

"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅――!!!"

The atrocity made a loud sound that no human could ever recreate, causing the pair to shield their ears.

Completely startled by this creature's sudden appearance, Shizuki fell onto his bottom and backed away by a foot.

"W-W-What the hell is that?!?!"

"T-That's a scary monster desu..!"

The pink haired girl quivered out while staring at the creature. She didn't appear to be as startled as Tsukamoto, but still found the monster's appearance to be unsettling all the same.

A certain tail stood up from behind that creature.

And like a jaguar pouncing on its prey, the tail shot out at Compa to strike her with its sharp end.

"Compa-san!"

Without thinking, the boy jumped to his feet and pushed his friend out of the way, but...

"Kuahhhh――!" The stinger had struck Tsukamoto, grazing his back in the process and tearing across the back of his school uniform jacket.

"Shizu-kun!"

"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅――!!!"

The abomination let out a loud sound as its tail retracted from the area it struck and stood up again, preparing for another go.

And without another moment's hesitation, the tail moved again only this time, it instead, wrapped around the pink haired girl and lifted her up off the ground.

"Waaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!! Help meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

"Compa-san! Hey, get your grubby little ha- er, tail off of her you discount Xenomorph!"

The youth demanded of the thing, while pointing his wooden sword at it. The gesture however, caused him to wince in pain from the cut he received on his back.

("I should probably take care of that first... but if I do use my regeneration, she might get suspicious.")

Shizuki had not told Compa about his abilities, when explaining his circumstances for appearing here.

The reason was obvious.

He did not know if there were any 'Gifted' people like himself in this world much like those back on earth, but he was not going to risk it. The girl who pulled him from that circle. The girl who treated his injuries and the only person he knows in this world so far.

He had only known her for at best an hour, but he could already tell that she was a kind hearted person. Perhaps too kind.

But then again, there were those in his life who appeared almost as kind as she was, yet in the end, they turned on him.

Because he was not one of them.

Because he was different from them, people who claimed to be his friends turned on him and abandoned him when he needed them.

He felt like he had a chance to start over from zero in this new world he was brought into, leaving the turmoil he suffered from back on earth. If the only person whom he may have made a genuine friendship with in a long time found out that he was not human..

No. No way was he going to compromise his second chance. No way was he ever going to endure that kind of pain again.

"Help mee Shizu-kuunnnn――!"

("Gah! I can worry about that later!")

Having been pulled out of his musings by his friend's perilous screams, Tsukamoto closed his eyes several seconds and a faint azure light appeared on the wound on his back, slowly repairing the skin tissue.

"Hang on, Compa-san! I'll get you down from there some how!"

The youth assumed a stance, readying his weapon. The idea of facing a horrific Cave Dweller was terrifying him, but at the same time, he couldn't just turn tails and run away.

The girl recovered, treated him, and even offered him residence in her home despite being total strangers. To run away now would be paramount to throwing away her kindness. He had to save her. It was the least he could do.

The boy took a deep breath as he closed his eyes.

And within the net two seconds, his eyes opened as he sprinted at full speed toward the Cave Dweller and his weapon quickly moved in to connect with the atrocity.

A series of attacks were made as Tsukamoto repeatedly struck the beast with his sword, with as much speed and force as his mortal body could muster.

No part of the monster's lower body was spared as the sword connected with every part of the front lower body in an unrelenting flurry. After a good minute or repeatedly wailing on the thing, the youth finally stopped to catch his breath. However...

"...Hah?"

The attack had not damaged the creature. Not even a single one.

"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅――!!!"

In a sound of annoyance, the Cave Dweller made a single swipe with its long right arm and knocked him back into a wall, hitting his self repairing wound on it.

"Gaaahh――!!"

"Shizu-kun!"

Cried out Compa, feeling the tail wrapped around her get tighter.

*HISS*

"Kuh... right back at you, smiles."

wincing from his wound and the impact in general, Tsukamoto slowly lifted himself up and glared at the creature. The damn thing was too strong. what would have bludgeoned a normal guy's face if they stood still, did absolutely nothing to the abomination.

("What now? I hit him as hard as I could and there's not even a scratch on that thing!")

And just when he was about to decide on his next action, the creature hacked up and spit out an unknown substance from its huge mouth.

("Shit!")

The youth instinctively jumped over to the left and landed on his side, narrowly dodging the fluid.

Said fluid had then begun to corrode and eat away at the ground where Shizuki was once at.

"Acid?! Really?!"

"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅――!!!"

He was not going to keep this up for much longer. No matter what he did, his attacks wouldn't hurt the creature, its tail was gripping the pink haired girl tightly, and it has shown it being able to spit out corrosive acid from a good distance.

The Cave Dweller was proving to be even more dangerous by the minute, and that was not going to change if he did not do something quick.

("Crap... I can't do anything in this situation! I'm as helpless as I was back with those thugs!")

The blue haired youth grimaced at his own powerlessness of this situation. He wanted to save the girl in front of him, but he was not strong enough to do it. It was the night in the alley way all over again. Unable to truly do anything in the end.

("If only there was something I could use...! Unless...")

There was something. Aside from his healing ability, Shizuki had another power that could possibly turn the tide in this situation. But...

It is something that he would never dare to utilize in any circumstance under sheer principle. It was an ability so awful, not even this atrocity deserves to suffer under it.

("No... I can't use that! I absolutely won't use that horrible thing!! But...")

Tsukamoto looked up at Compa who was struggling to breath from the Cave Dweller's Grasp. If this continued any longer, she will eventually be crushed.

He shut his eyes tightly, his body and hands trembling as they tightly held the wooden weapon.

"Damn it...!"

Just as he was about to give in, just as he was about to give in and go through with using that power, something unbelievable happened.

Three small silver streaks flew past Shizuki, and lodged themselves into the creature in three different spots.

The lower body.

The upper body's stomach.

And the creature's left eye.

And in that same instance...

*BOOM!*

Each of the three daggers exploded, causing the Cave Dweller to let out a horrific shriek and drop its hostage from its tail.

"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅――!!!"

"Wha――?!"

He barely even had a chance to react to this sudden turn of events, as a blue streak flew past him with great speed, snatched up Compa from where she had fallen and made a U-turn back toward his direction and grabbed him as well.

"Woaaahhh...!"

He was moving at speeds that no ordinary human could run at, being carried by a person he had never seen before.

From his angle, he could tell that it was a girl with long brown hair, wearing some kind of blue overcoat, but he could not see her face.

"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅――!!!"

Tsukamoto heard the Cave Dweller's demented cries as multiple foot steps were drawing closer from the end of the cave they ere being carried from. Some how, the atrocity had survived those exploding daggers and became pissed off as a result.

"Hey, we're almost out of here, so just hang on a bit longer."

The newcomer spoke for the first time, likely trying to reassure him after noticing his reaction to the threat that was approaching.

As they continued to be mobile, a bright light suddenly shone from ahead of them. They were rapidly approaching the exit of the dark cavern they were trapped in.

After emerging from the darkness, the girl in blue dropped off Shizuki and the semi-conscious Compa and spun around to face the cave entrance.

With two quick strokes, the stranger threw two daggers at the ceiling of the cave and exploded within seconds, causing the rubble to fall on top of the Cave Dweller that was right behind them.

The creature was crushed and everyone was saved.

"Phew, that was cutting it close... are you two alright?"

The savior asked the pair, wiping her forehead.

"Other than a few scraps and loosing a few years off my life? Yeah, just fine."

"I'm fine too desu..."

A certain pink haired nurse muttered weakly as she sat up.

"That's good to hear. If you hadn't texted me when you did, you would've been goners..."

"Thanks for saving our butts back there. I was almost going to- wait, text?"

Tsukamoto tilted his head slightly to the right in confusion. He felt as if he was missing something.

"Oh! While we were walking in that cave, I texted Iffy to come find us if we couldn't find away out."

Compa exclaimed, before taking out a pink cell phone and showed him a text message she had recently sent.

It read:

From: Compa Loveheart

To: IF

Sub: Trapped in weird cave with Shizu-kun. Trying to find a way out. Come find us if we can't get out desu!

"Oh. That makes sense... but how'd you find us?"

"Our phones have an app that let's us track our friend's movements. It's kinda neat."

The girl in blue explained.

"I see. So I guess you're one of Compa-san's friends?"

"Mhm, the name's IF. Nice to meet you."

The girl called IF gave him a friendly smile as she introduced herself. Shizuki returned the gesture with a smile on his own, holding his hand out to shake.

"I'm Shizuki. Tsukamoto... Shi..."

A dizzying sensation suddenly rushed over him. The world began to twist and turn in many direction, and his body became hot.

Eventually, he could not stand anymore and his body fell face first onto the ground.

"H-Hey!"

"Shizu-kun!"

Two voices called out to him, but they could not be heard. By that time, a certain blue haired youth had fallen unconscious from something overlooked.

On his back was a gash that had already closed up halfway, leaving a small wound that had begun to turn into a faint black color.

It had not immediately kicked in when it happened, but a toxin of some kind was injected into his body when the Cave Dweller struck him with its tail.

The world had gone silent for Tsukamoto Shizuki and everything was replaced with blackness.

Episode 1:

Welcome to Gamindustri

#Hyperdimension Sephira Episodes

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 45

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Akitaru: "...Your mechsuit?" Victor: *shiny eyes* -outside- maki: woah! shinra: neato! Arthur: "!!! The metal goblins will eat us all!" iris: how does it work? karin: i just send power to it with these bad boys. *small bursts of fire from her palms* shinra: cool! Takehisa: "So, you're like a power source for the machine." karin: and its very cost effective! *goggles shine* Takehisa: "Hmm. One way to save on heating bills." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *crashed out on the couch* *snore* akaderu:....*holding her* Kepuri: =w= *yawn* "Thank you, cutie..." -elsewhere- Hibana: >_<; "Please stop tugging on Mommy's hair, sweetie..." hanako: but im boooooooored! >.< Hibana: *sigh* "Do you want to play a game?" hanako: *nod* Hibana: *smiles* "Want to put together a puzzle?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: x_-; *has a black eye* reimi: O.O; Mr. Tsubaki: "...The Twins play rough sometimes..." reimi: yikes. Mr. Tsubaki: "Thank goodness I heal quickly...hate for others to see me like this." reimi: ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "...I wish my Blossom were here to kiss and make it feel better." -\\\\- -elsewhere- Joker: "!!! The 8th got a new tech?!!" ivy: seems like it. Joker: "Hmph. What's wrong, they don't appreciate our Victor?!" scarlet: seems she joined on her own accord. Joker: "...I told Victor to keep an eye on her. We'll see what she knows..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Father...I think I'm almost ready..." lord death: specifically abouuuut? Kid: "...The big question." lord death: i see. graduation is just around the corner. Kid: *nods* "...I'm worried..." lord death: thats understandable, hell i was nervous then i asked your mother. (thinking: both of them....) Kid: *nods* "I just...want to face this fear...And...your support would mean a lot to me." lord death: *he smiles* hey, *holds him by his shoulders* you got this, kid. Kid: *tearful smile, nods* "Th-Thank you." -elsewhere- Wes: *pats Soul's back* "So proud of you." soul: yeah. just one more to go... Wes: *smiles* "How you plan to celebrate?" soul: kid said he was throwing a huge party at his place. Wes: "Yeah, Liz had mentioned it. Should be a big deal." soul: yeah. Wes: "You invite your friends along, like Lawless and Licht?" soul: i guess, even though they're still freshmen. Wes: "Might as well, to celebrate your accomplishment." soul:....*he smiles* Wes: *small laugh, as he noogies Soul* soul: h-hey! Wes: "Ha ha..." *pats his head* "Little bro." soul: ^^; -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *putting away items into a box* kim: getting ready already? hehe. Jacqueline: "I-I just like to be prepared, that's all. I thought I'd start with wrappin up breakables, then we can pack our daily items last." kim: good plan. Jacqueline: *smiles* "...This is exciting." kim: *she smiles* -elsewhere- Emine: *hands a box to Saki* "Here, hold this." saki: what is this? Emine: "Your problem now. Enjoy--I have to run before she kills me for taking this." saki:... 0_0;; Emine: "It's not like Mono needs them..." saki: O_____o;; -elsewhere- liz: oi! stocking! mail call! stocking:... !!! *opens the letter* *The letter explodes with confetti* stocking: ah!........*she looks at kid*.....guess who just passed the exams! Kid: *smiles widely* "Congratulations!" liz: congrats! -there was also a list of other names as well- stocking:....i have no idea who these people are. Kid: "...I guess your new colleagues..." stocking: maybe... liz: seems you start this fall. Kid: "..." stocking: ^^.... kid? you ok? Kid: *small smile* "Of course...I'm so happy for you..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: *pats her hand* "You are going to be so good at this, and they are privileged to have you." stocking: i'll do my best! Kid: *smiles* "I know...I'm proud of you." -elsewhere- Gopher: *wearing a fake beard* kirika:....do i even want to know? Gopher: "A beard is supposed to be a mark of distinguished maturity..." *strokes his beard* "Do you like my beard?" kirika:....*yoink*...looks better without it. Gopher: o\\\\\o "R-Really?" kirika:.... 7////7 i-im just saying it cause beards dont go with baby faces. Gopher: "...'Baby face'?" *pout* "I want to look mature..." kirika:.... ^^ *hair ruffle* one day goph, one day. Gopher: -\\\\- "O-Okay..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *in a bathrobe with a toy Light Saber* shinra:... are you drunk? Arthur: "I am Luke Skywalker! Space Knight!" shinra: -_-; tamaki: i believe the term is 'jedi'. Arthur: "Face me, Vader! I must restore balance to the universe!" karin: *in vader mask* yo. Arthur: "!!! Have at thee, Prince of Darkness!" karin: *takes the mask of* eh? Arthur: "...Wait, I thought Vader was my _father_..." karin:..... *looks at shinra* shinra: he's....'special'. karin: ah, got ya. Arthur: "Still, the universe can be balanced only by your overwhelming darkness being pulled into the light!" *turns on the Light Saber, which makes noises* "We duel, Mother Vader!" tamaki: *sarcastic tone* please help us arthur, you are our only hope. Arthur: *smiles* "I know..." *rushes towards Karin with his plastic Light Saber* "AAAAAAAH!" -elsewhere- Shinoda: *staring at the apples at the grocery store* "...So round." soul: um...sir?....sir! Shinoda: "...Hmm? What? Sorry, I was lost in thought--" soul:.... right. Shinoda: "...How much to touch the apples?" soul:... O_O; -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, using his scarf as a pillow* reimi: you really like that scarf. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "It was a gift from my beloved..." reimi: i see....so are you two like....official? Mr. Tsubaki: -\\\- "M-Mostly...I mean she...um...well, she's with someone else." reimi:...that's rough, buddy. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "A...polyamorous relationship is challenging." reimi: ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "...It doesn't help that I kind of beat up her other boyfriend...I won that fight." reimi: ._. um.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...How does one apologize to their lover's boyfriend for trying to kill said boyfriend?" reimi:.... >->; Mr. Tsubaki: "...Maybe a cake? One that says, 'I'm sorry for trying to kill you'?" -elsewhere- Touma: "Excellent work..." mitsuba:..... Touma: "How have you adjusted to this schedule?" shinoa: i believe so. Touma: *smiles* "Good...Then we shall conclude this day..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: *collapsed on the floor, clutching his groin* hanako: hahaha! bubbledummy went down! gabriella: he sure did, hanako honey. Kishiri: *higher pitch* "Aren't you going to reprimand her for that?" gabriella: well, you were kind of being an a-...absolute mean butt, so....yeah. Kishiri: >< "All I said was, 'Wow, you look good despite having just had a kid!' It was a compliment!!!" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "YUU! YOU LITTLE SHIT!" yu: >^< lisa: *yaawn* what now? Vulcan: "I can't find that thing I was working on! The doohickey with the whatchamacallit..." lisa: you took it to your room so you could work on it before going to bed. Vulcan: "...Then why don't I see it?" *looks at his arm...which has a dent in the shape of the doohickey* "...Huh." -days later. it was finally the day of graduation- Kid: *fiddling with his cap* "...I can't get it just right..." stocking: *helps him* here. Kid: "..." *eyes wet* "Th-Thank you..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "We...have come so far..." stocking: *she nods* -and so- lord death: you all have come so far in these past years. but do not think of this as an ending. think of it as the beginning of a new chapter in your lives. there awaits many opportunities for you. Yumi: *smiles* "Wave to your brother, sweetie." shiori: kid! papa! stocking: ^^ soul: *smiles* Patty: TT~TT Jacqueline: "..." *small shake* lord death: some of you may chose to move to parts elsewhere, but remember you are always welcome here in death city. some of you may chose to work with the DWMA and its joint branches. kim: *hand on jackie's shoulder* Black Star: "..." *looks at Tsubaki* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: *small smile* Harvar: "..." ox: we did it man. kilik: *smiles* pots: ^o^ Kid: *deep breath, sigh* -and so- sayaka: you did it guys! *hugs kilik* kilik: ^///^ aw. mami: *smiles* Crona: "..." *hugs Mami* mami: ^^ liz: time to get this party started! stocking: yeah! Wes: *at a DJ table* "...Um..." *pushes a button* soul: need me to help? Wes: "I...think so." ~i got a feeling~ ~that tonight's gonna be a good night~ Kid: *shifting nervously* stocking: come on kid, lets dance! Kid: "R-Right..." *smiles* stocking: hehe~ ^^ Kid: "..." *slowly gains in confidence, as he holds her hand and dances* stocking: ^^ Kid: "..." *slowly gains in confidence, as he holds her hand and dances* stocking: ^^ -as the party goes on- stocking: this is a great party, kid. you really went all out. Kid: "I-I tried...because this is a special occasion." stocking: it sure is. *smiles* Kid: "...For...many reasons..." stocking: yeah... Kid: "...Would you mind walking with me?" stocking: hmm? ok. ^^ Kid: *smiles, holds her hand...walking tall and confident, as he guides her to the garden...* stocking: *follows* *The swing chair in the gazebo is decorated with lights...* stocking: wow! did you do all this kid? it's beautiful! Kid: *smiles* "It had to be...to be right...and still, it is nowhere near as beautiful as you are...down to your very soul." stocking: aww. >///w///< you goof. Kid: *smiles, as he takes her by the hands, leading her to sit on the swing* stocking: *sitting down* this is nice....*nuzzles* Kid: *holds her hand, nuzzles back* "Yes...I think it could be better, though..." stocking: well you're here with me. and that alone makes it perfect. Kid: "...I agree. And I want that perfection to continue...forever." stocking: me too. Kid: "..." *looks seriously into her eyes* "Stocking..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "..." *stands up from the bench, puts his hand in his pocket...gets down on one knee* stocking: !! Kid: "Stocking Pheles, I love you. I cannot say enough how...how much I love you, care for you...want to be with you forever." *he pulls the box out from his pocket* stocking: *tearing up* kid... Kid: *he opens the box, revealing the ring* "Will you marry me?" stocking: *teary eyed* do you even have to ask?! *she hugs him* yes! Kid: *shocked...then starts to laugh, as he hugs her back* "Yes! Oh, Stocking, yes!" *kiss on her cheek, as he laughs happily* stocking: i love you so much! Kid: *smooch on her cheek* "I love you, too..." *crying* stocking: *kissing him, tears falling* Kid: *kisses back, feeling her tears on his face, mixing with his own* stocking: *continues for a while until she pulls back, wiping away his tears, holding up her right hand for him.* Kid: *looks confused...* "!!! Oh, right!" *slips the ring onto her finger slowly...small laugh* "Perfect." stocking: *smiles* it's beautiful. Kid: "It suits you..." stocking: *she hugs him* im happy....i didnt think i'd meet someone I’d love as much as you, yet here we are. Kid: *nods* "You make me see so much more of life...that makes me value it so much more each day..." stocking: *she smiles* im glad... *kiss* -back inside- liz: hey you two. tsubaki: ^^ kirika: where the fuck were you guys? Kid: "..." *smiles at Stocking* stocking: hey soul mind if i borrow this? *takes the microphone and motions kid up* may i have your attention please? -the attendies look up- otogiri: oh? Kid: *stands next to her, shifting a bit nervously* Belkia: "Huh?" *mouth full of cookies* stocking: guess who just got engaged! *points to herself and kid, showing off the ring* these two! ^u^ several attendies: IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME! Kid: ._.; "...What?" Belkia: *coughs, chokes on cookie* stocking: *kisses him on the lips* Kid: *smiles, blushes, returns the kiss* naho: *eating a snow crab, hard pat to belkia's back* Sakuya: *watches Belkia choking...shrugs, applauds Kid and Stocking* liz: TTwTT soul: congrats! Patty: *hugs Liz* kirika: ... 7///7 *claps* Wes: *applauds* Gopher: *smiles at Kirika* sayaka: woot! lord death: IM SO PROUD OF YOU KIDDO! Yumi: TT_TT "My babies..." shiori: ^o^ sissy! lord death: ah! shiori: big sis! Kid: "Awwww!" stocking: hehe ^^ Black Star: *already on stage, putting an arm around Kid* "So, what do you need your best man to do for you, buddy?" naho: i saved you from choking! Kid: -_-;;; tsubaki: ^^ Belkia: *glaring at the stage...points a finger at Kid--opens his mouth-- Sakuya: "Don't." *shoves a cookie in his mouth* otogiri: *tugs him by the ear and takes him outside* Belkia: >____< *muffled shouting and cookie crumb spitting* naho: jeez. Sakuya: "Hmph. Yeah..." *looks at Naho...blushes* naho: ^^ Sakuya: *small smile* higan: some people get so bitter about rejection, right sham? Shamrock: *curled up in the corner* "I want to die." T_T higan: *pap pap* -elsewhere- mephisto: *SCREAMS OF JOY* Mr. A: -__________- mephisto: MAH BABEH'S GETTIN MARRIED!! shura: congrats! Fujimoto: "That's great!" Mr. A: "...Anything on TV?" mephisto:...artie you could at least _pretend_ to be happy for her! she's going to be working with us soon you know. Mr. A: *pulls out a small flag, waves* "Yay." felisia: what's all the no- mephisto: *SMOOOOOOCH* felisia: O////////O s-sa.... mephisto: OUR BABY GIRL IS ENGAGED ISNT THAT WONDERFUL~? -he lifts her up and spins her around- felisia: >////< y-yes, it is! (thinking: oh god hes too cute for his own good) Fujimoto: "Aw, so happy for you proud parents." Mr. A: *now with a party blower between his lips* "PHEW!" shura: *shoves it in* Mr. A: o_O *almost chokes on the horn* shura: 737~ Fujimoto: "Ha ha ha! Let's enjoy a drink, to celebrate!" -morning- stocking: *kisses kid's forehead* morning handsome~ Kid: =////= "I'm worried I'm still dreaming..." *looks at her hand* -the ring is still on there- Kid: *smiles* "Then it wasn't a dream..." *smooch* stocking: hehe~ *kisses back* Kid: *smiles* "So much to do now..." stocking: yeah. Kid: "We'll have to discuss schedule, venue, guests...but first..." *hug* stocking: UwU~<3 Kid: " 'Mrs Stocking'..." -elsewhere- naho: belbel? you ok? Belkia: TT_TT "Leave me alone. I want to be with my beloved--" *holds up a Stocking plushie* naho: ._.; *slowly backing away* Belkia: "Only you understand me, my peppermint precious...I will be with you forever times infinity..." otogiri: -_-; lavender: on the bright side, you still have ayami. Sakuya: "...Okay, dude, no. You cannot mope like this. Right, Lavender?" lavender: right. Higan: "You need to keep busy. Like a hobby--" Belkia: "...Yes...A hobby...OF MURDERING THAT REAPER!" -CHOP- tsubaki: no. Belkia: *growls* "You can't tell me what to do! You aint my real mom!" naho: want to go to the amusement park? OuO Belkia: "...May I have a snow cone at the park?" naho: sure! ^w^ Belkia: "...Okay. Let's go..." naho: yay! -elsewhere- chie: !! uh...yohei? *legs shaking* Yohei: "...What is--" O________O "..." *taps GET on the head* "Auto-dial, hospital..." chie: I THINK THE BABY WANTS TO COME OUT NOW! saki: easy there. Yohei: "...If the hospital does not get here, trust me, our child will be fine..." *already putting on gloves* -and so- Yohei: "...My God..." chie: *teary eyed* he's beautiful... toru: *crying* Yohei: *small laugh, as he wipes his tears* "Toru...We're here, son." chie: *she smiles* he has your eyes. Yohei: *chuckles* "He has your smile..." Yohei: "Hey, Toru...Happy to see us?" toru: ....*smile* ^o^ Yohei: "Ah, there it is--your mother's smile." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Is this the last box?" kim: i think so. Jacqueline: *picks it up* "Oh, heavy!" kim: need help? Jacqueline: *nods* "Two of us should be able to lift it." -elsewhere- Wes: "How's the job hunt going?" liz: i think i might work at deathbucks again for the summer Wes: *nods* "That should be good. You like your boss there?" liz: yeah. -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: =w= "Just let the tension out of you...You should totally get the foot massage while we're here." fang-hua: i guess. Tsukiyo: *looks at Fang-Hua's nails* "Want a mani-pedi?" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "So, Dr. Itou, how are you acclimating?" karin: doing pretty good so far. Akitaru: "Well, personally, I'm glad someone Nozomi knows is here." karin: *she smiles* dont you mean someone she know-zomis? ayyyy. Akitaru: "..." *wide smile* "Ooooooh!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "And time to shampoo, Hanako!" hanako: *nod* Hibana: *pours some of the no-tears shampoo into her hands, then massages them into Hanako's hair* "Oh, you're going to need a haircut soon, kiddo!" -elsewhere- PlushFix: "GUESS WHO'S BACK!" saku: *stomps on him* too noisy. PlushFix: "OW OW OW OW oooooo OW OW OW!" mimeca: D8 hina: yikes, savage much>? PlushFix: "...Just a love tap, I'm sure. Saku probably just wants me bad--" -shiv- saku: <die.> PlushFix: "..." *smirks* <Can't kill me that easily...> hina: i got beer cans, anyone want some? PlushFix: *raises paw* -elsewhere- Crona: "..." mami: are you alright? Crona: "...I feel conflicted about graduation...What happens next?" mami: maybe we could find jobs someplace in the city. Crona: *nods* "...Would I be good at anything?" mami: im sure you would. ^^ Crona: "..." *nods* "O-O-Okay...I'll try." -elsewhere- Yumi: *crying* lord death: honey?! are you ok?! *worried* Yumi: *nods* "I-I'm fine...I just needed a good cry..." *Hug* lord death:.. *hugs her and rubs her back* Yumi: *sniff* "Th-Thank you...This is all so fast...Our babies..." lord death: *he smiles* Yumi: "..." *smiles back* "They are grown ups." lord death:....*remembering asura*... Yumi: "...??? Death?" lord death:.... *hugs her* Yumi: "..." *holds him* "It's okay..." lord death:...thank you. i love you. Yumi: *smiles* "I love you, too." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *at the Asakusa onsen* =\\\\\= "Ah, this is wonderful...My back was killing me." kabuki: *enters* Mr. Tsubaki: *looks* "Oh...Hello. Kabuki, isn't it?" kabuki: yes, that is correct. and no, im not in the wrong bath. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *looks up and down* "Oh...Huh. Thought hadn't crossed my mind. You get that a lot?" kabuki: more frequently than you would think. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "Huh. Well, hop on in. I'm Tsubaki." kabuki: so i've heard. Mr. Tsubaki: *smile* "I hope good things." -elsewhere- Fujimoto: *walking with a limp* "Hmm...Rain's coming." kyouko: hey, take it easy there. Fujimoto: *smile* "Sorry...Guess I over-estimated." kyouko: ... -elsewhere- Relan: *in a suit* -\\\\- shinra: special occasion? Relan: *nods* "A g-g-g-get-together at Mikami's...I was trying this out..." shinra: it looks great....is there a plus 1? ^///^; Relan: "..." *smiles, kisses Shinra's cheek* -elsewhere- ???: "Soul..." soul: *smiles* hey maka... Maka: *smiles back* "Hello." soul *hugs* well, im finally out of school...still working to become a death scythe...im just 1 soul away, plus a witch soul..... Maka: *hug, closes her eyes* "I'm so proud of you..." soul:...*tears falling* its not fair....you should have been there with us! Maka: *crying* "I-I know...I'm sorry..." soul:........*hugs her*.......kid and stocking are engaged now... Maka: *holding onto him* "That's good...great..." *sniffs, smiles* "I'm happy for them." -elsewhere- Child #1: "WAH! Mommy! That weird magician man stole my balloon!" mom: *PUNCHES BELKIA* here you go sweetie~ naho: jeez belbel -_-; Belkia: *punched in the cheek, his words a little muffled* "I wanted a balloon, so I took it. I take what I want..." otogiri: a terrible mentality, really. Belkia: "Oh, at least _I_ want something--someone! What is it that you desire, Otogiri?!!!" Sakuya: ._. "..." *steps back* "Oh boy..." otogiri: ............what did your family to do you? Belkia: "...Don't." otogiri:.....nevermind. Belkia: "...I'm going back on the roller coaster." *slumps away* naho: >w>;;;; ......say! how about we check out the haunted house guys? Sakuya: "Y-Yeah! Good idea..." ^^; Shamrock: "...Is that too scary, Himawari?" himawari: ..... Shamrock: *points to a teacup ride* "Or that one?" himawari:...*nod* lavender:...should i talk to him? Higan: *nods* "I think that'd be for the best. Don't need him upsetting Tsubaki and getting all of us in trouble..." lavender: *she nods*.... hey belkia, you wanna talk about it? Belkia: *pouts* "What is there to talk about? My sweet girl is engaged, and all I need to do is kill him and make her mine..." lavender: well, you still have that girl from the hospital, right? Belkia: "..." -\\\\- "Y-Yeah...I'm just...losing Stocking is...hard." lavender:... *sigh* listen bel, it can hurt when someone you really like doesnt return your feelings. but just cause it doesnt work with one person doesnt mean it wont work with someone else. some people do get lucky and find their other half on the first try, but most of the time its a lot of trial and error. Belkia: "...So, practicing, like on a magic trick?" lavender: right! Belkia: "O-Okay...How do I practice on girls?" lavender: maybe taking that girl out to dinner somewhere? Belkia: *nod nod* "Just have...figure out a way to get the doctors to let her out..." *looks at Lavender* "...Could you help me?" lavender: sure...what did you have in mind? Belkia: "I need someone to distract the doctors...nurses..." lavender: way ahead of you~ Belkia: *smiles* "Thank you...I'm sorry I've been a butt." lavender: eh, its fine. *pats his back* Belkia: "...I'm going to have to apologize to the others...Sham is going to laugh at me." lavender: i'll make sure he doesnt do that. Belkia: *nods* "I owe you." -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at a map* "Hmm..." liz: what'cha lookin for? Kid: "A venue for the wedding..." liz: how about the death room? Kid: "Hmm...That would get around size limitations. Thank you!" liz: *she smiles* Kid: "..." *small laugh, squee!* "I'm getting married!" liz: *she smiles* im so happy for you guys! Kid: "That...means so much." *hug* -elsewhere- Lawless: *humming* romina: ya'll're in a good mood today. Lawless: *smiles* "Indeed!" *holds up a test* "BAM!" romina: oh. julian: wow! congratulations! Lawless: "Yep! Thanks for the help with studying! Wait 'til you see my semester grade!" -elsewhere- Lily: "You seem a little distracted~" misono: ? Lily: "Any plans for summer?" misono: i havent decided. Lily: "Maybe a vacation? Or a job? Or studying?" misono: perhaps. -elsewhere- Nurse: "And how are you, Ayami?" ayami:...well... Nurse: *small smile* "That's good. May I get you anything?" ayami: not right now... Nurse: *nods* "Well, press the call button if you need anything. I'm going to go on my break..." *exits for the hallway* ayami:.... Nurse: *walks around a corner--and spots someone approaching* "???" nurse?: just checking in on miss kazuho. Nurse: *nods* "Just did so...You new here?" nurse?: yep, name's cathrine~ Nurse: *looks at 'Cathrine'...smiles, nods, offers a hand to shake* "I'm Alex. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask." 'cathrine': *smiles* well, i actually have a delivery for miss kazuho. Alex: "Oh, that's nice...She rarely gets any deliveries. Is it from her family?" 'cathrine': from a friend. Alex: "Well, go on ahead...and I'll see you around." -she goes in- ayami: ?? *The delivery box shakes a bit* ayami: ?? *The box opens, as Belkia, in doll forms, crawls out* ayami: !!! b-belkia! Belkia: *inhale* "Jeez! Next time, let's put air holes inside!..." *waves at Ayami* "Hi." ayami: *hugs him close* Belkia: o\\\\o "...You okay?" ayami: im...better now... Belkia: *small smile* "That's good..." *small hug* ayami: ^^ Belkia: "...Um, 'Nurse'? Could we have some privacy?" lavender: oh! right. *goes outside* Belkia: "..." *smiles at Ayami* "I wanted to see how you were...Any update on your release date?" ayami: i should be out tomorrow... Belkia: "...Where will you go?" ayami: home most likely... Belkia: "...Do you live with anyone?" ayami: m-my parents...but they're away most of the time... Belkia: "...Oh. Um...Maybe...you and I could...meet?" ayami: l...like...a...d-d-date? Belkia: "..." *nods* "Like a date." ayami: *tears of joy* yes! Belkia: *nervous grin* "Great...Maybe this weekend, then?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Work!" *bang* "Work damn you!" *bang bang bang* -elsewhere- shinra: *adjusting his bowtie* so when are...we..... *JAWDROP* THIS IS MIKAMI'S HOUSE?! Relan: ^^; "Yeah...I bet one of its bathrooms is bigger than the entire 8th." iris: so many people here. Relan: "Look rich...I wonder who else--" -bump- shinra: ack! im sor- oh. hey mikami. like old times, eh?.....hehe... ^^;;;; mikami: !!! mr kusakabe! i d-didnt see you there. ._.; Relan: *meek wave at Mikami* mikami: *smiles* well, make yourselves at home. Relan: "Th-Thank you for the i-i-invitation. You have a lovely home." shinra: *looking around, notices the coat of arms*...huh..... *he notices a few members of haijima as well as the 3rd are there too* Haijima Executive: "Ah...You are that small boy from the 8th." shinra: !! *salutes* si-sir! i mean- *ahem* hi. Haijima Executive: "Hmmm..." *looks at Shinra's shoes* "...Had best work on those." shinra: r-right... .///.; (thinking: shinra you idiot!) Relan: *holds Shinra's hand, smiles* Haijima Exec: "You lose your shoes frequently, yes? The boy with the hot feet?" shinra: y-yeah. i got these ones fire proof. iris: SHINRA YOUR PANT LEG! shinra: eh- O_O ACK! iris: *gets the extinguisher and snuffs him* shinra:...thanks iris. Haijima Exec: -_-; *groans, turns to leave* Relan: "...I-I-I'm sure the rest of the party will be fine..." shinra: i hope so... [ Giovanni: *WHEEEEEEEEZE* shinra: .________________________________.;;;;; Giovanni: "Kusakabe...Relan...Tiny nun." shinra:...hi. OwO;;;; Relan: ._.; "S-Sir!" *salutes--with the wrong hand* Giovanni: *looks at Iris* "...Your name." iris: iris. a sister from the 8th! Giovanni: *wheeze* "Commander Giovanni...You are Hibana's sister?" iris: yes. we were both raised at the sol temple. Giovanni: "...Then you would know much about the Princess." iris: OwO;;; Giovanni: "Let's begin with her allergies..." iris: why? Giovanni: *towers over Iris* "So I know every last detail about her...FOR SCIENCE." iris: o.o;;;;; ???: mr giovanni, do you mind _not_ harrassing the other party goers? shinra: eh? that voice.... !!! vivian: hello~ ^^ Kishiri: *waves* "Yo." Giovanni: *groans* shinra: hey. i take it you guys got an invite too? vivian: indeed. dear papa is a branch manager after all~ Kishiri: "And I'm her Plus One~" shinra:....who are you and what have you done with toru kishiri? Kishiri: "...Ha ha. Real funny. I'm still the same Kishiri--" vivian: *HUUUUG* ^w^ Kishiri: -\\\\- Relan: "...This is creepy." shinra: O.O;;; -elsewhere- Black Star: "Where did Lavender and Belkia go?" naho: they said they needed to- lavender: im back~ Black Star: "??? Where were you guys?" lavender: hospital. Belkia: -\\\\- Black Star: "..." *facepalm* lavender: not to worry, we didnt kidnap anyone. Belkia: "Just visited Ayami, that's all..." tsubaki: ah. Belkia: "...and scheduled a date with her." naho: woah! Belkia: "Y-Yeah...So, um, I'll be getting a good suit to wear..." lavender: you can borrow one of sham's, he has loads of good suits. Shamrock: "...Fine. Just don't get anything on them." Belkia: "...Like blood?" Shamrock: "...Yes." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *shiny eyes* mana: ?? Shotaro: "Tiny Chie/Yohei spawn!" mana: yeah...so cute. toru: *asleep* io: bah! saki: that's your cousin, io. isnt he cute? Tool: *smiles* "Got some familiar resemblance." nea: awwww. Shinoda: o\\\\o "So tiny." lin: HESOCUUUUTE! Emine: "...Yes." Shotaro: *looks surprised at Emine* mana: aw, he does care. Emine: *glares at Mana* "...I'll get you for that. Later." -elsewhere- Kid: ^w^ stocking: well arent you just in a good mood~? Kid: "Yes..." *smooch on the forehead* stocking: ^^ Kid: *hug* "Would you mind if we discussed some plans, maybe tomorrow afternoon?" stocking: im all ears. Kid: "Excellent...I have a few options for what we need..." -elsewhere- Kuro: *in cat form...and a dress* "...I hate you." misono i thought you liked the attention? onsen guests: so cuuuute! Kuro: "Hmph...Dress isn't the right color." -elsewhere- Victor: *reading on the couch* nozomi: *writing down notes while listening to music* Victor: "???" *looks at her page* -elsewhere- Anya: "Are new students moving into the dorm this year?" tsugumi: i think so. Meme: "You working on the orientation for them, Tsugumi?" tsugumi: eh? me? Meme: "You know so much about the school and the dorms, so who else to teach them?" tsugumi: hmm... well, i'll do my best. ^^; Anya: "...I suppose we'll be able to help as well..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *pulls up the blanket* "Comfortable?" tamaki: yeah. Arthur: "..." *hug* tamaki: =w= Arthur: *strokes her back* tamaki: =//////= Arthur: "...You have lovely shoulder blades." tamaki: 7//////7; Arthur: *smooch* tamaki: >/////< Arthur: *smiles* "You're cute when you're embarrassed." tamaki: =///n///= oh shush. Arthur: "..." *smirks* "Gladly." *kisses her lips again* -elsewhere- Yohei: "It's okay...Just let it out, buddy." toru: *crying* chie: ^^; Yohei: *patting Toru's back* "Mommy and Daddy are here, Toru...It'll be okay." chie: i think someone needs his nap~ Yohei: *nods* "Here we go, buddy--off to get some sleep." *lays him down in crib* -elsewhere- Higan: "Think things will go okay for Belkia?" -a few days later- Jacqueline: *looking around* "So big..." kim: it's cute. Jacqueline: *nods* "Which room did you want to take?" -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at a seating map* "Hmm...Anyone in your family not to seat next to anyone in my family?" stocking: i'd recommend keeping uncle astaroth in a corner....or uncle ass-taroth XD Kid: "Ha ha...Let's see, that leaves some students and teachers, where to seat them...Certain vampires will need to be watched." stocking: tsubaki has it all taken care of. Kid: "Oh, good...I feel like I'm forgetting someone's invitation..." stocking: ?? Kid: "Didn't we have another classmate? 'Gyro' or something?" stocking: oh yeah him. i forgot he actually goes here. Kid: "I guess we have to invite him. But we'll have to figure out how to afford all the meals..." -elsewhere- Belkia: "H-How do I look?" naho: it looks great! lavender: great job on your hair, too Belkia: "Th-Thanks...I tried to look good for--Um...I mean..." lavender: *smiles* i know. Belkia: "...Well, then, I'm off! Don't wait up for me!" lavender: *she smiles* i think this might be good for him. Sakuya: "Hope so...Think we can trust him around Ayami? What if he hurts her?" naho: i suggest we follow him! Sakuya: *nods* "I like this plan." Shamrock: *shiny eye* "I can put my training to good use..." naho:...training? o.o Shamrock: "Espionage, surveillance--assassination if necessary--" Sakuya: ._. "...Not. Necessary." naho: O.O; Shamrock: "Still, we need to be stealthy. Fortunately, I have camouflage for you..." naho: oh? OwO Shamrock: *holds up all-black uniforms of jeans and shirts with ski-masks* Higan: *holds up an all-black cat-suit for Lavender* lavender: nice. tsubaki: maybe drop the ski-masks? ^^; Shamrock: "What if someone recognizes us, Tsubaki?" Sakuya: *holds up sunglasses* -and so, with some wigs kept in belkia's closet- naho: cute ^^ Sakuya: "...I don't think this is my color." Shamrock: *adjusting his wig* lavender: it's nice. the ponytail suits you. ^^ Shamrock: X\\\\\- Sakuya: "How we tracking Belkia? Where's his date?" naho: remember that fancy restaurant? Sakuya: "Oh, that one? Okay...Got to get close. Maybe someone as a waiter--" Higan: *waves* naho:....can you do this? Higan: "I've been a struggling artist for decades. Of course I know how to be a waiter." naho: i believe the decades part. Higan: "Hmph..." *takes Naho by the shoulder* naho: hey! >3< Higan: *drops her in a chair before he spins around--and is in the waiter outfit, with a notepad* "Good evening, ma'am, and welcome to our fine establishment. I can take your order in a moment, but first off, would you like something to drink?" *smile* naho:... *blink blink....thumbs up* Higan: *smiles* "Then let's head out." Shamrock: *jealous of Higan's waitering...* -elsewhere- Belkia: "I-I'll get your chair..." ayami: *she smiles* Belkia: "Th-That is a nice outfit." ayami:... t-thank you... Belkia: "...Never noticed your eye color before..." ayami: .///////. t..thank you... Belkia: "..." *clears his throat* "Um...What do you think you'll drink?" -at another table- Shamrock: "Just be natural..." naho: *leans against sakuya* ^^ Sakuya: -\\\\\- Shamrock: D: lavender: eh, guess ya cant win them all, buddy. Shamrock: X_TT;;; Sakuya: *talking into Bluetooth* "Higan, do your thing..." Sakuya: "...The waitering. Not anything pervy." Higan: "Hmph..." *approaches table near Belkia, listening into on Ayami..." ayami: your hair looks...nice today. .////. Belkia: "Th-That means a lot...I did it for this d-d-date..." ayami:...*smiling* Belkia: "...Heh. Um...Well, let's order! Where is that waiter..." ayami: ... Higan: "Good evening. I will be your waiter. How about I start you with some drinks--" Belkia: o____O ayami: i'll have...iced tea please... Belkia: "Um...I'll have some tea as well..._MR. WAITER_..." *glare* Higan: ^^ "Of course. One moment." *looks at Ayami* "You look like such a nice couple." ayami: >//////< Belkia: .\\\\. *nervous laugh* "M-Maybe I should've ordered something harder..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "...Think they're okay?" tsubaki: i hope so. himawari:.... lilac:.... Black Star: "...So, since we got the place to ourselves, you guys want to do anything? Maybe a movie?" otogiri: ...sure. tsubaki: ^^ (thinking: sure is quiet) Black Star: "Great! Himawari, Lilac, what would you like?" -elsewhere- toru: *asleep in his crib* Yohei: *smiles...* "So tiny." chie: *she smiles* we're parents ^^ Yohei: "Hee hee...You were great." chie: aw thanks...and as a plus, i can finally start working off this baby weight. ^^; Yohei: *smiles* "I know...and I think you're beautiful." chie: >w< mono:...the baby's kinda cute i guess... 7,7; Yohei: *smirk* "Thank you for that high compliment." Assi: "I-I like babies!" toru: *crying* chie: ah! *picks him up* shhh, its ok sweetie. Yohei: *glares at Assi* Assi: *hides behind Mono* mono: -_-; Yohei: "Just for that, I'm putting you on diaper-changing duty..." Assi: "...Heh...'Duty.'" Yohei: "...Get your boyfriend out of my face, Mono." mono: *pulls ashi by the ear* s-shut up dummy. >n< Assi: Q~Q "My ear..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *knock knock* blair: yes~? oh! kim and jackie, what a surprise! kim: hi, were new to the neighborhood. Jacqueline: "We baked some bread to bring over." blair: aw, why thank you~! nagisa: *peek* kim: oh, hi there. nagisa:...h-hi. Jacqueline: *smiles, waves* "I'm Jacqueline, and this is Kim. We are friends of Blair." -elsewhere- Relan: *sipping his drink* -elsewhere- Belkia: "How is your meal?" ayami: its really good. thank you ^^ Belkia: *smiles* "Yes, it was tasty...Do you tend to like this fancy food?" ayami: it's... a lot fancier than...what im used to... Belkia: "Well, what are you used to? Like, excluding fancy foods, what are your favorite meals?" ayami: i guess i like to have pancakes. Belkia: "Oh, me too! With topppings?" ayami: *nods* sometimes i put another pancake on top of it. Belkia: "Like a sandwich?" ayami: *nods* or i guess it'd be a 'panwich' in this case. Belkia: "...Ha ha ha ha! Oh, that's good!" ayami: hehe. ^^ Belkia: *smiles at her* "I'm glad to see you smile again." ayami:... *blush* Belkia: "...You are enjoyable to be around. You seem very...invested." ayami: eh? me? Belkia: *nods* "You seem to be focused on your goal...What do you do during your free time?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *playing with Nagisa's doll* nagisa: hehe ^^ Jacqueline: "And what is their [the doll's] name?" blair: *showing kim a map of the little neighborhood* here's the fortune teller's house, here's a magic shop... nagisa: it's bebe! Jacqueline: "Aw, that's cute! Bebe!" kim: cool... hey, that's the mascot of the charlotte candy company, right? nagisa: *she nods* they also make the best cheesecakes in the whoooole world! Jacqueline: *smiles* "Maybe we can cook you a cheesecake the next time we visit." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Zzz..." tsubaki:...*smiles as she puts a blanket over him and kisses his forehead* -knock on the door- Higan: "Yo." tsubaki: welcome back guys. Sakuya: -_-;; "Glad to be..." *shudder* "Belkia seemed creepier when he's acting halfways normal." naho: *excalibur face* it felt unreal. my head hurts now. Shamrock: "But our reconnaissance went excellently." *beaming with pride* otogiri: and belkia is...? Sakuya: "..." *looks around* "Um..." lavender: ..... *griiiiiiin* he went back to her place it seems~ otogiri:.....*FACEPALM* Shamrock: "...I do not feel comfortable monitoring _that_." Sakuya: >_____< -elsewhere- stocking: mmmn~<3 *nuzzle nuzzle* Kid: *smiles* "Feeling good?" stocking: yep....*kisses the ring* hehe~ Kid: ^^ "I'm so happy you said 'yes.'" stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "...Have you considered a location for the honeymoon?" stocking: hmmm... i was thinking maybe the lodge we went to? you know, that lodge~? *traces a finger up his chest* Kid: o\\\\\o "The one where we...first...you know?" stocking: mmmhm~ 7w7 Kid: *small laugh* "Th-That would be an appropriate location..." *he leans to her ear, whispers* "I think we can find new tricks while we are there~" stocking: oh my~ Kid: "Maybe we need some practice first..." -elsewhere- Belkia: *looking around* ayami: i hope you're....c-comfortable. Belkia: "M-Mostly? I mean...aren't there others in this house?" ayami: sometimes. but my parents are usually at work... Belkia: "...Ah. So...We're alone?" ayami:.............*she nods* Belkia: "...Oh...Um...So..." *rubs the back of his neck, laughs nervously* ayami: ?? Belkia: "..." *sits down...pats a hand next to him* ayami: *she sat next to him* Belkia: "...I enjoyed tonight." ayami: i enjoyed it too....it was..the most fun i've had in a long time. Belkia: *small smile* "You...deserve it." ("Tsubaki wanted to let people continue to have fun...") ayami: *blushing* Belkia: "..." *puts a hand on her shoulder* ayami: o/////o Belkia: "I...Um, that is to say...It's just that...Well...Is this okay?" ayami: y-yeah...its fine... Belkia: "..." *leans his face closer to hers* "Is this...okay?" ayami: *blushing brightly* -smooch- Belkia: o\\\o "...Mmm..." -\\\\- ayami: -//////////- *wrapping her arms around his neck* Belkia: *lets her, as he puts his arms around her lower back* ayami: *soft moan* Belkia: *pulls back a bit, looks at her* "...Damn...So good..." ayami: *panting* .//////. Belkia: "..." *he puts his hands along her hips* ayami: *pink in the face* Belkia: "...You have soft lips..." *gets closer to her face* ayami: mmmn~<3 Belkia: *his lips reach her neck* ayami: y-you can...bite... Belkia: "...Not to draw blood, though...Okay?" ayami:...are you sure? i-if you..wanted to...i wouldnt mind... Belkia: "D-Don't say that...A taste of blood can...unleash something awful..." ayami: ?? Belkia: "...I don't want to hurt you..." *kisses along her neck, forming a hickey along it* ayami: ah-ahhhhh~! Belkia: *smirks lightly, his hand moving down her hip along her leg* ayami: mmmn~ Belkia: "God, Ayami...You are...beautiful." ayami: .////////. y-you're just...s-s-saying that.... Belkia: *puts a finger to her lips* "No, I do not. I mean it." *he approaches her ear* "From your eyes...to your skin...to that delicious neck of yours..." *kisses behind her ear* ayami: *moaning* Belkia: *his hand is along her leg...now moves up under her dress* -elsewhere- stocking: i feel as if a heavy burden has been lifted. but i dont know why. Kid: "??? Maybe the completion of school and your new job?" stocking: more like a pest has been eliminated in some way...*shrug* i dunno. Kid: "Hmmm...Well, I'm happy you feel relieved." *smiles* -elsewhere- Arthur: *turns in bed, mutters in his sleep* "M-Milk..." *sits up* tamaki: zzzzz.... *asleep in her undies* Arthur: *steps up out of bed...without anything on...and goes out to the kitchen...* tamaki: zzzz... Arthur: *opens the fridge door, takes out the carton of milk...starts drinking from it, as he walks back to the bedroom...* tamaki: zzzzz.... Arthur: *re-enters the bedroom...puts the carton on the bedstand, crawls back into bed...rests his head against Tamaki's chest* tamaki: *still asleep* Arthur: "Mmm..." *kisses her chest* tamaki: O/////O -SLAP- tamaki: =///n///= Arthur: "AAAH!" *falls back, knocking into the nightstand--which sends the half-filled carton of milk flying--* tamaki: NYAH! Arthur: o_o;; *Door slams open* tamaki: Q///~///Q Takehisa: "It is 2 in the morning! Why are you--?" Arthur: o\\\\\o Takehisa: "..." *closes the door* shinra:... O.O;;..... *backs away slowly* i just needed the bathroom i have nothing to do with this. Arthur: "..." *looks at Tamaki* tamaki: Q.Q -morning- Belkia: *soft murmur* =w= *yawns* ayami: zzzz.... Belkia: "..." ("Oh, yes...") *smooch* ayami: mmmn... *opens her eyes*...*she smiles* so..it...wasnt a dream then... Belkia: "It felt better than a dream..." *takes her hand* "Like magic..." ayami: *blushing and looking at him*..you look...lovely....with your...hair down.... .////. Belkia: ^\\\\\^ "Thank you...I don't think anyone has ever called me 'lovely'..." ayami: ^^ Belkia: "..._You_ are lovely." -elsewhere- Kid: "Good morning." stocking: morning~ Kid: *smiles* "You look pleased." -elsewhere- Victor: "What was all that noise last night?" karin: not sure. i hear weird noises at night all the time. Victor: "??? You mean construction?" karin: yep. Victor: "Huh. Amazed you can sleep through that." karin: ^^ -elsewhere- Yohei: "Zzz..." chie: zzzzz... Yohei: *yawn...* *looks at the baby monitor* toru: zzzzz.... Yohei: *smiles...* *hugs Chie* chie: =w= Yohei: "I love you." chie: i love you too, honey~ Yohei: *smooch* chie: mmmm~ u////u Yohei: *sighs* "How about I get you breakfast?" chie: i would like that. Yohei: *smooch on the forehead* "Be right back..." *gets up...* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *yawn* naho: zzzz... Sakuya: *lies back down beside her, holding her in his arms* naho: =w= Sakuya: *cuddles* -elsewhere in the house- Higan: "Mmmm..." lavender: oh~ Higan: "Wake-up call..." lavender: message received~<3 -in the living room- Belkia: *slowly opens the door...tries to sneak in...* otogiri: good morning. Belkia: o\\\\\o "...I am not here..." otogiri: ... Belkia: "...I thought I said not to wait up for me..." otogiri: you sure took your time. Belkia: -___-;; "Who's counting...?" -elsewhere- Patty: "Hello, tiny humans!" *waves at daycare children* takuto: haha! kurome: hehe! shiori: ^o^ Patty: "Now, we play _and_ learn!" *holds up giant toys for one- to two-year-olds* liz: ^^; Patty: *picks up Takuto* "Would you like to play on the suspended chair?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *looking over patients' files* fang-hua: morning doc. Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, good morning, Fang-Hua. How are you?" fang-hua: well...tsukiyo on the other hand....*sweatdrop* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" Tsukiyo: "...Owie...Help me up, Fang-Hua..." Mr. Tsubaki: -___-;;; "What did she do?" fang-hua: she slipped. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Why is she in a bathrobe?" fang-hua: it's....a long story. Tsukiyo: "How do you slip, buddy--with clothes on?! I--Ouchie!" TT~TT fang-hua: easy there. Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh* "Let's check that leg--" Tsukiyo: "DON'T YOU LOOK UP MY LEG OR ANYTHING, YOU PERV!" Mr. Tsubaki: "...Hello, pot. My name is kettle. A pleasure to meet you." fang-hua: *small chuckle* Mr. Tsubaki: "Calm down. I'm trained in medicine and take my work seriously...Fang-Hua, help me lay her down...Okay, now let's see..." *traces a finger along the ankle* "Yes, it is twisted..." Tsukiyo: .\\\\\\\. ("...He's touching there...") fang-hua:... Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm going to put your leg in a splint to let the ankle heal. And let's reduce the swelling and check on those bruises. Any other injuries?" Tsukiyo: "..." *blushes intensely* "I...have some chest pains." fang-hua: *CHOP* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *snort laugh* "And now head injuries." Tsukiyo: "STOP MAKING FUN OF ME! I twisted my ankle and fell hard--of course I'd have pain on my back and chest! Stupid perverted handsome nurse--" Mr. Tsubaki: "...'Handsome'?" Tsukiyo: *incoherent screaming* fang-hua:...*face palm* Mr. Tsubaki: "Okay, I'll check for bruises. I'll leave to let you change into the hospital gown. I'll knock before I come back in..." *exits* Tsukiyo: *glares as he exits* "Fang-Hua, stay here with me. I don't want that pervy handsome nurse trying anything on me, like touching me or anything..." *takes off the bathrobe* fang-hua: somehow i doubt he will. *sweatdrop* *And so...* Tsukiyo: *blushing all over, as she has lowered the gown for Mr. Tsubaki to check* Mr. Tsubaki: "Hmm...Yes, you did bruise yourself on your chest. That should heal, but I want you to put on this ointment--" Tsukiyo: "WHY DON'T YOU JUST PUT IT ON THEN?!" >\\\\\\< fang-hua: i'll do it. Tsukiyo: o\\\\\\\o Mr. Tsubaki: ._.; "...She really can do it herself. It is written on the instructions. Here. See? Right here? Is everyone here at Asakusa really weird, or is it just Tsukiyo--?" Tsukiyo: *glare* "Fine! I'll put it on myself! Thank you for the prescription and the splint! I'm so happy for your help!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "I left Hanako at daycare. Now, back to work..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *texting Kim* [how's work going?] kim: [doing well. kinda quiet today tho. also this weird family is her and the dad is really hyped.] Jacqueline: [at least it's good to see people hyped about visiting the zoo. got time to meet for lunch?] Vulcan: "LOOK AT IT! So majestic!!!" lisa: ^^; -elsewhere- Akitaru: "And that is why firefighters always need protection. Are there any questions?" shinra: *shakes head* Arthur: .\\\. Takehisa: "Be sure to inform others about your location in any burning building over incom. Communication is vital." tamaki: understood. Akitaru: "Keep all of this in mind, especially before you go back to see Vulcan--" shinra: right. Arthur: "Hmph. I hope this time goes better than last." -and so- shinra:....!! hide. iris: *ducks behind an abandoned jeep* Arthur: *stands a second too long* shinra: *yoink* Arthur: *pulled down* "Ouch!" *looks over the jeep at...* Giovanni: *wheeze* Vulcan: *glare* shinra: (thinking: mikami's not here this time...somehow i feel that is a good thing.) *listening* Giovanni: "Have you considered my offer? Do not bury your talents in this landfill: join with me, and you may improve the condition of all humankind--" Vulcan: "Shove it." Giovanni: "..." iris: he seems pretty stubborn.. Arthur: *points* "Look! A wondrous steed!" *A small robotic puppy yaps and walks by Vulcan towards Giovanni* shinra: shh! iris:...so cute. Giovanni: "...Is this not the first robot you created, when you were a small boy?" Vulcan: "..." Giovanni: "Do not waste your time on childish pursuits, Vulcan. You and I could--" Vulcan: "You killed them." shinra: ?!?! iris: ?!?! Arthur: "?!!" shinra: (thinking: giovanni...a murderer?....and he works so close with relan and mikami...if he does anything to hurt them, i'll never forgive him!) Vulcan: "The day you came...to demand my father and uncle work for you...was the day that they just happen to turn into Flame Humans..." iris:... Arthur: *looks behind him...* *whispers* "Look at that cross over there..." iris:...!! *teary eyed* shinra:.... (thinking: i guess a lot of us have lost something to the flames.....does arthur....?) Giovanni: "Simply because my 3rd had to put down your father and uncle--" Vulcan: "The same day they transform, you just happen to be there? That is no coincidence!" *SMASH* shinra: !! Giovanni: *slams his cane against the Robo-Puppy, knocking it down* Giovanni: *turns around, not facing him* "Foolish child. You cannot continue to work without the materials you need. Please consider my offer, Vulcan: I would hate for something to happen to you." Vulcan: "..." Giovanni: *begins to walk away* iris: *covers her mouth in shock* Vulcan: "..." *watches Giovanni exit the junkyard...before he turns to return to the workshop* shinra:.......... yu: oh! its you guys again! shinra: !!! Arthur: "WE WERE NEVER HERE!" *tries to dig a hole to hide* iris: arthur.... -_-; shinra: dammit arthur you're embarrassing us. Arthur: "Dig, dig, dig a hole--" Vulcan: "YU! What the hell is going on?! Are those gophers back?! Hang on, I'll get my camera to document them--" shinra: we're not here to steal! lisa: i'll get the shotgun! shinra: O___O iris: we would like to request an audience with you sir! Vulcan: "...Lisa, you can put away the shotgun...YU! WHY ARE THEY BACK HERE?!!" -after a few minutes, shinra explained the situation- lisa: 'investigating internal affairs of the brigades'? what do you kids think you are? the scooby doo gang? or hell, maybe even the armed detective agency? Arthur: "...I do have a sword, so--" lisa: not what i meant. shinra: i think we can help yo-OOU! O.O !!! iris: EEK! *BOING* Arthur: "..." Vulcan: "WHO DID THAT?!!!" shinra:....*looks at the squirrel*.... *SCREEEEEAMS* iris: *bumps into something, and orb, but she catches it* phew.... Arthur: "...Why is it leaking? Should I keep holding it?" Vulcan: "L-Look, you weirdos! Don't touch anything else here!" *glances at Shinra and Iris* iris: s-sorry.... Vulcan: "!!!" *snatches the orb from Iris* "Do not touch this!" iris: i-im sorry! *Another set of animals have their heads blow off their shoulders--before the elephant atop the workshop flies up and away* shinra: ARTHUR YOU ARENT HELPING! Arthur: "I am too busy holding this odd creature...Also, it is leaking on my feet." Vulcan: "...Ha. Ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha!" shinra: h-hey! what's so funny? Vulcan: "Hee hee hee--you weirdos! You aren't typical Fire Brigade people, are you? You're too silly! Ha ha ha!" shinra: then...maybe you'll consider working with us? ^^;;; Vulcan: "Ha ha ha--hell no." shinra: TTwTT Vulcan: "But I can't let you go back to your boss without something to report...Let me show you something." Arthur: *still holding the leaking squirrel* shinra: ?? Vulcan: "Step outside. Yu, clear some space in the junkyard..." yu: right. *Later, outside* Vulcan: *sets down the orb* Arthur: "...Did the Lady of the Lake hand that to you?" Vulcan: "..." *looks at Shinra and Iris* "What?" shinra: dont mind him. iris: did you build this yourself? Vulcan: "Yes, with my father and uncle...This was what I have been putting my work towards...and what Giovanni wants to stop." shinra: what does it _do_? Vulcan: "It shows you a history...forgotten..." *Vulcan presses a button--the orb open up, releasing what looks like smoke* shinra:....!! woah! iris: is...that an elephant?...it's so furry! Vulcan: "It's an ancestor--the mammoth! And look at that animal!" *points behind Shinra* shinra: ?? woah! *A giant bird stands behind Shinra, before it expands its wings* shinra: WOAH! Arthur: "...I don't see any dragons, though." -elsewhere- Chef: o____o "...How many wedding cake samples are you going to try, ma'am?" stocking: am i telling you how to do your job? didnt think so. liz: dont mind her, she's just antsy ^^; Chef: "Y-Yes, ma'am..." *holds up another set of slices of cake* Patty: "I don't see what the big deal is, Stocking. I mean, it's not like if something goes wrong your wedding will be ruined, signaling that your relationship with Kid is doomed for all eternity--" liz: sis! not in front of kid! -BONK- stocking: stop that. Patty: X___X Kid: *already in the corner, growing mushrooms* Q~Q stocking: its ok kid. it's going to work out, i promise. Kid: *nods fervently* "I-I know...I love you." stocking: i love you too, honey~ *kiss* Kid: ^\\\^ *instantly happy, flowers fluttering around his head* liz: aww. -elsewhere- Yohei: "Zzz..." toru: *crying* Yohei: *yawns* ~___~ *walks over to Toru's room...looks into the crib* "Hey, little man..." *reaches to pick him up* toru: *crying* Yohei: "Okay, buddy, meal time..." *walks down to the kitchen* Yohei: *opens the freezer, pulling out a bottle of milk* "Heat this up..." get: ^o^ *heating it* Yohei: "..." *checks...* "Okay, it's done. Thank you, GET." toru: TT~TT Yohei: *puts the nipple onto the bottle* "Here you go, Big Man. Drink up." toru: *drinking* ^u^ Yohei: *smiles* "Thank your mom for that, buddy." toru: ^o^ chie: hehe~ Yohei: "Hey, speak of--" *holds up Toru to her* "Say 'Hi, Mommy!'" toru: ^w^ chie: how're my special guys doing~? Yohei: *yawn, smiles* "Super...You?" -elsewhere- Higan: *wince* tsubaki: something wrong? Higan: "...I pulled something." tsubaki: oh no! otogiri: where? Higan: "Lower back. I was bending over to tie my shoes..." tsubaki: can we help? Higan: "I don't know...It is so sore..." lavender: want me to try rubbing it? Higan: =\\\\\= "Y-Yes..." lavender: ok. *massaging* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *knocks on Kim's door* *yawn* kim: yeah? Jacqueline: "...Are you able to sleep? I...can't. My room is quiet..." kim:...did you want to sleep in here? Jacqueline: "..." *small blush, nods* -morning- Jacqueline: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- shinra: and that's what happened. Akitaru: "Wow...Why did he have that laser light show of animals?" iris: there were even animals i never saw before... shinra: even some creatures that went extinct... he seems to have good intentions. Arthur: "...Where were the griffins?" Akitaru: *nods* "An environmentalist...who wants a new energy source...That is noble." tamaki: wish i could have been there... Arthur: *nods* "It was impressive effects." Akitaru: "Shinra...You think we can convince him?" shinra: i think we can, if we just try. (thinking: maybe by investigating the 3rd?....i just hope relan and mikami are ok...) Akitaru: "Did anything else interesting pop up during your visit?" shinra:...... can i talk to you alone, sir? Akitaru: "..." *nods* -shinra explains the situation with giovanni, as well as mikami- Akitaru: "...We are the check on the other brigades..." shinra: should we check them out, then? Akitaru: "...Keep an eye on them. But let's wait and see what Giovanni's next move is." shinra: ok... (thinking: i hope relan is ok....) Akitaru: "...Hey. Don't worry. You got this." shinra:...thanks. -later- shinra: [ya. pretty cra-Z, right?] Relan: [one way of putting it. holographic light show of animals?] shinra: [ya. still, what i heard about giovanni... kinda freaks me out. *shuddering emoticon* you sure you're ok?] Relan: [i don't know. people around here look nervous. waiting to see what the commander does next] shinra: [be safe.] Relan: [always. <3 u] shinra: *smiles* [ <3 u 2. if things get 2 hectic, you're always welcome @ the 8th] Relan: TTWTT [that means so much to me...] -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at flowers* "Smell good." stocking: they're beautiful. Kid: *smiles* "Shall we go with these?" stocking *she nods* Kid: "Very well--let's count the number of lilies and roses...Multiple by 8..." stocking: *smiles* hehe~ Kid: "When do you try on dresses?" stocking: uh-uh-uh~ *wags her finger* the groom isnt supposed to see the bride in her wedding dress until the wedding~ *wink* Kid: "Hee hee...I know. I just wanted to know when so I can schedule some activities too...Some surprises..." stocking: well, maybe later in the month~<3 Kid: "It's a date." *smooch* stocking: hehe~<3 clerk: ugh, get a room. Kid: "...Do you have one?" clerk: O___O stocking: >w> Kid: *smirks* "I thought not." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *repairing the puppy-bot* lisa: .... Vulcan: "...Damn it...That bastard did a number of you..." *pops open the top of the bot's head* "...Gonna be weeks before I find replacement circuits..." yu: do you want me to find some? Vulcan: "...What else would I expect you to do? Also, pick up some more sodas." yu: ok teacher. Vulcan: "DON'T CALL ME THAT!" yu: s-sorry little shit! >~< Vulcan: "That's better. Also, pick up something for Lisa, too." -elsewhere- himawari:.... Sakuya: "Yo, Himawari. Want a drink?" himawari: !!...im...fine...for now... Sakuya: "..." *small smile* "Cool." *pulls out a carton of orange juice* naho: im glad she's doing better now... Shamrock: *enters* "Use a glass. Do not drink from the carton." Sakuya: -__-;; "Fine...Dad." Sakuya: *nods, watching Shamrock sit by Himawari* Shamrock: *smiles* "I could make you something to eat." naho: *slight pout* Sakuya: "???" naho: its not that im not happy for him…but my otp...TT.TT Sakuya: "..." *pats her shoulder* "Truly a loss...but you still got those magazines under your bed." naho: yeah...and watching the guys at the onsen. so much material to work with! Sakuya: "...You're still doing that?" naho:.... qwq;;; Sakuya: "..." *smirks, as he takes her hand* "Come on..." *leads her away* naho: hmm? Sakuya: *brings her to her room, shuts the door behind them* naho:..... o///o um...s-sakkun? Sakuya: *reaches in her bookshelf, pulling out some photographs she has hidden* naho: O////////////O s-s-s-s-sakkun! Sakuya: “Hold these...and I want you to look at them..." *he gently pushes her to sit on the edge of her bed* naho: o-ok... Sakuya: "Do you like what you see in those photographs?" *he kneels onto the floor* naho: y-yes... ./////. huehuehuehue..~ Sakuya: *his hands rest on her knees, massaging them lightly* "You like seeing two attractive men together, don't you?" naho: y..yes... .////w////. Sakuya: "Look at those photographs...and imagine those men in them touching each other..." *his hands slide down her knees...up to her thighs* naho: .///////////. a-ahh... >////. Sakuya: "And does seeing those men together excite you..." *looks up her legs* "It looks like it would it..." *he lets his lips rest over her underwear* naho: *soft moan* s-sa-sakkuuuun! Sakuya: *his tongue presses along her through the underwear, feeling her wetness* naho: *moans* Sakuya: *he slides her underwear aside to see her...kissing along the right side* naho: >/////~/////< Sakuya: "Imagine those hunky men, one of them just burying his neck into the other one..." *lick* naho: ahhhh~ Sakuya: *holds her legs, as he continues to pleasure her before finally pulling down her underwear and climbing atop her* naho: *blushing* s-sakuya... Sakuya: *slips the photos out of her hands, then reveals a condom in his hand, which he puts on while lifting up her skirt* naho: *bluuuuuuuuuuuush* Sakuya: "Do you...want to?" naho: i-i-i-if you'd l-l-like... Sakuya: *smiles gently, as he lays down closer to her, kissing her cheek lightly* "I love you." naho: i-i love you too. ^^ Sakuya: -\\\\- "O-Okay..." *he guides himself into her...slowly...* -elsewhere- Higan: *contented sigh* =w= lavender: feeling better i take it? *in the hot tub with him* Higan: *nods* "Back feels so much better..." *his foot passes along hers* lavender: oh~ hehe~ Higan: *smiles* "I don't know that I've taken photos of you with your hair down..." *he rubs along her foot* lavender: ^^ Higan: "..." *slides along the tub to sit next to her...holds her hand* lavender: oh~? Higan: *brings her hand over to her own stomach...sliding it down* lavender: ah~Higan: "One of our responsibilities is to take care of ourselves..." *slides her fingers along her sex* lavender: *moans and starts fingering herself* Higan: "Just extraordinary fingers...as I know..." *kisses along her neck, as he begins to stroke his member* lavender: oh~<3 Higan: *rests his face along her breasts, licking them* lavender: a-ahhh~<3 -inside- himawari:..... Shamrock: "...Are you okay?" himawari:....*nods* Shamrock: "..." *pats her shoulder* himawari:...thank you... Shamrock: *smiles* "I am glad you are here." himawari:....*leans against him* the others..... Shamrock: "??? 'The others'?" himawari: from....from the theater.....they..... Shamrock: "..." *solemn nod* "...We miss them..." himawari:...i ran away...i was caught.....*dull eyes* i was....punished...for being bad.... Shamrock: *shakes his head* "No, you were not...It's not your fault, Himawari..." himawari:........ Shamrock: "..." *holds her hand* "You are alive...This is a gift to embrace." himawari: ...... *slight blush* Shamrock: *smile* "Come on. I want to show you something..." himawari: ?? *Shamrock leads her to the garden, pointing to a flower* himawari: ah... Shamrock: "You may not realize how many unfortunate moments that small seed had...before it could show itself to the world." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...It takes time. You cannot change what happened before...and you can work with what you have...to be brilliant." himawari:...*smiles* Shamrock: *smiles at her...gives a soft squeeze to her hand* -elsewhere- Emine: "...Babies..." lin: awwww.... Emine: "...Tiny." lin: hehe~ -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *making her bed* kim: i was thinking about checking out the neighborhood. Jacqueline: "Oh, that would be fun." *smiles* "Want some company?" kim: sure. Jacqueline: *picks up her keys, wallet, phone, and sunglasses* "...That is a lovely skirt." -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at photographs* kirika: what'cha lookin at? Kid: "Some photographs from the last five years..." kirika: ah. Kid: *taps one photograph* "This was when you and I had to do chores around the mansion, as punishment for our fighting." kirika: oh yeah. Kid: "...Kirika, I want your advice." kirika: oh~? Kid: "I am determining my Best Man..." kirika: ah...didnt black*star claim the title? Kid: -_____- "I was hoping to exchange..." kirika: i dunno then. Kid: "...I know I can have groomsmen...Maybe 8 best men..." kirika: do that. Kid: *nods* "Very well." -elsewhere- Relan: "...Feeling better?" mikami: yes... Relan: *smiles* "...Hey. Has the Commander asked you to do anything recently?" mikami:...other than the incident at the workshop and blood tests...no. Relan: " 'Blood tests'?" mikami: *she nods* Relan: "Because of your...powers?" mikami: you mean...my hair? Relan: *nods* mikami: the commander said something about me being 'special'....im not sure what he means. Relan: "...Please be careful." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "This is a nice cafe...Comfortable seats, good music, tasty pastries..." kim: the style's not that bad either. Jacqueline: *smiles* "Will be good for finishing some paperwork over a cup of tea or coffee..." *takes a bit from Kim's cookie* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Hello, hello!" ayami: hello. ^^ Belkia: "Hee hee..." *takes off his hat--and pulls out from it a flower* ayami *she smiles* thank you. Belkia: *smiles back* "How are you?" ayami: feeling better. Belkia: *beaming* "I'm sure I'm partly responsible for that~" ayami: hehe. ^^ Belkia: "Did your doctor prescribe anything?" ayami: i am on some anti-depressants... Belkia: *nods* "That is the responsible thing to do..." ayami: *she smiles* my mom called today. Belkia: .\\\. "...Oh?" ayami: i...told her about you....all she said was 'that's great'....she sounded busy... Belkia: "...That's good. Do you get to see your mother often?" ayami: i usually see my family during holidays. Belkia: "And the other times...you're on your own?" ayami: most of the time, yes. Belkia: "..." *holds her hand* ayami: *blush* Belkia: "I'm sorry they are not around as often." ayami:...*hug* Belkia: *pats her back* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *sighs* =w= naho: =w=~<3 Sakuya: "That felt great." *smooch* naho: thanks sakkun~<3 Sakuya: *smiles, strokes her arm* "I don't mind your interest in boy-on-boy...and I hope that helped." naho: it did.*smiles and hugs* Sakuya: *hugs back, kisses her shoulder* "I love you." naho: i love you too~ Sakuya: *stretches* "What you up for? Maybe a shower? Or a snack? Or nap?" -elsewhere- Shotaro: *holding Toru* "Am I doing it right?" chie: you're doing great. setsuna:...*smiles* Shotaro: "Hee hee...Hey, Toru! How are you?" toru: ^o^ io: toto! saki: that's right io. Shotaro: "They look so alike--like their mothers." saki:....*she smiles* Shotaro: *sniff sniff* Q~Q "Oh...I think someone needs a diaper change..." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "I'm sorry I was away..." stocking: its fine. Kid: *smiles* "But I think it'll be worth it~" stocking: *smiles* Kid: "I was also thinking...Do you need anything for teaching? A new computer, perhaps?" -elsewhere- Arthur: "Doctor? There is some weirdo at the front door for you?" karin: ya? *she goes to check* yes? Johannes: *excited waving...he's holding a doll* karin: hey johan! *wave* tamaki: *looks at the doll* Johannes: "How's it goin', Doc? Settling in here?" *notices Tamaki--extends a hand* "I'm Dr. Johannes Mimir Faustus! Are you a cat-person?" tamaki: um...i guess you can call me that? nozomi: is this a friend of yours, dr itou? Johannes: "A fellow doctor OF SCIENCE!" *waves at Nozomi* "I've known the Doc for a couple weeks now, and when I heard she was here, I wanted to check it out! Usually I'm only around vampires--" tamaki: v-vampires?! O___O; maki: *at full attention* do tell. Johannes: "Yeah, really handsome vampires! Always hanging out together with their eves, doing all kinds of guy stuff together--" maki: *nosebleeding* shinra: >_>;;;; uhhh... Johannes: "And they hang out at this onsen around town--" maki: WHERE IS IT I MUST KNOW!! Johannes: *draws a map onto his hand* "Just follow this path--" -and so- shinra: -__- i cant believe you dragged us here. maki: ^^ tamaki: i cant believe she convinced the commander to let her take us here. Arthur: "??? Well, I could definitely use a bath." shinra: no kidding. Hugh: "FOOLS!" tamaki: what the-?! Hugh: "...I'm down here, you tall persons!" iris: aww, how cute. Arthur: "..." *looks down* "Oh. A child--" Hugh: *kick to the shin* shinra: *snickers* Hugh: =\\\\\= *smiles at Iris* "Why thank you, ma'am..." Hugh: "Did you want to bathe?" tetsu: want us to get you a room? maki: I'LL PAY EXTRA FOR THE VAMPIRES! tetsu:...ok. i'll let them know. Hugh: .___. Kuro: *from the hallway* "What's all the noise...?" tetsu: some girl wants to meet you guys. mahiru: w-wait what? misono: *facepalm* Lily: *walks in, shirtless* "Hello, lovelies~" *hugging Misono from behind* misono: LILY! COULD YOU NOT?! >///< maki: O///////////w///////////O *VIBRATING* mahiru: is she...ok? Arthur: "...Sure." ???: "Oh, you all are here. Hey, Mahiru!" mahiru: hmm? *looks over* shinra: ?? Sakuya: *waves* mahiru: sakuya! great to see you. Sakuya: "Hee hee. See you all are holding up alright." naho: OuO lilac: *peeeeek* shinra: ..... (thinking: i feel so out of place right now.) ???: "Um...Excuse me? I wanted to--!!! Shinra! Iris!" *hug* shinra: rel! Relan: ^w^ naho+maki: O///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////w///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////O uzuki: what is this, hug central? kaori: ^^; Lawless: "Hurry your ass up, Soul! I want to get the good part of the bath--...Oh. You all are here." Sakuya: "...Oh, great." licht: hey. lilac: !!! *hides behind sakuya* Q~Q Sakuya: *pats Lilac* "It's okay, don't worry..." Lawless: "...Great. This will be crowded...Bunch of naked guys all up against each other--" naho+maki: *NOSEBLEED* *KO* Relan: D: "What happened to them?!" shinra: for maki, this is normal...as for the other girl...- Sakuya: "It-It's normal..." -_-;;; *picks up Naho* "A bath will help." lilac:.... Lawless: "...Maybe we'll use a different bath..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: "A bit quieter here..." tsubaki: *she nods* Shamrock: "I can now clean up the kitchen, make everyone's beds--" Shamrock: *opens Lavender's door* lavender: ahhh~<3 Higan: "...Oh, hey, Sham. Want in?" Shamrock: x\\\\\\- "...I'm barely surprised." lavender: *just getting a back rub*...what? Higan: "Yeah, lie down. I can get those knots out of your back--" Shamrock: *already shut the door* lavender: jeez, no wonder he's stressed. Higan: "Given all he's been doing since C3, yeah..." lavender:...he needs to go on a vacation. Higan: *massages her back* "I can arrange that. Someone owes me a favor." lavender: *smirks* -later- Higan: *drops a pamphlet in front of Shamrock* Shamrock: *looking over his newspaper* "...What?" Higan: "Vacation. You. So, get the fuck out." Shamrock: "..." tsubaki: what he means to say is, you've been working really hard, so why not take a break? Shamrock: "Tsubaki, I appreciate this. But if I am not here, this house would be engulfed in the flames of chaos." lavender: hey, during the time you werent here, we managed....no offense. Shamrock: D:< lavender: hey. *pats his back* dont take it wrong, we do care about you. we dont want you to overwork yourself. Shamrock: "...F-Fine...Where is this vacation locale?" -and so- Shamrock: "...This is...not a _terrible_ hotel..." *traces finger along cabinet* "...Dusty, though." himawari:..... Shamrock: "..." *looks at the beds* "Which one would you like, Himawari?" himawari:......i'll let....you pick... Shamrock: "...Well, you may have the one closer to the bathroom so if you get up in the night...but then that would be noisier being near that one...Um..." himawari: ?? Shamrock: "...Well, I'll let you take the one near the bathroom, and we can swap if that helps." *smiles* himawari:.... Shamrock: "...We have plenty to do here in this part of town. Or we can look at the pool in the hotel. Or watch a movie. Or have a meal..." himawari:.....*nod* Shamrock: *smiles, opening the menu* "Want a burger?" -later- himawari:.... !!!! *she sees someone down the hall* Touma: *whistling* himawari: *frozen in fear, eyes dull* Touma: "???" himawari: *trembling, eyes wide with shrunken pupils* Touma: "..." *smiles, as he walks towards her...* himawari:....... *she doesnt budge* Touma: *walks by, and whispers* "We meet again..." *keeps walking* himawari:...*still frozen....tearing up* Touma: *smiles, as he enters a private elevator to his room...the doors closed just as--* Shamrock: "Himawari?" himawari: !!! *she turns, still teary eyed* Shamrock: "?!! What's wrong? What happened?" himawari:...im sorry...mr touma....*shaking, eyes dull* Shamrock: "Mr. T--!!!" *looks around...* "...Himawari...Let's return to our room." himawari: ...... Shamrock: "..." ("And try contacting someone for help...") himawari:...... Shamrock: *leads her to the room...locks the door after them* "...Himawari, I'm sorry..." himawari:.......*still trembling* Shamrock: "..." *holds her* "Do you want to leave?" himawari:...i dont...want to...ruin the trip...for you... Shamrock: "...Your safety is all I want for this trip..." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...I will not let you get hurt...but I am going to contact for some back-up..." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...Just wait..." *pulls out his phone, calls...* -elsewhere- Jun: "He's still at the conference?" yumikage: seems like it. new kid went with him. tsurugi: why wasnt i invited? *pouts* Jun: ("New kid...") "...Hm. Where was that conference again?" yumikage: i think somewhere in glenwood heights neighborhood. Jun: "...I'm going to take my lunch break." -elsewhere- Higan: *on the phone* "..." *nods* "Okay...I'm going to have Lavender with us..." lavender: ... Higan: "And the rest know we may need you there...Okay...Tell her to hang in there." lavender: *nods* Higan: "...Lav? You want to try talking with Himawari on the phone?" lavender: ok. -elsewhere- Yumi: *taking Shiori out and spots--* "Oh...Look at the baby, Shiori." shiori: *wave* hihi! Yohei: *smiles, waving at Shiori* "Hey, buddy, say 'hi' to the kid over there." toru: ^o^ chie: ^^ Yumi: "Such a happy young man." *waves Shiori's hand at Chie and Yohei* -elsewhere- Kid: "And reservations for the honeymoon lodge are booked..." stocking: yay! *huuugs* Kid: *hug* stocking: im so excited! Kid: "Just wait for it...This will be excellent!" stocking: i know it will. Kid: *smiles--then stunned* "Um...Who _is_ going to marry us?" -gilligan cut to- justin: e-eh?! m-m-me?! O.O marie: as a possibility, nothing is concrete yet. Spirit: "So, you up for this, buddy?" justin: i hope so...this sort of thing isnt...what im used to. ._.;;;;; Spirit: "Hey, come on! It's not that hard! Here, we can practice. Marie will be Stocking, I'll be Kid--" marie: nah. -elsewhere- Arthur: "Zzz..." tamaki: zzzzzz Arthur: *turns over in bed, his mouth near her ear* "...love..." tamaki: O/////O Arthur: "...love you, Tamaki..." tamaki: O////////////////////////////////////////O Arthur: *hug* tamaki: ./////////////. Arthur: *small kiss in his sleep* tamaki: >////< Arthur: "Zzz..." *his hand rests along her chest* -POW- tamaki: =n= Arthur: *knocked to the floor, pulling the blanket with him* "??!!" -morning- Shamrock: *seated on the floor in front of the hotel room door...asleep* "Zzz..." lavender: *light slaps to his cheek* eeey wake up. Shamrock: "Wh-Huh?" lavender: *in her undergarments* mornin sham. Shamrock: "...I thought you were getting your own room?" Higan: "Checking on you." *shirtless* lavender: and himawari. Shamrock: "!!! Himawari! Is she okay?" lavender: yeah, she's right here. himawari: zzzzz.... Shamrock: *sigh of relief* "Goodness..." lavender: ... Shamrock: "...I'll...go get you all breakfast." himawari:....... -at the hotel cafe- Shamrock: *comes to the cafe--* Touma: "Hello." Shamrock: "!!!" -no one else seems to pay mind to the situation- Touma: "Been awhile, Prisoner #108." Shamrock: *glares* Touma: "Relax...No point making a scene. Not when I want to see where this goes..." Shamrock: "...I can kill you where you stand." Touma: "And I have two vampires in your room that will be dead if you do--and another that will be back under my thumb if you don't shut up and listen." Shamrock: "!!!" Touma: "I have a message for your new master, Miss Nakatsukasa. Tell her I have a proposition...and she should consider it. I would hate for her to get a bad deal..." Touma: *leaves a $100 bill on the counter* "Ma'am, this gentleman's breakfast is on me..." *turns to leave* Jun: *at another table...overhearing* -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Lisa, I got what you wanted." lisa: awesome. Vulcan: "You're welcome. I also picked up something for movie night." lisa: oh? Vulcan: *holds up 'Lion King'* yu: woah! Vulcan: *nods* "Can try it out on new home theater..." -elsewhere- Victor: *putting drops into a solution* nozomi: *taking notes* Victor: "Hmmm...Low sulfur in these remains...Odd." nozomi: how so? Victor: "Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in human bodies...but it's hardly here in this sample. Almost as if not quite human..." nozomi: what do you think that could mean? Victor: "Potentially a fundamental change to the body's chemical composition upon transformation into a Flame Being...perhaps the sulfur is depleted with the amount of flames generated..." nozomi: that does make sense.... Victor: *nods* "We'll know after additional samplings...How goes your research?" -elsewhere- Giovanni: *looking through a photo album* soldier: sir? Giovanni: "??? What?" soldier: nothing sir.....what are you looking at? Giovanni: "...Documents." *the photo album is opened to Giovanni next to a small boy...holding a robo-puppy* -elsewhere- Kishiri: *half of his face is covered in marker* TT_TT hanako: ^w^ Hibana: *snapping pics* "This is going online." *picks up Hanako--smooch* Kishiri: TTT_TTT gabriella: our baby's a little artist! Hibana: "We are going to need another fridge for all her artwork!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "...and that is what happened." lavender: shit.... Shamrock: "He likely knows our location...who knows who else he has here..." lavender: ....we need to get her somewhere safe... Shamrock: "...He already knows about Tsubaki housing us...Where else is there to go?" -and so- mahiru: you want us to do what now? Shamrock: "Just for awhile..." mahiru: ....alright then. kaori: we'll set up a room for her. Shamrock: *nods* "Thank you." kaori: it's not a problem. uzuki: *looks at higan*... O-O;;;; Higan: "..." *waves* "Hello." uzuki: IDONTKNOWYOUWEHAVENEVERMET! *exits* kaori:...?? Higan: "...Huh.” lavender: weird. Higan: "...Familiar..." lavender: maybe. *shrug* Shamrock: "...Right. Well, then..." *looks at Himawari* himawari: *grabs his arm*.............. Shamrock: "...I can stay with you, if you want, Himawari." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "Do you feel better, Maki? You seemed...off a few days ago." maki: im goooood~<3 =u= Takehisa: "..." *stares at Shinra* "What did you do to her?" shinra: why am i getting blamed?! Takehisa: "Because it's always you, Designated Protag." shinra: THAT'S WAY TOO META! Takehisa: "Then get back to work before I bring a wall down onto you!" *looking more annoyed and frantic than usual* shinra: ok ok! jeez. Takehisa: "...I will work on paperwork. Nice, happy paperwork. Maki, come along, as I need your signature..." maki: okaaaaay~ shinra:....i think we broke her. tamaki: no shit. -elsewhere- Lawless: *in an afro* romina: ..... julian: what in blazes...?? Lawless: "And check these out--!" *he lifts a leg to show he is wearing roller skates* "Disco!" licht: ..... Lawless: *starts singing, dancing on the skates* "Oo-ee-oo-ee! Oo--" *slips, flying up and falling, landing on his head* "OUCH! The afro did nothing to cushion the fall!" licht: rest in peace. he died as he lived; a pretentious and melodramatic idiot. julian: (thinking: a lot like a certain pianist....namely you. -_-; ) Lawless: "...I'm deader than disco. HA HA H--Ow! It hurts to laugh now..." X~X -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *asleep, dreaming* "Mmmm~" fang-hua: ....... *reading* Tsukiyo: *sleep-dreaming* "More, Commander...yes, with that hottie nurse..." fang-hua: ._____________.; Tsukiyo: *still sleep talking* "Oh...Fang, welcome..." *smile-drooling* fang-hua:.......... *pours water on her face* Tsukiyo: *slight gargling sound, sitting up in shock* "HUH-WHA-WHERE?! ..." *looks up* "...Oh, hey, Fang! What's up?" -elsewhere- Jeje: "...I can't find it..." metsu: maybe i can help? Jeje: *nods* "It was an old book..." -elsewhere- Kuro: "Cat cafe." mahiru: yep. it's the perfect job for us both! -elsewhere- marie: *siiiighs* another date gone down the sink... Stein: "...That bad?" marie: yeah, my date kept trying to off himself. TT~TT Stein: "...What the hell?" marie: it gets weirder, he tried to talk me into a double suicide! Stein: "...You know that you should never consider that." marie: i wasnt going to! eventually his coworker had to come pick him up...they're sending a fruitbasket to my apartment as an apology. Stein: "...Is it organic?" -elsewhere- Anya: *listening to music while reading...* mio: what'cha listening to? Anya: "...P-P-Piano playing..." mio: cool. Anya: =\\\\\= *while reading her romance book, she imagines...* (dream!licht: fly away to heaven with me, my angel~) (Dream!Anya: *in white dress with angel wings* "Oh, yes, my love~") mio:....*takes out a juicebox....and squirts it up anya's nose* (Dream!Lawless: *in a red suit...smiles at Anya*) (Dream!Anya: "???") (*In the dream, rain breaks out open, drenching Anya...*) Anya: *snort* "ARG! What the devil?!!" mio: you ok? Anya: "Not when you are shoving fruit juices up my nasal passages!" -elsewhere- Relan: *flipping through images online of cosplay...* -elsewhere- stocking: =_____= ugh. frickin mr kaoru.... Kid: "Rough day?" stocking: yeah, the teacher cut off in the middle of class for a fucking booty call. so unprofessional. Kid: "...Jeez. What a weirdo." stocking: at least he's far more tolerable than triple A batteries. Kid: *smirk* "Rather low bar..." stocking: X'D Kid: "Let's have some tea and let you relax." stocking: yeah, i would like that. Kid: *smiles, as he heats water* "...I think this work is good for you." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: *serves her tea* "Your students are so lucky..." stocking: i guess. Kid: "..." *small laugh* "I am lucky, too...'teacher.'" stocking: 7w7~<3 Kid: *holds her hand* stocking: *smiles and kisses him* Kid: *smooch* =w= stocking: ^////^ Kid: "And when you have your students, you'll have any help you need from the DWMA, too." stocking: that's good to know. Kid: *rubs along her hand* stocking: *blush* Kid: *smiles* "I can also help with studying..." stocking: i would like that. Kid: *nods* "I think I know some ways to help with retention and memory. I heard walnuts are rich in brain-fuel." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *singing along to 'The Circle of Life'* lisa: vul, you're drunk, please get some sleep. Vulcan: "...'Kay." *collapses on the couch* lisa:...*sighs and puts the blanket over him* Vulcan: =w= "Hakuna..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking at produce* kirei: how about these? *she seems to have let her hair grow a bit longer now* Benimaru: *smiles gently at her* "Yes. Those look great." *looks at her hair* kirei: *smiles* we'll be taking these please. Fruit Stand Employee: *nods* "Very well--whatever for the Commander and his wife--" kirei: O///O Benimaru: ._. "...Just the fruit, please." -elsewhere- Black Star: "...Himawari and Shamrock...C3..." tsubaki:..... -the phone rings- tsubaki: yes? Touma: "Miss Nakatsukasa." tsubaki: *frozen in fear*...yes? Black Star: "!!!" Touma: "You have been keeping secrets..." tsubaki: *trembling*...what do you want? Touma: "...You." tsubaki: !!!! Touma: "You have been holding out on me, Miss Nakatsukasa...I had no idea two of my former...associates were now in your possession. We have to speak if you wish to continue keeping them." tsubaki: ....i wont let you hurt them. we're under agreement. any subclass that finds their way under my care is protected from C3 harming them! Touma: *finally loses control* "Agreements change when you take what belongs to me!" tsubaki: !! shuuhei: mr touma.. Touma: *looks at Shuuhei* "What?!" shuuhei: *adjust glasses* perhaps it'd be in best interest not to lose your cool. Touma: "..." *inhales, exhales, smiles politely* "We really should speak soon, Miss Nakatsukasa. I'm sure we can arrange an exchange that is suitable to both of us." tsubaki:......*hangs up....collapsing to her knees and crying* Black Star: *rushes to her, hugging her* tsubaki: *holding him* Black Star: "It's going to be okay..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." reimi: you ok? Mr. Tsubaki: "I worry..." reimi: hmmm.. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I may visit them soon..." reimi: you mean...- Mr. Tsubaki: "Just for a bit...and I think you should meet them as well." reimi: would that be ok? Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles, nods* "I think so." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking at one of the photos of him as a child* "..." kirei:...*she smiles* Benimaru: "...They say I look more like my mother." kirei: ah. Benimaru: "...I wonder..." kirei: hmm? Benimaru: "...Would she think I'm good at parenting?" kirei:...im sure she would. Benimaru: "..." *smiles* "Thank you. She would...appreciate you." -elsewhere- Shamrock: "..." *opens a case...* lavender: ?? Shamrock: *inside is a sniper rifle* lavender: .____.; Shamrock: "...What is frustrating is that I lost my good eye for this kind of thing..." lavender: just....what are you planning with that thing? .____.;;;; Shamrock: "This is going to end in one way: with someone getting hurt. And it is not going to be anyone in this family." lavender: .... Shamrock: "...He's not going to stop...He could make this a war..." lavender: ...... *thinking back to what mr tsubaki had said* Shamrock: "...I will be careful. You know we cannot let them hurt Himawari." lavender: *nods* Shamrock: "...And don't tell Tsubaki. She will not like this plan..." lavender: .... Shamrock: "...I'm going to patrol..." lavender: hey sham...be careful, ok? Shamrock: "...Roger." lavender:..... (thinking: i really hope you know what you're doing...) Shamrock: *exits with his case...* -later, sunset- Touma: *in his hotel room, in slacks and a white shirt, sipping on bourbon* -knock- maid: you called, sir? Touma: "..." *looks through peephole* -she seems to be a fairly attractive young lady, presumably mid-late 20s.- Touma: *smiles, opens the door* "Hello..." maid: room service. *smiles* Touma: *stands aside* "Yes, thank you..." maid: *starts cleaning* Touma: "...I appreciate your assistance..." maid: just doing my job, sir. Touma: "....I always appreciate having someone take such care...You are quite organized..." maid: oh, thank you. *friendly smile* Touma: "You're very welcome, Miss..." maid: *nods and starts making the bed* Touma: "And it is satisfying to hear someone so polite...You have a kind voice." maid: oh, um... Touma: "What is your name?" maid: oh, it's lana. Touma: "I am pleased to meet you." *takes her hands, which envelope hers* "I am Taishi Touma." lana: nice to meet you mr touma...arent you part of that conference being held here? Touma: *nods* "I am. We are trying to solve various challenges..." lana: sounds interesting....ok, that should be everything. i'll just be going now, sorry to bother you, sir. Touma: "Do you have a moment?" lana: hmm? Touma: "You see, I have this chilled bottle, and it would be a shame to let it go to waste." lana: i appreciate the offer, but i really shouldnt be drinking on the job. Touma: "Would one small glass be so bad?" lana: just the same. and i have other rooms to work with. Touma: "...Well, when you get off of work, I would like to thank you..." lana: *nods and exits* Touma: *smiles, watching her* ("She wants me...") -elsewhere- Black Star: "...She's sleeping..." tsubaki: zzzz..... Sakuya: "That's good..." *pats Naho's shoulder* naho: *frowns, worried about tsubaki* Black Star: "...This Touma guy...is a bastard..." naho: he suuuuuuucks. >Xp Sakuya: "Putting it mildly...After what he's done, I want to rip his throat out..." naho: same! otogiri:... Black Star: "Not sure we can get away with that. Lord Death requires more info before giving permission for a kill..." otogiri: not to mention being the vice branch manager of a powerful organization... Black Star: "I think Lord Death has assassinated heads of organizations...but it gets messy..." naho:..... Black Star: *sigh* "We just have to get stronger for this...Keep our guard up...Get more allies..." naho:...*nods* Sakuya: "Maybe you should try some of your DWMA buddies. Got to be someone up for putting a little fear into C3 jerks." tsubaki: i'll see what we can do. Black Star: "!!! Oh...You're awake." *smiles* tsubaki: i've kind of been awake for a few moments.... Black Star: "Glad..." *pats her shoulder* -elsewhere- Victor: "Here's the next results, Doc." karin: thanks. *examining the papers* Victor: "So, Doc...You've known Nozomi for a bit, yeah?" karin: yeah, her father and i went way back...*sad smile* Victor: "...I'm sure he was as honorable as his daughter." karin: *she nods* he was so close to finding a cure for all of this...*sigh* what an ironic way to go out... Victor: "..." ("Or intentional...if someone _wanted_ to stop him from finding that cure...") "I'm sorry." karin:...he was a good man. Victor: *nods* "...You and Nozomi memorialize him?" karin: *she nods* Victor: "..." *looks away* "...I'm glad you do so..." karin: you lose anyone either? Victor: "...I lose count..." karin:..... Victor: "...I'm almost done with these tests. Then I'll take a break..." -elsewhere- Kid: =w= stocking: *panting* =u= Kid: "M-My...You are...enthusiastic today." stocking: *nuzzle* =w=~<3 Kid: *holds her* "...Have I told you how perfect you are?" *small squeeze* stocking: mmmmn~<3 Kid: "...You do have a beautiful body...I love how you are..." stocking: *kisses his neck* Kid: "A-Ah! <3 " stocking: still sensitive~? Kid: =\\\\\= *meek nod* stocking: hehe, cute. *kiss* u///u Kid: *small moan, as he kisses back* stocking: god i love you so much... Kid: *holding her close* "I love you, too...." stocking: *smiles and kisses her right ring finger* im so happy... Kid: *smiles* "I am, too...I cannot wait to marry you..." stocking: ^^ Kid: "...But, good things are worth the wait..." *kiss on her neck* -elsewhere- Arthur: *practicing with his sword...* karin: *shiny eyes* did you build this?? Arthur: "??? The sword? Not quite...Not alone." karin: is that plasma? Arthur: *nods* "I send it out through my flame abilities...like a blade. Because I am a knight." karin: that's so cool! Arthur: -\\\- "Th-Thank you, Doctor..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *on the rooftop* "Is the TV on yet?!" *adjusts the satellite dish* mana: yeah! Shotaro: "Great! I'll be right down--" *slips on the roof* o____O -catch- chie: careful there. *she caught him with a shadow net* Shotaro: "...Neat! Can you make a hammock for the backyard with one of these?!" chie: ^^; toru: *giggles* Yohei: "Your mommy is very impressive, Toru." chie: aww. toru: ma! ma! chie: *shiny eyes* ahhh! Yohei: "So smart!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *enters an abandoned room...across the street from the hotel* "..." -someone watches- Shamrock: *assembles his rifle...looks out the window* ("Where is that bastard...?") ???:....mr vampire? Shamrock: "?!!" *turns around* mafura: hiya mr vampire! ^^ Shamrock: "...Oh no--" mafura: ~? Shamrock: "Wh-What are you doing here?" mafura: mr touma asked mafura-chan to follow you. he saw you out the window. Shamrock: "...Oh no...You, um...aren't going to tell Mr. Touma, are you?" mafura: tell him what? Owo Shamrock: "...How about you not tell Touma that you saw me? And you let me run away?" mafura: ~? Shamrock: "...I'm going to leave now. Excuse me." *makes a run for it* mafura: .......~? Shamrock: *leaps from window to fire escape, looking for an exit down the alley* -at the hotel- Touma: *sipping a glass of milk, smiling* -knock- lana: me again. i heard there was a spill? (thinking: he requested me personally....red flags much?) Touma: *smiles* "Yes, sorry. I knocked over a glass of wine that I left on the table..." lana: ah. *looking around* *The bed looks made, its bedsheet pulled down slightly. Two glasses of wine are on the table, along with a tray of cheese and crackers. A jazz song is playing, one that pulls in the listener...* lana: *red flags going off* where's the spill? Touma: *stands, walks towards her...and passes in front of her to go around the table, to point at a large spill left under the table* "Right here." lana: ah... *she gets to work* Touma: *watches her work...staring along her body* "Thank you...If you don't mind, I do have an appointment soon, so I will go shower while you clean." lana: ok then. *trying to hurry up* Touma: *takes his bathrobe and enters the bathroom, shutting the door...leaving it open just a crack* -after a while, she finishes up and begins to leave- Touma: *exits* "Oh, you have finished!" lana: yeah. i'll just be going now. Touma: *he is in his towel* "Hold on...I am sorry for this last-minute request. I owe you..." *walks to his pants hanging on his chair, removing his wallet and holding out a $100 bill* lana: this much, really? Touma: *smiles* "I have found that, when you see good work, reward it, as you never know when you may require such assistance again in the future. Thank you, Lana." lana:...*she takes the money and nods, leaving* Touma: "If I ever need assistance, I know who to call." *smiles, waves* -she leaves- Touma: *smiles...as he removes a roll of tape, putting it along the table to pull a few of Lana's fingerprints* -elsewhere- lavender:..... himawari:.... Higan: "...He hasn't called in?" -knock- lavender: !!! Higan: "..." *looks out peephole* Shamrock: "..." Higan: *opens the door, letting him in* Shamrock: "..." *looks pale* lavender: sham holy fuck! Shamrock: "I...ran..." *collapses* lavender:... himawari:.......*leans against him* Shamrock: "..." *holds onto her* "We can't...We can't..." lavender: ....we should head home.. Higan: *nods* "Get up, buddy. We need to be with family again..." Shamrock: *shaking* -and so, they made it home- Sakuya: "..." *hugs Shamrock* naho: *hug* Shamrock: "?!! Wh-What is this?" naho: we were worried about you guys! >n< Shamrock: "..." *pats their backs* "We-We appreciate it..." naho: ^^ tsubaki:.... Shamrock: "...Ts-Tsubaki? I...couldn't do it..." tsubaki:....*hugs* im just glad....you're all ok... Shamrock: X_T *hug* -morning- Arthur: *yawn* tamaki: zzzz.... Arthur: *smiles, sliding out of bed, going to the kitchen...returning with a bowl of cereal and milk* tamaki: *nyaaawn* Arthur: "Good morning...love." tamaki:... o///o Arthur: "I, um...got you breakfast?" *passes the tray to her* -elsewhere- Hotel Clerk: "Lana? You okay?" lana: yeah, just had a hard time sleeping... Hotel Clerk: "...Is Sheryl still giving you a hard time?" lana: what? no...it's actually- Touma: "Ah, good morning!" *waves at the Clerk* "I wanted to tell you what a fine job Lana has done." lana: !! Hotel Clerk: "..." *puts on a smile* "Happy to hear, sir! Lana is an excellent employee, because we strive for excellence at--" Touma: "Good morning, Lana." *smiles* lana: m-morning. Touma: "I have meetings today, so I anticipate you will be cleaning my room while I'm out." lana: probably, unless someone else gets to it first, haha. ^^;;; Touma: "I hope not. I don't think anyone does the work as well as you." Clerk: *suspicious glance* lana: ^^; Touma: "And as incentive--" *pulls out a $100 bill* Clerk: *EVEN MORE SUSPICIOUS GLANCE* lana: oh, no i really couldnt sir. and to be honest i really shouldnt. *uneasy, but trying to remain calm* Touma: "..." *smiles* "I admire your ethics, Lana. I hope you are repaid in kind for how you have been so good to me." lana: y-yeah... Touma: *exits* Clerk: "W...T...F?" lana: yeah, red flags much? Clerk: "I'm reassigning your floor and sending Goliath to tend to Mr. Touma's room..." Goliath: *giant gorilla man* "Yo." lana: thanks. Clerk: "And if he tries anything, let me know...He has money, but I may have something to help..." lana: *she nods* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *shaking in bed* tsubaki: i brought some tea. Shamrock: "Th-Thank you..." *struggling to reach the cup...shaking* tsubaki:....*pats his shoulder* Shamrock: "...He knows...He has to know..." tsubaki:.... Shamrock: "...I can't do anything. I'm useless...and now he is going to hurt you and everyone else..." tsubaki: .....*hug* you did your best. we'll keep everyone safe. Shamrock: "I failed you...young master...Himawari..." tsubaki: *pats his back* it's ok... Shamrock: *slowly calms down...tries sipping the tea...* -it's chamomile- Shamrock: *yawn* "It is relaxing..." tsubaki: *smiles* i figured you'd like it. Shamrock: "..." *small smile before he yawns* tsubaki: you should get some rest. Shamrock: *already collapsed on the bed...* "Zzz..." tsubaki:....*tucks him in* Higan: *smiles, watching* "You're good at that." tsubaki: thank you. Higan: "Got another Team Mom in this house." tsubaki: eh? naho: actually 3, tsubaki, lavender, and sham. lavender: aw. Higan: "3 Moms...We can call you '3M,' 'cause you stick together." naho:....huh? Higan: "You know, 3M. They manufacture tape. Stick? Sticky? Stick together?" naho: booooo. =n= lavender: ha! Higan: "At least someone appreciates my jokes." *smiles* naho: sure old man, sure. Higan: "In any case, glad that there are a bunch of you. I know the others need it..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *playing around with his projector* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *dancing in his office* maki: hmm? Akitaru: "I heard that dance can limber me up for more lifting." maki: ah. Akitaru: "I even thought about this--" *holds up a brochure for ballet* maki: oh? Akitaru: "Yeah. Might give me something to do outside of the firehouse." maki: sounds like fun! Akitaru: "I know, right! I was trying to convince others to join in, but they weren't interested--" Takehisa: "..." shinra: hey arthur, you should give it a try. Arthur: "...I am a knight. Knights don't wear tights." Takehisa: "...Should you tell him?" shinra: hey, it'll increase your smooth moves! plus i bed you'd impress tamaki with it. Arthur: *suddenly in tights, leaping around the room--and into a wall* tamaki:... Akitaru: "...Call for medical support." Arthur: X____X -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: T_T fang-hua: you ok? Tsukiyo: "Just stressed...Everything keeps changing around here." fang-hua: ...*pats her back* Tsukiyo: "...Maybe I need a vacation." fang-hua: if it helps... Tsukiyo: "...I hope so..." -elsewhere- Emine: "Lin..." lin: yes? Emine: *holds up black roses* lin: aww, thank you. *hug* Emine: -\\\\- "You are...welcome." lin: ^///^ Emine: "..." *rests his head against her shoulder* lin: ^^ *pat pat* Emine: *small kiss on the cheek* -elsewhere- Touma: *enters hotel lobby* mafura: *staring at the fish tank, making faces* Touma: "...Mafura? What are you doing?" mafura: fishies. Touma: "You like staring at them, huh?" mafura: shiny... Touma: "...Would you like a fish?" -elsewhere- Hibana: "The wait is the hardest part..." *staring at microwave* hanako: *watching* Hibana: "You'll like popcorn, though. Very fluffy!" hanako: *waiting* *POP* hanako: wah! Hibana: "Hee hee...That's why it's called *pop*corn..." hanako: hehe ^^ gabriella: ^^ Hibana: *opens the microwave and pulls out the popcorn, pouring it into a tiny kid-size bowl* "Here, sweetie. Try some." -nom- hanako: mmm. ^^ Hibana: "I know, right? Wait until we try some seasoning." ^^ -elsewhere- shinra: *asleep*..... ???: "...Burst..." shinra: ?? (thinking: im in that dark place again....?) ???: "...It is beautiful..." shinra: ?? -the area changes to resemble vulcan's shop- shinra: ??? *KNOCK KNOCK* shinra: ?? ???: "We have come for you, Vulcan..." shinra: ?!.... !!! *A portion of the roof falls down, slamming Vulcan down onto the floor* shinra: *tries to kick it away, but something pulls him back* ?! Hood: *clutching him by the back of his neck* "Hello...Devil." shinra: !!!! Hood: *to other hoods* "Bring the mechanic. We will have good use of him..." shinra: stop it! *bolts awake* -PUNCH- tamaki: MOTHERFUCKER! Arthur: "...Run." shinra: w-what? Arthur: "She's going to kill you, man..." tamaki: shinra! what the fuck is wrong with you you just started screaming bloody murder and decked me! Arthur: *nod nod* "Yes, what is the fuck wrong with you?' shinra: *shivering* Arthur: "??? Oh no..." tamaki:....is it the dreams again? shinra:...*nods* Arthur: "...Tell the Commander?" tamaki:......*awkward hug* hey there, its ok... shinra: *whimpering* Arthur: "..." *pat pat* shinra: *calming down a bit* Arthur: "...Maybe do something to get your mind off of this?" shinra: ...maybe. tamaki: maybe you can watch funny videos? or candy kit tutorials? that always helps me calm down. Arthur: "Funny cat videos--" tamaki: shut up. Arthur: ^^;; "Or maybe talk with Iris and Relan?" shinra:..sounds good. -at the 3rd- Relan: Q_____Q "So...angry..." mikami: *pat pat* ryuuko: .... Relan: "Why is the Commander acting out like this?" mikami: i dont know....*putting disinfectant on relan's cheek* Relan: "I-I thought I was getting better! I've been trying so hard--and I--and I--I just want to be good!" mikami: .... *hug* ryuuko: *pats his back* Relan: *slowly calms down...* mikami: would you like to visit shinra? Relan: *nod nod* -later- shinra: hey re-....!!! rel! Relan: *recoils, covers his face* shinra:...*hugs him* who did this? Relan: "...H-He didn't mean to...I think..." shinra:.....*rubs his back* its ok..im here..iris is here... iris:....*hug* Relan: *crying* "I'm sorry...I'm sorry..." iris: it's ok...you didnt do anything wrong... Relan: "...I'm weak..." shinra: you arent weak... Relan: "...I'm not a flame person...I can't give last rites...I'm useless..." iris: even if you dont have those abilities, that doesnt make you useless. you can still help in your own way. Relan: *sniff* "Not when I'm so slow...not strong..." shinra: .....you do have strengths. you're kind, you're a good listener. Relan: "...I am?" shinra: *he nods* Relan: *sniff* "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Mikuni: *in a bikini* metsu:.....*not even phased in the slightest* Jeje: "...Why?" Mikuni: "Summertime!" metsu:...it's still april... Mikuni: "...Early summertime!" -a few days later- kirika: congrats on parenthood. Giriko: TT~TT "My baby..." kirika:...she's got your eyes. Giriko: *sniff* "S-Such a beautiful babe..." *stroking her hair* baby: *asleep* arachne: *holding her* Giriko: "She'll need a name..." arachne: hello anna. anna: ^o^ Giriko: "..." *smiles widely* "Perfect!" kirika: cute. Giriko: "Hey, Anna..." -elsewhere- Patty: *face down in bed* liz: feeling ok? Patty: "...Job interview..." liz: oh....want to talk about it? Patty: *lifts her head* "I'm not sure it went well...I was applying for a promotion at the daycare..." liz: *listening* Patty: "...and I don't think I made a good impression. When one of the interviewees didn't say 'gesundheit,' I made him sit in the corner...with no juice box..." liz: *nods* Patty: "...I shouldn't have done that to the boss..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *yawns* himawari: zzzz... Shamrock: "??? When did you get here?" himawari: zzzz.... Shamrock: "..." *looks at her* ("Maybe she is hungry?") himawari: *hugs his arm* Shamrock: "..." *holds her* himawari:...*small smile* Shamrock: "..." *smiles* -later- Shamrock: "...Good day, all..." lavender: mornin' naho: morning~! Sakuya: "Yo." Higan: "Hey." Belkia: "SHAAAAAAAM!" *glomp* lilac: !! Shamrock: "Unhand me! I was morose, not dead!" tsubaki: feeling any better? lavender: yeah, you were in there for days... Shamrock: "..." *sniffs himself, grimaces* "Oh, no..." lavender: you ok? Shamrock: "I have a very strict cleaning schedule--and I smell now..." lavender: then go take a shower then. Shamrock: "...I was going to make food for Himawari, though..." -later- Shamrock: x\\\\\- "So relaxed now..." otogiri: that's good. Shamrock: "Now, I can cook..." lavender: alright then. Shamrock: *cracks eggs to start omelets* -elsewhere- Lawless: *reading* licht: *practicing piano* Lawless: *starts reading his poetry in time with the music* "And lo it fell..." romina: *practicing her punches in the gym room* *The punches and music start to form a music...Lawless keeps reading* Lawless: "...from up the new empire..." kranz: *smiles* (thinking: i love it when a good morning comes together) -elsewhere- Shotaro: *opens the cabinet* "Darn...All the cereal is gone." -elsewhere- Spirit: "Any better luck on the dating circuit, Marie?" marie: not yet, but i have gotten a few messages. Spirit: "Oh? On a dating site?" marie: *nods* Spirit: "Anyone with potential?" marie: still reviewing. Spirit: *nods* "Want me to take a look?" marie: are you ok with that? Spirit: "If you don't mind, I don't. Why, anything embarrassing?" marie: not really. Spirit: *looks at the candidates* "...Ugh. I saw that guy at bars years ago...Skeevy." marie: alright then. *deletes the message* Spirit: "Huh. Lawyer. Separated. Looks like a younger picture..." -elsewhere- Kid: *reviewing papers* stocking: *napping* Kid: *looks over the seating chart...* "I think that will be a good place..." stocking: zzz... Kid: *smiles at her, as he leaves and returns with donuts...* stocking: *yawwwn* Kid: "A treat for you~" stocking: *kiss* Kid: -\\\\\- -elsewhere- Relan: "Zzz..." shinra: .....*strokes his head* Relan: *small yawn, smile* "...Hey." shinra: feeling better now? Relan: *nods* "Very much so." shinra: *smiles* mikami just called. she and ryuuko are looking after buttons for you. Relan: "D'aw..." *hugs Shinra* "That's so kind." shinra: *he smiles* look, mikami posted this to her instagram. -the picture is of buttons with a message of 'get better soon, relan'- Relan: QWQ -elsewhere- naho: *focused* Sakuya: "How's it looking?" naho: *writing stuff down* Sakuya: "Naho? What are you writing?" naho: *she's working on the class assignment Sakuya: *pouts, returns to his assignment* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *inhales, shaking a bit* tsubaki: are you alright? Shamrock: *smiles* "Yes...Just the sensation of breathing..." lavender: *snoozing, higan's hair draped over her like a shawl* Higan: "Zzz..." *happy smile* lavender: *nuzzle* Higan: *yawns, holds her* tsubaki: *smiles* Shamrock: *smiles as well* "Peaceful." tsubaki: *nods* Shamrock: "...I want to stay here." tsubaki: hmm? Shamrock: "It is peaceful here..." tsubaki: *she nods* Shamrock: "...I want to thank you...especially after how rude I have been to you..." tsubaki: *smiles* Shamrock: "You truly are a patient person..." tsubaki: thank you. ^^; Shamrock: "...Please take good care of him." *serious face* "Because if you hurt my young master, I will break you..." tsubaki: owo; Shamrock: *happy face* "Himawari, would you like some juice?" himawari:...yes please Shamrock: "I hope grape juice is okay..." *pours some* -elsewhere- stocking: *hugging kid* Kid: *weak smile* stocking: it's ok kid... Kid: "...I know...I just feel...that pang of sadness now and then." stocking: *nods and rubs his back and shoulders* Kid: "..." *holds onto her, crying a bit* stocking: *kisses his forehead* Kid: *hugs her* "I just...do not know what will happen next. And sometimes that scares me, you know?" stocking: *nods* Kid: "..." *holds onto her* "Please...don't go." stocking: i wont. i promise. Kid: "..." *nods* "Could you just...hold me? And I can hold you?" stocking: of course kid. Kid: *does so, still crying but holding her close* stocking: *hums gently* Kid: *holds onto her...closes his eyes, sighing* stocking: i love you kid... *kisses his ring finger* Kid: "I love you, Stocking..." *holds her, crying* stocking: *kisses him* Kid: *kisses back, hugging her* stocking: hmmm.... Kid: *yawns...closes his eyes* stocking: .....*rubs his back* Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: *smiles* Kid: *lies in bed, sleeping* stocking:..i love you kid....so much. Kid: *smiles in his sleep* stocking: *strokes his hair* Kid: *sleeping soundly* -elsewhere- naho: we're home~! Sakuya: *waves* Shamrock: *smile* "How did your day go?" naho: it went well. *smiles* Sakuya: "Yeah. A little worried about the essay I wrote..." tsubaki: if you guys need any help, let us know, ok? Sakuya: "...Thanks...Um, how good are you at sentence structure?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: *looking at a photograph* lisa: *also looking* Vulcan: *taps it* "There's Dad." lisa: ah...*smiles* Vulcan: *taps again* "And my uncle." lisa: i see. *The picture is burnt in the corner* lisa: who's that? Vulcan: "...Someone lost." lisa: oh... Vulcan: "..." *places the photo back on the wall* "...You feed the animals?" lisa: *nods* put food out for the cats this morning. Vulcan: *smiles* "Thanks..." -elsewhere- Gopher: "..." *clothes ripped, covered in mud* kirika: holy fuck, what happened?? Gopher: *sniff* "I...had a bad fight..." kirika:...where are they? Gopher: "Th-They hang out at this bar...even though they're underage..." kirika: *cracks knuckles* im going to whup their asses. Gopher: "...I-I know you can...but they may be drunk, which could make them more violent--" kirika: tch-, i've handled way worse.....way worse.... *And so* Drunk #1: *towers over Kirika, growls* kirika: *KICKS HIM IN THE JUNK* Drunk #1: Q_____Q *collapses* Drunk #2: "She hit Big Freddie! Get her!" kirika: *grabs a chair and slams it at him* *Chair smashes...* Drunk #2: *still standing--with splinters dug into his chest* "...Ow!" -later- kirika: *panting, bloodied, but alright none the less* heh...ow... Gopher: D: "You're hurt!" kirika: i-im alright. i gave those assholes a good what for... *wince* Gopher: *supports her, even as he cringes from his own pain* "L-Let's get to medical..." kirika: good call. -later- lord death: it was a noble thing you did today. extremely stupid and reckless, but noble none the less. Stein: "...Honestly. These are pretty severe injuries..." kirika: how bad? Gopher: "Very noble!" .w. Stein: "Deep cuts. One cracked rib. Sprained ankle. Oh, and I'll have to take that arm off--" lord death+kirika: WHAT?! Gopher: D:< Stein: "...Kidding. Doctor's humor." kirika: dude, that was a shit move. i mean, it's bad enough i lost my eye already. Stein: "...I thought it would lighten the mood--" *PUNCH* Stein: *collapsed on the floor* Gopher: .^. kirika: dude holy shit. Gopher: "Never dare toy with her like that again! Or I will double your pain!" Stein: Q___Q "How did you learn to throw a punch like that?" Gopher: *holding his hand, which is now bloody from the punch hitting Stein* Q___Q kirika: jeez goph, take it easy there... Gopher: *hug* kirika:...*pat pat* Gopher: *calms down* Stein: "...What, don't I get a hug?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, dear--chicken pox." hinata: =3= Mr. Tsubaki: "And if you caught it, your sister may as well...But we really got to be careful for any adults who have never caught it--" hikage: Q-Q Mr. Tsubaki: "...Given your proximity, you're probably going to get it. I better get more lotion and medicine for you. Be happy you are not adults: chicken pox can be fatal for them." hinata + hikage: D8 Mr. Tsubaki: "...Relax. You'll be in bed for a few weeks at most. And you can play connect the dots with the patterns!" -elsewhere- Yohei: *holding Toru* "It's okay..." toru: guuu... Yohei: "Daddy's here...You'll be okay..." toru: .....zzzz chie: poor baby. he just woke up crying.. Yohei: "A nightmare, maybe?" chie: ...maybe... Yohei: "...Hope he can sleep through for a few more hours." chie: *nods* Yohei: *yawn* "Maybe the same for us..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Hi, Blair!" blair: hey girls~ kim: sup. Jacqueline: "We brought over some tea and snacks, if you're interested." blair: that sounds lovely~ kim: we got it at that market you recommended to us. Jacqueline: *nods* "Quite a selection." *goes into the kitchen, returns with plates* -elsewhere- Yumi: *shivering* lord death: *holds her* it's ok...kirika's alive, isnt she? Yumi: *nods* "It just gets to me sometimes, you know?" lord death:....*he nods* she's a passionate kid. Yumi: "...She's growing up. Able to take care of herself." lord death: *he nods* she's a strong kid. always in the moment. Yumi: *small smile* "I wasn't used to a stongwill child like that..." lord death: in that regard, she's an excellent 'other' for kid. not in a romantic sense, obviously. consider it like this; kid is the left brain, while kirika is the right brain. Yumi: *nods* "Yes, I can see that...although, the two tend to clash..." lord death: true, but if they somehow manage to put their differences aside, they'd make an excellent wonder duo! Yumi: "...Please tell me you aren't imagining them dressed as superheroes." lord death: *thinking about them as badass mafiosos*....nope? Yumi: *smiles, small smooch on the cheek* "Good." -elsewhere- Relan: *finishing another waffle* iris: how did they turn out? shinra: yummy! Relan: *mouth full, gives a thumbs up* -elsewhere- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning. Kid: *smiles* "Morning." stocking: hehe~ *smooch* Kid: *smooch* "...Thank you." -elsewhere- Kuro: *cat screech* mahiru: ?? kuro?? Kuro: *pawing at small bird toy* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Come back with that money!" bandit: *running* reimi: *pulls a wire, tripping the thief* Benimaru: "Excellent..." *kicks the bandit as he falls* bandit: ah! p-please! i need that money for my medicine! Benimaru: "...Which medicine?" bandit: i have a frequent cough! *cough cough.....very fakely* Benimaru: "...Here, I can treat that--" *pulls back his fist* bandit: *wince* kirei: *puts a hand on benimaru's shoulder with a worried face* Benimaru: "..." *sighs, picks up the bandit* "Let's get you to the jail." -elsewhere- Lawless: *looking through music albums* tsugumi: *listening to music* Anya: *picks up an album--then spots--* "!!!" licht: *also listening to music* Anya: .\\\\. *scooch scooch closer* "..." *looks over his shoulder* -seems he's listening to bach- Anya: "...So, you've gone back to Bach?" *pauses* licht: *he hasnt heard her* Anya: "..." *pokes his shoulder* licht: hmmn? what? Anya: "...You are into Bach?" licht: i'm a fan of the classics.....because.... *pose* im an angel. Anya: o\\\\\\o *swoon* mio: *facepalm* licht: *hasn’t even noticed* Lawless: D: *already caught Anya before she hit the floor* "Are you okay?!" Anya: "...Yes?" Lawless: ^\\\\\^ licht: i see you finally got a girlfriend, hyde. Lawless and Anya: o\\\\\\o "WH-WHAT?!" licht: i give you my blessings because....*pose* im an angel. Anya: *passes out again* Lawless: o\\\\\O;;; tsugumi: anyaaa!!! D8 ao: how sweet~ Anya: *mutters in her stupor* "Shut up...Ao..." ao: 7w7 Lawless: "...I, um, maybe should set you down, get you a drink..." -elsewhere- Hibana: *hug* gabriella: u///u Hibana: "So happy..." -elsewhere- Harvar: *asleep on the couch* ox: im home! Harvar: *opens one eye, as if he wasn't even asleep* "Okay." ox: mom's doing well. Harvar: "...I'm glad." -elsewhere- Takehisa: *looking through toolkit* karin: need something? Takehisa: "I was hoping to work on my bike, but I can't find the screwdriver..." karin: here you go. do you want that in regular or sonic? Takehisa: "...What?" karin: *holds out a regular screwdriver, as well as a sonic screwdriver replica from doctor who* Takehisa: "...Oh. From that show." *takes the regular screwdriver* "Thank you." karin: no probs. Takehisa: "...I hope to have this bike running well soon. Just about tightening it..." -elsewhere- Yohei: "Just adjusted GET, and..." chie: *watching* Yohei: "Okay. Time for GET to teach shapes..." get: ^o^ Yohei: "Look at his torso at each new shape projected..." toru: *shiny eyes* Yohei: ^^ "You'll be learning circles, squares, and triangles in no time." -elsewhere-

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