#karim noticing little things about tamaki

[foggytiredwombat]

Unlikely cooperation but still

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[ficforce]

Cold Season

I wrote this whilst I was ill… It’s likely awful. Hinawa: No one even realised that Hinawa was sick until after he had collapsed in the break room. He had been quieter than usual and didn’t seem to take notice of the chaos that Arthur and Shinra were causing whilst Maki tried to stop them, Y/N had made him tea earlier but he had barely touched it… then he just passed out. Y/N had been closest after Obi and they laid him out on the couch to check his vitals, she noted right away that his skin was hot and with his hat removed she could see how pale he was. Why hadn’t she noticed? She was his girlfriend for goodness sake! “I’ll carry him to bed, Y/N, would you mind looking after him for a while?” Obi lifted the other man like it was easy and she followed after him quickly, “He’s real stubborn when it comes to his health, he’ll tell others to take a break or rest but when it comes to himself…” “He’s like any mother hen, he puts the chicks before himself – it’s one of the things I really love about him, Captain.” Obi threw a smile her way as she opened the door for him, “But you still wanna punch him for not saying anything, right?” “That’s correct, right in his dumb face.” They got him on the bed and Y/N unzipped his orange jumpsuit, “I’ll take care of it from here, would you mind sending some cold water and a flannel down, maybe some painkillers?” The man gave her a nod and headed out, Y/N pulled his arms out of the sleeves and tried to lift him a little to get it off; why did he have to be so heavy? Hinawa let out a soft groan and his eyes opened groggily, realising what was going on he sat up and made to get out of bed, “You’ve got a temperature, Takehisa, don’t you dare get up. Captain told me to look after you.” “… Then at least let me get out of these clothes.” Her eyes widened as she realised he wasn’t going to argue and she moved so he could change into a loose pair of pants and a tshirt before he laid back down. Y/N brushed her fingers over his jaw and then removed his glasses to set aside, “You should have said something sooner.” He let out a sound that was either denial or agreement to her words, “You got a headache?” “A little.” He hadn’t wanted to cause trouble for anyone, he wasn’t good at asking for help in the first place and now he had taken a member of their team away from duty to look after him, “I figured I would be fine.” “You’re just not used to being looked after, you have me now, Takehisa, you have Company 8 too, we’re your family and we can’t have our Mother running himself into the ground.” She pressed a kiss to his cheek and spent the rest of the day looking after him. Obi: Y/N nearly jumped out of her skin when the sound of metal crashing down onto the floor startled her. Turning her head she was surprised to see that Obi had dropped one of his ridiculously heavy dumbbells, “…You forget to chalk your hands or you just didn’t like the floor?” “Felt like all the strength left my arm…” his muscles had been aching since he’d gotten up that morning and felt out of breath, he hadn’t felt great the night before but he had hoped it would go away. “I think I’m gonna go lay down for a while.”

The woman got up from her seat and reached for his forehead, “You’re a little warm, you did sound a little raspy at breakfast too – you could have caught Vulcan’s chest infection.” His eyes seemed a little glazed over and he was swaying ever so slightly on his feet, “Come on, I’ll get you some medicine and let Lieutenant Hinawa know you’re not feeling great.” Obi went with her obediently, they passed by Iris and Tamaki, the two girls sympathetic at their Captain’s condition, they agreed to let Hinawa know so that Y/N could look after Obi. “Wow, you’re fading fast, Akitaru,” his pace was slowing and he had to stop to lean against the wall as a wave of dizziness overwhelmed him, “Easy… come on, we’re nearly there.” He practically fell onto the bed when they got there, he hadn’t felt this weak since last time he was ill – it was a rare occurrence but when he was hit he went down hard, “I want the mascots at my funeral, make sure Hinawa wears something normal… tell my girlfriend I love her.” “I love you too,” she ruffled his hair a little, “And you’re not going to die… it’s just a cold.” “Will you feed me soup and rub that gross stuff on my chest to help me breathe?” Obi caught her wrist and brought her down for a hug; who knew he would be such a baby?

Rekka:

Rekka was either too stupid to stop or too stubborn, Y/N wasn’t sure which and she exhaled loudly when the man hunched over to cough almost violently. He was trying to finish his morning laps despite being told he was too sick, he’d come down with a cough a few days before and thought he could burn it out through sheer willpower and prayer. “Rekka,” she called and began uncapping the bottle of water she had brought, “Oi! If you start running again I’ll kneecap you! Rekka!” He waved her off with a dumb grin and made it a few more paces before he fell onto his hands and knees. “Nuisance is gonna be a nuisance… what a nuisance.” Karim had come out after Burns had told him to fetch the moron on the running track – he figured that the Captain meant Rekka. “If he’s not listening to you, Y/N, I’ve got less of a chance.” “Leave it with me, I didn’t come all the way across Tokyo to watch him run; he’s such an inconsiderate man at times.” “He’s hot-blooded, probably burned right through his fever. Want me to freeze him?” Y/N looked at him with a raised eyebrow, he looked vaguely serious so she shook her head and wandered over to her fallen priest. Her hand stroked his back and she handed him the bottle, “You’re setting a bad example for the kids, you tell them to rest when they’re ill but you’re out here trying to literally fight a cold.” Rekka looked up at her, his expression forced as he tried to tell her he was fine but then he slumped into her arms, “Rekka!” He was out of breath and when she cupped his cheek to bring his head up a little he pressed into it with a mumble of her being cold; perhaps he hadn’t burned through his fever. “If you’re a good boy, I’ll make you something good to eat and even bring it to you in bed, how’s that sound?” “My stars…” it was a little mumble but he sounded somewhat happy for her offer. Foien Li: Foien was a sensible man, as soon as he had felt himself coming down with a cold he had signed himself off for a few days, he stayed in his room and tried a few home remedies. There was a day when he felt terrible, he hoped he could sleep it off and start to feel better… A knock on his door alerted him to a visitor and when it opened a little he smiled at Y/N peeking through at him, “You’ll get sick too.” “Then you can take care of me,” she placed a tray down on his desk, patiently waiting for him to sit himself up before handing him a mug of hot honey and lemon, “I brought you a couple of books to read, It can’t be any fun locked up here… Did I see you at the back of the Cathedral this morning?” “I wanted to attend prayers but I didn’t want to get anyone else sick,” Foien gave a sigh as she pressed her hand to his forehead, it felt cooler than his skin and he pressed into the touch, his eyes opened a little and Y/N gave him a bright smile – she always said he had the prettiest eyes. He was grateful to her for looking after him and even though he risked making her ill and having to confess later, the man leaned over to kiss her cheek, “What would I do without you, Y/N?” Y/N adjusted her habit a little to hide her flushed face, “You’d have to rely on Karim to look after you and he’d complain the whole time…” “It would give me more of an incentive to get better.” His answer made her giggle, the sound made him feel better already. Karim: ��I told you to go to bed,” Y/N walked toward the back of the Cathedral where the Lieutenant was leaning his head on the pews in front of him, his slumped over form didn’t move even as she poked him in the shoulder. “Karim, come on, you should be resting…” He raised his head and she sighed at him, he looked all stuffy and his eyes were watery, it was amazing he was even able to walk there in the first place. He never missed her choir practice, it was sweet that he would come even though he had a headache and Foien’s cold from the week before. Y/N took his hand and pulled him up slowly, “Come on.” Karim followed her obediently, no smart comments or sarcasm escaping him as they made their way through the large hallway, they reached his room and she reached

into his pocket for his key, “Should get your own key.” “Imagine the gossip,” She followed him inside and helped him with his clothing, “Though they already talk about us like we’re committing a criminal act, couldn’t you just quit being a priest and then it might be better?” “How about you stop being a nun?” He knew she was kidding, they both took some odd joy out of upsetting the really pious followers of Sol with their relationship, “If you did that though I wouldn’t get to hear you sing anymore…” Karim laid down on top of his covers and coughed, he didn’t understand how he seemed to be worse than Foien was with this, the other Lieutenant had given it to him in the first place. “So sick of being sick.” Y/N pet his hair gently, “Only two repetitions? You must be ill,” Karim gave a half shrug and pulled weakly at his pillow, “Want me to get you anything?” “Just stay with me, Y/N…” Burns: She couldn’t figure out if he was running a fever or not, the Captain retained a large amount of heat at all times, Y/N gave a sigh and offered him an apologetic smile, “I never was a very good nurse, how do you actually feel?” He hadn’t complained about feeling ill but she doubted he would be too verbal about it, the fact that he was wearing his jacket properly and looked like he was cold was really her only clue. “It’s just a bug my kind Lieutenants have gifted me – I’m a little chilly but otherwise I’m sure I’ll survive. You don’t have to worry about me, Y/N” He wasn’t used to being coddled and Leonard felt somewhat pleased by her attention, “I’ll make sure to rest a little.” “It’s hard to imagine you would ever feel cold, you can stay here for a little while and rest, I’ll make you something to eat and you can use the phone to let your Company know. It’s nearly a full hour back home for you, besides, it’s getting late.” He had only come out because she had asked him to visit on his day off, if Y/N had known then she wouldn’t have. Y/N took his hand and gave it a squeeze, “Please, Leonard, let me look after you just this once?” She was looking at him so sincerely that he couldn’t find it in him to say no, the man gave in and nodded, “Just this once.” Konro: “Konro’s dying!” Hinata tugged on Y/N’s sleeve whilst Hikage nodded alongside her. “Konro’s not dying, he’s got a cold.” She shooed the girls away toward the door and told them to go play, it was hard enough looking after her boyfriend without the twins trying to help. Y/N heard him coughing from the hallway and she couldn’t help but wince a little at how painful it sounded – his lungs were already shot from the tephrosis. There was no doubt he was suffering but he was pretty stubborn in keeping it to himself. “I brought you something to hopefully help your throat,” she knelt beside his futon and helped him sit up, Konro gave her a weak smile and once more insisted he just needed to nap it off. “Drink this, then you can take a nap… it’ll probably help you sleep better too.” He wasn’t getting much rest as it was, the coughing would wake him up and then he wouldn’t be able to settle down again for a long while. Konro hated feeling like a burden, he felt like that most days and now he was knocked out by this… it was irritating how he could fight most things but a cold simply wasn’t one of them. “You know you’re gonna get sick too, right? It’s probably too late to stop it from happening now.” “If I get sick, will you look after me?” As if she really had to ask. The man reached out and gently cupped the back of her head before pulling her close and pressing his forehead to hers, “Course I will, I won’t be as good as it as you are but I won’t let that stop me.” Benimaru: Benimaru reverted into a small child when he got ill, he had ignored it for so long that, one day, every symptom hit him at once and the Captain went down. His eyes watered, he couldn’t hear out of his left ear, his throat hurt, his chest hurt, he was cold and there was nothing he could do about it now. He’d bundled himself up in a large blanket and huddled against his girlfriend as she had sat

minding her own business. Y/N had moved the blanket a little to peek under the hood he had made with it and glassy red eyes looked at her almost pleadingly. Benimaru wasn’t clingy. He especially didn’t come into the main room, wrapped in a blanket cocoon and nestle into her side like a sad, oversized toddler. “Good Luck moving him.” Konro sighed as he entered the room, he was fully aware of the Beni Bio-hazard Blanket, “I’ll get some medicine for him… you’d better just accept you’re not moving from there without him.” Y/N looked back down at her boyfriend and reached in to stroke his hair, “You can’t fight a cold, huh?” He wriggled a little closer to her and rested his head on her shoulder, content for her to pet his hair and when Konro returned with the medicine, he made her feed it to him; his excuse being that he was cold and trapped in the blanket. She figured he was just craving the attention and felt needy from being so poorly. For the rest of that day he communicated in differently toned whines, grunts and ‘tch’, the only time he left her side was when one of them needed to pee.

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[firelinphd]

Hi! I wanted to ask if you could write a scenario where Vulcan and reader are making out and they are caught red-handed. I really enjoy reading your scenarios and headcanons :-)

I was inspired to do it with other characters as well so here they are !

Caught making out | NSFW Headcanons

gender neutral

-> Vulcan Joseph, Shinra Kusakabe, Karim Fulham, Shinmon Benimaru.

-> Of course Shinra is aged up or you’re his age cause I won’t write an adult fucking a teen oof.

Vulcan Joseph

It was a party night at the 8th Company, and since you were both 18, you decided to drink with the rest of those who were drinking.

Indeed, the 7th Company was also invited, and some members of the other companies (Hibana, Karim, for ex) were there.

As you were dancing, you were sometimes licking your lips -which already drove Vulcan crazy- but sometimes you would notice him staring and you would wink at him.

Big mistake, because Vulcan had a hard sex drive, and you looked hot -he looked hot- and you were winking at him and licking your lips, and you were both at least a bit drunk.

After your dance was over, Vulcan grabbed you by your arm and dragged you to the kitchen. Not a good place to hide, but it was the closest room.

Immediately, he pushed you to a wall, kissing you. You were giggling between the kisses until Vulcan slipped his tongue inside your mouth, and that shut you up.

Your fingers were tracing his chest and then they went down his abs, the action tickling him a bit -but he didn’t mind.

He had one hand under your shirt and one slipping inside your pants when the door opened, you both jumping in the process.

Hinawa sighed, as if it was usual. ‘’Could you please get a room ? This is the kitchen.’’ He said, not sounding even shock. Vulcan laughed before dragging you somewhere else.

Shinra Kusakabe

Let’s be real ; being intimate at the 8th Company was really difficult, because of the dorms and because there was nowhere to hide.

Of course, you could think of the roof. But believe me or not, there was always someone up there -most of the time it was Maki training, or Iris looking at the sky.

So, Shinra and you had learnt to have some timing. Unfortunately, that meant you needed to have a lot of quickies and that was sometimes more frustrating than anything, but still.

The best time, however, was when everyone was going to the showers. You were sure that sometimes people realized that was when you guys were being intimate, since Shinra’s or your door was locked -and sometimes people were trying to get inside and realized it was locked.

Most of time, after the showers, everyone was reuniting in the common room or spending some time outside. And that was why you liked to sneak in one another’s room, since it was maybe the only time you could not have quickies and ‘proper’ sex.

And right now, you were in Shinra’s room. He had taken off your shirt, even though he still had his indoors uniform -you thought he looked hot.

He was tracing some patterns with his fingers on your body, your legs around his waist as you were against the wall -Shinra’s bed was the top one, so you had decided to start there. With his sharp teeth, he was nibbling at your neck’s skin.

Suddenly, the door got opened, and Shinra immediately smiled when he turned his head to look behind him, yelling. ‘’ARTHUR ! GO OUT ! THERE’S A REASON THE DOOR’S LOCKED !’’

Since Shinra’s back was facing the blonde, you hid yourself in his chest, to be sure Arthur couldn’t see any part of your chest. The blonde only rolled his eyes, throwing the little Excalibur he had used to unlock the door.

Karim Fulham

One thing that was great about the 1st Company was that everyone had their own room. When you heard that it wasn’t the case in every company, you were shocked.

Indeed, as you and Karim were dating, you couldn’t imagine how you guys would be intimate if you didn’t have your own room.

And even without thinking about sex : you liked to fall asleep with him, it calmed you down, and you found it much easier to fall asleep with him hugging you than all alone in your room.

Karim was on a mission with Rekka and the interns. Tamaki was outside, so you had decided to clean the church.

You were bent over a table when you heard someone’s footsteps. ‘’Are you greeting me like this ?’’ Karim asked, making you giggle. ‘’I’m cleaning. The rest is your imagination.’’

He rolled his eyes and went to his room, and you joined him once you were done cleaning. Did you really think that little bastard was going to help you ?

You closed the door of his room, seeing that he was busy writing something. Since you were horny -for some reason- you decided to lock the door. That made him raise an eyebrow.

When you sat on his lap, he understood what was going on, letting out a chuckle before kissing you. Things escalated quickly and his hands were now on both your buttcheeks.

You guys got interrupted by the door opening. Karim immediately pushed you to the ground, you squealing in the process. You turned your head to realize ; it was the 2 interns from the 8th Company who had managed to open the door. Sneaky bastards.

Benimaru Shinmon

Benimaru was a busy and tired man. But once you were getting him in the mood, you could think he was a guy without any responsibilities that was getting 12 hours of sleep per night.

You guys could get intimate, since the 7th Company wasn’t big, you all had your own room. And it was no secret that Beni and you were dating, so you slept in the same room.

You couldn’t lock the door, since for safety reasons, there wasn’t any lock on the doors. But no one ever wanted nor tried to go to your room, and mostly because Beni was terrifying.

There was also one thing ; Beni adored angry sex. He didn’t know himself he did, but believe me ; angry sex was his thing and you weren’t going to turn him off.

And tonight, he was very mad at the 8th Company. They had been invited once again to Asakusa, and they were very annoying.

Why were they so joyful and extravert ? The only good thing about them was that Beni could train with two boys that could at least manage to approach him during fights.

Beni was in your shared room, and had pulled you to his chest now that his back was resting against the bed head. You were sat on his lap, talking about the 8th Company.

After a few minutes, the conversation changed and you somehow ended up sat on Beni’s boner, your hands running on his bare chest. You still had your shirt on, but he was playing with your chest/breast with one hand.

And that’s when the door opened. Of course it was someone from the 8th Company. Nobody from the 7th would’ve dared enter this room. ‘’I’M SORRY ! SO SORRY !’’ Tamaki yelled, before closing the door and running away. ‘’I’m gonna kill them.’’ Beni said.

when you request 1 character but your favorite author tm writes for 4 😎🤙🏻

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[fire-dwelling]

Fire Force, Chapter 63: “Friend”

Translated from Japanese to Spanish to English

Page 2

Narrator: “Thanks to Joker’s intervention, Shinra and the others manage to escape! Vulcan is grateful to the Eighth and decides to enlist!”

Page 3

Outside the Eighth’s headquarters, Shinra and Tamaki sweep.

Shinra: “It’s time to clean!”

Tamaki: “We’re going to clean!”

Shinra: “I will clean here, and you clean that side! And don’t get close to me!”

Tamaki: “And don’t get in my way!”

Shinra: “Working with her is exhausting...Maybe working with Arthur would be better.”

As Shinra sweeps, he notices some device on the ground.

Shinra: “Is that Vulcan’s...? He’s not bothering to clean up--wasn’t he going to help fix things?”

Page 4

Shinra looks up to see that the cross above the Eighth Headquarters’ entrance now has a skull.

Shinra: “What the hell is that?!” (calls out to Vulcan) “Vulcan, are you there?! You shouldn’t attach weird things on the building.”

Vulcan is sitting down on the roof, wearing his skull mask and working on repairs.

Vulcan: “What?! I fixed everything so it would be easy to work. I even got Chief Obi’s approval. This unstylish church looks a lot better now, right?”

Shinra: “ ‘Fixed’? Attaching a skull onto the cross of the Sol God’s church constitutes ‘fixing’?”

Vulcan: “Well, I went to see how Yuu is doing, so I was trying to hammer this out.”

Page 5

Akitaru arrives, looking up at Vulcan’s skull work.

Akitaru: “Hello! This is great!”

Shinra: “!!! ‘Great’? You mean the skull?”

Akitaru puts a hand on Shinra’s shoulder, flashing the demon hand sign.

Akitaru: “The Eighth is different from the other brigades…Rock and skill! I’m counting on you [Shinra] right now, Demon!”

Shinra: “Not a demon! Hero!”

Akitaru flashes two demon hand signs, while Shinra is annoyed.

Shinra: “You are both skillful.”

Page 6

Suddenly, Konro, Karim, and Hibana arrive.

Hibana: “Hey, Obi. I’m here.”

Tamaki nervously salutes Karim.

Tamaki: “Captain Karim! It’s been so long! Why are you here?!”

Karim: “Tamaki! You look stronger and cheerier.”

Konro: “We’ve come exchange information. I think we can cooperate.”

Akitaru: “I was expecting you.”

Page 7

Shinra: “Good work.”

The others follow Akitaru inside.

Karim: “Sorry for the inconvenience.”

Shinra: (thinking) “Is it possible we’ll have to fight the Order? Even Sho?”

Tamaki hits Shinra’s head with her broomstick.

Tamaki: “Stop daydreaming!”

Tamaki then trips--and somehow she flips up, shoving all of her shirt around Shinra’s head and torso.

Shinra: “Ah! Why?!”

Tamaki: “Let me down, stupid!”

Page 8

Shinra reenters, spotting Arthur looking at the wall.

Shinra: “Ah, finally I'm done...My body can’t stand being around Tamaki.”

Arthur: “You may not be the beloved horse Silver I sought. But now, you are my partner.”

Arthur has hung the donkey’s head from Arthur’s junkyard on the wall.

Arthur: “It’s just not the same…Shirobar (White Donkey, a pun)!”

Shinra points at the donkey’s head.

Shinra: “Don’t name the wall ornaments!”

Arthur: “This is the angel horse, descended to the Earth to be reborn as a miracle.”

Shinra: “That is an ass. You just named it ‘Shirobar.’ The Captain’s going to be pissed...”

Takehisa walks by, thanking Shinra.

Takehisa: “Good work cleaning up the entrance.”

Page 9

Shinra is shocked that Takehisa’s cap has horns.

Shinra: “Captain Hinawa?!”

Takehisa: “Get back to work.”

Takehisa sits at a desk of papers.

Shinra: “Vulcan made you that hat, didn’t he?”

Takehisa: “It was like this when I arrived this morning.”

Shinra: “And you’re okay with this?”

Takehisa: “Doesn’t affect my work.”

Page 10

Shinra: “ ‘Doesn’t affect’? I am confused...and about Shirobar, too.”

Maki looks at Takehisa.

Maki: “You just don’t get fashion, Captain. Maybe I’ll buy you something…”

Takehisa: “If you’re just going to buy me something out of the blue, I won’t trust it.”

Maki: “Well...It’d still be better than a pair of horns.”

Takehisa: “Don’t be silly--”

Takehisa turns his head, knocking down papers and figurines.

Shinra: “ ‘Doesn’t affect my work,’ huh?”

Later, Arthur looks up at Shirobar, which now wears Takehisa’s horned hat.

Page 11

Iris serves tea to Akitaru and their guests.

Konro: “I am sorry for the inconvenience, young lady.”

Iris: “!!! Not a problem at all.”

Konro: “???”

Note: Iris is using a very formal thank you.

Hibana: “Hey, Obi! Don’t just use Iris to serve tea!”

Iris: “Sister...I’m trying to improve…”

Akitaru: “Okay, are we ready to start the meeting?”

Page 12

Akitaru: “Let’s share the information we’ve gathered, look for clues about the Preacher to figure out a plan against him.”

Konro: “I’m here on Beni’s behalf, but we have little information except that we’ve long blamed the White Hoods for all of this.”

Hibana: “And among the cases of human bodies turning into Flame Beings, some were artificially created by the White Hoods.”

Karim: “Rekka Hoshimiya used some kind of ‘bug’ to artificially create Flame Beings, claiming he wanted to find someone 'compatible.'”

Akitaru: “And Dr. Giovanni was looking for some ‘key to the Amaterasu.' His goal has something to do with it.”

Page 13

A newspaper headline says, “Commander of the Third Brigade Arrested.”

Akitaru: “Then the Third claims that the person who attacked Vulcan was some impersonator wearing Giovanni’s mask. At a press conference, a person claiming to be the real Giovanni insists he was at the Third at the time of the attack. But that one is an impostor. It’s possible they had that contingency plan ready so the Third can avoid scandals. Vulcan says he knows Giovanni’s real face, and that man at the press conference was not Giovanni.”

Hibana: “And it seems that several members left the Third...which means the Brigade could be infiltrated, and likely is now working with the Preacher. We don’t even know how far this infiltration goes, maybe into Haijima or the entire Empire. It’s difficult to know what happens in the Third.”

Page 14

Karim: “That’s pretty extreme. If we don’t know who our enemies are, we have to at least find and target their base.”

Akitaru: “Our man Licht has started searching for their base.”

Hibana: “We’re supposed to trust him?”

Akitaru: “Been working out so far. Now it’s our turn to attack their base!”

Page 15

In a forest, Victor holds up a camera, while speaking with Joker. He’s looking at staples put into the tree.

Victor: “These are the anchors that held down Shinra! It’s amazing--so quickly after becoming a firefighter, I’m getting into several dangerous places.”

Joker: “This information will let you find their base?”

Victor: “Not just this. With the things they left in Vulcan’s workshop, they might get their hands on something else? They’re already ahead.”

Joker: “The Eighth may know their location--but they aren’t strong enough.”

Victor: “Dangerous, then?”

Joker: “Of course <3”

Page 16

Joker: “The power of their leader, Sho, must come from some link with the Preacher. It’s like super speed, but different from my ability.”

Victor: “What do you think the Eighth needs?”

Joker blows out a demon in the fire from his lit cigarette.

Joker: “For Shinra to get more powerful. Can’t that genius brain of yours figure out how to enhance the Demon’s flames?”

Victor: “I'm thinking about it. But to get to the level you and Sho are at...it’s all on him.”

Page 17

Back at the Eighth, Hibana has removed her shoes and sits on the back of the couch next to Karim.

Hibana: “Do you have a plan for attack?”

Iris: “Sister, why are you sitting there?”

Hibana: “I refuse to sit at the same height of the useless First Brigade.”

Karim: “Do you want me to sit on the floor?”

Hibana: “Yes, please!”

Karim: “...”

Hibana: “...Why aren’t you doing so?”

Karim sits on the floor.

Karim: “What the fuck...I was kidding…”

Akitaru: “Captain Karim, forgive me…”

Hibana: “Can’t the Eighth fight? Don’t you have the strength of eight gorillas?”

Akitaru: “Eight...gorillas…”

Page 18

Akitaru: “The rookies of the Eighth are good. I can say that they have strength, ability, and are competent. But they are inexperienced, especially when alone. I don’t know how to improve them in such a short time.”

Karim: “When they were with the 1st, I had the impression that they were immature. They had skill, but in combat they were diastrous.”

Konro: “Combat...? The Seventh has people who have not yet had a fight...Do you want me to take care of them?”

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Later, Konro and Akitaru approach Shinra and Arthur.

Shinra: “We’re going to the Seventh?”

Akitaru: “Exactly. Commander Benimaru is going to do combat training to strengthen the Eighth.”

Shinra: (thinking) “Combat training...You think we have no strength...? Well, that’s true. At that moment, I couldn’t even see Sho's attack. I have to make myself stronger to reach that speed…”

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Meanwhile, at the Seventh’s Headquarter, Benimaru takes a phone call.

Benimaru: “Oh, what's up Konro? What?! Why do I have to take care of them? What debt? Yes...Yeah, I still owe you…”

Narrator: “To bring back his brother, Sho, Shinra must stoke the flames inside! A new arc begins! To be continued in Chapter 64: ‘The Training Place.’”

#fire force #fire brigade of flames #enen no shobotai #long post

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 24

road trips are a hell of a thing, right?

Akitaru: "Yes." shinra: seems as good a place as any. fang-hua:.....ah! commander shinmon, you wanted to speak with me? Benimaru: "...What do you want?" fang-hua: o-o kabuki said you wanted to see me? Benimaru: "...Oh, yeah. Right. Um...Can you do my paperwork for me? I would, but I want to nap." fang-hua: *sweatdrop* al....right then? Benimaru: "...What? You wanted something out of that? I don't have candy or anything." fang-hua: no no, i'll do it, though you are the commander, and it wouldnt kill you to do a little work -_-; Benimaru: "...I didn't ask for my Brigade to be dragged into some large hierarchal structure bullshit, okay? If I'm running this show, it's in my own way, and that means delegating, and that means you take care of this paperwork, okay?" fang-hua:....*sighhhhs* very well, commander shinmon. Benimaru: "Thank you. And don't screw it up." fang-hua: ... (thinking: at least he didnt call me koha-) Honda: "Young Fang-Hua, your commander seems like an ass." fang-hua: well...... >_>;;; Honda: *head pat* "Tolerate him as best as you can. He is someone with poor social skills." fang-hua: i'll do my best sir.... yasunoki: *sweatdrop* Burns: "This meeting is concluded. I have work to return to. 1st Brigade, depart!" dia: *she nods* tamaki:......*stays behind oubi and glares at burns* Karim: (pats Shinra and Tamaki on their shoulders before following) -later- Iris: (sets out drinks) tamaki:...... Iris: "..." (reaches out) "He'll be fine." tamaki:........i'm going to go sleep... Iris: "Okay...Tamaki? We care about you..." tamaki:....thanks..... nozomi: *worried* Takehisa: (staring at his laptop, typing fervently--then slams the lid shut) maki: hmm? Takehisa: (notices) "S-Sorry...Was trying to find...a lead..." maki: ...... Takehisa: "Nothing...I don't get it. It's like he went into another dimension or something." maki: maybe try his phone again? Takehisa: *sighs* (opens his laptop, types) "I have tried to call his phone, track its GPS, but still nothing...I'll try again..." -elsewhere- Spirit: "Okay, Sachiko, that's the last light bulb. They have all been replaced with energy-friendly ones." sachiko: thanks so much for doing this, even though you didnt necessarily _need_ to. ^^; Spirit: "Hey, come on--just being environmentally friendly! Or...it could be because if it helps you and Izumi, it's important to me..." sachiko:...*sigh* i do appreciate the thought. so, thank you...want something to drink? Spirit: "Water would be good." -elsewhere- lin: *yaaaAAAAAAAAAAAwwwn* Akua: "Are you not awake yet?" lin: i am....just tired...... Akua: "Hmmm...Bad dreams?" lin: yeah, what tipped you off? Akua: "!!!" (nervous smile) "J-Just a guess..." lin: .......seems we start school tomorrow, so we should be rested to make a good first impression. Akua: "Perhaps you need something before you go to bed. Maybe warm milk?" lin: maybe......*she calls in* hi shinodaaaaa~! how's emine holding up? Shinoda: "Well, since your Dokeshi condition is to serve, not very well. He's been asking for you--" lin: WELL PUT HIM ON THE PHONE THEN!! Shinoda: "..." *STATIC* Emine: "H-Hi?" lin: are you ok emine? have you been eating well? have you been doing your bad deeds? *she's very frantic* Emine: "No, no, yes." lin: at least you're fufilling your condition...i havent slept well last night, it might be from me missing you... Emine: -_-; "Or, that you are not fulfilling your condition. I have a suggestion for how you can do so." lin: *nods violently* what is it? Emine: "I have not dined well because Shinoda insists on a diet of only apples. Please intimidate him until he varies my meal menu." lin: will do that~ and i know juuuust who to ask~ -someplace in new york- ???: yes?.........ah! little linny, it's been a while...........hmm? oh him.......i'll see what i can do. Barista: (overhearing) "???" ???: right.....i'll get ready soon....see ya~....yes, i'll take some of the coldest ice cream you have in stock. Barista: (nods, smiles) "Right away!" ???: and for the drink, cold water with extra ice. Barista: (nods) "Okay. Oh! Which flavor of ice cream?" ???: *grins* Neapolitan please~ -elsewhere- grunt: shinoda? you look uneased? Shinoda: o____o; "F-Fine...Fine. Just fine." Emine: "..." grunt:....*shrug* Shinoda: "N-Never again...J-Just bring me apples--lots of them!" (glances at Emine) "And whatever the master wants for dinner! And a lot of it!" Emine: "..." (small smile) "I would like something with meat. Lots of it." grunt: um....yes sir... (thinking: weirdos....) Shinoda: "That phone call...Those images...I-I didn't--J-Just..." (shudders) Emine: ("I see I am not the only one who does bad deeds...") -back at the apartment- lin: hehehehehe~ Akua: "...Why are you giggling like a madman?" lin: i maaay have gotten in touch with my inner emine~ and in this chess match of life, the white queen has made her move, or rather the white, brown, and pink. Akua: "...Is this some sort of a racial thing?" lin: no! dont be rude! *chop!* but tell me, have you heard of someone named 'Nea Polito'? Akua: "Owie!" (rubs their head) "No..." lin: she's another dokeshi who is able to withstand extreme temperatures, but her condition is that she has to eat cold things to prevent overheating... Akua: "...Okay?" ("I'll make a mental note of that for later...") lin: long story shooooort~....she's shinoda's ex-girlfriend~ Akua: "...You are evil." lin: hehehehehehe~ Akua: "So, that means you served Emine by scaring the Bejeesus out of Shinoda, thereby completing your Dokeshi condition?" lin: thaaat's right~! Akua: "And how does Emine repay you?" lin: ............. .////////////////////////////////. *nosebleed+faints* Akua: (catches her, smirks..."Then you'll enjoy that dream charm I drew in blood under your bed...at least, until it turns into a nightmare charm...") -elsewhere- Patty: *PEEEEEEK* shiori: ??? Patty: "Peekabo!" shiori: :o Patty: "...What? I thought babies like 'Peekabo'..." shiori: hehe! Patty: "There we go!" (covers face) "Where's Patty?" shiori: ??? Patty: (uncovers face)"Here's Patty!" shiori: *giggles* Patty: "So cute! You look just like your parents...but you don't frown like Kid does...” shiori: ?? Patty: (picks up Shiori, smiles at her) "What you up for now, Shiori? Reading? Playing? Need a diaper change?" shiori: buck! buck! Patty: "???" (picks up a book) "Book?" shiori: buck buck! ^^ Patty: (smiles) "Okay!" (sits down and starts reading) "One fish, two fish..." -elsewhere- Tuhl: (asleep in rocking chair, cradling Io) io: zzzz..... Yohei: (holds up phone, snaps a pic) chie: that's just too adorable. Yohei: (smiles) "Yeah..." chie: i cant wait to see you like that with our little one. *rubs her stomach* Yohei: (holds a hand along hers) "Same. Only I hope I'm less of a curmudgeon than Tuhl..." Tuhl: *snore* chie:.....*snerk* Yohei: (gently takes Io out of Tuhl's arms to lay back in the crib) saki: how's she doing? chie: sleep. Yohei: "Tuhl evidently rocked her to sleep, so we moved her back to the crib..." saki: ah. Yohei: "How are your parents doing?" saki: doing well...chie, mom and mrs nanami wanted to come with us when we pick out a dress, is that ok? chie: i wouldnt mind at all. *she smiles* Yohei: "...I guess that means I'll have to do something with my dad and your dad..." chie: maybe, haha. Yohei: "What does your dad like to do? Maybe an outdoor activity?" saki: maybe a camping trip? Yohei: "Ah, that could work." -in another room- mono:...... *KNOCK KNOCK* mono: what is it?? Shotaro: "We brought you some food!" mono: .....did you poison it? Shotaro: (shakes his head) "No. Yohei told me that if I ever put exlax in food again, he'd make my head go somewhere that's anatomically impossible." mono:......tch- whatever, stupid dokeshi! Shotaro: "..." (pouts) "I'm not stupid!" mana:........*opens her mouth to say something then stops* Shotaro: *twitch* "Just eat...You need to keep up your strength and get better." mono:...whatever... *she closes the door* mana:......_she's_ pleasant... Shotaro: (pouting) "Maybe she's constipated..." -elsewhere- Kid: (trying to read) stocking: zzzz....... Kid: (looks at Stocking, smiles...Closes the book and lies back down, hugging her) stocking: *opens her eyes*..... o/////o Kid: "S-Sorry...I woke you..." stocking: i-it's fine...the view is great. Kid: (smiles) "I agree..." (light kiss) stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Were you sleeping okay?" stocking: *she nods* Kid: "That's good...May I get you anything?" stocking: *she snuggles up to him* just some cuddles... Kid: (puts his arms around her, smiles) "Okay." stocking: *smooches him on the jawline* hehe~ Kid: "Hee hee...That tickles!" stocking: *nuzzles* well you're just so cuuuuute~! Kid: "Not half as cute as you~" stocking: *she kisses im softly* Kid: "Mmmm~" -about 4 minutes of making out later- Kid: *small pant* stocking: haa....haaa...... wow.... Kid: "St-Stocking...You are amazing..." stocking: i could say the same for you... Kid: (lays a hand along her shoulder) "Thank you..." -morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: *she's already making breakfast, wearing kid's shirt and glasses* Kid: "All of that looks great on you..." stocking: what if i told you it's all i'm wearing~? Kid: "..." (small smirk) "Fashionable..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (walks over to her, hugs her from behind...then his hand slides along her bare leg) stocking: ah~ kid... Kid: (kisses the back of her neck just lightly) "I love you." stocking: i love you too, kiddo~ -at school- mono: *grumbling* cant believe they're making me transfer to this cruddy school..... Shotaro: "Ah, it'll be fun! You'll get to meet teachers, make new friends--" Kid: "WHAT THE EVER LOVING CRAP ARE YOU WEARING?!" Shotaro: "...Make new friends..." mono: excuse you, it's called 'style' smartass. Kid: "It's called an abomination against beauty and perfection!" Shotaro: (desperately looking through his bag of bones) "Chicken, no. Shark, no. Wombat, no..." mono: hey, my shorts are a reasonable length, stripes! Kid: "It's not the length of your shorts--it's the lack of symmetry! All clothing should be symmetrical at all times for perfect balance!" Shotaro: "Come on, where is it?!" mono: oh wow, you're one to talk mr '3 stripes on the side of my head' Kid: "How dare you! You should change your clothes, now!" Shotaro: "Ah-ha! I found it!" (holds up what looks like a beak) kirika: kick his butt! tamaki: RIP HIS PANTS OFF! stocking: tamaki what the hell... Iris: o\\\\\o "T-Tamaki!" Kid: "Unhand me!" nozomi: miss tamaki! -rip- tamaki: *laughing like a psychopath* Kid: o\\\\\\o shinra:....... *facepalm* i am so sorry. stocking: TAMAKI WHAT THE HELL?! Shotaro: "...Crap!" (bites on the beak--and grows four extra arms, which he uses to separate Mono from Kid) "BEAK OF THE OCTOPUS!" Mineta: "...Sexy." -Later- Kid: (shuddering) mono: detention on day one, just great... stocking: *hugging kid* Kid: *whimpering* "The only benefit was seeing that boy with six arms and two legs...eight limbs..." Kid: *sniffles* "They saw my undies..." stocking: it's ok kid... tamaki: welcome to _my_ life... Shotaro: "I was seen in just my boxers plenty of times. Mine have bones on them!" soul: same here. Shotaro: o____o "UNDERWEAR BROTHERS!" *bear hug* soul: GRK- black*star, lil help? Black Star: "Right!" *joins the bear hug* Shotaro: "Yay! More huggies!" soul: WHY kilik: *sweatdrop* Iris: "..." *snaps a pic* shinra: ??? *nervous smile* ???: does that sort of thing happen a lot around here? Patty: "Once a week. Two, tops." liz: this is pretty average for a tuesday...who're you? lin: call me Rinko. Akua: "Zzzz..." lin: this is my weapon, akua. Shotaro: *stops bear hug, staring at 'Rinko'* Akua: "Zzzz..." (head slams against the desk, waking them up) "SCARVES! ... What?" lin: ?? *she's in a school uniform with her hair in two low sidetails* Akua: "...I mean...Um...What an annoyance..." (lays head back down) soul:....what's up with them? Shotaro: *still staring at Rinko* (whispers to Mana) "That girl..." Akua: (to Soul) "Trying to sleep here..." mana: hmm? Shotaro: "...How does she get her hair like that?" mana: T-T; Shotaro: "Maybe your hair should be like that, instead of all short and stuff." -the teacher has arrived- Stein: (wheels in on chair) Akua: "..." mono: 0-0; Stein: "I see we have new students here today..." (looks at Rinko) lin: Rinko Masaka and Akua Naptoon, reporting. Akua: (staring intently at Stein...) Stein: (nods) "Rinko, you are the meister, Akua the weapon?" mono: ....... lin: *she nods* Akua: "Hotness--" o\\\\o "I mean, yes." lin: O-O; mana: *sweatdrop* (thinking: he kinda looks like an older yohei...sorta?) Stein: "...We'll begin today's class with a review of extending Chain Resonance beyond three students..." mono: chain what now? Stein: " 'Chain resonance,' the ability to attune one's soul not only to one's weapon partner but to other meisters and their weapons as well." mono: *is confused as flip-dipity* Stein: "...Soul resonance is when your soul and the soul of your weapon are in sync." -later- mono: so confusiiiing....*grumbles* stupid asshole jerk teacher..... Akua: "Y-Yeah..." o\\\\o mono: he just made it onto my list of jerky assholes that i dont like! Stein: (shiny glasses) "Oh, I have, have I?" Akua: o\\\\\\\\\\\o mono: *SCREEAMS AND RUNS* Akua: (frozen...faints) Stein: "..." (picks up Akua to bring to infirmary) lin: *facepalm* wow akua.....woooooow -Akua later recovered in the infirmary--before Stein started any vivisections- lin: how are they? Akua: (nervous) "F-Fine...Just feel something off about that doctor..." lin: ...... Akua: *Ahem* "Did I miss the next class?" lin: it's going to be lunch in a few minutes... Akua: "Hmm...Wonder what kind of food they have here..." ("Something savory, I hope...") -at lunch- Black Star: "Relax, Kid--it happens to the best of us!" Kid: Q~Q stocking: *holding his hand* tamaki:...... *she also got detention* Black Star: "Hey, aren't you that cat girl with the wardrobe malfunctions?" tamaki: *GLARE* nozomi: miss tamaki... *sweatdrop* Black Star: "..." (shrugs, goes back to his sandwich) "Maybe Kid should try something other than tear-away pants." Kid: "They _weren't_ tear-away. Can we please change the subject?" tamaki:...any events coming up? Black Star: "Well, it's summer, so that means pool parties and fireworks..." nozomi: and festivals. Black Star: "Yeah! Get to win at the games, too!" -elsewhere- NoFix: (holding up a trombone) mimeca: *slamming the oven door* luka: STOP THAT! NoFix: "Make me!" (playing the trombone--badly) luka:......*she takes it and throws it out the window* NoFix: "...Why do you hate music, Dr. Hottie?" luka: because, spoiler alert, some of us have WORK to do. NoFix: "So do I, but I think the work is better when it's a group effort..." mimeca: *nods* NoFix: "So, Dr. Hottie, why don't you, me, and three other women get together and--" -LUKA CHOP- luka: no. NoFix: "...Ow." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Shinra? You okay?" shinra: yeah.....just....still kind of on edge after yesterday... Akitaru: (nods) "Something the Emperor said to you?" shinra: ....... Akitaru: "Shinra...If it is private, that's fine..." shinra:.....*looking at the TV* Akitaru: "..." (nods, sits on the couch) reporter: -and Norio Kurai of the Kurai family were sponsors for the building's crowdfunding campaign. Akitaru: "Kurai? Wow, that family has their hands in everything." shinra: kurai?....wait..... *he looks at the interview* hey! isnt that mikami?? Akitaru: "Oh, yeah...Weird." {norio: even though she is my heir, she still has a long way to go, so enlisting her in the 3rd seems the best course of action. besides, she is alongside the child of one of my employees} shinra: i didnt know she was a rich kid... Akitaru: (nods) "The Brigades certainly attract a lot of different people..." -elsewhere- scarlet: *watching the same tv program and scowling* ???: *puffing on a cigarette* scarlet: *turns off the tv* ungrateful bastard.....mind lending a cig? ???: *hands one to her* scarlet: thanks... *She lights it and takes a long drag* ???: "Why does she get under your skin?" scarlet: it's not just that overly privileged 2nd born, it's that whole f*cking family... bartender: but arent you- scarlet: *aims at them* .... bartender:...nevermind... ???: "Hmmm...Maybe you should send a message to that family..." scarlet:...i'll consider the offer..... ???: "..." (sneers) -elsewhere- Kid: (Googling for belts) kirika:........HEY KID! Kid: "AAAAAAH!" (jumps out of his chair) kirika: *laughing* got ya! Kid: (he is gripping the ceiling, like a cat) "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" kirika: i got bored... *shrugs* Kid: "Hmph..." (lets go and lands perfectly on his feet) "Then get a better hobby..."' kirika:....you're boring. Kid: "I am stable, orderly, and professional--all traits that a mature person should have." kirika: jeeez you're such a stick in the mud. Kid: "I am not! I have fun! I do fun...things!" kirika: you are like, a total wet blanket. and i mean wetter then your sheets after you and stocking do your usual thing. Kid: o\\\\o "Have you no shame?!" kirika: *whistling* Kid: "Hmph. Go back to making googly eyes with your boyfriend, Gopher..." kirika: SHUTUPYOUTHATSNOTHOWITIS!! Kid: (smirks) "So, you don't fantasize about him in your bed?" kirika: *claws out* wanna try dying once? Kid: "..." *Death Taijutsu Stance* "Not happening." kirika: BRING IT BIATCH! *Kid has disappeared from Kirika's sight* kirika: nyeh? Kid: *behind her, kicks under her legs* "Too slow..." kirika: !!!!! *jumps up and grabs the wall* oh that was a shit move! Kid: "For a shit opponent--" (blocks and tries to clutch her ankle) kirika: !!!! Kid: (grasps her ankle and swings her around) kirika: *kicking at his hand* Kid: "Ah!" (he pulls back his hand, letting go of her--and sending her flying away) kirika: *airtime spin and lands on her feet* -NICE LANDING- Kid: (leaps to perform aerial kick at her face) kirika: heh... *jumps up and rolls over him* -dual blade claw!- Kid: "!!! Crap!" *stabbed* "Aaaaah!" kirika: !!!! Kid: "ENOUGH!" (grabs her arm and swings her around) kirika: !! Kid: (swings her up and down onto the grass) kirika: grk-! *Kirika is down on her back, Kid walks up and stands over her* Kid: "You're defeated..." kirika: ok-WHOOPS! *kicks him in the family jewels* Kid: "EEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!" (clutches his groin but still stands) stocking: *smirk* Kid: "Owie...That really hurt..." -later- stocking: *putting ice on his bruises* lord death: i'm a little disappointed in you two, beating each other up rather than talking it over... kirika: well soooorry for trying to get my dear big bro to lighten up a little.... Kid: *voice squeaking* "Perhaps if she was not such a crude, asocial, belligerent, foul-mouthed, self-centered, holier-than-thou hypocrite!" Yumi: (standing by Lord Death, arms crossed, looking ready to snap) kirika: yer talking, but all i hear is 'blah blah blah im a stupid idiot'. lord death: ok, settle down you two. Kid: "You talk but don't listen, Kirika, so maybe you deserve to have someone beat some sense into you!" Yumi: *practically glowing red with anger* kirika: maybe if _you_ didnt bore me half to death, i might give a rats ass on what you have to say lord death: ok, now just please calm- Kid: "Why, you kitty litter-breath knave!" kirika: half-baked emo! Kid: "Asymmetrical arse!" kirika: spoiled sh*twank! lord death: ......*shaking* Yumi: "EEEEEEEEEENOUGH!" *Gallows Mansion shakes, the roof flips up, over, and lands again* lord death: ...........what she said. kirika: *already defending herself.....she seems frightened* Kid: (hiding behind Stocking) stocking: *holding kid's hand* Yumi: "You are entering into adulthood, where you will have to deal with people with whom you don't agree! You don't get to simply punch your way out of disagreements! You do not get to beat up people whom you dislike! And you are family! And I am not about to accept seeing members of my family hurt each other ever again! Have I made myself clear?!" kirika:.......... Kid: "Y-Yes, Mother...I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Kirika." kirika:.............i'm going for a walk.... *she gets up and exits* Yumi: *shaking...starting to cry* "Kirika..." -at the park- kirika: *throwing rocks into the pond* ............. Gopher: (rising slowly out of the bushes behind her) kirika: gopher, i know you're there. Gopher: o\\\\\o "How could you tell?!" kirika: you stalk me so much it loses its appeal.....seriously if you wanted to talk to me, just be upfront and just say 'hi' like a normal person... Gopher: "..." (steps out of bushes, cringing and yelping as the branches brush against him, walks up to her, stands in front of her--leaves littered all over him...) "...Hi?" kirika:...heh....you got some leaves on you.....actually...i was kinda hoping to talk to you... Gopher: o\\\\\\o "R-Really?" kirika: *she pats the ground next to her* Gopher: "..." (stiff walking to the spot, then collapsed onto his behind next to her...brings his knees up to his chest) "O-Okay..." kirika:........*she seems bothered by something* Gopher: "...What's wrong?" kirika:...just having some trouble at home.... Gopher: "..." (looks at her face) "You're hurt! Someone hit you!" kirika: !!! oh... yeah...had another scuffle with kid....dad didnt do this.....at least not this one..... Gopher: "I-I'm sorry! Why would Kid hit you?! He's your brother!" -kirika explains what all happened- Gopher: "...I'm sorry...It sounds like things got heated between you two." kirika: heh, when _doesnt_ it? Gopher: "But why does it?" kirika: *she sighs* i just have a hard time fitting in, i guess... i mean, he was born into luxury, and i was born into the goddamn bottom of that scale... Gopher: "So you end up punching the crap out of each other?" kirika: well, i guess the reason i get as violent as i do is cause i grew up in a pretty shitty household as a kid...my birth father....he was the absolute worst.... Gopher: (nods silently) kirika: see this bruise? this is nothing compared to the beatings i got back then.....and i'd run away again and again, obviously, till he finally got run down by some random-ass driver... Gopher: "..." (hugs his knees together) "Do you think about your father when you argue with your current family?" kirika: .......sometimes...but dad....lord death that is....he never once struck me. the worst he ever did was a tiny chop to the head... Gopher: "Not enough like the massive Reaper Chops he does on Mr. Albarn?" kirika: *she chuckles* i think he knows about what i went through...reaper stuff i guess.... anyway, after my birth father kicked the bucket, i was pretty much on my own...then they happened..... Gopher: *shivers a bit, remembering Asura* kirika: *small smile* the mikuni family. Gopher: "O-Oh?" kirika: surprise, but lord death and his family arent the first time i was taken in. i was around 8-9 years old when they took me into foster care. the daughter, oriko, she was a little older than i was, but she was just like a sister to me. Gopher: "...She was kind to you?" kirika: *she smiles* it was the happiest time of my life....that is until mr mikuni embezzled money from the motherfucking yakuza which resulted in him and his wife dead and oriko pretty much comatose for all i know... Gopher: "...I'm sorry..." kirika:....you didnt do anything wrong.....after that, i just left.....found my way to death city, eventually found you....and here we are now.....it's just been hard for me to get close to others because of what happened......you want to know something?....i'm fucking scared, ok? Gopher: "..." (nods) kirika: *trembling* i'm scared that if i get close to people....im going to lose them and end up alone again....i dont want to go through that pain....*tearing up* Gopher: (hugs her) "You won't be alone..." kirika:......*whimpering* i'm pretty damn pathetic, huh? talking shit and acting tough, when i'm just a scared little kid trying to survive? guess i'm not as cool as you thought i was, huh? Gopher: (holds her) "...I think you're pretty tough...But you know what makes someone really tough?" kirika: ??? Gopher: "Knowing when to ask for help..." kirika: ...... 7////7; thanks for listening to my rambling, i guess.... Gopher: (nods) "Whenever you need to talk...I'm here. And so is your family." kirika:....i didnt even tell them about this....i told you cause i-...... *blush* i feel comfortable talking to you, i guess..... Gopher: o\\\\o "Um...I'm happy to help...Th-Thank you for tr-trusting me..." kirika:....*smiles* its getting late, we should head home. i heard late at night, the lake's ghost pulls people under and drowns them. Gopher: ._______. "What?" kirika: haha, just kidding...but we should head back... see you tomorrow? Gopher: "O-Okay...Yeah! Sure! Um...Do you want--need--um, want me to walk you home?" kirika: i could ask the same for you, haha. Gopher: (pout) "Either would be helpful, I'm sure..." -later- Yumi: (fretting, tossing empty box of tissues into the garbage can) kirika: i'm home! Yumi: (wipes her face, stands, assumes professional demeanor as she marches into the foyer...) kirika:...hey mom... Yumi: *bear hug* kirika: !!.....*hug* Yumi: "Please don't run away from your home, Kirika." *sniff* "Don't leave us." kirika: i never said i was..... Yumi: "I know...but I was so scared that you would never come back..." kirika: i just, y'know, needed to cool down... Yumi: (pulls back, nods, wipes tears) "I want to give you your space...but we don't want to lose you..." -elsewhere- Shinoda: "YOU CALL THIS A POLISHED APPLE?!" grunt: i'm sorry sir! i did my best- Shinoda: (seizes Grunt by the neck) "HOW ABOUT I POLISH THE SKIN OFF YOUR BODY?!" saori: mr shinoda? there's a lady here who has a meeting with you. Shinoda: "I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF REPRIMANDING THE HIRED HELP AND--" o_____o "What kind of 'lady'?" saori: she seems pretty well dressed and insistent on speaking with you. so much she's on her way up right now. Shinoda: o______________o (tosses the Grunt and dashes--then trips) "Damn it! I didn't eat my apple! Quick, give me an apple before she--" -SLAM- Shinoda: "...Oh no..." nea: shinoda~! so good to see you.... *her tone is _very_ passive aggressive* Shinoda: "..." *SCREAM* *crawls along the floor, trying to run away* nea: i thought you'd be a little happier to see me? *pouty face* or are you just going to run off to some random skank like LAST TIME?! Shinoda: "...It wasn't my fault! An old friend came in from out of town! IT WASN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!" Emine: "...Someone call me?" nea: hey emine. *waves* Emine: "...Oh. Nea. Hello. Are you here to kill Shinoda? If so, I request you do not. I still need him. Most of him. You may break a few bones and take one of his kidneys if you wish." Shinoda: Q_Q nea: i'm just here to keep him in line~ Emine: "...Ah. He has been difficult with the hired Grunts. However, I will not tolerate sexual harassment or assault here." nea: i wasnt planning on it. Emine: "Very good, then. I'll leave you be." *exits* Shinoda: "DON'T LEAVE ME HERE!" nea: and shinoda, i'm keeping an eye on you mr, ok~? grunt: *to another grunt* he must have pissed her off something good. Shinoda: "...Very well..." *grabs an apple from the floor* "THEN I'LL JUST RIP YOUR EYES OUT!" *bites on apple, regains his speed, aims his fingers at her eyes...* -NUT-CRACK- Shinoda: *high-pitched whine* -one could almost hear ave maria play in the background- Shinoda: "My life has turned into Hell..." -elsewhere- Kid: "...I was an idiot." stocking: ........... Kid: *sigh* How do you apologize to someone when you screw up?" *tenses, smiles apologetically* "Not that I think you make mistakes or anything!" stocking: try making things up to them somehow? i guess just talking to them? Kid: (nods) "I hope I am more reasonable and patient...It's just...when she mocks me, or just sits there and doesn't reply, I get so angry." stocking: hmmm.... Kid: "...I'm not a patient person. I'm sorry." stocking:.....*she hugs him* Kid: *returns the hug* "I am going to have to eat so much crow." stocking:......what? Kid: "Old saying. It means admitting I was wrong." stocking: oh... hahaha... ^^; Kid: "???" stocking: *ahem* sorry. -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "How is work at the zoo?" kim: eventful. Jacqueline: "Oh? Good or bad?" kim: depends i guess. Jacqueline: "I don't understand. Are you doing okay at work, or is someone harassing you?" kim: i'm doing well, though my coworkers can be very...eccentric, i guess? Jacqueline: "Ah...Are they any more 'eccentric' than what we usually deal with at school?" kim: *shrug* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "So...I was wondering something, Chie..." chie: hmm? Shotaro: "Because you're looking for caterers...can I go with you and Yohei to help with taste-testing?" chie: *she smiles* sure. that'd be a big help *ruffles his hair* Shotaro: "Hee hee!" -elsewhere- Hibana: (stretches) "Good workout..." miwa: thanks for inviting us, hibana. nayumi: yep, real nice team-building exercise! Hibana: "Happy it could help! I thought people around here needed a little more trust in each other." miwa: yeah. it was also pretty good for the joints, haha. Hibana: "Yes, although now I'm a bit sore." (rubs her back) serina: the should be some ice packs in the firefly. Hibana: (nods) "Would you mind fetching some?" serina: right away. Hibana: (sits down) "How are things going in the other Brigades?" miwa: pretty decently with the 2nd and the 8th, no updates on the others yet... Hibana: "Hmmm...Burns is rather secretive..." miwa: and shinmon...he seems pretty set in his ways... Hibana: (glares) "I think Shinmon needs some sense slapped into him." miwa: yeah... no updates from the 4th or 6th currently......anything from the 3rd? Hibana: "..." (ﺧ益ﺨ) "No." miwa: ??? Hibana: "That doctor creeps me out...I don't trust him. Who wears that kind of mask all the time?" miwa: *shrug* maybe he just has a really ugly face, haha.....*ahem* Hibana: "It would match his personality." miwa: ^^; misora: maybe he's like, super handsome! *shiny eyes* miwa: *sweatdrop* Hibana: "...Oh, honey, no." misora: you never know~... and if he is, maybe his theoretical good looks rival beni’s! Hibana: "..." *sighs* "Oh, to be young again..." sayu: arent you in your 20s? Hibana: "I AM VERY MATURE FOR MY AGE!" miwa: ^^; Hibana: *slight fuming* "Darn...Now I'm all tense again..." serina: i got the ice! Hibana: (smiles) "Thank you, Serina!" *takes the ice, applies it to her back* "A-ah! So cold..." -elsewhere- Crona: *shivering* mami: is everything ok? Crona: *nods* "Just a little cold." mami: *she gives them a blanket* here. Crona: *smiles* "Thank you..." *yawn* -morning- Kid: *fidgeting* kirika: mornin' Kid: "O-Oh! Morning!" kirika: dad made waffles. Kid: "Oh...That's good. Thank you." -at school- Kid: *blushing* "I don't know how to mend bridges with Kirika, and it is making me anxious." liz: just take it easy? Kid: (nods) "Okay...What do you and Patty do when you disagree?" liz: well, just try talking it out, see things from the other perspective? Kid: "I can try, although it's hard to know her perspective when she doesn't talk so directly..." liz: hmmm...... Patty: "Give it time, Kid. She talks. It's just usually through eye-rolls, sighs, and grunts." liz: and plenty of sarcastic remarks. Kid: "Hmm...I think I'll have to shut up and just listen to her." -class begins- Kid: (opens the book) "Which story are we reading?" liz: not sure... liz: 'beasts of the southern wild' i think....? Kid: "Hmm...Sounds familiar." stocking: i think there was a line about eating birthday cake on someone's grave? Kid: (looks a little downcast hearing that, starts reading...) -later, next class- Patty: "That was a really good story, although it had its sad parts..." *pokes Kid* "Maybe a message to send to you!" Kid: "..." (sad smile) stocking: looks like the teacher's here... Tezca: "Long time, no see! Who's ready to learn more about biology and animals in an up-close and personal way?" sayaka: is that a moose?! kim: *whispering* how he hasnt been fired is beyond anyone's guess. Tezca: "I am wearing my moose head because my bear head is out being cleaned!" *clears throat* "Now, then, I have received instructions from the Academy that I may no longer bring in animals larger than a small cage. Therefore, I decided to bring in small portable animals that cannot cause destruction of property, such as these rare Madagascar venomous scorpions!" (holds up an empty container) "...Wait, where did they go?" layla: AW HELL NO! *flees* NOT AGAIN! Patty: (holds up a scorpion by the tail) "I found one! Look at its little baby claws, Sis!" liz: PATTI NO! -later- Yumi: "All scorpions have been collected, and only four tables were overturned." *Chops Tezca on the head* yukari: i cannot believe you would be so irresponsible about this! did you forget the shaula gorgon incident years ago? do you realize how many students were triggered by your actions?? kirara: *sweatdrop* this is defiantly classic you... -___-; Tezca: "I'm sorry, okay?! I didn't know we need trigger warnings on the syllabus again!" kirara: *sigh* we'll handle this, miss amano. yukari: well you'd better! Tezca: "Everyone stop yelling! I still have a headache from students stepping on my head as they escaped the classroom." -at lunch- Kid: "..." (sits next to Kirika) kirika: .....ya? Kid: "..." (slides cat-shaped cookie to her) "This in no way makes up for my mistakes, but I will say 'I'm sorry' and do whatever is necessary and appropriate to have that apology actually mean something." kirika: oh, uh....thanks? i guess.... Kid: (nods) "You're welcome..." liz: sooo, any ideas for this years summer trip? Patty: "Antarctica!" liz: o-o; soul: california? Kid: "!!! Soul! Don't say that word! You know it--" *FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM, I'M LOOKING FOR HEAVEN--" Kid: "...Oh no..." soul:.......woah ok nevermind. *EXCALIBUR GOES BACK INTO HIS BOX* student: HE DESTROYED MY QUICHE!!! -ao plasters the box with multiple ofuda- Excalibur: (from inside his box) "It was destroyed already by poor preparation, a bad recipe, and dull cheese!" Kid: *sigh of relief* "Okay, so we have..._that state_. We also can try Florida, or somewhere abroad..." liz: maybe a roadtrip? Kid: *nods* "I think that would be pleasant. And getting to the beach would be enjoyable. I anticipate we could reach the Pacific coast more easily, unless we drive towards Texas and the Gulf." stocking: how about Louisiana? Kid: "Oooooh, good choice: music, food...desserts." liz: plus, the DWMA new Orleans branch is there... Kid: "So, that can be a helpful trip that combines work and pleasure." stocking: i'm all for it. soul: same here. Patty: "Okay!" Black Star: "Sounds good." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Yummy...So good..." chie: i think this might just work. Yohei: "Tastes good." (has another bite of cake) "Mmm..." Shotaro: "Yeah, but I can taste the artificial coloring..." mana: really now? Shotaro: (nods) "I got really good tasty-buds from all the bones I have! And this artificial coloring is no good!" chie: ^^; Yohei: "We're not as refined as you, Shotaro--" Shotaro: (blows his nose on the napkin) Yohei: "...So, I think we're going with this cake..." chie: i think so too. Shotaro: *shrugs* "Your wedding..." -elsewhere- Ponera: "Moving on, we still have to finish our next task. How is progress going on our next attack?" grunt: smoke bombs are all prepped and ready to go! Ponera: "Yay!" (happy small clap) "Do we have the latest intelligence on the target, Grimmy?~" grimoire: we'll be targeting the new orleans branch sometime soon. Ponera: "Good...Have you the files on their members?" grimoire: *he places his notes in front of her* seems a lot of voodoo practitioners are in that sect. Ponera: "Hmm...Any we can bring to our team?" grimoire: who knows. Ponera: "..." (devious smirk) "I am pleased with this work. Thank you all. Now, let's get ready to show the DWMA what we are about!" -elsewhere- Tuhl: "How's Io doing, Saki?" saki: she's doing well. i found a cute dress for her. Tool: "Oh? That's cool..." *scratches cheek* "Good work..." saki: *she smiles* Tuhl: "..." -\\\\- "Feeling okay? Need a nap? I could babysit Io. Or your parents. Whatever." saki: i'm doing well... Tuhl: "Okay...Let me know whether you need anything. I'll get to work on dinner." saki: *she nods and rocks io* Tuhl: (exits..."Jeez, what's with me...?") -elsewhere- Witch Judge: -_-; "So _that's_ what those noises are..." guard: yeah....*gag* sephy: well my daughter is dating a werewolf too, so..... Judge: "It's not the werewolf part. It's the noises." guard: *criiinge* Judge: "In any case, her intelligence on the Witch Killer has been largely verified. We do have another mission for her, although it should allow us to keep her here rather than sending her into the field." guard: oh? Judge: (slides phone to the Guard) "Let's see whether her charm magic is oral or not." guard: .......huh? Judge: "She's going to place some phone calls to targets, and we will see whether her voice can motivate them to do as we wish." guard: ah. Judge: "Give her the phone, the numbers, this script, and the dossier about the targets. And make sure she is calling the targets--ONLY THE TARGETS." guard: yes, ma'am! Judge: (nods) "I will report to the Grand Witch." -elsewhere- Meme: (reading) mio: ok, homework's finished... Meme: *claps* "Yay!" tsugumi: *looking up urban legends on her phone* Anya: *looks over Tsugumi's shoulder* "Oh boy..." tsugumi: look at this one! Anya: *looks...* "Oh, so creepy...!" mio: *she looks at the screen* Anya: (reading) " 'Have you ever noticed the Eyes of Death City always watching you...?' Creepy." mio: freaky...wait....skinless man?! Meme: o______o tsugumi: maaaybe thats enough creepy stuff for one night! Meme: "How am I supposed to sleep now?" -elsewhere- Kid: *writing itinerary* lord death: hey kiddo. *waves* Kid: "..." (small smile, waves) "Hello, Father." lord death: whatcha up to? Kid: "Planning a road trip for New Orleans." lord death: aahhh, i see. will you be visiting the new orleans bran- Kid: "Yes, we had intended to." lord death: ah, in that case, you wouldnt mind having stein be a chaperone, would you? Kid: "..." (forced smile) "Of course not, Father." (INTERNAL SCREAMING) lord death: good to hear, he said something about a 'delivery'? Kid: (blinks) "A delivery?" lord death: this is _stein_ we're talking about, it could be anything. Kid: "...He's transporting organs? Or blood? Or worse?" *shudder* lord death: best not question it.... Kid: "Fair enough. Any souvenirs you want from New Orleans?" -elsewhere- Iris: *washing dishes* tamaki: *whistling* Iris: "??? You seem pleased." tamaki: i'm just whistling, is that illegal? Iris: *giggle* "No, you just seem happy." tamaki: i dunno...just bored i guess.... Iris: "Hmm...Tamaki, what are some of your hobbies?" tamaki: my hobbies? hmmm... -elsewhere- Giriko: "How you feeling?" arachne: come morning, sick as hell. Giriko: "Man...Anything I can bring you? Ginger ale? Medicine?" arachne: a heating pad would be nice... Giriko: (nods) "Be right back..." arachne: .... *rubs her stomach* Giriko: *returns* "Okay, here we go..." *holds up the heating pad* arachne: thank you. Giriko: *smiles* "Where would you like it?" arachne: *she point to her stomach* Giriko: *lays the heating pad gently over her stomach* "This okay?" arachne: *she smiles* Giriko: *nods, lies beside her* arachne: mmmm.... Giriko: (reaches for her hand, massages it lightly) -elsewhere- Gopher: *literally floating* inori: what are you doing? Gopher: "I'm walking I'm on..." *goofy smile* "So lovely..." inori:........right. do try to be careful and not injure yourself. Gopher: "What can I hurt me? I am so happy! Because love is around the corner--" *Gopher crashes into ceiling--and falls* -fortunately some flowers broke his fall- eibon: ah! my child are you alright? inori:...i did warn him. eibon: good job inori. Gopher: "Owie...But I still feel so good, Sir..." *giddy laughter* "So cute..." -elsewhere- Wes: "This okay?" soul: i think so... *straightening his tie* Wes: "I hope so. I feel a bit nervous." soul: you and me both... Wes: *deep breath* "Just take it one step at a time, then..." *pats Soul's shoulder* soul:...*smiles* Wes: "You'll do great, Soul." -morning- Kid: *snoring* stocking: *kiss* Kid: *eyes break open...he looks around, then smiles at Stocking* "That's a great way to wake up." stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: (wraps his arms around her, bringing her closer and kisses her cheek) stocking: mmmmm~ Kid: "Good morning, sweetie." stocking: do we have school today? Kid: *nodded* "Alas, we do." -at school- *Math books on the desks* Kid: "Oh boy..." stocking: *inhales* yeah ok. -later in the hall- Spirit: (walking down the hall) "Rather quiet around here..." stocking: *whistling* -...........crank................crank.............crank........crank.........- Stein: "Hello, Stocking." stocking: GAH! christ you startled me, doc! Stein: "Hmm...I'm not acting any differently than usual. What's your problem?" stocking: n-nothing...just walking to class is all... Stein: "Ah...Has Lord Death told you?" stocking: hmmm? told me what? Stein: "That I will be chaperoning your trip to New Orleans." stocking: O_O............... how lovely.... Stein: "Yes, I have some business at the DWMA branch there, so I'm happy our schedules matched." *smiles* stocking: how nice.... (thinking: fuuuuuuuuuuuck!!!) Stein: "I already spoke with your father, too, about transportation options--" stocking: (thinking: please dont be van-serivce, please dont be van-service) Stein: "He said I would be surprised by the vehicle. Quite an eye-opener, he said." stocking: i need to go to class now! Stein: "...Oh, right. So do I. I'll see you bright and early with the vehicle..." -in class- Kid: "Are you okay?" stocking: define 'ok'.... Kid: "Did something bad happen?" stocking: *looks around* *whispering what happened in the hall* Kid: "...Yes, Father had mentioned Stein would chaperon...but not the vehicle..." stocking: that makes me worried... Kid: (nods) "Likewise...If we told our fathers that we do not like this plan, would they consider a different plan?" -elsewhere- Shotaro: "How is Mono doing?" mana: a little better than yesterday... Shotaro: "That's good at least. Did she talk much with you?" mana: a little bit. Shotaro: "What did she have to say? Anything about me?" mana: besides the usual stuff, not much. Shotaro: "Oh...So, still kind of irritable...Maybe she has a favorite food we could make?" mana:...maybe some tempura udon? Shotaro: "Oh, that could be tasty!" -elsewhere- Iris: (giggles) "Yes, that's my namesake..." shinra: it's pretty....fitting..i-i mean....um.... >////> tamaki: hehehehe.... shinra: sh-shut up tamaki, you're named after furniture! Iris: "???" (light bulb) "Oh! That's what your last name means!" tamaki: .////. -an arrow pierces through her with the word ‘furniture’ on it- Iris: *giggles* "Small kittens like being underneath kotatsus, too, so the name fits." tamaki: >////< nozomi: how adorable ^^ Iris: "What does your last name mean, Shinra?" -elsewhere- Medusa: *sighs* "Finally...she's asleep." shaula: soooooo, i'm gonna be heading to orleans, buy some shit, wreck some shit, find a date maybe. you? Medusa: (crosses arms) "Tend to responsibilities here. Enjoy your trip." (walks towards Grimoire's office) shaula: woot! Medusa: (frowning as she walks away..."Fool...") *knocks on Grimoire's door* grimoire: it's open. Medusa: "..." (tense. "He looks just like...") "I would like to ask about the New Orleans mission." grimoire: yes? Medusa: "What is the goal for this mission? What may I do from here to help?" -elsewhere- Patty: "What you want to do after school?" liz: deathbucks? Patty: "Sounds good!" stocking: i could really use it... Kid: (nods) "Likewise. Even I could use some desserts..." -and so- Kid: (staring at three plates of cookies) "...I almost wish I ordered more..." ???: need anything else? Kid: "Hmm..." (holds up empty glass) "Another glass of orange juice, please." ???: coming right up~...ah, there you are, akua, took you long enough... Akua: "Yeah, yeah, I'm--" *stare* "...What are you wearing?" lin: it's the uniform, duh! i got started an hour ago! Akua: "...You didn't tell me the job was going to be like _this_." lin: it was in the fine print! Akua: "...I hate you. Just point me to the dressing room." lin: right in the back there. if you want to wear the waiter's uniform, you can do that too. (thinking: the uniforms are adorable! plus i also get to complete my condition on emine's request! TRIPLE KILL!) Akua: "...Fine." (hands in pockets, stomps into the dressing room--and slams the door behind them) lin: ... don't mind them, they got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning~ Kid: "Hmm...Maybe try the other side, then." lin: hahahah ^^; *Akua exits in waiter's outfit* Akua: -\\\\- "I'll get you for this, _Rinko_." lin: hehe~ Akua: *small growl before taking orders at another table* Kid: (studying Akua and Rinko...) -elsewhere- NoFix: "So, if I have learned my lesson, will you let me out of this jail cell already?" luka: give it a day or so... NoFix: "Hmm...I thought I'd be out early for good behavior. Have I not been good?" luka: hmmm....*lightbulb* did you know you can get vacation days? NoFix: "??? Seriously?" luka: you can go anywhere you like, but dont go to new orleans. i'm serious on this.... NoFix: (angel's halo appears over his head) "Of course not! I would never!" (claps his hands together, looks up--a choir of angels can practically be heard) mimeca: *angel wings and shiny eyes* luka:....riiight.... NoFix: "Well, can't wait for a vacation. Just have to figure out where to go. Right, Mimeca?" mimeca: *nods* luka: *exits* NoFix: (angel's halo transforms into devil horns) "Heh heh heh..." mimeca: *same transformation* *giggling motion* NoFix: "We'll have to call our travel agent, Mimeca! We have a great trip ahead of us!" (sneers) "Want to spread some chaos?" -elsewhere- Anya: "Dinner will be ready shortly." kim: awesome! Jacqueline: "Kim, help me set the plates." kim: on it. Anya: "Tsugumi, how is the salad coming along?" tsugumi: doing good. Meme: "Can't wait to eat! What's on the menu?" Anya: "Adobo chicken with ginger with rice and a small salad." ao: plus hoshino style okonomiyaki. Anya: -_- Meme: "Yay! Thank you, Ao!" Anya: >_< -elsewhere- Kid: *rubbing his temples* kirika: whats up? Kid: "Just...an inconvenience regarding the trip to New Orleans. Two inconveniences, actually: Stein and whatever vehicle Stocking's father is providing." kirika: that sucks for you i guess. Kid: "??? You're not joining us on this trip?" kirika: nah, i have stuff i got to to here, plus another training session. Kid: "...Oh. Um, okay...Well, I hope it goes well." -a few days later- Kid: "About ready..." stocking: same here. who's all going with? tsuyu: new orleans, hmm? sounds exciting. takeru: i've never been that far out before.... Patty: "You'll love it, Takeru! Great food, the beach, dancing..." Izuku: "..." ochako: this is going to be so cool! mina: yeah! this is going to be so hype! Izuku: "Huh? Y-Yeah!" *nervous laugh* soul: i think the van's here. Kid: -_-;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; stocking: *praying* please please please.... ochako:...that's...um....fancy. mina:.....wow. Izuku: o___o "Why is there some man with a toothy smile plastered all over the bus, winking at us?" stocking: *covering face and blushing* that....that would be my dad. Izuku: "!!! Oh! S-Sorry! I'm sure he's quite nice! Has a wonderful personality!" (nervous laugh, grabs Ochako's wrist) "Help me out here, please?" ochako:...if you squint, they look a lot alike. mina: no offence....but your dad's kinda hot. stocking: 0-0;;;; i'm just going to ignore you ever saying that. Izuku: *facepalm* Patty: (nods) "Stocking's dad is a total DILF." liz: PATTI NO! Stein: "...If you all are done talking, start loading the luggage into the bus." *presses a button on the bus to open the luggage compartment...but instead it--* -CUE FUNKY MUSIC- stocking: ugh, let me! Stein: "...Be my guest." Kid: *facepalm* -and so- Stein: *driving the bus out of Death City* "Good thing Mephisto's vehicles handle so well in the desert..." Izuku: (looking out the window) ochako: wow! there's a lot more plants out there than i realized. Izuku: "Huh? O-Oh, yeah! I guess this desert is different than what most people think it would look like." tsubaki: deserts come in different forms, such as the western US, the middle east, the sahara...even the north and south poles are considered 'deserts' in their own right. Black Star: "Zzzz..." (head slams against table, waking him up) "Wh-What?!" Izuku: *taking notes from Tsubaki's explanation* soul: do you think we'll stop by some tourist destinations on the way? Patty: "We better!" (pulls out a map, showing path from Death City to New Orleans) "Dallas is along the way! They got a cartoon studio there!" ochako: woah! neato! -elsewhere- Yumi: "Zzzz..." lord death: *reading* Gopher: *shiny eyes* kirika: *playing some mario party 8* Gopher: "This is so good~" kirika: >///< dont make it weird, jeez! Gopher: "Oh! Um...Should I be competitive instead, then, for this game? Or should I let you defeat me? I-I don't really know these social interactions very well--" kirika: just play the game, then. Gopher: "..." (shuts up and plays) riley:.....* awkward back pat* kirika: *also gives a back pat* Gopher: *slight shiver of joy* -elsewhere- NoFix: "Sweet ride, Kyle." mimeca: *turns on the tunes* NoFix: "Nice..." (looks through CDs in Kyle's collection in the car) "?!! Coldplay?! Fuck that!" mimeca: *finds AC/DC* NoFix: "Nooooooooooice!" (mispronouncing "nice") mimeca: *puts it in to 'highway to hell'* NoFix: "Let's roll, Mimeca!" -elsewhere- Yohei: (hugs Chie) chie: oh? what's this for~? Yohei: *smiles as he nuzzles against her cheek* "Just love you. And our child. And I totally didn't trick Shotaro today--'cause that's my good deed." chie: *giggles and rolls her eyes* what did you do. Yohei: (laughs) "I'm serious! Don't you trust me? It's not like I asked our parents to take him and Mana out for the day..." chie: oh? Yohei: (nods) "I think they're going to treat those kids like their own grandchildren--if Shotaro doesn't ask them dumb questions." chie: oh boy. Yohei: *shrugs* "How bad can it go? Given how your mom is, I think she'll help Mana keep Shotaro in line." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *his hair is on fire, his clothes are burnt, and he's holding a stack of comic books* "...This is actually typical for me, Mr. and Mrs. Yohei and Chie's parents." *his shoes then spontaneously catch on fire* mrs kagehime: ....... mr kagehime: *pulls out the fire extinguisher* Shotaro: "...I think I'll need some athlete's foot powder: my feet feel like they are on fire." mana: they _are_ on fire. Shotaro: "..." (looks down) "Huh. So they are." -elsewhere- Hibana: (getting a massage) "Hmmm...Right there. That's the spot." gabriella: =////= Hibana: "Gabriella, you want in? Helga is great at--AAAAH! Oh, God, right there...My lower back has been killing me. Gabriella, undress, lie down, and let Helga work her magic..." gabriella:......*gulps* -elsewhere- Iris: "...Shinra? You okay?" shinra: yeah, just havent been sleeping much... Iris: "..." (reaches for his hand) "Come with me. I know how to help you relax." shinra: oh, um.... Iris: (smiles) "Fresh chamomile tea! Let's get the fresh herbs from my garden and brew some up!" shinra: oh. *sniff* smells good. Iris: "Nothing beats something fresh." *hands him a dish, as she clips a few leaves and places them onto it* -elsewhere- Ponera: *humming happily* milia: we ready to go, nalsie~? Nals: "Hmph...Yes, I'm ready. And don't call me 'Nalsie.'" Ponera: *smirks at 'Nalsie'* milia: then how about 'my prince'? *hug* Nals: "...Fine. If only because you're a royal pain in the--" milia: YAY!! Ponera: "Have fun, Lovebirds!" *waves at Nals and Milia* -elsewhere, that evening- stocking: *stretch* Kid: "Can't wait to get into the room..." -seems everyone will be sleeping in 4s- stocking: oh. Stein: "I can't wait to get into _our_ room too, Kid." Kid: "...What?" Stein: *sneer* stocking: what? Stein: "The boys will be in one room, the girls will be in two rooms, and that leaves one room for Kid and me." soul: that sounds kind of s- mina: GIRLS NIGHT! Patty: "Girls night!!!" soul:....nevermind -_-; Kid: Q_Q "B-B-But..." tsuyu: best of luck kid. try to survive. Kid: O_______O Black Star: *whispers* "Cockblocked..." soul: that sucks. stocking: stein you better not try anything! Stein: "I won't. At least, nothing that you would do to him." stocking: O/////////O Kid: "SAVE. ME." -later- Patty: "So, truth or dare?" tsubaki: hmm, how about truth? Patty: "Name a time you cheated on something!" tsubaki: well....i once added an extra seasoning to a cooking assignment... Patty: "Ha ha ha! Cheater McCheaterson! Now you get to feel shame for that all the rest of your life!" tsubaki: hmmm... um, stocking! truth or dare? -in another room- Izuku: *writing notes in his notebook* soul: *peek* 'trip notes; new orleans.' Izuku: "H-Hey! Um...Yeah. I like keeping track of how...um...heroes act. So I thought this would be a helpful trip to see...heroes like, um, people here at the DWMA on this trip." soul: ah. cool. -in kid's room- Kid: o______o Stein: *finishes brushing his teeth* "Good night, Kid. Don't let the bedbugs bite." Kid: O____________________O Stein: "Just kidding." *turns off the light* Kid: O____________________________________O Kid: ("Stocking, save me.") -in another room- Ochako: "..." (wringing her hands) tsuyu: *watching the tv on the travel channel* Ochako: (shaking--then explodes with questions) "What do you think they're up to in the other rooms? Are they talking? Watching online videos together? Are the boys up to something? Are they comparing their superpowers? Maybe doing something that would be interesting to watch? Is Stein going to kill Kid? Aren't Kid and Stocking cute together? Who else do you ship? I think Patty and Juggernaut look really cute together! Or Patty and Black Star! Or maybe Liz and Tsubaki? Does Liz already have a boyfriend, though? Doesn't her boyfriend kind of look like Soul? And what's Soul's deal? Is he--" tsuyu: *covers her mouth with her hand* breathe ochako. you're going to pass out Ochako: "..." (looks at Tsuyu, takes a deep breath through her nose, then nods) tsuyu: you ok? Ochako: (nods again) tsuyu: that's good. Ochako: *leans back to release Tsuyu's hand* "...How are you, Tsuyu?" tsuyu: doing well. i got a message from my dad telling me to 'avoid the french cuisine'...not sure what that's about... Ochako: "...Huh. That is kinda weird. I've never been to New Orleans, so I'm kind of excited!" -elsewhere- Yumi: "Hmmm~" lord death: *smooch~* Yumi: "So good..." (wraps her arms around him) -elsewhere- eijiro: WOOT! 60 points! Denki: "Nice!" Katsuki: "Fuck fuck fuck! Damn button is sticking!" kyouka: no need to be butthurt Katsuki: *glares at Kyouka* kyouka: i'm gonna go for a round of DDR, who wants to get wrecked? Denki: (hand goes up way too fast) "Me!" kyouka: *cracks knuckles* lets dance. Denki: "Hee hee! Ready when you are!" Iida: (adjusts glasses) "I have winner once Eijiro defeats Bakugo." Katsuki: "GO FUCK YOURSELF!" *Katsuki loses* Katsuki: "FFFFFFFFFFFF--" shouto: who would have seen _that_ coming? eijiro: YEAH! WOOHOO! Katsuki: *fuming, hair almost ready to ignite* Iida: (gently picks up Katsuki and sets him aside) Iida: "Ready, Eijiro?" eijiro: yeah, i'm ready to take you out! Iida: "It is on in a manner similar in nature to Donkey Kong." Katsuki: "..." (facepalm) -elsewhere in the arcade- Harvar: "..." kim: *playing the basketball game* Jacqueline: (waiting for her turn) kim: nice! you're up next, jackie. Jacqueline: (nods) "Okay. Let's see how many tickets I get..." Jacqueline: (throws the first ball--and misses) "Ah!" -also in the arcade- tamaki: *panting* -she wrecked the whack-a-mole- nozomi: oh wow... *sweatdrop* Arcade Manager: "...You're going to be paying for that machine." tamaki: sorry, i just kinda snapped after- n-nevermind....how much? Arcade Manager: "Five thousand." tamaki: *JAWDROP* WHAT?! Arcade Manager: "That's the price. I'm gonna need your name, address, credit card number, and your parents' info." tamaki: um...uhh..... *sweating* ???: "I am here to save the day!" nozomi: eh? Aoyama: (holds up credit card) tamaki: ah! aoyama! Aoyama: "I will cover the cost for this young lady!" Arcade Manager: "..." (takes card, swipes it--stares shocked with a big smile) "Thank you, sir!" nozomi: oh, you dont need- tamaki: *covers nozomi's mouth* nozomi shut up... thanks aoyama. Aoyama: (smiles) "You're welcomed!" *bishie sparkle* "You can pay me back in installments." nozomi:....installments? *confused* Aoyama: "About $100 per month for three years--not including interest." nozomi: EH?! Aoyama: "Yes! I may have money, but I also know how to be responsible with it!" nozomi: *faints* tamaki: ._.; Aoyama: (catches her) "Oh dear..." nozomi: !!!! IDROPPEDMYGLASSESINTHEBALLPITINEEDTORETRIEVETHEM! *flees* tamaki:....*sweatdrop* -_-; Aoyama: "Is everything okay? I haven't seen you beat an arcade machine. Usually you save your aggression for Shinra." tamaki: .////. rough day today... -meanwhile- nozomi: *panting* that was so embarrassing.... >////< ???: (underneath the balls) "Huh? What was embarrassing?" nozomi: EEK! *Rin Okumura emerges* Rin: "...Hi?" nozomi: um...hello? *confused* kyouko: rin where- oh, there you are. Rin: (waves) "How long have I been in here? I feel like I haven't been around much." *Minoru emerges from the ball pit and gasps* Minoru: "You mean there were no girls in this ball pit the entire time?!" kyouko: well, yukio is waiting in the car right now, so- WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!? Rin: (frowns, smashes Minoru) "Stay in the balls, you sicko!" Minoru: Q____Q Rin: "Coming, Kyouko!" *waves at Nozomi* "I hope whatever's bothering you gets better, ma'am!" nozomi: eek! *she fled* Rin: "??? What's her problem?" kyouko: *shrugs* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "And so, the comic books were saved! But I think I lost feeling in my hair." mama nanami: what an exciting story. Shotaro: "Thank you, ma'am! I appreciate the feedback!" Yohei: -_-; ("Why did I have to give up smoking now...?") chie: ^^; Tuhl: "At least you're not dead. Don't want a repeat of that again..." Shotaro: "..." (looks sullen) mana:...say! why dont we watch a movie? Shotaro: "Yay, movie!" Yohei: (nods) "GET, projector, please." -elsewhere- Kid: Q_Q ("I haven't been able to sleep...Stein hasn't tried anything...But I can't sleep...") -phone vibrates- Kid: "!!!" (grabs phone, silences it, looks at the screen) Stein: *murmurs, turns...silent, snores* "Zzz..." [sugarsweetnightmare: U ok kiddo?] [reaperkid42: no! i haven't been able to sleep. i think i'd be more comfortable trying to sleep in the bus!] [sugarsweetnightmare: want 2?] [reaperkid42: yes!] [sugarsweetnightmare: our luggage is still in the van, and its hella secure. i'll let u in ^^] [reaperkid42: i'll be right there!] Kid: *peeks over bedsheet* Stein: "Zzzz..." -and so- stocking: hey. Kid: *waves...then hugs her* stocking: feeling better? Kid: "I am now." *pulls back* "Sorry. H-How are you?" stocking: doing good Kid: *small smile* "I'm glad." *looks at the vehicle* "Well, I guess I'm going in. Can you unlock it?" -once they are inside, she locks it behind them- Kid: "???" stocking: i want to show you something. *she pulls down a latch from the top of the bus, opening a small hatch which leads to a compartment with a mattress floor, pillows, and blankets* Kid: "?! How did-- Oh, right. Mephisto. Able to manipulate time and space." stocking: yeah. he had this built in for....n-nevermind....it's really soft. Kid: "...Yes, nevermind that part." *yawns* stocking: *she hugs him and nuzzles into his chest* Kid: (smiles) "You're so good to me." -sunrise- Kid: *kitten yawn, turns to his side* Stein: "Wake up. You need to shower and dress already." Kid: "Eight more minutes, Stocking..." Stein: "I am not Stocking." Kid: o_O "..." (looks up at Stein, already dressed) Stein: "We got a long day of driving, I'm cranky, and you need to hurry up. Now." Kid: "Y-Yes, sir!" ("Stein is definitely not a morning person...") -and so, after everyone is packed up and ready to go- Patty: "That was a great night! Full of truths and dares which we may never speak of again lest we embarrass each other in horrifying ways!" liz: .__________. Patty: *eyebrow wiggle at Tsubaki* stocking: ah! kid! you ok? Kid: *shivering, his hair is an asymmetrical mess, he's twitching* "I am never rooming with Stein again." stocking: aww... *straightening out his hair* Kid: *calming down* "Thank you..." Stein: "Mina, get the rest of the luggage into the bus." mina: you got it, doc! -and so- Izuku: *looking out the window again* "I never get to see so much of the world like this." takeru: neither do i... *looking at signs they pass* Patty: (points) "Heh heh...'Butte.'" Black Star: (looks around the bus) "I don't see any buttons to press..." tsubaki: *sweatdrop* Kid: *relaxing a bit more* "That is a godsend, then." -later- Stein: "Okay, we're here. Don't fall down--I'm not dragging back your corpses." Izuku: o_o Ochako: "No worries! I'm anti-gravity, so no one is falling today!" tsubaki: he's just joking...right? Kid: "No, he is not." stocking: the view is amazing.... Black Star: "Wow..." (yells) "Black Star is awesome!" (holds up his ear to listen to the echo) Echo: "No, he isn't..." Black Star: "?!!! What the hell?!" stocking: *whistling* Patty: "Sis, how far is the fall?" liz: *standing by the van* .__________. Patty: "Sis! Stop being a fraidy cat and come here! The view is amazing! And Anti-Gravity Girl will save us should we fall!" Ochako: *waves at Liz* "Hiiiiiiiii!" -elsewhere- NoFix: "Man, this Slurpee machine ain't even working right." mimeca: *hammer arm* *Slurpee sprays all over NoFix* NoFix: "...This seems familiar..." mimeca: *shrugs* NoFix: (licks Slurpee off his face with long tongue) "Shopkeep! Add it to my bill!" -the clerk does not respond, as she is kiiiinda dead- NoFix: "...Oh...Um...Mimeca, grab all the donuts and dump them into the car. I'll fake the suicide note." mimeca: *salutes and does so* NoFix: *steals pen and notepad, writes* " 'I...killed...my...self. Love--' " *pulls up the corpse, reads nametag* "...Damn, the blood's in the way. Is that 'Jillian' or 'Gillian'?" mimeca:....*shrug* NoFix: "..." *shrugs* "I'll write both names, just to be safe." -elsewhere- Hibana: *sipping tea, sorting through papers* gabriella: there's supposed to be a follow-up meeting in the coming days... Hibana: (pouts) "Darn. More listening to Pretty Boy Loudmouth and Dr. Creepy." gabriella: at least miwa and oubi will be there, they're pretty dependable, from what i've gathered. Hibana: "Miwa, yes. The gorilla...yes, I suppose..." gabriella: we're also allowed to bring a 'proxy' as a witness. 1 being the minimum and 3 being the maximum. Hibana: "Excellent!" (pats Gabriella's head) "I have at least one proxy right here!" gabriella: yay! *shiny eyes* Hibana: "Aw, so cute~ So, who else do we have to volunteer for proxies?" -elsewhere- Iris: "...Do I even want to know what happened?" tamaki: it's goddamn resetti all over again.... Iris: "...Are you playing a game?" Iris: "Also..." *holds up spray bottle listed as "Holy Water," wears scary face* "What have I said about cursing...?" tamaki: *cowering* O^O;;;;; Iris: "So, it is a game? Animal Crossing?" tamaki: yeah. -elsewhere- Stein: "We'll be at the campsite shortly, then tomorrow morning we'll checking out Four Corners Monument." stocking: neat. Kid: *whispers to Stocking* "At least that means different tents, I hope..." Patty: (reading owner's manual for Mephisto bus...) "Hmm..." stocking: same here. we could even tell ghost stories! liz: Q-Q Black Star: "If we had a prize to give away, we could make it a contest!" liz: Q____________Q Izuku: "Hmm...Maybe the winner gets to have the first roasted marshmallows? Or first s'more?" tsuyu: sure, lets go with that. Ochako: *claps* "Yay! I can't wait to scare the pants off of everyone! Maybe the Bloody Ghost? No! I know! The Swamp Beast of the Marsh! No! Wait! The Succubus! That one is really good!!!" Izuku: "...'Succubus'?" stocking: *griiiin* how about the 'skinwalker'? Ochako and Patty: "OoooooooOOOOoOoooooo...That one sounds really creepy!" Kid: O~O "...What?" -she tells her story on the skinwalker- Kid: T_____T Stein: (sinister grin as he overhears) Izuku: (shivering) Black Star: "...Tch. Boring! We have one of those in Death City! Calls himself Free! And he gave me fleas!" stocking: *glares at black*star* Patty: "I thought it was scary, Stocking! Look at Liz! She's scared!" liz: *hiding under the sleeping bag* -LIZ THOMPSON; OUT!- Izuku: "...So, she forfeits the graham cracker s'mores? Darn." stocking: who's up next? Black Star: "How 'bout Mina? You got something?" -mina told the story of the hook on the door- Kid: o_o "Hmm...Rather responsible to get out of there..." mina: who's up next? Patty: "I do!" (She tells the story of the Slap Ghost) Black Star: "...That just sound stupid." *SLAP* Black Star: "Ow!" Patty: "The ghost did it!" soul:....here's one that happened to ox during one of this pizza deliveries... Black Star: "...Yeah, old people are scary. Look at Stein--" *SLAP* Black Star: "Ow!" Stein and Patty: "Slap ghost." soul: who else wants to go? Ochako: "I got one!" *shines flashlight on her face "The Snake Woman on the Lake!" soul: (thinking: good thing chrona isnt here to hear this....) Stein: "Hmph. I say we make s'mores and marshmallows now--" Izuku: "But who won?" Stein: "...Um...vote?" soul: wait, izuku, black*star, kid and tsubaki didnt tell their stories yet. Kid: "I have a story that will terrify everyone about--" Black Star: "The room was asymmetrical and you pissed your pants." Kid: "THAT LAST PART NEVER HAPPENED!" stocking: *GLAAAARE at black*star* Black Star: "Okay, I have a scary story about a Demon who crawled out from the underworld, stole children's candy, and--" Kid: *SLAP* Black Star: "Ow!" Kid: "Slap ghost. Tsubaki, please share your story." tsubaki: have you heard of the tale of 'hachishaku-sama'? Black Star, Izuku, Kid, Patty, Ochako: O____________O "Tsubaki won." stocking: 7.7 Stein: "Hmph. No one else has a story? Fine. Tsubaki, have at it." *hands her the marshmallows* tsubaki: thank you, i guess.... ^^; Stein: "...I'll tell my story later..." Kid: Q_Q stocking: *pats his back* Kid: (gently holds her hand) stocking: *hugs and kisses his cheek* hehe~ *They make s'mores, Ochako helping make some for Kid, Stocking, and Izuku* Kid: (blushes, smiles) Izuku: "???" mina: awwww. Ochako: "So cute~" Patty: "Hee hee..." soul: get a room. -_-; Kid: o\\\\o *glances at Stocking* stocking: 7///w///7 Stein: "Well, I'll tell my story now--" Kid: *Yawn* "I think I'm going to turn in early..." *glances at Stocking* stocking: yeah, same here.... Stein: -_-; "But Stocking, if you sleep now, you'll miss out on all the yummy sugary s'mores..." Kid: "?!" *angry twitch* stocking: 8<.......... fiiiiine.... sorry kid.... Kid: "..." *sighs, sits back down* "I can stay awake a bit longer..." Stein: *sneer* stocking: well? you gonna start or not? Stein: "Very well..." (picks up some sand, and blows it, causing the fire to ignite more and form a shade of blue) Kid: "?!!" stocking: woah! Stein: "I shall tell you the story of Andreas Vesalius...one of my historical mentors..." –minutes later- "And when he got to his heart, the victim's hands wrapped around Vesalius's throat, throttling him against the wall, until both doctor and specimen collapsed, dead." stocking: ....................what.......the.........fuck..........??? Kid: O___O Izuku: *hiding behind Ochako* Ochako: *hiding behind Soul* soul: DOC WHAT THE HONEST TO GOD SHIT?! takeru: Q-Q tsuyu: wooow...that...that was graphic. Stein: "..." *shrugs* "It's just a story. I'm sure it won't haunt your dreams." mina: suuuuuure.... Stein: *Yawn* "Well, I'm going to bed. Night." *gets up to go to his tent* -later that night- Kid: "Stocking..." stocking: yeah? Kid: "I can't sleep." stocking: *she moves and pats the spot next to her* Kid: *moves towards her and lies beside her* "Thank you." stocking: *she smiles and snuggles up to him* any time, kid.... Kid: *returns the hug* "I feel safe with you...You are there when I...want someone to be the solid earth under my feet." stocking: *she giggles and kisses his forehead* thanks...i know it's difficult, given your-....*ahem* your 'condition'...even then, i want to be there for you. Kid: (nods) "And I want to be there for you...I'm sorry this trip isn't turning out as expected." stocking: it's fine....i've been having fun, so far... Kid: *smiles* "I'm glad to be here. I just..." *sighs* stocking: hmm? Kid: *sighs* "I had hoped, being here in the outdoors, the moonlight, a lake nearby...If not for those horrific images, it would be an area for a romantic walk." stocking: yeah...... although....~ Kid: "???" stocking: you up for a little skinny-dipping~? Kid: o\\\\o "...Yes. Yes, I would." -and so- Kid: (small "Eep") "A bit chillier than expected." stocking: yeah....you'll keep me warm, right kiddo~? Kid: (smiles) "Only if you swim close to me..." *whispers* "The cold water and the moonlight makes your skin shine divinely." stocking: hehe~ oh you~ Kid: *smiles, as he rests his hands along her hips--and lifts her up* stocking: *blushing* you're so strong, kiddo... Kid: *admires her, seeing her eyes, her naked body...and down to her soul* "So are you. Every last part of you." *spins her around before returning her to the water, kissing her lips softly* stocking: *gazing at him, running her fingers through his hair* you're amazing, you know that? Kid: *smiles* "I...am not always sure of that. You just seem so...amazing yourself." stocking: *she kisses his forehead* trust me...you are... Kid: *looks down, nods* "Thank you..." *holds her hand, rubbing it gently...then kisses once above her breasts* stocking: ah~ *bluuush* Kid: "I love you, Angel." -after they are dried off and dressed- Kid: *smiles* "Just glad no one was around and stole our clothes. I live through enough cliche hijinks." stocking: yeah, haha.... Kid: *reaches for her hand, smiles* "This is a lovely forest. Peaceful." -upon arriving back at camp- Kid: *holds finger over his lips, as they slip back into the tent(s)* -morning- Izuku: *stretches* "That was a really good sleep..." Ochako: o\\\\\\\o mina: morning everyone! Patty: "Morning, Mina! Morning, Sis!" liz: *yaaawn* Stein: *grunts, still lying down in sleeping bag* soul: dude, the sun's just beginning to rise, why am i awake? Black Star: "Early bird catches the worm, Soul! Granted, we're heading to the Four Corners...but fishing wouldn't be bad either! I heard the lake is great here! Anyone been to it yet?" stocking: sounds like fun! Kid: "Yeah, great!" Ochako: o\\\\\\\\\\\o tsuyu: ochako? you look warm, are you feeling well? Ochako: "I AM FINE! I SAW NOTHING!" *slaps her own face* "..." *smiles, as she floats a bit* "I'm walking on air! Let's get to the lake, which I have never been to before at all!" *starts walking on the air towards the lake* Izuku: "???" stocking:.......... *sweats* Kid: o_____O mina: we got morning aerobics today~! Patty: "Huh. Wonder what's gotten into her?" takeru:.....*confused* Black Star: "Mina, once we're done with the workout routine, I'm totally catching a bigger fish than you!" -later- Patty: *frowning* "Why the fuck are there even sea bass in a fucking lake?! Away with you, motherfucker!" stocking: it's nice, isnt it? Kid: *inhales* "Yes. Despite Patty's shrieks--" Patty: "Another boot?!" Kid: "--it is indeed relaxing." soul: ......*looking around* Black Star: "Something wrong, buddy?" soul: just looking around.... Black Star: "..." (looks around as well) -tsuyu seems to be enjoying herself in the lake- Stein: *still lying in the sleeping bag* "Ugh...I wonder whether Shouta has days like this..." *finally sits up, pulls out his lighter and cigarette and starts smoking* soul: hey doc. Stein: *grunt* "What do you want?" soul:....so...what is it you're taking to orleans, anyway? Stein: "...Can you keep a secret?" soul: i wont say a thing. actually i think i might repress it as soon as i hear it anyway, so lay it on me, doc. Stein: "..." (gestures for Soul to come closer as he explains) "Lord Death trusted me to bring something with me that has been a threat to Death City...So, he commanded I separate Spirit's head from his body and bring it to New Orleans, where it can be locked away, his ceaseless prattling no longer annoying the people around him..." soul: O________O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Stein: "...Actually, I'm kidding. It's a relic Eibon handed me to lock away." soul: oh....i thought it was medical stuff.... Stein: *shrug* " 'A relic from Eibon' is the cover story I'm going with. Although, yeah, it's kind of medical in nature." soul: ah...i wont say anything then... Stein: *nods* "Good. Now, keep your classmate preoccupied so they aren't all obsessing about what I'm transporting." soul: can do, sir... ???: "AAAAHHH!" soul: ?!?! Black Star: *has a giant catfish he caught...that is now swallowing him* "HELP!" -and so- Ochako: "Almost done cooking the fish!" Black Star: "Yum~ Can't wait! Thanks, Ochako, Tsubaki!" Izuku: *smiles at Ochako* Stein: "...These kids will be the death of me." tsubaki: no problem. i've been training a bit. it's actually a lot harder than it looks. Izuku: "Really impressive, though, Tsubaki!" Ochako: *nods...although frowns at bit at Izuku's remark* -later, when the got back onto the road- Stein: "We'll be at Four Corners in two hours, then check into the lodge." Kid: *smiles at Stocking* Izuku: *pointing to sites with Ochako* soul: *texting blair* Black Star: *napping* Patty: *about to draw something onto Black Star's face...* liz: *whisper* draw a dick. Patty: *nods to Liz...* tsubaki: please dont. Patty: *pouts* "Just having some fun..." -later, elsewhere- Akitaru: *scrubbing the walls* shinra: *phew*.... Takehisa: (blasting squirt bottle like a gun at the wall, blasting away dirt in the process) nozomi: *making lunch* Iris: *organizing medical supplies* tamaki: *siiiiiigh* Akitaru: "Tamaki, you okay?" tamaki: yeah, just bummed after yesterday... -_- Akitaru: "What happened?" -tamaki explains what happened at the arcade- Akitaru: *sigh* "You know property damage is a Fire Brigade no-no." tamaki: i know, but i was just stressed.... Q.Q Akitaru: *pats her shoulder* "Then you have to find a constructive way to manage that stress. Do you think talking with a counselor may help?" tamaki: i guess.... Akitaru: *nods* "I can go with you?" tamaki: i'd appreciate it.... nozomi: i'll go with her too, a-as her monitor... Akitaru: "Heh heh, good." *pats Nozomi's head* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Is lunch almost ready, Mana?" mana: just about. mono: *pouts* this is impossible! Shotaro: "??? What is impossible?" mono: the stupid bacon is stuck! Shotaro: "Here, let me help!" -later- Shotaro: "Yummy! Even the bacon tasted good! Great work, Mana and Mono!" (pauses) "Wait...Why are your names so similar?" mono: ........ mana: *shrug* -in the living room, baby pictures are being shown- Tuhl: "Oh, I took that one of Saki and Io..." mama kagehime: so cute! papa kagehime: this is saki and chie during new years. -the picture is of chie and saki as children in kimonos at a shrine- Yohei: "D'aw..." chie: i was such a shrimp back then ^^; Yohei: "You're taller now." chie: well obviously, haha! Yohei: *Holds up pic of him at fifth grade science fair. He has big-ass glasses and braces* chie: *chuckling* Yohei: -\\\\- Yohei: "At least I won the fair..." mono: *sees the pic and laughs* Yohei: "...Fine. Everyone laugh. Get it out of your system." Tuhl: "Oh, I'm not getting it out of my system any time soon. This is going to be hilarious for months." -elsewhere- Black Star: "...So, we're just standing in all four states at the same time? That's it?" liz: *snapping pics* Patty: "So, if I stand in all four states, that means I can break the law in all four states! Which law should I break?!" liz: patti no. Patty: *pout* Kid: "The sky is beautiful here." stocking: *streeeeetch* Kid: *smiles at her* "Glad to be out of the bus and back outdoors?" stocking: yeah. the weather is amazing today. Kid: "Yes. Not too hot, either." soul: how many days until we reach new orleans? Stein: "We'll arrive in Los Alamos tonight, then we'll be visiting Sante Fe tomorrow before sleeping over in Amarillo. Then we get to Dallas the next day, then New Orleans the next night. So, about three more days." soul: ah. Patty: "Los Alamos? Where they did nuclear tests?" mina: which _might_ explain a lot.... i dunno. Patty: "Hmm..." Stein: "Well, let's grab lunch before heading out again." -and so- *Back on the bus, heading towards Los Alamos* Patty: *giggling, snickering* liz: what? Patty: *smirks* "I broke the law in four states at once." liz: -_-; Patty: "Illegally downloading a show to my phone! Anyone else up for watching?" -later- Stein: *sighs* "Finally here." *yawn* "I just want to check into my room and sleep." mina: *streeeetch* Izuku: "Zzzz..." Ochako: *giggles, picks him up and takes him to the motel front desk* -nightfall- Kid: "Soooooo happy to have our own room!" stocking: yeah. *she smiles and hugs him* it's small, but i think we can make it work. Kid: *nods, hugs back* "Just one night. And I managed to make the room symmetrical. Mostly symmetrical. 88 percent symmetrical." stocking: *she smiles and kisses him* you're such an adorable little dork, you know that? Kid: *nuzzles* "I'm your little dork~ ...Not that little..." stocking: very well equipped too~ Kid: *smirks* "I hope so...and I hope I use it well..." *leans closer to her* stocking: *laying on her back* Kid: *kisses her cheek as he lays atop her* stocking: mmmm~ Kid: *kisses along her neck...then senses something* "Stocking, I think your phone is on silent, but that bright light is distra--" *turns...* "Um, that's not your phone..." stocking:...*she examines the phone* Kid: (looks to the window, gets out of bed) "Hmm...Light seems to be from outside..." stocking: ???? is some creep spying on us? Kid: o_O "Y-You could say that..." *Outside the window is a glowing extraterrestrial being* stocking: WHAT THE FUCK?! *SMASH* *Window breaks, as the alien grabs Kid by the neck and holds him up* stocking: KID! *swords at ready* PUT HIM DOWN YOU MOTHERFUCKER!! Alien?: *gurgling noise, as it tries to form a word* "Soul..." stocking: ??? Alien?: "Give me...His soul!" *slams glowing hand along Kid's chest, causing Kid's mouth and eyes to glow* stocking: !!!! *she screams and lunges at the beast slashing at it* Alien?: *gurgling scream, as they try to backhand Stocking, their blood glowing* Izuku: *yawn, walking out of room* "What's going on?" Black Star: *walks out with Izuku* "Kid, Stocking, stop your loud lovemaking and--" stocking: !! -cross edge!- Alien?: *LOUD GURGLING* liz: KID! Izuku and Black Star: o_O "ALIEN!" Kid: *standing up, coughing* "Liz! Patty! To me! Transform, now!" liz: right! *gun mode* Kid: *aims, fires at the Alien?--and it explodes...all over Izuku and Black Star* mina: izuku! you ok? tsubaki: black*star! Izuku: "I feel dirty in ways I never have before..." *shudders, mumbling* Black Star: "...What the fuck just happened?" stocking: kid! are you ok? soul: .................... Kid: *nods, hugs her* "I was so scared! I felt my soul about to explode, and the alien was asymmetrical, smelly, gooey, and I'm in my boxers!" stocking: *she hugs him* i was worried you'd-..... Kid: *sniff* "I know...I'm sorry..." Black Star: "..." *tries shaking like a dog, but the goop stays on* *Sirens heard* mina: that....that doesnt sound good... Kid: "Mina, get Izuku and Black Star inside! Thank goodness that alien's mess just exploded right onto them and not the walls--" Izuku: "HOW WAS THAT A GOOD THING?!" Kid: "We'll speak to the authorities." mina: i can acid the stuff off, but i'll make sure it doesnt hurt you. Black Star: "Okay, sounds good..." *follows Mina inside* *Police officers climb up the stairs* Officer #1: "Sir, we heard reports of a strange beast and--...Sir, why are you in your boxers?" Kid: -\\\\- officer 2: commander… -_-; -after that fiasco- Stein: "...Aliens? Really?" *looks to Mina and newly cleaned Izuku and Black Star* "Good work, Mina. These two give you any troubles?" mina: izuku did pretty well to be honest. Izuku: o\\\\\o Black Star: "It felt like what dogs go through when they get groomed...or when you get bubblegum stuck in your hair." Stein: "...Still, good work, Mina. I'm sure you are wide awake, but do try to get some sleep. We can file the report with Lord Death in the morning." -morning- Kid: "I'm sorry about last night, Stocking." stocking: it's fine...i'm just glad you're safe... Kid: *nods* "You protected me when I needed it...Thank you..." *hugs her* -and so, travel continued- Stein: "Our next step is Sante Fe. Could someone check the map?" tsuyu: *she has the map out* seems right. Stein: "Thank you, Tsuyu." *yawns, picks up his coffee and sips* Izuku: *looking downcast* Ochako: "..." (pats his hand) Kid: "Zzz..." *asleep in seat* -elsewhere- Aoyama: "Bonjour. Is Ms. Kokatsu here, madam?" maki: oh, um, yeah she's here, i'll go get her. tamaki: *streeeeetching* nyah- AH! aoyama! i wasnt expecting to see you here! Aoyama: *bows* "It is a pleasure to see you again." *looks up* "How are you?" tamaki: i've been good. Aoyama: "I'm happy to hear. You seemed aggravated at the arcade. I hope I did not exacerbate that. I do not mean to intrude..." tamaki: *sigh* guess i'm going to have to find part time work now TT-TT; Aoyama: "I could help with that~" tamaki: um.... .//////////. *fire ears and tail* Aoyama: *slides business card across the table* "My aunt runs a business..." tamaki:...... *JAWDROP* isnt this that really fancy department store?! Aoyama: "Oui. I put in a good word for you, so as long as you don't do terribly in the interview, you're a shoe-in for the job~" nozomi: i'll try for an interview too, just in case. Aoyama: *claps* "Splendid! I suggest you dress well for your meeting as well." *stands* "Let's examine your closets!" Iris: "?!!!" maki: O-O;;;;; -elsewhere- Tuhl: "Why do I get stuck changing your diapers, tiny?" io: ba! ba! Tuhl: -_-; "There, you're changed. Happy?" io: ^o^ Tuhl: "..." *small smile* "Come on, stinky. You're gonna need a nap soon." io: hehe! Tuhl: *cradles her in the rocking chair...* io:........zzzzz Tool: *small sigh* ("Good. Put them down, then get a nap myself...") -elsewhere- NoFix: "All I'm saying is that who would actually miss New Jersey?" mimeca: *shrug* NoFix: "Well, just keep an eye for more cops. Don't want a repeat of the last pull-over." mimeca: *looks in the back* NoFix: *calls to the back* "How you doin', Officer? Feel alright?" officer: *muffled screams* NoFix: "Glad to hear it! Don't worry, we'll drop you off at your destination." *lets go of wheel, looks at map* "You said you were heading to Baltimore, right, Officer?" officer: <p-please! just let me go! i didnt do anything to you!> NoFix: "Yeah, Baltimore is nice this time of year. Lollipop capital of the world!" *Hears loud horn, lowers map to see a Mack Truck coming at them* NoFix: "?!!!" *spins wheels and hops up and over the Mack Truck and back to the right side of the road* NoFix: "...Damn. I keep doing that. Sorry, Mimeca, Officer Hostage." office: *crying in terror* NoFix: *eye roll, puts on more music* "Hey, Mimeca, I'm really happy you joined me for this adventure. I mean it. Mad props." mimeca: *thumbs up* NoFix: "So, when we get to Baltimore, want to pick up anything? Or anyone?" -elsewhere- Gopher: ‘w’ kirika: what is it? Gopher: "I just...Thank you." kirika: for what? Gopher: "For being you." kirika: *blush* w-well of course i'm me, who else would i be, haha! Gopher: *smiles* "That's all you can be, and I like that about you." *tiny pat on her head* kirika: .////. 7/////7;; Gopher: (smiles) "So, any plans this week?" kirika: *shrug* still got school. Gopher: "So...I'll see you there?" kirika: yeah. Gopher: *smiles...squirms a bit...* kirika: you ok? do you need to use the restroom? Gopher: "Oh...Um...Th-Thank you? Which way is it?" kirika: down the hall, should be a sign on the door. -elsewhere- Stein: "Sante Fe coming up soon. We'll be able to check out nearby national park, local community..." stocking: neat. Kid: *yawn* Izuku: (writing notes) "Can't wait to check out the forest. I heard there was a superhero who frequents the area..." tsubaki: this should be exciting... *she's wearing a sunhat and a summery dress with flowers on it. also sandals* Black Star: o///o "Yeah." Ochako: "I want to check out the nature trail! Maybe rock climbing! How about you, Mina?" soul: *he has on red shorts, a white t-shirt with a tiger on it, and sunglasses.* mina: that sounds awesome! Kid: *rubs his eyes* "Maybe tour the city and meet with people..." tsuyu: sounds good. Stein: *pulls off the highway and into the city* "Okay, we're here. After that...last encounter, I changed our reservation for an actual hotel. Please try not to get attacked by aliens this time." Kid, Black Star, Izuku: -_- -and so- Kid: *stretches* "Luggage moved into our room. But I'm still exhausted. I think a walk would help." stocking: i'll go with you. Kid: *smiles* "A little shopping along the way?" stocking: sounds great! Kid: *holds her hand* "Señor Murphy is one candy shop here. Caramel apples, although the spicy chocolate may not suit your taste buds." stocking: ^^ ........ O_________o that's just sacrilegious.... Kid: *small squeeze of her hand* "We'll just have to get more caramel apples to expunge that thought from your head." stocking: yes please. QAQ Kid: *small kiss on the cheek* "Just around the corner, and all the non-spicy candy we can find." stocking: thank you. *SENOR MURPHY, RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, with a display of chocolates, candy apples* -and so- stocking: ^//w//^ ~<3 Kid: (small bite of caramel apple) "Yum~" stocking: maybe we could go to an ice cream parlor? Kid: "Oh, yes! There's a gelato and espresso bar, too." stocking: *shiny eyes* Kid: *smiles* "I already asked the candy shop to deliver the other candy, part to Death City, part to the hotel." *holds her hand and leads her to the gelato bar* "I enjoy these moments with you." stocking: *SMOOOOOCH* you're the best, kiddo~! Kid: *sad smile* "You make me want to be better..." stocking: *huuugs* -elsewhere- Ochako: *panting* "I...knew I should have...cheated on this trail...I could have just floated up..." soul: *face down on the ground* mhphmgh..... Black Star: *absolutely fine after the trail walk...Picks up a stick and starts poking Soul* soul: i'm dead... Izuku: *panting, exhausted, but marking something in his journal* "I thought...th-the superhero would be around here...Usually she's on trails like this..." tsubaki: ...!!! *a deer just walked right up to her* um..... ._.; Ochako: *shifts in closer near Tsubaki* "Are birds now going to land on you?" -elsewhere- Stein: *in front of mirror* "Lord Death?" lord death: howdy! how's kiddo and the others holding up? Stein: "...Let me start by saying no one is hurt. Physically." lord death: and mentally? emotionally? is kid taking his medication? Stein: *nods* "i've kept an eye on that. But we encountered something weird in Los Alamos. What do you know about extraterrestrials around there?" lord death: to be honest, the only 'extraterrestrial' i know is eibon. also his parents and-..... Stein: *nods* "From what the students said, this looked like something out of a bad Area 51 sci-fi film. We had to do clean up after the alien...exploded. But I did have our student save a sample..." *holds up a vial* lord death: ah. i see. Stein: "I don't know when I can send the sample to you, or who should research it. Maybe drop it off in New Orleans?" lord death: sounds like an idea. or drop it off in...where are you right now? Stein: "Sante Fe." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "So...What's the deal with that cape-wearing sparkly guy who keeps meeting Tamaki?" maki: i think he might be her boyfriend~ tamaki: that's not how it is! D:< Akitaru: "Hmmm...Well, ask him to clean up after himself." *shakes his shirt, and glitter falls out* shinra: *kitten sneeze* Iris: :3 "Awwwww...You have a tiny sneeze! Are you still sick?" shinra: i'm fine....just got a tickle in my nose.... tamaki: *trying not to laugh* Iris: *smiling* "It's an adorable sneeze." shinra: 7////7; Takehisa: ("At least Hibana isn't here to mother / torture him...") "Shinra, Tamaki, please review these reports ahead of the next commanders' meeting. It refers to details related to recent investigations around Rekka and the White Knights." tamaki: .... shinra: right away, sir. Akitaru: "Um...Takehisa, maybe Tamaki could sit this one out..." *looks at Tamaki* nozomi:..... Akitaru: "..." (pats Shinra on the shoulder) "Care to shoulder a bit more work, son?" -elsewhere- Yumi: (visiting Marie with Shiori) "Shiori, say, 'Hi, Marie'!" shiori: himawi! christa: shio! shio! Yumi: *waves Shiori's hand at Marie and Christa* "You're big girl is learning a lot of words, Marie." marie: i know, shiori's learning a lot too. ^^ Yumi: *sighs* "They'll be running around on their own before we know it." marie: i know! Yumi: "Hmm...I worry..." marie: hmm? about what? Yumi: "...Getting older...losing Shiori..." (sets Shiori down next to Christa) marie: ...*pats her back* she'll be ok, i just know it. marie: you'll be ok too. Yumi: *sniff, wipes her eyes* marie: there there, it's ok. want some tea? Yumi: *nods* marie: ok then~ Yumi: *smiles* "I'll keep an eye on the kids..." *waves at Christa and Shiori* -elsewhere- Yohei: "How are you feeling?" chie: excited, and nervous. Yohei: (nods) "Yeah...At least everything is scheduled...Trying not to obsess about small things..." chie: right. *she hugs him* Yohei: (holds her, kisses her) chie: U//////U Yohei: *inhales* "I'm looking forward to being your husband..." chie: and i'm looking forward to becoming the new 'Mrs Nanami' Yohei: *smiles, lays hand softly over her belly* chie: we'll tell them after the honeymoon. Yohei: *nods* "Sounds good...Looking forward to the honeymoon?" chie: *she nods* Yohei: "It'll be a good break from everything here." -elsewhere- Kid: *sitting on patio of the hotel, looking at the sky* "Quite nice here." stocking: yeah... *in a sundress and sunhat* Kid: *holds her hand* "Meeting with the city council went well..." stocking: and? Kid: "...City council members here in Sante Fe still have some concerns about the DWMA..." stocking: oh? Kid: "It's hard to convince some people when...they focus mostly on what you get wrong..." *frowns* stocking: *frowns* Kid: *shakes his head* "Ever since...the Kishin, people still look down upon the DWMA." stocking: ......we just have to try harder, i guess. Kid: *nods* "All we can do..." stocking: right.....need anything? Kid: *smile* "Lemonade?" stocking: alright. *she smiles* Kid: *looks up again at the sky...* -elsewhere- NoFix: *fishing* "...Just some friends by the water, fishing...This is nice, Mimeca. Baltimore is kind of peaceful." mimeca: *she got a sea bass* Xp *tosses it in the trash* NoFix: "Yeah, those things suck...How's your fishing going, Officer?" *Officer is tied up, fishing pole taped to their hands* officer: Q-Q NoFix: "...You know, maybe it's the bait, Mimeca? I think if you used something bigger--" *thumbs at the Officer* "--you could catch a bigger fish..." mimeca: *shiny eyes* officer: *terrified* NoFix: "Maybe catch a stringfish!" *holds up a hook* officer: *trying to crawl away* NoFix: *puts the hook through his pants' bottom* "Mimeca! Your bait is ready! Master it!" -elsewhere- Solence: *deep breath* "At least that maniac left here..." luka: and i can finally get some work done around here... Solence: "What are you working on, exactly?" luka: one of my personal 'pet projects'.... *she looks at something in a test tube* you know the female kishin? she managed to get the blood of a death scythe... Solence: "?! For real? How?" luka: she had it in one of her syringes... Solence: "...So she just was syringe-ing people to take their blood? Yikes." luka: a lot better than eating their souls. Solence: *shrug* "Maybe...What are you planning to do with that blood?" luka: .....it's part of my 'pet project'.... Solence: "..." ("That's still vague...Maybe better I not know...") "Well, then, I'll just get something to eat then..." -elsewhere- Judge: *angry twitch* kinuta: you seem upset. what did i do now? Judge: "Evidently, the werewolf." *picks matted fur out of Kinuta's hair* kinuta: hey, you know what they say about werewolves- Judge: "???" kinuta: large and in charge~ sephy:.....i need to make phone call. Judge: *nods to Sephy, then grumbles at Kinuta* "Have you finished making those phone calls? We needed you to charm those 'assets' to get what we need: convince them to hand over magical relics, to eliminate threats..." kinuta: i've got it taken care of, dont worry! -at free and eruka's residence- *briiiiing* Free: "???" *picks up the phone* "Hello?" sephy: freeeee, so good to hear from you! *there is a passive aggressive tone in her voice* Free: "...Oh. Um, hey...You want to talk to Eruka, huh? Hang on--" sephy: actually, i wanted to talk to _you_ since you are living with my baby girl, after all... Free: "...Huh?" sephy: soooooo, how's everything going over there? Free: "Alright. Just been chilling." *stares at a wall* "Thinking about repainting." sephy: ah, and eruka? Free: "...Actually, a bit jumpy...No pun intended." sephy: is she sleeping well? Free: *shakes his head...then remembers he's on the phone* "No. A lot of pacing at night." sephy: *worried* try to get her to rest, kerona and i worry about her... Free: *nods* "Okay, will do. Maybe she'd want to hear from you? You want to talk with her?" sephy: is she there? Free: "Yeah." -elsewhere- nozomi: the follow up meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Akitaru: "Yeah...Man, I hate putting on that stiff uniform..." shinra: *nervous* Takehisa: "..." *awkward head pat to Shinra* "There...there?" shinra: um....thanks? tamaki: .....i dont really want to go.... Akitaru: "...Tamaki, they did have some questions about Rekka...I don't know if it is avoidable without raising suspicions..." tamaki:.......i'm only going because nozomi wants to, a-and she's kind of monitoring me, and i dont want to get her in trouble... Akitaru: "..." *smiles, pats Nozomi on the back* "Keep Tamaki safe out there, okay?" nozomi: *she nods* yes, sir! Iris: *pats Shinra's back* "You going to be okay?" shinra: i'll try. Iris: *smiles* "That's all you can do. I'm proud of you, Shinra." shinra: *bluuuuush* Takehisa: "Well, I think we need to recompose ourselves before this meeting. Maki, could you make the tea while I make something to eat?" maki: *salutes* on it! Akitaru: "Iris, let's get some plates..." -at the hotel- Patty: *staring at fish tank in the hotel's restaurant* "Cool..." tsuyu:........*sees something on the menu*....... O-O;;;;;; *she goes upstairs* Ochako: "??? Tsuyu?! What's wrong?!" tsuyu: i've just lost my appetite for the next day or so.... Izuku: *looks at menu* "... !!!" o_____O mina: ooooohhhh. .__.;;;; awkward. Patty: "So...does that mean they serve humans on the menu?" -in kid and stocking's room- Kid: *smiles* stocking: *streeetch* *she's in black sheer lingere* Kid: "You look beautiful..." *kisses lightly along her shoulder* stocking: mmmm~ i could say the same to you~ Kid: *in silk black boxers, lays a hand along her waist* stocking: *she tugs at his waistband and kisses him* Kid: *kisses back, as he starts to push himself up alongside her to help himself out of his boxers* -a few minutes later- stocking: *panting* Kid: *liiiiiiick* stocking: a-ahhh~! Kid: *tries to hold her hips down as he lets his tongue lie along her sex* stocking: MMMN~!! *her hips jerk up* Kid: *pulls back his mouth and smirks, bringing the tip of his index finger to her clitoris* stocking: ahhh~! k-kiiid~! Kid: *chuckling* "Divine music..." *continues stroking her clitoris* "Shout for me what you want..." stocking: k-kiiid! p-please..i-AH! i want you..i-inside... Kid: *continues stimulating her, while his hand reaches for the condom on the nightstand* "C-Could you help me...put it on?" stocking: o-ok.... Kid: *hands her the condom, moves up to be by her side so her hands can reach his hard member* -a few moments later- stocking: *moaning as she grips the bedsheets tightly* Kid: *he is inside her, moaning as he holds her hips and thrusts into her* "Fuck..." stocking: f-fuuck kid! d-dont stop! Kid: *leans his mouth down towards her neck, licking there as he continues thrusting* stocking: ahhh~!! Kid: *whispers in her ear* "You feel so tight...Your body drives me wild..." stocking: *panting and blushing* Kid: "You are so fucking hot, and I want to make you cum over and over again..." *moves a hand up along her side, clutching her left breast* stocking: oh~! Kid: "Do you like how this feels, you beautiful goddess?" stocking: d-does it feel good for you too? Kid: *panting* "Y-Yes...Stocking, you feel so good..." *pants* "God, you feel so warm, and I love your--" *pinches her nipple* stocking: *pleasured yelp* Kid: "Your breasts...your ass..." *whining as he grunts and feels himself getting close to cumming* "God, I want you so badly..." stocking: f-fuck you're so hard! i-i love you kiddo! Kid: "I-I love you so much! Stocking....I'm so close..." stocking: m-me too~! Kid: "Ah...Ah! Ah! Aaaaaaah!" *grips her hips as he thrusts harder, shaking the bed* stocking: *mewling loudly as her wings begin to flutter* Kid: "Aaaaaaaaah~!" *he ejaculates into his condom, vibrating as he cums* stocking: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH~!!!!<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3 *wings flapping* Kid: *continues to thrust a bit more as he finishes cumming...kisses lightly along her neck* "Your wings..." stocking: *shuddering, dripping* ahhh..... Kid: *smiles at her...he guides his member out of her but still is over her...his hand feels along her dripping sex* "Your wings are beautiful, Stocking." -morning- Kid: *smiles* stocking: hehe~ soul: well you two are affectionate this morning...as per usual. Kid: *small kiss* "How did you sleep?" stocking: good. *glares at soul* Kid: *small laugh, as he holds her hand* "Everyone almost ready to check out of the hotel, Soul?" soul: yeah. mina: all packed and ready to go! tsuyu: the sooner we're on the road away from here, the better. Izuku: *sympathetic hand on her shoulder* -and so- Stein: "Slight change to the schedule: we'll stop at Amarillo for an hour to rest, then we'll arrive in Dallas this evening and spend a day there." soul: oh? Stein: *nods* "Amarillo will be more of a pitstop, so feel free to rest, check out the city. Tomorrow, you'll have a tour in Dallas with a company..." mina: company? Stein: "They do animation production. Stocking's dad asked that we stop there and pick up souvenirs." -elsewhere- Gopher: *reading* eibon: *tending to his garden* Gopher: *taps a finger on a page in his book* "Sir, are you growing this plant? I heard someone with the 8th Fire Brigade mention it." eibon: hmm? no no, my child. these are Anurla flowers. -the plants are blue, and seem to glow almost.- Gopher: "Hmm...It looks...shiny?" -elsewhere- heibito: *staaaaaare* Asura: o_o "Wh-What?" heibito: *crawling over to him* dad! Asura: O_____O "You spoke!" heibito: dad! dad! mikan: awww. Asura: *picks up Heibito...smiles* heibito: *blinks* *his 3rd eye blinks too* Asura: "So cute..." *smiles* mikan: he gets that from you. Asura: "...I am not sure of that..." -elsewhere- Katsuki: "WHERE IS THAT NERD?!" kyouka: he's on a trip, remember? why, you miss him? Katsuki: "I MISS SCREAMING AT HIM FOR BEING A WEAKLING! STUPID DEKU!" kyouka: sure.....katsundere.. eijiro: ........ T_T Katsuki: "I WILL KICK ANYONE'S ASS WHO KEEPS TALKIN' LIKE THAT TO ME! I'M SO ANGRY, I WANT TO PUNCH WALLS!" Iida: "Wall-punching is strictly forbidden by school rules--" Katsuki: *DEATH GLARE* kyouka: *rolls eyes* todoroki, if you please? Todoroki: *nods--and freezes Katsuki in place* Iida: D: kyouka: why? because _you_ need to chill. Katsuki: *body except for face encased in ice--and he is twitching* "I HATE PUNS! WHEN I GET OUT OF HERE, I'M GONNA--!!!" Iida: *shoves handkerchief into Katsuki's mouth* -elsewhere- Yumi: "Zzzz..." lord death: *snoozing* Yumi: *hugs Death in her sleep...then yawns* "Sh-Shiori?" lord death: hmm? -shiori is asleep in her crib- Yumi: "I thought I heard her...Must have been my imagination. Sorry, I woke you." lord death: *yaaaawn* it's fine... Yumi: *hugs him* "I saw Marie...Christa is getting so tall.." lord death: ah, i see. Yumi: "...I got emotional seeing her...Just thinking how quickly Shiori is growing up..." lord death: *listening* Yumi: *hugs him* "I want to create a safe world for her." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *tugging at collar of suit* "Do I really have to wear something like this for a wedding?" mana: yes, yes you do. we should be arriving at the hotel soon...here we are!..say, isnt this the same hotel mono was staying at? Tool: "Oh, yeah..." mana: will she be ok at the house by herself? Tool: "...I don't know. Yohei said something about additional robotic safety measures..." *glances at Mana* "Did Mono say something about any favorite animals?" mana: *shrug* [mono:...a plush giraffe? WHAT DOES HE THINK I AM, A GRADE SCHOOLER?!] Shotaro: "So, Yohei and Mana already at the hotel..." mana: i'm right here -_-; Shotaro: "...Sorry. I meant Chie." -elsewhere- Hibana: -_-; "This meeting is going to suck..." *tugs at her collar* gabriella: it wont be so terrible. miwa: hey hibana. -she brought padma and serina with her- Hibana: (to Gabriella) "Well, at least some friendly faces are here..." *waves to Miwa, Padma, Serina; puts on a smile* padma: a pleasure. *nods* serina: *she smiles* Kishiri: "Hello, ladies~" padma: no. Hibana: -_-; "...He was the only one to volunteer..." Kishiri: "I go wherever my commander commands!" *smiles at Padma* "But I would do anything for a pretty lady~" padma: is that so? then stop talking. miwa: *snerk* *ahem* Kishiri: o_o Hibana: *smirks* Akitaru: *nods to Hibana* "Commander." Hibana: *nods* "Gorilla." Akitaru: -_- miwa: hey oubi-wan. ???: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE TORRY~~~!!! Kishiri: o____o "Noooooo! I got to--!!" -glomp- vivian: ~<3<3<3<3 Kishiri: "Get her off of me GET HER OFF OF ME GETHEROFFOFME!!!" Hibana: *smirks* "What? I thought you like women~" Kishiri: "THIS IS NO WOMAN--SHE'S INSANE!" ryuuko: you're the daughter of a haijima branch owner, and this is how you behave? i'm somewhat dissapointed. vivian: *ahem* *brushing herself off* tamaki: well, if it isnt the rising star of the 3rd brigade, ryuuko houo. ryuuko: miss kotatsu. mikami: .///.; *hiding behind ryuuko* Akitaru: "Um..." *waves at Ryuuko* "Howdy!" shinra: *wave* Hibana: *waves at Shinra* "Hi! Are you eating well? Are you regular?" *puts hand on his forehead* "You don't have a temperature do you? Is Akitaru taking care of you?" shinra: i'm fine, ma'am... Hibana: "Okay. Because if anything is wrong, you can always transfer to my brigade!" Akitaru: "?!!" Hibana: "Everyone is so happy there~ Look at Kishiri!" Kishiri: *hiding behind Nozomi to get away from Vivian* shinra: i'm good where i am, thanks.... *sweats* tamaki: *muttering* still better than the 1st.... Akitaru: "Yes, he's fine, Hibana. And at least our brigade keeps our soldiers well fed! (Barring cooking mishaps...)" tamaki: Q-Q shinra: at least the stove wasn’t destroyed completely.... Akitaru: "Although we'll now have to pay for repairs and renovations. And I know Tamaki doesn't have the money since she broke that arcade machine--" tamaki: *DEATH GLARE* Akitaru: o_O; Burns: "Hmph. I see the level of discourse has gone way down..." *nods to Tamaki* Giovanni: "Commander Hibana..." *nods* Hibana: (ﺧ���ﺨ) nozomi: *she smiles a little bit* tamaki: *grumbling* Akitaru: "Commanders Burns, Giovanni, good to see you again." Burns: *awkward handshake* "Indeed." Giovanni: *studies Nozomi* nozomi: *ahem* a pleasure, sirs! tamaki:...... 7-7 Honda: "Salutations!" -inside- Benimaru: *asleep in the pew* "Zzzz..." *snore* shinra: *clutching his stomach after tamaki punched him* whyyyy.. Q-Q Akitaru: "Do I have to put you two into the get-along shirt again?!" Hibana: "I think the two need to be separated. You can have Tamaki, and I'll bring Shinra to the 8th~" Burns: *urge to maim: rising* Honda: *smiley face* Giovanni: "Nozomi, what is your blood type?" nozomi: eh? ryuuko: *sweatdrop* commander... Giovanni: "Just making conversation. Totally not intending to do anything with that information as part of secretive experiments on live human test subjects--" Hibana: *holds up cross at Giovanni and hisses* Burns: "I'm surrounded by idiots..." tamaki: O-O;;;;;;; *pulls nozomi closer to her* Karim: *sighs, stands* "His eminence is entering. Could you all behave? Especially the adults in the room...and Hibana." Hibana: "?!!" -and so- Sol Priest: "We turn now to a follow-up report on the White Knights. We have had long discussions based on information provided by Shinra Kusakabe and Tamaki..." *holds paper up closer to his eyes* "?!! 'Kotatsu'?" tamaki: *sluuump* >n>;;;;;; yyyeeeeeah i kind of helped to detain rekka.....secrets out! ^^;;;;;; pearl:.... dia: T.T; Sol Priest: ("What kind of a family has a last name like 'Kotatsu'...") "If these reports are accurate, the White Knights were seeking something we have struggled to locate for some time: the Adora Burst." shinra: ........ Sol Priest: "Young Kusakabe, the information we receive suggests it is you who has the Adora Burst inside of you." shinra:...*gulps* i-i think?......i dont really understand it that much..... Sol Priest: "What do you know of this flame, the Adora Burst?" shinra: not much...... Sol Priest: "The Adora Burst is a pure flame, very rare among even third-generation users. It is said to be the first flame used by the Sun God to form this planet--the original flame." shinra:.......*shuddering slightly* tamaki: so it's like the grigori soul of fire then? Sol Priest: "Yes! An apt comparison!" *small laugh* "Only this flame is also externalized..." *gestures to the thermal power plant* "The same Adora Flame, the same first fire, is what powers this plant." shinra: seriously? nozomi: *writing things down* Sol Priest: *nods* "Which means that so long as you possess this pure flame, you are in danger." shinra: .....*shuddering* Giovanni: "If Kusakabe is in danger, I suggest increasing protection around him. Perhaps placing him into a new location..." shinra: ....... Hibana: "Except we should leave it to each Brigade to concentrate on what is most important. Each one's goal should be on pursuing the White Knights, not interfering in each other's business." Burns: ("Says the Commander who has been trying to bring Shinra into her group...and after Akitaru took Tamaki to his...") Akitaru: "With our increased troops, we will be able to provide the protection Shinra requires, your excellence." Sol Priest: *nods* "Kusakabe will remain at the 8th...for the time being." shinra:...... -outside- ???:.............. Brigade Guard: "..." guard: ...?? *looks up* ???: *ducks out of view* Guard #2: "Hmm? What's up?" guard: nothing...probably a bird or something. -on the roof?- ???:....... *listening in* Akitaru: *below, speaking with Miwa* "We have tried to keep security as strong as possible, but--" miwa: need us to help you out? Akitaru: "I didn't want it to spread to Burns, but yeah..." Hibana: *sneaking up behind them* "And you'll need me to keep Giovanni off your back." shinra:..... Akitaru: "Hey, we know you will be able to take care of yourself Shinra." *smiles* "But it doesn't hurt to have help just in case." ????: um...excuse me....mr oubi? shinra: .... karim and....other girl... pearl: pearl fiamma. Karim: *slight bow* "After Rekka's actions, I feel I owe it to you and the safety of this world to make up for his actions." *offers hand to Shinra* "I want to help." shinra: um....thanks? *shakes his hand and blushes slightly* pearl: i want to help too....i want to understand...why father hoshimiya became the way he did....it might help me find peace of mind... Akitaru: *nods* "Your help would be appreciated, Pearl. Thank you." pearl: *she smiles* ???:......idiots.... *Phone vibrates in ???'s pocket with a text message* ???: *she picks up* yeah? [text message: update?] [reddevilscarlet; kusakabe kid confirmed for adora burst.] [text: typical. we have contingency ready to retrieve him. lay out the bait] [reddevilscarlet: on it.] Hibana: "But are you sure I can't convince you to move to my brigade? We have comfy beds, actual working showers, and a kitchen that isn't all burned up..." shinra: i'm ok, really... scarlet:.............(thinking: that kusakabe kid......he isnt the only one with adora burst.........) *she glances at mikami*........(thinking: mikami......i'm sorry.......but you know i cant face you like this...) Guard #2: *looking up and around* "Do you sense something?" -elsewhere- chie: *she blushes* papa kagehime: TTwTT Tuhl: *trying to keep it together...* Shotaro: *big happy smile* Yohei: *blushing as well* -at the house- mono: *watching gameshows* WASHU: *holds up a tray with an ice-cold glass of water for Mono* mono: ....thanks.... WASHU: -W- *happy chirp* mono:.......... WASHU: *bounces onto the couch...shy wave* mono:....hey..... WASHU: "..." *sits closer to her...tiny hug* mono:....*looking at old pictures* -the picture is of her, yohei, nick, kevin, a woman with black hair, and others- ............................ WASHU: "???" mono:..........*sniff*....... *Knock knock* mono: who is it? mono: *looks out the peep hole* akaderu:.................. *in the bushes* Assi: *waves at the peephole* "Hi! Is anyone there? I wanted to--" mono: what do _you_ want, a-frames? Assi: "Oh! Hi! Um...Is Yohei in?" mono: no, he's out getting married. Assi: "...Oh. Um...I guess my invitation got lost in the mail..." mono: well too bad for you.... Assi: "Wait! I had something else! The hotel said you left something in your room, and I offered to bring it here personally--" mono: oh?...*she opens the door* Assi: *holds up a sock* "You left your sock behind! And a sock should never be without their mate!" mono:...*she takes it back* thanks... 7-7 Assi: *nods, smiles* "Happy to help...So...Um..." mono:...what? Assi: "...Um..." *nervous laugh* "I guess that's all. I better get back to the hotel..." akaderu:....... Assi: *waves* "Um, see you around?" mono: whatever..... *she closes the door* Assi:  ):> "..." *turns to walk away* akaderu:......... Assi: *looks at the bushes, and the flowers in front of it...* "Huh...White roses?" akaderu: i prefer red ones, to be honest... Assi: "?!!! Who said that??" akaderu: oi, turn around, dumbass. Assi: "Eek!" akaderu: i could aways just paint them, but i'm out of red paint.....maybe i should use the blood of the kyokotsu...what do you think, shitty glasses? Assi: " 'The kyokotsu'?! St-Stay back!" *pulls mace out of his pocket* "I'll spray you!" akaderu: dude, relax, i'm not after you. Assi: "Th-Then who are you after?! I-I know the kyokotsu, and he's my friend!" akaderu: is he here? i kind of have 'bone' to pick with him. no pun intended. Assi: "N-No! They moved! To Canada!" akaderu: sure....if you see him, let him know i'll kill him if i see him....got it, shitty glasses? Assi: *struggling to glare but shaking too much* "I won't be seeing him! Ever! Because he is Canada! And learning to speak French!" akaderu:....tch-, i've wasted enough time with you....i'm going home. Assi: "...So am I!" *walks in the direction opposite the hotel* ("CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP") -elsewhere- mana: QwQ Shotaro: *crying and laughing* Tuhl: "Can you two collect yourselves...?" T_T priest: you may now kiss the bride. Yohei: *smiles, closes his eyes, holds lightly along Chie's face* chie: *she smiles and kisses him, crying tears of joy* Yohei: *kisses back* Shotaro: *claps* -later, elsewhere- Stein: "Okay, don't get lost in Amarillo. I am not saving your asses if you get hit by alien goop again." Izuku, Kid, Black Star: Q~Q takeru: ...... Patty: "Hey, Takeru, you up for checking out the town with me?" takeru: oh! uh, sure! Patty: "Hee hee!" *takes his hand* "Come on!" Ochako: *watching Patty and Takeru* takeru: o///o liz: have her back at a reasonable hour, ya hear? Patty: "We're just in town for an hour or so, Sis! He'll be a gentleman!" Ochako: *sigh* -elsewhere- Iris: "How was the meeting?" shinra:........ tamaki: it went well. Iris: "..." (notices Shinra, puts on a false smile) "That's good! Well, have a seat, and I'll bring snacks!" *DEATH GLARE AT TAMAKI* "That aren't burnt." tamaki:..........*ghibli tears* Akitaru: "Maki, Takehisa, my office, please." maki: *she nods and follows* Akitaru: "Shut the door behind you, Takehisa." Takehisa: *does so* Akitaru: "We have a problem, and it is Shinra." maki: ??? Akitaru: "He has the Adora Burst." Takehisa: "?!!!" maki: what?! Akitaru: "Yes. And that makes our work more difficult. Our task is to be a check on the other brigades--and we cannot very well do that if we lack the security in place to protect one of our own. Keep this information to just the 8th, and let's get to work at improving our security in this building." maki: right. Takehisa: "Understood...Sir, what do we do if Shinra is captured? Someone with that power can be a threat to--" Akitaru: *DEATH GLARE* "We. Are not. Letting Shinra. Be. Captured. Understood?" Takehisa: "...Yes, sir." maki: right.... Akitaru: *salute* "Dismissed." *pulls out weights and starts exercising vigorously* shinra:.....*he was listening in* .................... Takehisa: *opens the door...* tamaki: OW! *pwnd* oooowwwwww..... X-X Takehisa: "...Tamaki, first the kitchen, now the door? Do I need to dress you in the Hinawa Safety Suit 4200?" -elsewhere- Hibana: "So, when I became my own experiments on fire beings, Giovanni, he...he..." *groans with annoyance* miwa: sounds rough. Hibana: *nods* "Yes...He is cruel, manipulative, cold...He calculates how best to manipulate others to his ends." miwa:.................... miwa:.............those flame humans..........do you know their names? Hibana: *nods* miwa: .....every flame human squad 0 puts down.....i always write down their names.....that way, their names, their dreams, their lives, they arent forgotten. Hibana: "..." (puts her head in her hands) "The Sisters..." miwa: hmm? Hibana: "When my powers manifested...the other Sisters died...I try to remember do much about them, but with age, I start to forget more and more...the sound of their voices..." miwa:........ -in a cell- ivy:.................................... Burns: "We need to talk." ivy:......oh? Burns: "What do you know about the Adora Burst?" ivy: adora burst? not much that i know....just a pure flame, right? Burns: *nods* "Who is seeking the Adora Burst?" ivy: i dont know. my knowledge on that is vague. Burns: "Then I'm wasting my time here." *starts to depart* ivy:.................. Burns: *leaves...but someone sneaks into the cell* Karim: "Ivy..." ivy: well if it isnt burn's b*tch....and i dont mean dog girl. Karim: "I see your living arrangements have not improved your attitude. A pity." ivy:...why are _you_ here? Karim: "...I lost a brother." ivy: so? Karim: "I think you know who is responsible..." ivy: do you have proof? Karim: "White Knights. What do you know?" ivy: about as much as you. i've only started hearing about them recently Karim: "Do you know what they are after?" ivy: no. Karim: "...Then tell you what: I'm going to leave. And whenever you do remember something about any of this, then you can call me. Goodbye." ivy:............. Karim: *exits and locks the door behind him* ivy:................................... Karim: *marches down the hall* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *staring at wedding cake* mana: arent you going to eat your piece? Shotaro: "I am! It's just...I'm trying to remember every last detail of it..." mana: ah... -elsewhere- Patty: *looking at the window to a toyshop* "Look at all the dolls inside!" takeru: they look cute.... Patty: "Want to shop inside? I think Julie would like one!" takeru: um, oh-ok... Patty: *opens the door and enters, holding it for him* "You have any kids in your family who like dolls, Takeru?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *biting into a buffalo burger* "So tasty..." stocking: *enjoying a nice chocolate cake* Kid: *sipping a glass of cold green tea lemonade* "A few more days before we're in New Orleans." stocking: yeah... liz:.......... Kid: "Liz?" liz: hmm? Kid: "Are you okay? You seemed to be deep in thought." liz: just thinking...... Kid: *nods* "Something you wanted to do during this trip?" liz: .... Black Star: "Could always check out the water! Or shop! Or eat! I heard they have these tasty--" mina: *glaaaare* Black Star: "...What? I was just talking about fr--" *Ochako slaps a hand over Black Star's mouth* liz: yeah, but isnt new orleans supposed to have lots of creepy stuff?! Kid: "...Yeeeeeeeees...Technically..." *looks at Stocking for help* stocking: *opens her mouth to speak* Stein: "New Orleans is known for grisly murders, plundering pirates, voodoo spirits, and restless wanderers that run rampant across the city. There were more than 200 murders last year, and it has had the highest crime rate in the United States." Kid: *DEATH GLARE* liz: Q__Q;; soul: what about the lalaurie house? Stein: "Aw, now that is one gruesome murder! Marie Delphine Lalaurie was a New Orleans socialite, known for torturing and likely murdering her household slaves--" liz: Q_______________________________________________________Q *WHIMPERING* mina: could you not? Stein: "Soul asked the question. Blame him." -elsewhere- NoFix: "Well, Baltimore sucked. Didn't even see one raven..." -something is heard from the trunk- NoFix: "Hmph. I knew The trunk was a bad idea..." officer: *in the back seat* NoFix: "Maybe we should have swapped the Officer with the you-know-what in the trunk?" mimeca: ??? NoFix: "...You did put the fish into the trunk, right? Did you put _anything_ in the trunk? 'Cause I didn't..." mimeca: *shakes her head* NoFix: "...Damn it, Kyle!" *pulls over, gets out of the car* "I'm going to check the trunk!" -the noises persist- NoFix: *grips trunk handle, hesitates* "Man, I hope it's just a vibrator left back here..." ???: you think it's a hostage...... -someone pops out of the trunk- nui: BUT IT WAS ME, NUI~! NoFix: "WHAT THE SLAP-HAPPY CRAP ARE YOU?!" nui: nui harime, prefessional seamstress, and former resident of nirvana labs, buuuuuuuuuuuuuut~....i broke out! :D NoFix: "...Shit. Great. Now I got one chick who says nothing, and one chick who says too much." mimeca: D: NoFix: "Don't give me that look. You know it's true." *looks at Nui* "So, you broke out? Why did they keep you locked up?" nui: weeeelllllll, i am kiiind of something they call a 'problem child'. also something to do with my mom? but i dunnooooooo~! :D NoFix: -_-; "Yeah...I'm a 'problem child,' too. In that I kill a lot." nui: neato! :D NoFix: *looks at Mimeca* "She's going to be this loud, isn't she?" mimeca: *shrugs* NoFix: "So, um, Nui...We're going to New Orleans, and I don't feel like dragging your ass back to the lab. You coming with us?" nui: hmmm, sure! NoFix: "You can ride in the back with Officer Bound-and-Gagged." nui: cool! -elsewhere- Tuhl: "I'd say that was a successful wedding...mostly." mana: and now they're at a fancy hotel in town for the honeymoon. Shotaro: "Man, that must be great. Do you think their room has decent cable TV and comfy beds?" mana: if by 'decent room' you mean a deluxe suite, then yes. Shotaro: "Oooooo! Deluxe! Neat! I hope they get to watch a lot of TV in their room." -in the room- chie: *she snuggles against yohei* ^///^~<3 Yohei: *snuggles back, holding her* "Well, Mrs. Nanami..." chie: *she smiles and kisses him* love you~<3 Yohei: "Love you, too." *hugs her* "Thank you." chie: *she rubs her stomach* i'm happy. i have a loving husband, my sister is safe, i have a baby on the way.....life is good....*biting her lip* Yohei: *smiles* "Chie..." chie: our little baby~ Yohei: "It's amazing...I never thought this would happen..." chie: hehe~ worker: room service? chie: I AM ENJOYING AN EVENING WITH MY HUSBAND COULD YOU NOT BE SO LOUD?!....*ahem*.........s-sorry.... Yohei: *covering his ear, nervous laugh* "It's alright...Wait...Chie, did you call Room Service?" chie: oh yeah.....i got hungry.... -elsewhere- Stein: "On board! We got to head out." liz: at this hour of the night? Stein: "...Sorry. I lost track of time." stocking: i feel like im tripping balls @-@;;; Kid: "Stocking? What's wrong?" stocking: nothing, just...had a weird feeling.... Kid: "...Did you...ingest anything?" stocking: maybe it's nothing...... -elsewhere- scarlet:.....so...what do we do with knight boy here? Joker: "Hmm...We still haven't gotten much good info out of him..." scarlet: damn...so he's basically dead weight.... Joker: "Pretty much...But he's not our target, so perhaps we can use him to send a message..." scarlet: beat him up and leave him for dead? Joker: "Sounds fun. Just leave him half-dead--let the Brigade be a bit hopeful that he may pull through." -later that night- 3rd brigade guard: *yaaaawn* *A siren can be heard in the distance* 3rd brigade guard: hmm? *A fire engine is coming down the street...towards the Brigade's HQ...and it is not slowing down* 3rd brigade guard: the heck? Joker: *tugging cord on the engine to make the horn blow again* "Special delivery!" 3rd brigade guard: ?!?! scarlet: *kicks arthur and the excalibur out of the back and closes the door* Joker: "Toodles!" *smashes part of the HQ with the fire engine as he drives away* scarlet: ..... --# when we get back, i'm going to have a little talk to you about 'being discreet'. 3rd brigade guard: ????.....!!!!!! WE HAVE AN INJURED OUT HERE! Joker: "Hmph. You can't be discreet without some style. Besides, I made sure to leave a calling card for the Demon to let us know we'll be talking with him soon..." Arthur: *unconscious, slices along his body...and a Joker playing card stabbed into his forehead* -morning- Akitaru: "My God..." maki: he's ok?? that's great! i cant wait to tell tamaki when she gets off work! shinra: *yaawn* morning... Akitaru: *loud sigh of relief, spots Shinra* "Oh...Um...Hi?" shinra: *looks at the clock*.....mid noon?! why didnt anyone wake me up?? Akitaru: "We've been...busy...Shinra, please sit down." Akitaru: "Maki, could you get him some water?" maki: *she nods and goes to get some* Akitaru: "Shinra...it's about Arthur." shinra: .....!! Akitaru: "He's going to pull through, but the initial damage was pretty severe..." shinra: where is he?! Akitaru: "Death City General Hospital. We're visiting him in an hour, so..." shinra: is tamaki at her job with nozomi? Akitaru: *nods* -later- Arthur: *groans* ???:.....rthur?......arthur, you ok? -it almost sounds like tamaki- Arthur: "T-Tamaki? Oh, God..." ???: what happened to you? Arthur: "Shhh...Speak not with words...Your lips on mine speak better than your stumbling words..." *leans closer to her* ???: um....arthur? Arthur: "Tamaki..." *smooch* shinra: O///////////O ARTHUR!!! Arthur: o_____o "...Oh, bloody hell." shinra: *covering his mouth* Q/////Q Arthur: "...Can I die now? Just pull the IV out..." -later- maki: do you remember who kidnapped you? Arthur: "A man with a grin. Kept ranting at me about a 'demon.' It's kind of a blur." maki: that doesnt answer much....what about when you came to? Arthur: "I remember a woman with red hair..." maki: oh? Arthur: *nods* "She seemed kind of familiar. She wanted to get her hands on someone..." maki:.....then what? Arthur: "I remember...something else. They kept repeating 'White Knights'..." maki: hmm...... Arthur: "Maki, what is going on? What have I missed? I've been gone so long and--and--Why didn't any of you come for me?" maki: ............we tried to find you, but- Arthur: "But what? What?! Why was I alone?! Where were all of you? What has been going on that you couldn't get me back?" maki: .......we got preoccupied when- Arthur: "??? When what? What happened?" maki: a colossal flame human appeared, then tamaki- Arthur: "Tamaki? You found her? Where is she?" maki: well, long story short, she transferred to the 8th. nozomi came back with her too, so- Arthur: "She's okay?! She's fine! And she's in the 8th?!" *wide smile* "Where is she? I have to see her!" *tries to get out of bed* maki: arthur just wait a moment- Arthur: *gets out of bed, grabs the IV drip on wheels, and starts leaving the room* (the back of his hospital gown is opened) maki: arthur! D: Arthur: "I'm coming home, Tamaki! I can't wait to see you!" Akitaru: *sitting in the hallway, watching Arthur walk by...* shinra: Q-Q i'm ruined for marriage..... Akitaru: *pats his shoulder* "Aw, don't worry. Everyone's kissed a guy at some point." Takehisa: *unenthusiastic* "No, wait, Arthur, come back. Don't do it..." Iris: "Arthur! Why are you--?!" *he walks by her--and she sees his behind* o\\\\\\o -outside, it is beginning to rain- Arthur: *outside, trying to call a taxi over* "Taxi! Come on! I can pay you when I get back home!" ???: aw come on! *sighs*..... Arthur: "???" -someone gives her an umbrella- tamaki: hmm? *she looks up to see* oh....thanks aoyama. Arthur: T____T "TAMAKI!!!!" Aoyama: "You're welcome, madam...Um...Who is that pantsless man yelling?" tamaki: ?? ........!!!!!!! ar- Arthur: *hobbles towards Tamaki, hugs her* "I missed you so much!!!" Aoyama: *still smiling...but he is twitching* tamaki: *bluuush* Arthur: "Where were you? Why couldn't we find you? WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I WAS CAPTURED BY CRAZY PEOPLE?!!" Aoyama: *grabs Arthur's wrist* "I think the young lady would like you to stop yelling and touching her, please." Arthur: "???" *looks at Tamaki suspiciously* tamaki: arthur, i......*she looks down* Arthur: "...Tamaki...Who is this--" Aoyama: "Yuuga Aoyama, Tamaki's boyfriend." Arthur: "..." *stabbed through the heart* tamaki: a-arthur, i can expla- Arthur: "I was...dying...and what got me through each day was thinking of you..." *small sob* tamaki:.........*she doesnt know what to say* Aoyama: "...Perhaps I should leave you two alone? Call you later, chaton?" Takehisa: *has emerged from inside, watching Arthur, Tamaki, Aoyama* tamaki:....sure.....arthur- Aoyama: *hands her the umbrella and departs...sparkling all the way in the rain* Arthur: "...Why?" tamaki: arthur, i really missed you.... Arthur: "...I missed you, too..." tamaki:....*she hugs him* Arthur: *hugs back, crying* maki: Q-Q my emotions..... Takehisa: *hand gently over mouth* "Shhh..." Arthur: "Tamaki...I'm sorry. I'm sorry I wasn't here when--everything--" tamaki:......... Arthur: "Just...I don't care about what has happened. I love you. And I just want to know you are here." *pulls back, wipes his face* "I-I can't make you...I can't force you to do anything. Can we just...start over?" tamaki: ......... i need time to think this over.... Arthur: *wipes his face* "O-Okay..." *smiles weakly* "That's good...That's...goooooooo--" *collapses* -later- Arthur: *looking sheepishly at Sachiko* "I did say I was sorry..." sachiko: you really shouldnt run out like that, especially on a stormy day like this... Arthur: "...I just...let my heart get ahead of me..." sachiko:....*sighs* *looks at akitaru* make sure this one doesnt do anything else stupid to hurt himself.... Akitaru: -_-; "I'm trying my best..." Iris: *fidgeting* shinra: ._.;;; Iris: ("...I wonder what Shinra's--") *slaps her own face* "I think I'll visit the Chaplain while we are here at the hospital!" *departs* Arthur: "???" shinra: ????? Takehisa: *still taking notes* "In any case, with these injuries, Arthur should be back on his feet soon." -elsewhere- Patty: *hugging body pillow with an anime character on it* stocking: that was trippy..... *she has a skullboy jr plushie* Kid: *tapping a finger on his chin* "Some of those shows looked familiar...and the actors sounded familiar..." Ochako: *puts a Blu-Ray disc into portable player* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *frown in the house* "Sure is quieter here now..." io: *in her play chair* buu.... Shotaro: "Hee hee...At least you're here, Io!" io: guu! ^o^ Shotaro: *giggles, as he holds up plushie turtle toy at Io* Tuhl: -_-; "Offensive." saki: io~ lunch time~ io: mamu! mamu! Shotaro: *passes Io to Saki* Tuhl: *eyeroll, glances at Mana and Mono* mono: *watching tv* Tuhl: "What's on right now?" mono: just game shows. Tuhl: *sits, watching* "Man, these questions are super-easy. Bet I could get on one..." mana: prove it! Tuhl: "Okay--let's see what the next question is, and I bet I can answer it!" Tuhl: "And if I get it right, I'll try out for a game show!" mana: *rolls eyes* -elsewhere- NoFix: -_-; "There is nothing to do here in Richmond, Virginia...and this chick is going to make me bash my head against the wall." mimeca: *writing something down* note: wanna ditch her here? NoFix: "If we do, Doctor Hottie probably will cut my balls off...I don't know, man. What do you usually do when you want someone to stop talking?" mimeca: *pulls out another ballgag and tape* >:3 NoFix: "..." *sneers* "You hold her down, I'll wrap this up..." -elsewhere- Hibana: *hangs up* "Well, the news of young Arthur is certainly troubling..." gabriella: will he be ok? Hibana: "Physically, yes...I don't know. Based on his memory of the event and what he is going through now..." gabriella:..... Hibana: "...When I lost my sisters..." *shudders* gabriella:........*she hugs her* Hibana: *holds onto her* "Thank you..." *sniff* -elsewhere- mikami:..... mikami: um...mr b-boyle? Arthur: "Hmm? Wait...I know you, don't I?" mikami: y-yes. mikami kurai, from the 3rd brigade....y-you were dropped in front of our HQ last night.... Arthur: *shifts in bed, grimaces* "Yeah, I can still feel where my ass hit the asphalt...Um...Thanks for stopping by. How are you?" mikami: alright. ryuuko is giving her report to mr oubi right now....but i wanted to ask you something....about the people who took you.... Arthur: *groans* "Okay..." mikami: i heard a mention of 'a lady with red hair'......what else can you say she looked like? Arthur: "...Tall. Grouchy. Muscular--" *rubs his bruised cheek* mikami:.....did she look like this? *she pulls out a picture of two girls. one is mikami, the other looks a lot like scarlet. though they both seem younger and well dressed* Arthur: *eyes widened* "Yes!" mikami:....i-its just a coincidence...right? i-it just has to be....*she's trembling* Arthur: "Kurai...Who is she?" mikami:....in the picture?....the one in the picture is my older sister, Akami. Arthur: "!!! Oh no...I-I'm sorry..." ryuuko: mikami? are you ok? mikami: i-i'm ok....i-i was just about to head back.... ryuuko:.....i'll catch up with you in a moment. *she hugs her* -mikami exits- ryuuko:..........she told you...didnt she? Arthur: "...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset her. That's...I can't imagine what she is going through." ryuuko: .......... if it really is her.....*sigh* i dont want to see mikami get hurt...she means the world to me, and i'll do anything to keep her safe. Arthur: *struggles to reposition himself* "She was with someone, with a crazy grin and some playing card fetish...Kept rambling about a 'demon' and...'something blast'? 'Aurora blast'? I can't remember." ryuuko: ......i'll give a report to the commander then....i suggest laying low for a while until you regain your strength.... Arthur: *frowns* "Laying in bed is probably all I'm good for..." *his arm is cut up* "Can't hold Excalibur or...or..." -slap- ryuuko: beating yourself up wont do you any good. and your arm will heal. Arthur: Q__Q "What the hell?! I know it'll heal! I'm just not good for anything right now!" -awkward silence- ryuuko: i'll just go now. Arthur: "Wait! C-Can I ask something?" ryuuko: hmm? Arthur: "If there is anything I could do to help Kurai, could you let me know?" ryuuko:....i'll consider it. Arthur: "...Okay." -outside in the hall- Nurse: "Ma'am? Are you okay?" mikami: um...y-yes, i'm ok. ^^ patient: um..... Q-Q;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Giovanni: "Hello, Mikami." mikami: ah! c-commander! ryuuko: *she nods* Giovanni: "How is young Boyle doing?" ryuuko: alive, though wounded. Giovanni: "Is he accepting visitors?" ryuuko: yes.... (thinking: though i fear you might frighten him....) Giovanni: "Good..." *wheeze* "I shall speak with him..." *enters* "Hello, Mr. Boy--" *LOUD SCREAMING AND A BEDPAN SLAMS INTO GIOVANNI, knocking him back into the hallway on his back* Giovanni: "...Ow." mikami: D8> ryuuko:......(thinking: perhaps i should have warned him... -_-; ) Arthur: *pressing alert button* "I need a doctor!" Giovanni: *stands up, brushes himself off, enters again* "I _am_ a doctor--" *FWOOSH* Giovanni: *exits, burnt* "His fire abilities are still in place..." *wheeze* shinra: what the heck?! oh, hey mikami, hey ryuuko. -ryuuko pulls mikami closer, giving shinra a judgmental glare- shinra: *sweats* Giovanni: *leaps up, still burnt and wheezing, but flexible and fast* "Aw, Kusakabe...A pleasure. How are you?" shinra: been good... Giovanni: *leans over him* "Have you re-considered my prior offer of additional protection? The 3rd is quite thorough at keeping track of its assets..." shinra: um... Takehisa: "Oh, Shinra, there you are." *nods to Giovanni, salutes* "Commander." Giovanni: "...Sir." *INTENSE STARING* *LIGHTNING STARE BLAST* shinra: iiii'm going to grab a snack from the vending machine now.... *EXITS QUICKLY* Takehisa: "I am here today to provide protection to Shinra." Giovanni: "How can you do so, when he is running off to chew on potato crisps and gummies?" Takehisa: "How can you chew with that mask over your face?" Giovanni: "Don't you ever blink?" Takehisa: "That's how I keep an eye on people I can't trust." Giovanni: "..." *LIGHTNING STARE AGAIN* maki: ok, lets calm it down now ^^; Takehisa: "I will when he does." Giovanni: "I am nothing if not calm--" *wheeze* -elsewhere- Stein: "Liz, look at the map: are we stopping before New Orleans, or still driving forward directly to the destination?" liz: drive directly there during the day with a stop each night? Stein: "What time is it? I've lost track." liz: sunset Stein: "Hmm...Better pull over for the night, then." *points to a very sketchy creepy motel across the street from a much nicer hotel* "That looks like a good stop--" liz: NO! stocking: noooooooooope! Patty: "Don't listen to them, Frankie--let's stay at the murder motel!" Izuku: *covers Patty mouth* "I say we vote on this! All who want the good hotel, scream 'Aye'!" -several 'aye's- Stein: "All in favor of the creepy motel across the street?" *Stein and Patty raise their hands* -silence- liz: patti no. tsubaki: yeah, at worst you could be killed, or locked in some creepy basement, bound to a bed and becoming a bondage porn slave. -everyone looks at tsubaki like O__________O;;;;- Black Star: o_o "...That's kinda hot." soul: DUDE!! liz: D:< stocking:.....*whistling* Kid: o\\\\\o Stein: "...As tempting as that is, democracy wins: boring hotel it is." *sneers* "I'll just have to determine room arrangements..." tsubaki:.....*covers her face in shame* Stein: *pulls in* "Let's see...Who should room with whom...?" -and so- stocking: I'M WHAT?!? O_O Stein: "That is the rooming arrangement I have decided upon." stocking:..........why? what did i do to deserve this? Stein: "If it helps, you can choose which bed you want..." (Kid is outside the door, terrified) stocking:....i'll take the couch, thanks. Stein: "Suit yourself. Also, I snore. And have night terrors. And sleepwalk. So please make sure I don't sleepwalk off the balcony...again." stocking: um.......sure.... Kid: *whimpering outside the door, pawing at it like a puppy* stocking: *she goes to the door* Kid: *pouting* Black Star: *trying to drag Kid away* "Come on, Kid! We need sleep! Come on!" stocking: *reaches for the doorknob* Kid: *gripping the door with his fingernails at this point, as Black Star tugs at him* Black Star: "I said--LET'S GO!" *sharp tug on Kid, pulling him--and the door--away* stocking: O-O; *Black Star and Kid go rolling down the hall, with the door as well--smashing into the door of someone's room down the hall, knocking it down and rolling into their room* -it was some mafia goon and his girlfriend banging.........in some kinky fashions- Black Star: O_O "WHO THE HELL WRITES THIS STUFF?!" Kid: "Stop breaking the fourth wall, you idiot!" *strangles Black Star* Black Star: "You broke the door!" -midnight- stocking:.......... Stein: *grunting and panting in his sleep, tossing and turning* stocking:...... stocking:........... *she turns on the tv* Stein: *seems to quiet a bit, the TV's light and noise not waking him up* stocking: *turns on the home shopping network* British salesperson: "We have an extraordinary offer! Tell them more about, Josie!" -1 AM- Kid: *sitting up in bed, trying to read to distract himself, the desk light turned on brightly* Black Star: "Hmmm...Turn off that light. I can't sleep with it on." Kid: "I can't sleep at all. Unless you have another idea how to fix that--" Black Star: "I could knock you out..." *holds up his fist* Kid: *eyeroll* "Fine. I'll read in the hallway." -2 AM- Ochako: *asleep on the ceiling* -3 AM- Kid: *asleep on couch in hallway* Izuku: *dragging his feet, walking by, to fill up the ice bucket* -4 AM- Patty: *cuddling against someone in their bed* takeru: zzzzzz...... liz: zzzzzzzz Patty: *drools, moves her hands down* liz: O///////O Patty: "Hmm..." *opens her eyes* "Wait..." o________o -5 AM- Stein: *grunting, tossing, turning--falls out of bed* "Ow." stocking: !!! Stein: *looks up* "Sorry. Fell out." *stretches, checks clock* "Might as well shower anyway...Get an early breakfast." stocking:.........

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