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[punyparkerfics]

Hi!!! just loved your newest Octodad installments! May i request a story where 7 year old adopted Peter comes home after Flash made fun of Otto being overweight and it really hurts Peter. He loves his adopted dad and doesn’t care about his size. He especially loves his cuddles. Otto reassures his son, takes care of him, and cuddles him to make him feel better 🥰

Thank you regardless 🥰

Thanks for the request and thank you for your patience! this one was a lot of fun.

Word Count: 1.1k

Warnings: swearing, mentions of bullying

When Otto arrives at the school, he already knows something is off. Typically, Peter is engaged in conversation with his friends or drooling over Gwen Stacy. He seldom even notices when Otto pulls up. So, when the first thing he sees is his seven-year-old pouting where he was sitting on the steps, he’s perplexed.

Peter’s owlish eyes lock on the doctor’s vehicle almost immediately, his face scrunching further in dismay. Oh no, Otto thinks, We can’t have that.

Peter comes running over, a tear already dribbling down his cheek. Before Otto can get out of the car to comfort his son, the kid climbs into the passenger seat and immediately throws himself at him. Otto is stunned still as his son sniffles and weeps quietly into his collar.

“What’s the matter, sunshine?” Otto asks softly, carding his fingers through Peter’s hair. He puts the car in park and turns his hazard lights on with his free arm, twisting his body to better coddle his child.

The scientist lets Peter cry, his boy was rather emotional and needed to feel his feelings at his own pace. And school children can be vile to each other at times, Otto and Peter both learned that the hard way.

“I love you, Dad,” Peter croaks, sniffling sadly, “I’m glad you’re my Dad, no one else.”

Otto’s heart skips a beat at the kid’s words. That certainly hadn’t been what he was expecting to come out of Peter’s mouth.

“I love you too, sweetheart,” Otto replies, rubbing the lad’s back comfortingly, “You’re my sunshine. And I’m glad you’re my son.”

“No one else?” Peter asks with a shy smile.

“No one else,” Otto confirms, “Now, you wanna tell me what happened?”

Unfortunately, his little boy deflates. Peter’s pout returns.

“Flash was being mean today,” Peter says softly, not meeting his father’s eye.

“That little—“ Otto mutters under his breath. Flash Thompson had been giving his sunshine a rough time for the last several months and Otto was becoming livid. He'd complained about Flash to teachers and the principal, but Peter still comes home upset over something the slimy cretin had done or said to him.

“It made me really upset,” Peter continues, “He shouldn’t say such mean things!”

“That’s right,” Otto nods in agreement, so proud of his smart little boy, “He should not. He should be kind.”

“Yeah!” Peter’s voice raises an octave, “I don’t say anything mean about his Daddy!”

And that really threw Otto for a loop.

“What?” Otto questions, “He was talking about— about me?”

Peter nods sadly, no longer looking at Otto. The boy picks at a loose thread at the hem of his shirt. Otto figures he needs to go shopping with Peter soon since he loves picking at his clothes. It was something of a nervous tic that Otto found endearing.

“He kept—“ Peter continued, “He kept calling you—“

“It’s alright, son,” Otto soothes, seeing how badly Peter was struggling, “You don’t have to repeat it.”

“But I want to tell you!” Peter cries. He hated keeping things from his dad.

“Okay, okay,” Otto placates, “You can tell me.”

Peter squirmed where he was sitting on the center console, halfway on his father’s lap. He seemed to be gathering the nerve to repeat what his bully had been saying about his dad. Otto could sit there all day, waiting for his son to say what he needed to. Peter’s therapist had encouraged speaking about things that triggered his bad feelings (anger, sadness, grief, jealousy, etc.), and Otto wanted to be as helpful as he could by listening and helping the kid articulate.

The doctor’s heart squeezes as he realizes Peter’s no longer just small enough to fit neatly on his lap with the steering wheel there. Although, he had grown more into a more ‘fatherly figure’ since adopting Peter. So maybe that had something to do with that. Norman had jokingly commented on Otto’s shape, but it hardly even caught the latter’s attention. It was all faff anyway.

“He kept calling you fat,” Peter finally murmurs, “It wasn’t very nice.”

“No, that isn’t very nice,” Otto agrees again, “Did that bother you?”

“Yes,” Peter admits, “It made me angry… and sad.”

“Why did it make you angry?” Otto asks.

“Because he said something mean about you!” Peter cries indignantly, almost offended, “You’re my Dad! He can’t say that about my Dad!”

“Alright,” Otto nods, a placating hand landing on the boy’s shoulder, “And why did it make you sad?”

“Because,” Peter says with conviction, “Because he made it sound like you weren’t a good enough Dad. And I think you’re the best dad!”

“Well, that’s very sweet of you,” Otto drawls out softly, the corners of his mouth quirking upwards.

“I’m being serious,” Peter pouts again.

“I’m taking you seriously,” Otto promises, “I’m just being honest.”

“It doesn’t bother you?” Peter asks randomly.

“What? Being called fat?” Peter nods.

“Because it doesn’t matter,” Otto shrugs, “You think I’m the best dad, that’s more than I could ever dream to be. Who cares what that snot-nosed brat says about me? I don’t, and you shouldn’t either.”

“But it was mean,” Peter whines, tucking himself under his father’s chin.

“I know, sunshine,” Otto soothes, rubbing the boy’s back, “Don’t let it bother you. In one ear and right out the other. With any mean thing anyone tells you… Got it?”

“Got it,” Peter parrots glumly.

The kid was going to have a rough afternoon, so Otto had to do whatever he could to make it a good evening.

“How about we go get my sunshine some ice cream, huh? How’s that sound?”

“Double scoops?” Peter asks, lifting his head to smile at his dad.

“Double scoops,” Otto confirms with a nod, “Let’s get you into your booster now, cub.”

Peter cheers and presses a wet kiss to Otto’s cheek before he climbs into the back seat. The seven-year-old drops his backpack onto the empty seat and hauls himself onto his booster seat, quickly buckling his safety belts.

“All ready?” Otto asks, leaning into the back to tug on Peter’s safety belts.

“Ready!” Peter confirms with two small fists in the air.

And with that, the Octavius men departed to their favorite ice cream parlor. Forgetting all about Flash and his mean words was easy when Peter got a hot fudge sundae, especially when his dad gave him his cherry.

And whenever that punk gave Peter trouble for Otto’s weight, the boy would echo his father. He’d heard the doctor say such whenever Norman commented on Otto’s figure.

“So what?” the curly-haired boy bites back, “Think of something new next time!”

And if Otto gets a call from his son’s teacher the next week for ‘humiliating’ his peers’ then he’s sure to take the kid out for ice cream again.

“Love you, Daddy,” Peter says sweetly, chocolate sauce smeared around his lips.

“I love you too,” Otto replies, wiping the kid’s mouth with a napkin, “My dearest sunshine.”

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[syinisuga]

Begin Again [MinYoongi]

Pairing : Yoongi x Reader

Word count : 5.2K

Genre : Fluff and Angst

Description : Friends to lovers, Long Distance relationship, Lovers to (?)

Summary : when you thought the friendship you once had with him died away after one silly mistake, and you thought you would never have again what you lost;

But it blossoms back unexpectedly stronger and is slowly growing to be something more beautiful than you ever had

"I've been spending the last eight months thinking all love ever does is break and burn, and end;

But on a Wednesday in a cafe i watched it Begin Again"

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It was the start of a new year and you weren't particularly happy about being moved up a few classes into an entirely new class with relatively new students you haven't personally met yet. You were still grateful for your good results in the past year to have you land in such a good class. In all honesty though, you did miss your friends from your old class, all of them being scattered in the back classes however changed your mind about being thankful that you're at least in a better one. The first few days of getting used to the classes went by rather slowly as you were listening to the introductions of the other students and teachers half mindedly, till around your 4th day into the classes that is.

You were randomly seated in the Chemistry lab by the teacher as she familiarised herself with the rest of the class. Not paying much attention you were spacing out, resting your chin on your palm, tapping away at your cheek.

" Um, hey there"

The voice from the stool next to you spoke. You turned your head to the direction of the voice, being met with warm brown eyes looking right at you. He had soft black hair, eyes slightly puffy as if he hadn't slept well the night before, lips curled up in a slight smile as he looked at you.

"Oh, hello"

you answered, trying not to sound overly shocked at the first human interaction you've had in this new class.

"I'm yoongi, what's your name?"

"I'm y/n, nice to meet you Yoongi"

"So what are your interests? What do you like to do y/n? Any hobbies?"

It definitely took you by surprise when this boy you've never really met before was suddenly making an interest to get to know you more. Something about him felt raw and not shy but in a good way.

"Well i really love listening to music and i do indulge in art as well. Spend most of my time listening to songs while drawing. Draw the mood of the song you know?"

"Damn, haha you sound kinda like me. Not tryna be cheesy or anything but i love listening to music too, I'm shit at drawing tho, i can barely draw a stickman"

Both of you exchanged a little chuckle at his open confession about himself. And even though it had only been a few minutes of words between the two of you, you felt at that moment that he wasn't like the other boys who popped up to talk to you first. This one genuinely seemed interested in you just to make a new friend.

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"Yo y/n you wanna ditch PE and hang out in the library? The new Resident Evil movie came out we can watch"

"You know what, yeah let's yeet"

You don't know how it went from spending lunch times together, to skipping the most boring subjects to hang out and hide. It'd been a few months since you started your new friendship with Yoongi, and by now you were known as the inseparable duo, funny enough both of you became the class representatives. Somehow you two got closer and closer each day, the more you talked the more you felt like you've known each other for years, yet some part of you knew that there was more to Yoongi than he was showing to you.

On a particularly slow day at your classes, you and Yoongi had pre planned to sneak out to hang out at your usual spot in the library. Sitting at the back of the library the both of you laughed at a joke Yoongi made about how almost the whole school shipped the both of you.

"You know y/n, I envy you"

"Oh well, I know I'm fabulous" you playfully said as you flipped your hair back, earning a little grunt and a harmless eye roll from Yoongi.

"It's not that you loonatic, i envy you...cause you have such a nice relationship with your family"

His sudden statement caught you slightly off guard but you gave him a look, clearly eager to know the reason behind his words. Flashing half a smile towards you he starts his story.

"Growing up for me was, well, it was an experience. I grew up under the care of foster parents who constantly reminded me that my parents gave me away cause i was a burden, all my life that's what i was told. Never had a father figure or mother figure to help shape my emotions? Guess that's why I don't show it if I'm sad or depressed, which is actually most of the time"

he looks down at his hands and chuckles softly.

"But you know something y/n? Being with you makes me feel like I could be myself, like I don't have to be afraid of being judged. And that's why I wanted you to know the truth but i understand if you don't wanna get involved or-"

You cut him off by placing your hand on his, giving him a reassuring smile.

"Yoongi, i want you to know that I'll always be here for you and you can talk to me about this anytime okay? You're my best friend now! And I'm hoping I'm yours too?" You ask in a more playful tone making yoongi giggle.

"Of course you are"

"Good! Cause i come in a package deal of crackhead and supportive as well as a no return contract"

"Sounds perfect to me bestie"

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Over 2 years had passed and the whole highschool down to the teachers were sure the two of you were in a relationship, as everyone saw the two of you being practically stuck together almost all the time. Yoongi and your friendship became stronger than ever since that day he decided to open up to you. It became a regular thing where you'd confide in each other for emotional comfort as well as motivation and support. Not missing the fact that your level of crackhead together had become an all time high.

Your finals and exams blasted through and you had spent all your study weeks with Yoongi in the library. As sketchy as it was you and your best friend actually did sincere studying. And as it would, your hard work together paid off earning the both of you high marks in your finals. The two of you didn't miss to make a trademark crackhead scene at the receiving of the scroll ceremony when you accidentally tripped on your shoelace and Yoongi cracked up laughing and clapping before helping you up. The two of you celebrate with drinks and a lot of food that night and Yoongi paid for everything to make it up to you for laughing when you fell.

You looked at yourself one last time in the mirror before heading out to your highschool's hall. It was your graduation party but more importantly to you it was Yoongi's birthday. Coincidentally the two events had fallen on the same day, and what better opportunity than to get dressed up to party at your graduation ceremony together. It had been a heck of a ride these last two years, and you were going to make sure this last school event would be memorable.

Upon arriving you scan around the hall of students in search of the familiar face.

"Looking for me?"

He makes his presence behind you known by clearing his throat. You turn around to give your usual playful comment back but the words were caught in your throat as your gaze landed on your best friend. He was dressed smart, in a suit that looked like it was custom made to fit him, his hair in a side part and bangs neatly framing his face. You were so used to seeing him in his casual hoodies and ripped jeans that seeing him in formal wear made you choke on your words.

Too focused on getting your senses back in check, you don't notice how Yoongi's train of thought was stopped dead in its tracks as he watched you turn around to face him. He never pictured his crackhead of a best friend in something other than t-shirts and track pants. Seeing you in a dress that hugged your figure in all the right places and taking in the sight of you, with your makeup and hair all done to suit the dress you were wearing nearly made him pass out from how he was holding his breath to admire you.

Clearing the silence between the two of you, Yoongi speaks up first.

"Well well, you don't completely look like the satanic spawn of hot cheetos and depression today. You actually look pretty good"

Smirking a little smile you bite back at his comment.

"Well same to you too Mr. I'm a millennial emo teen. You actually look, presentable today"

The two of you exchanged a playful giggle and assumed your seats at your class tables as the ceremony went on.

You don't see the small glances Yoongi takes in your direction, the thoughts gushing through his mind about how you looked at the moment and cursing himself for not realising your features sooner. He admired the way you had chosen to dress up today, seeing the way you had styled your hair so your curls would frame your face, the way you had done your makeup in a more natural looking way that he thought suited you perfectly. Yoongi didn't remember when the unlabeled feelings for you came but the longer he looked at you the more he was starting to put a name to the feelings he had. So much so that he had completely spaced out in his thoughts of you like that he didn't realise you were speaking to him.

" -don't you think so Yoongi?"

"I'm sorry what did you say? The umm, the music is so loud"

"I saaaaiiddd it's beginning to get a little dull at this graduation ceremony, we need a little surprise, don't you think?"

"Surprise?? What kind of surprise?"

Flashing a smile his way you get up and walk towards the front of the hall where the ceremony host was finishing up their ending speech. Whispering into the host's ear, he gives you the microphone and you confidently stride to the front. But you accidentally go too close to the speaker and it lets out an unpleasant squee, making you move back and away a little. You look up and around finding your best friend's eyes looking back at you giggling at the scene that just occured.

"Well that's one way to get everyone's attention" you chuckle earning muffled chuckles and words from the hall.

"So firstly congrats to everyone on graduating y'all did it. But that's not why I'm up here right now. Today is a special day for someone, and since it's the last day we'll all be gathering I wanted to make this memorable for him. So everyone I would like to wish out here, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIN YOONGI"

you started to sing happy birthday and the rest of the hall joined in singing with you.

In all this happening, Yoongi could only focus on you, the way you just boldly got up to sing out loud and wish him Happy Birthday in the most "you" way possible. So he didn't know if it was the moment or if it was his unlabeled feelings overflowing for you, that he got up and walked towards you as the song was ending. He couldn't tell what came over him at that moment but he knew for sure he wasn't going to stop what he was about to do next. Cupping your cheeks in his palms, he leaned in, pressing his soft lips to yours. Kissing you with deep feelings overtaking his mind. The moment his lips touched yours he knew what those unlabeled feelings were, it was Love.

You couldn't process fast enough that your best friend was striding towards you with a goal, a desire. And you surely didn't expect for him to suddenly kiss you. Registering the feeling of his lips on yours, your eyes closed on their own as if on automatic response. You sank into the feeling of his lips, and it was then you felt the spark that ignited your own unlabeled feelings for Yoongi. You had definitely asked yourself countless times before if what you were feeling for Yoongi was more than just friendship. On the countless nights he had cried on your shoulder or when you cried on his, on the many occasions where you were both always partners in crime, you would always glance at Yoongi and wonder what more could there be to the feelings between you.

As the both of you slowly pulled away from each other a roaring sound of cheers erupted as it seemed to be that the two of you were the last ones to know you two were actually in love with each other. Taking your hand in his, Yoongi and you ran out of the hall that night knowing well where the two of you stood from that moment on.

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"No babe I think you should definitely take the opportunity to study there, I know it's far but it'll be really good for you, plus it's something you really like! It'll take some time for you to get used to the new place but i know you'll fit right in. In fact i know your wack ass would stand out"

You giggled at his comment but you wholeheartedly took his motivation and advice. But the question and thoughts still lingered in your mind as you heard Yoongi chuckle on the other end of the phone.

"But Yoongi, this means we'd be in a long distance relationship, with you going off to study in the opposite direction and all. Even our breaks don't match Yoongi.. what'll we do" the worrying tone in your voice didn't go unnoticed by Yoongi as he answered you in a calm reassuring tone.

"It'll take some work, but i know we can get through this okay? We'll make it, we can make it. I love you" you smiled at Yoongi's voice uttering the sweet words of love as you felt yourself calm your thoughts.

"I love you too Yoongi. Well then, keep me company while i pack?"

"You bet"

It had been a few months since you started dating, and honestly it didn't feel any different from when the two of you were in your phase of friendship, everything was going relatively smooth apart from the little fights and misunderstandings you had now that you were a couple. Sometimes you sit to think to yourself if moving into a relationship with Yoongi was the best choice, it would feel as though sometimes he would act differently and not like he always would but you just shake of the thoughts. You just figured with all these future college studies and intakes coming about that he was just as stressed as you were. You assured yourself that the two of you would be alright and that you'll always have each other.

A few more months pass and the two of you have already started your college lives. Yoongi being in a campus almost 8 hours away from you with minimal transport for him to even go home let alone plan to meet you. It was going smoothly, settling into orientation and getting to know the layouts of the campus well, meeting new friends and truly taking in your next step in education. You and Yoongi would exchange day to day text messages about how orientation and the first days of classes went.

All well and good till Yoongi's texts became slower and less frequent, he would always say that he's busy with his friends there, or straight up not giving a response at all. You became more and more fearful at how this long distance thing was going to work out for the two of you.

28th Tuesday

[12:27am] hey Yoongi! I hope you had a great day, I miss you and hope you sleep well, love you!

[08:40am] Hey Babe, good morning! I'm in class now, wishing we could skip like old times haha, hope you have a great day! Text me soon

[6:48pm] Hey i just got back to my dorm after classes, it was super fun! How was your day??

[8:11pm] Yoongi?? Are you okay? Are you busy babe?

[8:24pm] I miss youuuuuuuu :(

[10:16pm] Yoongi :(

You tossed your phone to the side of your bed as you felt your tears well up, why was he suddenly avoiding you? Is he okay?? Did he get hurt? Your thoughts were spiraling, getting messier till you heard the familiar ping from your phone. You scurried to your phone to see Yoongi's name pop up on the screen. Your smile quickly faded, replaced by disappointment at his reply.

[10:43pm] Hey, was busy with friends today, going to bed now ttyl <3

You frowned and wouldn't let him go this time. The days of short texts to unreplied texts and this is how he replies now? In a fit of fury you call him.

"Hello?-"

"Yoongi what's wrong? You haven't been replying to my texts as usual are you okay??"

"Mmh I'm fine, just busy with classes and my new friends y/n"

"Well I can't accept that answer Yoongi, I'm busy with classes and friend's here too but I take the time so why can't you?"

"Hey it's not that big of a deal y/n, we're in new environments now and it'll take me some time to settle in"

"Yoongi surely you have at least 5 minutes a day to text me??"

"Yeah of course I do, I just texted you didn't i?"

"That short ass reply was what you call a text Yoongi? It really sounds like you're avoiding me"

"You know what y/n I don't have time for this right now I'm tired"

"No Yoongi, I haven't talked to you properly in days come on don't you miss me Yoongi?"

"To be honest I've been enjoying the new company here that's I haven't missed you much"

"What do you mean Yoongi? You don't think of me?"

"Not all the time no, i have other things to think about here y/n i have new responsibilities here I can't be thinking about you all the damn time, just be happy I texted you back"

"Are you threatening to not text me anymore Yoongi? Is that what you're saying? You don't wanna talk to me anymore?"

"Oh god for fucks sake y/n stop being so clingy alright? Just grow up a little!"

The sound of his voice in heightened frustration made you choke on your words, you silenced yourself as his words rang loud in your head.

"You know what y/n I don't think this will work out, I'm going to get even busier and this will just be in the way of it all"

"Yoongi…"

"I'm sorry y/n but clearly this distance is proving that we won't work out"

"Are you... breaking up with me Yoongi?.."

The pain in your voice and the soft shaky exhale doesn't go unnoticed by Yoongi. Yoongi takes a deep breath, realising he spoke too fast in frustration. As much as he did feel for you this distance was tearing you apart and Yoongi didn't want to believe it but it was the truth. He spoke softer this time giving his side of his explanation.

"Y/n, you've been nothing but amazing to me, but I realize that we were more compatible as friends, I mean think about it, we've had so many petty fights that we never had before we dated. Our growing college life will further hinder our relationship. I don't want to hurt you like this by not giving you the love and attention you deserve. I'll always love you y/n, just not as more than friends I suppose"

You couldn't believe what was happening right now, your world felt like it was crashing down on you hard and fast, you could feel the sharp stinging in your chest from how your heart was breaking the more reality hit you. Yoongi's words had reason to them, but you were still in a state of confusion. Why could you make time for Yoongi but he couldn't for you? Maybe it's because the two of you are pursuing different fields of studies? Maybe he really had better things to do? Yoongi didn't want to hurt your feelings by making you feel abandoned so he was in fact abandoning you? No? But he said he'll still love you?? Your head was spinning a bunch of thoughts ran through your head.

"Okay Yoongi...if that's what would be the best for us..then okay"

"Don't worry okay? We'll still text as usual, talk when we can okay? I won't let you go, you're still my best friend y/n"

You didn't know if his words would be comforting enough, but at that moment you took what you had and calmed your thoughts for now.

"Okay Yoongi.."

"Good, I have an early schedule tomorrow. I'll talk to you later okay? I'm going to bed now. Goodnight y/n"

"Good night Yoongi"

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As it will, Yoongi and you slowly drifted apart. You would often see his social media updates about how he was actively participating in clubs, and how he had taken up new responsibilities, going to camps and hosting events at his institute and he definitely seemed to be doing well. You on the other hand fell more and more at war with your emotions, it didn't hinder your studies. Thankfully you could keep those two apart. But whenever it got a little too quiet you'd think of him, the days in highschool when you were inseparable. You missed his laugh, his endearing way of calling you the most heinous nicknames. You definitely missed his comforting arms, his words of encouragement when you were down, you wished nothing more that in this moment you were crying to him instead of because of him.

You couldn't believe that you were sitting here, broken and feeling alone by the guy that made his way into your life, and had now made his way out in the most painful way possible. You were left there clueless and confused. Did he do it for you? Was it the right thing? Did he really think of you? Why was this happening? What would have happened if you didn't date? Would things be different? Would your best friend have stayed? All these questions playing through your mind, countless nights you spent crying yourself to sleep. Thinking of how you felt almost betrayed, you cursed at yourself for sending texts to him that were only left on read or replied with a simple "I'm busy, text you later".

Slowly days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months as you hadn't spoken much to Yoongi. You became stone hearted from all that had happened and slowly you got back into yourself. You were more and more active in your college life and you were growing to be better at controlling your emotions. Sure some little things remind you of him now and then, but it was much easier by now to brush his thoughts off. As sadly as your situation was you learned to move with it and not let it consume you. Every now and then you'd see Yoongi piston updates on his progressively active life and you'd feel happy for him, you wondered if he ever felt the same for you when he saw your updates on how well you were doing.

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It had been a total of 4 years since everything happened, you were on a roll and you had graduated college. You had a few job applications pending and you were more stable with your life by now. All the questions you once had were stored in a box collection dust in the far corner of your mind.

It was a relaxing Saturday evening, you were in your apartment lounging on your bed. As you were chatting away with your friends a familiar ping aroused from your phone. The name that popped up on the screen made your heart heavy and you breathing shallow, a true ghost from your past…

"Yoongi 🥀"

Your screen read. Taking a deep breath you opened the chat.

[9:57pm] Hey y/n it's been a long time… are you free tonight? Can I call you?

You didn't know what exactly to think right now. Every cell in your brain telling you not to. That you shouldn't give into him again, and that you should just talk to him over text no matter what it was. But your heart was screaming for him, the familiar feeling of longing for him returning in a massive tsunami, washing over your thoughts. You took a deep breath to centre your thoughts and decided you'd listen to him and talk to him again.

[9:59pm] Hey Yoongi, yeah I'm free to talk.

As soon as the message was read by him, your phone rang. You took one more deep breath and answered the call.

"Hello y/n, how are you?"

You cursed in your head at how much you missed his voice, the way he spoke to you at this moment had a hint of the same longing you had for him.

"Hey..Yoongi, I'm good. How are you?"

"I've been good too.. congratulations on graduating"

"Thanks Yoongi, congratulations on graduating too.."

"Thanks…"

The silence that fell had you both reflecting on everything that happened and how fast it all went by. The box of questions in your mind burst out once again whereas Yoongi on the other hand was feeling guilt and hate towards himself for everything that he put you through. Little did you know that these last few months Yoongi was hit with the hard realisation that he had lost not only his best friend but the person he cared about the most. His family certainly did not improve and the one person who was there for him when he needed it, he had left broken hearted and abruptly once he found a new escape. Yoongi was slowly flooded with memories of you as he neared his own college graduation. He remembered your highschool graduation and how he felt for you there in that moment of time. He spent a few nights crying at the realisation that he had thought of what's best for you but didn't think of how you felt and how he had left things between the two of you.

"Why Yoongi…."

Was all you managed to say out loud before your emotions caved in. Understanding what you were asking he answered.

"I was so caught up in the new environment of growing up and moving on that I did what I thought was the best to not hurt you...but I didn't think far enough that doing so will indeed hurt you.. and I wasn't there for you like i was supposed to. It took a hard hit to my head to realise that I was wrong y/n… you were always there for me and stupidly I made this mistake… I thought i was thinking of the best for both of us, when in fact i was thinking of myself.. I was selfish and I realised that…so many things reminded me of you y/n, the clouds, the sun, the sight of roses, the smell of hot cheetos.."

You giggled a little at his last comment earning a little muffled one from Yoongi.

"I understand if you hate me for what I did to you y/n… and I don't know if it'll ever be the same between us again.. but I'm willing to try to bring back what we had... if you're willing to give me a chance…"

You exhaled softly before letting out everything that you've been feeling.

"I don't hate you Yoongi, I never could and I never will. You're everything to me Yoongi and I was just really hurt by what you did and how you ended things. So many thoughts went through my head and I won't even talk about how much you made me cry….you dipshit" the playful cursing nickname made Yoongi chuckle a little, slowly making him feel reassured at the directions of the conversation.

"I'm willing to give us a chance Yoongi..and you're right, I don't expect it to be the same as what we had, I just hate that I lost my best friend.."

"I know..i understand that..and I'm sorry..for everything"

"It's okay Yoongi, I'm sorry too… maybe I should've been more understanding…"

"Hey… do you.. wanna hang out Tomorrow night?"

"You wanna hang out?"

"Yeah, i wanna see you and catch up with you"

"Sure Yoongi that'd be nice"

"Great!! I'll meet you at the café by our old highschool?"

"Sure Yoongi, sounds great"

"Right then, I'll see you tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow Yoongi"

You could hear the smiles in each other's voices as you both bid goodnight and hung up the phone. You didn't know what it was exactly but you knew just from that phone call that everything was going to be alright. You felt like you breathed much easier now, your mind much lighter. Yoongi felt the same, he was smiling more now filled with the excitement of meeting you again tomorrow after years.

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You made sure to check yourself out in the mirror a few more times before heading towards the café. You had chosen to wear a simple yet stylish outfit, your hair tied back in a low loose ponytail, your short hairs framing your face. You were nervous yet excited to be reunited with your best friend again. And as you approach the café, there he was. Standing outside the door of the café waiting for you. The now slightly more mature looking, dark fluffy haired man, wearing a long black coat was looking just as nervous and excited as he was looking down at his feet.

"I didn't know you needed glasses to see now"

your voice made him turn his head fast in your direction. The moment his gaze landed on you, it felt like highschool all over again. The way you looked standing there, just centimetres away from him. He took in your slightly matured face yet he told himself that you hadn't changed one bit.

"It's official, you're old Yoongi"

He chuckled and playfully scoffed at your comment.

"Well at least i don't dress like the satanic spawn of depression and hot cheetos"

"Sure thing Mr. I'm still a millennial emo teen"

The two of you laughed, and the world seemed to slow down. The feeling that nothing ever really changed between the two of you was knowing, however this time something felt entirely different. Both of you could feel it for sure. It was the feeling of a bond stronger than both friendship and love. You didn't know what the feeling was exactly, all that you knew was that you're never losing each other again. All this while you've been sitting there watching the feelings you had burn and crash in the worst way possible, but today right here at this café, right in front of your eyes you watched everything Begin Again.

#bts #bts fanfic #bts fanfction #bts au #yoongi fanfic #bts min yoongi #min yoongi #bts yoongi #kpop fluff #bts fluff #bts angst

[theinsanecrayonbox]

Episode 5 down; 19 hours, 19 minutes worked

No progress on the doll body, today was all clothes. Half the inner coat painted. Roughly 3/4th the outer coat painted. And I managed to find my stash of stretchy fabric to make some leggings; still gotta finish those. Also got the shirt patterned but not cut yet, took more thought than I, well, thought to figure out the legging patterning...plus my EGtWM arrived so I had to squee over that too lol

#kp knitts #well crafts at this stage cause no knitting this update #mollymauk challenge

[gplusbfics]

My “What We Left Left Behind” DS9 documentary campaign donor gifts started arriving today and OMG, they are awesome! I saw some negative comments, but for me, all three of my T-shirts worked out awesome. This is obviously my Garak shirt. I tried to get the widest shot I could but, you know, my arms are only so long and my boobs are what they are. But this way his hands will be actual jazz hands if I jiggle, right? LOL. Anyway, I’m quite happy. The next two T-shirts are coming up. Squee! 

Wendy

#ds9 #star trek ds9 #star trek #deep space nine #elim garak #what we left behind #ds9 documentary #andrew robinson #so awesome #just in time for dragoncon

[robbyrobinson]

A Broken Heart

Today was a great day for the Loud kids. What started as a misunderstanding quickly became much more. Yesterday, Lincoln had uncovered a love letter signed to a certain "L. Loud." As all of the siblings' names begin with the letter L, this only further complicated matters. As the day went on as they tried to get their crushes to notice them, another letter arrived in the mail, this time singling out the sisters who had brown hair. To make matters even more convoluted, it seemed as though the letters were directed towards Luna herself. Despite initially being nervous, her siblings convince her to go to the restaurant that night. While the letter turned out to have been for their father, this inspires the Loud kids to act on their feelings. With Luna as the last of the siblings to give out her love letter, she quickly sprinted behind some of the lockers. As if on cue, the rock star boy and his two friends walked past the lockers. After the blond girl bids her two friends farewell, she goes to open her locker. The love letter gently floats to the ground, thus confirming that this girl was Sam.

Luna walks home after school, casually humming a tune. Luna was pretty happy with herself; even though she was worried about what Sam's reaction would've been to the letter, she seemed to reciprocate what was written on it. As she walked down the street, Luna let her mind roam free. Thoughts of her beloved fluttered through her mind like butterfly wings. Luna lightly placed her hand on her heart, sighing whilst doing so. Every time she thought about Sam, her heart beats fast like a bass drum. Luna never felt so strongly for someone in her life. Not even her former attraction towards Hugh –Lincoln's tutor – could set her heart ablaze with such raw passion. Suddenly all of those sappy songs about love she had heard over the years made more sense to her. Luna was so delighted at what she had done; she was convinced that nothing could rob her of her good mood.

Luna arrives to the front yard of her humble abode. As she made her way to the door, she could hear her siblings buzzing about in regard to their crushes. A soft smile spreads across her face. She was really hopeful that their pursuits for love were fruitful. Luna places her right hand on the door, and she turns it clockwise. Her siblings stopped talking when they heard the small clicking of the door.

"Guys, Luna's home!" screamed Lincoln.

Luna shuts the door behind her when she was immediately bombarded by a family hug from her siblings. Even though she was slightly cramped in between, Luna laughs alongside her siblings. It took no time for her siblings to ask her a series of questions.

"So how did it go?" asked Lori.

"Are ya gonna bring her home?" inquired Leni.

"We always knew that you were pining for her" chuckles Luan "get it?"

What Luan said was true. Ever since she started to hang out with Sam, Luna would hardly last a couple of hours if she did not bring up Sam. However, when she first began to talk about her, her siblings were under the assumption that she was referring to a boy. Since she was hanging out with a young boy and his two friends, it seemed a given that she was heads over heels for that boy. When the reveal came that Luna was a bisexual, it created a slight disarray with them; it wasn't that they didn't notice some of the signs, but it's the fact that Luna deliberately kept her gender a secret that made their jaws drop in unison when Luna once pointed her out in the mall. Eventually, they slowly became supportive of their sister, and they gave her the encouragement she needed. After all, she was their sister, and they wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

"So, how did she respond to the letter?" said Lynn.

Luna beams a smile at Lynn. "I'm certain she digs me, dudes!"

The sisters all emitted a large squee that practically shook all of the windows in the house. Lincoln and Luna both systematically place their hands over their ears. While she was glad that they supported her, Luna clearly didn't want a repeat of what happened the last time they screamed this loudly. Their parents still had to pay for the damages that were done to the neighborhood.

"So when are you going to pour your heart out to her?" asked Lola.

"Hopefully soon, little sis," said Luna.

"Are you going to start dating her?" asked Lori. "I could arrange for a double date with you two, and Bobby and me."

Luna chuckled at this. "I don't want to rush things too soon."

"But what if she never knows that you sent her the letter?" asked Lincoln inquisitively.

Luna scratches her head. That's true; she didn't leave her initials on the letter when she wrote it, so how would Sam know that she had written it? Worse yet, what if she assumes that it was written by someone else. That would crush Luna if that were the likely scenario.

"You're right, Lincoln. What should I do?"

The sisters talked amongst themselves as to what could be done about this predicament. The further they argued with each other, the more outlandish their suggestions became.

"Maybe Luna could put some more letters in her locker" concluded Leni.

"No, that'd be overkill," groaned Lori.

"We should resort to the dark arts to ensure that Sam and Luna will be the only ones with eyes for each other" sighs Lucy.

"Doesn't that kind of rob her of her personal space?" asked Lynn.

"Besides, Mom and Dad both told you that you couldn't do any witchcraft anymore" added Lana.

"Sigh. Defeated again," bemoans Lucy.

Lisa stood up to speak next. "I propose that we make a spray that will make Luna be the only center of Sam's affections."

"That's worse than Lucy's idea!" yelled Lola. Lisa was obviously not amused.

"Oh, so you want to go princess?" Lisa said, clasping her fists.

"Oh, it is on nerd!" shouts Lola.

The two began to brawl. Lori rolls he eyes, and picks both of her younger sisters by the back of their shirts.

"Guys, let's be civil here."

"Yeah; we should go with my idea."

Lori laughs. "No, Leni, you're idea is literally terrible."

"Oh yeah," Leni fumed.

"Yes, of course, Leni, that idea was pretty dumb" added Lynn.

Leni's eyes were like daggers as she looked furiously at her younger sister. "Well, at least I didn't suggest that they both go to a ballgame."

Lynn's eyes grow to the size of kitchen plates. "What did you say?!"

Without much prompt, the sisters fought each other. Hair and loose teeth were flying as the dust quickly gathers to obscure the brutality. Luna and Lincoln both sighed in disbelief. Lincoln and Luna were about to pull their siblings off each other, when an idea struck Lincoln.

"So, Luna, you've been hanging out with Sam for long times haven't you?"

Luna nods her head. "Yup. Enough time to become wrapped up in her."

"What are some of your shared interests?"

Luna subconsciously drills her mind for an answer. "Well, we basically play together, for one."

Lincoln grinned. "So, you and Sam hang out with that rocker boy, correct?"

"Where are you going with this, Lincoln?"

"Well, if you two hang out with that boy a lot, why not tell Sam in secret when you're finished practicing?"

Luna's eyes widen in realization upon coming to this simple answer. "That's actually a pretty good idea. Thanks Lincoln."

She hugs Lincoln, and he returns it. Upon breaking up the hug, Lincoln whistles at his sisters, alerting them to this development. "Great news, we figured out what to do!" informed Lincoln. The sisters each weakly gave them a thumbs up.

"If there's any spare teeth lying around, they're mine," says Lola before losing consciousness.

Next morning was a Saturday morning. Luna sluggishly awakens from her deep slumber to hear buzzing. Luna yawns loudly, stretching her arms and back. She looks to side of her bed, and she sees that her phone was blaring. Luna rubs the sleepiness from her eyes, and looks closely at the number projected on her screen. "Oh, it's just Sam calling me." Luna lets her phone buzz until it ceased before returning to bed. A few short minutes go by when Luna suddenly jolts out of her bed. "Oh my god, it's Sam! I'm late!"

Luna quickly runs to the bathroom, and jumps into the bathtub. She turns the water on fully expecting hot water to erupt from the shower drain. Unfortunately for her, it was ice cold water. The water slowly slithered down Luna's back, chilling her spine simultaneously. It felt as though icicles were being stabbed deeply into her body.

"Cold, cold, cold!" shouts Luna. She turns the water of, and races to her room to get her duds. The family was sitting at the table, hearing all of the commotion happening upstairs. "Boy, Luna is totes freaking out about this," says Leni observantly.

Lori nods her head in agreement. "She's in love, dear sister. I know that feeling."

"Right, when you first met Bobby, you were so nervous, that you had forgotten to get out of your pajamas!" declares Luan. All of the siblings make a joke out of this whilst Lori's cheeks blush red.

Without a moment's hesitation, Luna runs to the kitchen wearing mix-matched clothes. Everyone looked at her strangely. Luna could feel the awkwardness of the situation. "I'm sorry, guys."

"No, that's fine. Don't beat yourself up." Lincoln says reassuringly.

"I just really like her, Lincoln. I want to make a good impression." Luna tilts her head down ashamed.

"Come on, Luna," says Lori "let's get you ready. Trust me, if she likes you back, she wouldn't want you to worry about this silly thing.

Luna relents, and she follows Lori upstairs.

Luna arrives to Sam's house a few minutes late. When Sam sees Luna walking up, she crosses her arms in disappointment. "What was taking you long?" she asked accusingly.

Luna rubs the back of her head anxiously. She couldn't think of what to say. Just seeing Sam again made her stumble on her words. "I-I'm sorry." Sam looks her over observantly, and smiles warmly. "Well, I'm glad you could make it. Come on, let's get started."

The practice went on a couple of hours, each hour being greater than the last. Luna and Sam played on their bass guitars while the other girl played on the drums, and the leader of the group was the singer. Luna continued to play fluently until she allowed her eyes to drift towards Sam. Sam waved her blonde hair back and forth in a rapid matter; beams of sweat slid down her forehead. Luna blushed heavily at the sight of her beloved rocking out. Thoughts about just laying a kiss on her lips crossed her mind several times, but she tried to suppress this until the very end of their practice.

Eventually, practice ended, and the leader of the band called it quits. He packs up his microphone and leaves alongside the other girl. This left Luna and Sam alone. Finally, she could break the ice. Sam gathered her bass guitar, and she gently placed it into its case. Luna watched her a few more times, having her thoughts conflict with each other. "Come on, Luna, you can do this," Luna says trying to reassure herself. Sam was about to leave when Luna spoke up at last.

"H-hey, great job out there, Sam."

Sam looks back at her, her grin spreading across her face. "Thanks, Luna. That means a lot."

Luna sighs deeply. "Okay, good, now I'll just have to..."

Sam interrupts her train of thought. "Oh, I had forgotten; yesterday, I received a love letter from my locker."

Luna gulps in fear. "You have?"

"Yeah; I really need to meet whoever wrote it to thank them properly."

Luna twiddles her thumbs nervously. "Hey, Sam."

Sam turned her glance to the rock star. "What is it?"

Sweat dripped from Luna's forehead. God, why did she have to be so nervous? "Do you have any plans for this evening?"

"Plans?"

Luna giggled in dread. "Well, there was this movie that I was aiming to see, a-and we could probably hang out after that..."

Sam raises her eyebrow in confusion. She didn't have a clue as to what Luna was trying to suggest, but then it hit her.

"Oh. Listen, Luna..."

Luna was shaking in fear.

"You're real cool and all, but I'm not into chicks."

Luna's heart shatters on impact upon hearing these words. After everything they had been through, it would seem only logical that they would get together. Luna had feared that Sam would reject her because of her preferences, but she held onto that hope that maybe she'd be proven wrong. But her greatest fear just became realized. Luna looks down at the floor in rejection. Sam lightly taps her shoulder, understanding the levity of the situation.

"I'm sorry, Luna," says Sam in a comforting tone "maybe we can just be friends."

Luna looks at her dejectedly. Luna was trying to put on a face of understanding, but it was only self-evident that she simply didn't want to break down in front of her crush.

"Sure, no big deal." Luna gives Sam a weak thumbs up, and Sam heads back into her house, leaving her alone. Luna couldn't believe what just happened; earlier that day, she mustered up enough courage to give Sam the love letter, but now her whole world was in shambles as Sam simply wasn't into her. Tears streak from Luna's face as she gathers her bass guitar, and walks out of Sam's garage. Luna looked up at Sam's bedroom, her eyes red from the tears. She then began her long walk back to the Loud house.

"Dude..."

#luna loud #loudhouse #theloudhouse #austindr #robby robinson #lunaloud #theloudhousenickelodeon #lisforlove #l is for love #samloudhouse #sam loud house #bisexual #bisexuality #alternate universe

[nurturingflame]

Week In Review - 54

It’s always exciting getting to post a new section of our continuing adventure. You will see a difference in tone from the last installment and we hope that you enjoy the action to come. 

A quick question, as we are always very interested in your feedback. Would anyone be interested if we hosted an open rp event? Let us know!

Aww, Rats! 1-5

Michelangelo stared at the frozen deliciousness he'd spread out before himself on the table in Donnie's lab.  Even four days later, the room still smelled of the feast that his family, Mrs. V, and The Children of the Phoenix had partaken in.  The giant chairs that Donnie had constructed were not longer there, each of the three mutants they were made for having taken them home.  Medusa had been thrilled to pieces with her first ever chair.  Sad life never sitting in a chair, the teen thought.  Even sadder to let this ice cream melt.

The ice cream was almost gone, and his plan was to make a many scooped concoction meant to finish it off before someone else beat him to it.  He pushed the jar of mutagen, or retro-mutagen, or maybe it wasn't-mutagen-at-all, out of the way.   Donnie really needs to do a better job of putting stuff back where it belongs, he thought.  All of this lab equipment is blocking my food prep.  

"What are you doing with the ice cream on my table?" Donnie came up behind him.  Mikey turned to see his taller brother standing with his hip popped out, his arms crossed his plastron.  "Hmmm?"

"Fixing you," he drawled, "a big bowl of ice cream!"  He turned and began to scoop the dessert into a bowl.

"What were you doing before you decided to serve me ice cream?" Donnie asked suspiciously.

"Serving myself ice cream?" Mikey presented the brainiac with a heaping bowl.

"Why don't you fix Mrs. V and Phoenix bowls," Leo suggested, sauntering into the lab.  "They've been sequestered in Mrs. V's room for a long time now."

"What do you think they're doing in there?" Donnie asked, handing a bowl to Leo and taking one himself.

"I dunno," Leo shrugged as they walked away.  "I heard Phoenix say that Mrs. V was right not to imbibe, apparently she had to use her own medical knowledge on a hangover."

Ice cream is so much better than sake.  Mikey's mouth watered as his brother's voices drifted away.  Not that he had ever tried sake, but if you had to take medicine after drinking it, then it couldn't be good.  He stuffed a large spoonful of ice cream into his mouth before beginning to serve up another bowl. Piling it high, he admired it.  It sparkled in the low light, the ice crystals on the cream beginning to melt into a smooth dripping loveliness.  He took a long lick.

"Where's the one you were going to make me?" Donnie snapped Mikey out of his reverie.

Sighing, Mikey handed the bowl to his brother, just as April's voice hit his ears.  "Hi guys.  Look what I found!"

"Are you sure you measured right?" Eliza asked as she exited her room behind the Phoenix, tweaking her shirt, hoping that it would fall in more flattering creases to hide her stomach bump. They had just spent more than an hour in the most detailed check-up she had undergone to date. "Pregnant or not, adding four inches to my waist-line in a week seems a bit extreme." Her friend just snickered in a knowing way as they made their way towards the common area of the lair.

The Children of the Phoenix had stopped by in the early evening the day after the party, with their rather haggard looking mother in tow. Eliza had slept in late that day and thus had gotten a late start in cleaning up the aftermath. The boys had helped of course, though Eliza noted with no small degree of annoyance that her own daughter was MIA, mostly likely off in some hidden nook bonding with her new pet. Regardless, the result was that she was still elbow deep in pots and pans when her company arrived. She was immediately relieved of duty by an insistant Acros who then recruited his brother to his aid while Medusa when off to find Donatello. Apparently she wanted to ask the craftsman turtle if she could take her custom-built chair back to the warehouse.

When Eliza turned her attention to the Phoenix, it was apparent that the small woman was not nearly as chipper as her adopted offspring. When asked she just grumbled something about a newfound distaste for 'fine' sake and maybe a disparaging word or two about Mirakami's lineage, which Eliza hoped would not be repeated in the blind chef's company. Taking pity on her friend, Eliza put on the kettle and discretely went to ask Splinter if he happened to have any tea blends that would help. The end result was a pleasant enough tea time and chat between three adults. Splinter and the Phoenix with their 'day after' brew and Eliza with the iron enhancer the healer had made for the pregnant ferret. With lots of sugar.

As the tea was consumed the small healer had a more healthy color returned to her and was guiding the conversation back around to Eliza. Mostly as to how to ascertain the health of the babies, now that they had shown movement. However, they were interrupted by the children, furred, shelled and scaled alike. They had loaded all three chairs into the shell-raiser and wanted to deliver them to the warehouse before the Hamato boys planned to head out on patrol. The Phoenix left with the group, with the caution that Eliza wasn't off the hook, and a promise to come back soon. Today's exam was the fulfillment of that threat.

Eliza had been weighed, measured, poked and prodded, all in the Phoenix's goal to not only judge the health of the pregnancy, but to have a base understanding of Eliza's ferrety physiology, or as much as she could with basic observation. It was a lot of asking Eliza to bend this way and that, understanding how the ferret's body moved normally so the healer could then make note of any changes that the pregnancy caused. The end result was a mix between a doctor's visit and a yoga class.

As they moved towards the pit the sound of young voices brought her attention to the lab just as April and Casey were making their way there as well. Her accute hearing heard the word 'ice cream' being bantered about just as Donatello and Leonardo meet them with bowls of the sweet treat. "Ohh, snack time." She smiled in anticipation as she accepted the bowl from Donnie freeing him to return to the lab, "thank you boys I can go for this about now."

"You're welcome." Leonardo said politely while holding out his bowl to the Phoenix who seemed to be contemplating whither she wanted the treat or not.

She caught the smaller woman raising an eyebrow at her. "Hey! Don't give me that look. I've been good. But even leftover chicken gets boring after a few days. Not to mention that having Ladybug around has not being helping on the craving front. I think ice cream is a much better option."

Then the squee of "KITTY!" came through the door and Eliza caught a glimpse of an orange tabby being danced around by green hands.

"Oh for heaven's sake." She muttered as she stepped into the lab, an ecstatic Mikey cuddling a weather worn ally cat, blissfully ignoring the agitated chatter of the other teens. Her mind immediately went to how this new arrival could complicate her own situation. Not bad enough I have to keep myself from snacking on my daughters' pet, now I have to make sure the cat doesn't get to it either. Because it was plain to see that Mikey was already enamored and if he turned his watery baby blues on the rest of the family she was certain the cat was not leaving anytime soon.

"Okay, whose idea was this?" she asked the room, but a shrinking and suddenly shy April made the answer all too clear. "Really. April?" The ferret sighed in an exasperated but defeated way all parents do when there is no way out of a pickle a wayward child puts them in.

"It's only temporary." The teen tried to defend sheepishly.

"Un hun." Eliza shook her head and walked over to the ice cream spread, serving herself an extra scoop of the quickly melting treat. Hey, she deserved extra for dealing with this kind of stress. "You're telling Splinter." She declared without looking back as she deposited off the last of the mint chocolate chip in her bowl.

"Master Splinter is meditating right now," Donnie said in a pensive voice.  "You'll have to tell him later."

"Yeah," Casey Jones chuckled, "what if the cat goes nuts and attacks him when he's not paying attention?  She could feed off of his body for months!"

"There is something seriously wrong with you," Donnie snapped, crossing his arms over his chest.

"That was pretty gross, Casey," Phoenix agreed, handing the young man her bowl after putting only a spoonful in her mouth.  She turned to Eliza and smiled as Mikey let out a lovesick sigh.  "You be good," she told the ferret.  "And I'll be back."

"Let me get your bag," Eliza turned toward her room.

Phoenix held a hand out, again peeking at Mikey as he let out a squeak.  "I can get it.   Make sure you hold the cat when you introduce it to Ladybug."  She sang the last words, almost as a tease.

Mikey gasped and growled out, "Nononononono!"

"Everything OK Mikey?" April asked, waving as the healer left.

"Yeah," he said, his shell pressed against the table.  "It's cold, it's cool.  Like ice cream."

Eliza swallowed hers.  "Get the cat off the table, Michelangelo."

"Okie dokie!" he squealed, turning, grabbing the feline in his arms, and running toward the kitchen.

Eliza rolled her eyes.  "I need a nap."

For days, he had watched.  Through the eyes of Ladybug, The Rat King was able to see most of the Turtles lair, spy upon the interactions between those living there.  The girl who had taken Ladybug as her own did not restrict herself to only one or two parts of the lair, but roamed freely.  However, the girl did not go where he wanted her to go, and he had to wait until she was sleeping with her ferret-mother before he could tell the fancy rat to wander.

So the doe snuck out when the girl was solidly asleep, only once causing the ferret mutant's whiskers to twitch, into the dojo to watch the sleeping or meditating form of Splinter.

Ah, his Splinter.  The Rat King had been watching his general, his bodyguard, his brother in body, heart, and soul long before Ladybug had made her presence known to the human girl called Gwyn.  The Rat King did not want to play his hand too early, so he had only tickled Splinter's presence in his dreams, wandering in convoluted places that made little sense, places filled with cherry blossoms, old style Japanese buildings, the clinging of steel weapons, and the cooing of a baby.  But the little fancy rat doe had her eye on the rat mutant and his household during his waking hours.   It was in that way that he'd felt the weakening of Master's Splinter's mind.

Even drunk, filled with the blood warming fuzziness of sake, Master Splinter was formidable.  His mind was firm, watching the goings on about him with a nonjudgemental eye.  However, The Rat King was able to feel the rat mutant, much the same way he could feel his many brothers and sisters.  With the emotional impressions of Splinter, and the visual information of Ladybug, he had formulated his plan.  He needed only to wait until the right time.

He had thought he would have to wait longer, but fate was smiling on him.  

Ladybug saw, at the beginning of what seemed to be the ninja turtle's fighting lesson, Splinter training each of the boys, separately and together.  Then The Rat King felt Splinter's wall crack, as the sound of a woman came to his ears, met with the higher voice of another woman in typical, almost squealy female greeting.  Ladybug was no longer in the dojo, as Gwyn had scooped her up, and carried her to the sounds of the voices, showing The Rat King her mother, the ferret mutant Eliza, and the mutant healer, The Phoenix, hugging each other.

At the same time, he felt Splinter's attention shatter.  Only a shard, for that moment, was on his sons, another on their training, another on their obedience, but several more stretched out from the dojo, to the voices of the women, a recollection of how each one smelled, looked, moved.  The Rat King felt the Ninja Master's swell of affection for the little girl, for the ferret, for the healer, and he felt the body he was observing clench with desire.

Much like his own heart did when he longed for his brother, who rejected him, rejected who he was.  But no longer.

Splinter put on a blindfold, taking the lesson in a different direction, to regain his focus.  

"This doesn't seem fair," Leonardo said.

"I assure you," Splinter replied.  "It isn't."

Again the voices of the women came to his ears, as he moved to avoid Leonardo's strike, his attention split.  The Rat King reached out his desire, clear for the Ninja Master, to match that which the Ninja Master himself felt for...The Rat King could not quite tell what.

The first move was made, his second was now in the waiting.  He would have what he wanted.

Phoenix followed the flashlight down the sewer tunnel, her mind a whirl with the information she'd gleaned from Eliza in this last visit.  She was still seeing how the woman moved in her mind's eye, her flexibility was amazing.  She could practically turn herself in two, despite the two babies growing in her belly.  The way that the mutagen had modified her spine in making her an anthropomorphic ferret was fascinating in and of itself, and she had to keep bringing her mind back to the actual measurements that mattered.  She chuckled, shaking her head.  You're an obstetrician at the moment, she reminded herself.  See what her body can do for its sake after the babies come.

As her muffled laugh faded in echo, she heard, "Eek."

She stopped, casting the flashlight about to find the owner of the voice.

It was just a plain rat, grey with a pink nose, and a pink tail, and pink feet.  It lay on its side, and squeaked again meekly. When she softened her eyes, to see the glow that was not a glow that emanated from everything, she saw very little of it around the rat.  It was as if it was being suck in from the rat’s center instead of exuding out as it should.  She picked the rodent up, and held its limp, warm body in her hands.  She could feel its little heart beating against her palm.  She rubbed it gently, and as she did, she gave it some of the tingly light.  The thought and look of the process, when she was self-aware enough to watch it, never failed to fascinate her.  Everything she looked at gave off the glow that wasn’t a glow, a type of shimmering in the air that indicated its existence.  The tingly light that came out of her hands, almost of its own accord, had a different kind of glow to it, an almost light, the shimmer from it was white in color, but translucent.  It did not look like it felt.  It was a sheet, one continuous emanation of light, while it felt as if ants or spiders were coming out of her palms through her pores and into the pores of the creature she was giving it to.  She knew it wasn’t hers, that she didn’t make the light.  The light came from somewhere else, the same place as the great firebird that had come to her all those years ago, the same place as the voice that was not her voice, the same place as the poetry.

A gift from the Universe, she thought errantly.  Like Eliza's babies.

The tingling stopped in her hands, and she held the rat for a while longer.  She smiled ironically.  “Medusa would eat you,” she said to it softly.  “And here I am trying to help you heal yourself.”

The rat raised its head, as if it understood her, and then wiggled to get down.  She put it on the ground gently, and it ran off down the tunnel.  Ti stopped, looking back at her, as if waiting, ran a little farther, then waited again.  She watched it, the soft glow that was not a glow fading into the dark of the tunnel only shortly after she could no longer see its physical body.

She picked up her flashlight and followed the rat.  She turned a corner, and shone her light on several rats eating some garbage in the tunnel.  The all looked at her, squeaked loudly, and then ran off farther down the tunnel.  The one she had helped, however, waited for her to catch up, then ran off again.

She grew increasingly uneasy as she stood in the dark tunnel, deep in the sewer, away from any way out that she knew of.  A few rats, brown and gray, chittered beside her and ran forward a little, but were still well within the beam of her flashlight.

“Do I follow you?” she asked out loud, feeling rather silly as that was what she was already doing.

The rats waited.

“You know your life is getting really weird when you start talking to rats, and they answer you,” she smiled.  "And they are mutated."

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 46

SUMMER BEACH TRIPS and more stuff

Sakuya: "Zzz..." naho: *snuggles* lilac: zzzz Sakuya: *holds both Naho and Lilac* "Mmm..." *yawn* naho: -w- Sakuya: "Morning..." naho: *yaaaawn* morning. Sakuya: "Hey...Time to get up, since we got some shopping to do." naho: *nods* Sakuya: "Any idea what to get for him?" *sits up in bed* naho: maybe something fancy? like cologne or something? Sakuya: "Does he even wear that stuff?" naho: i think so. *looks around* this is a personal theory but...i think he was a rich kid. Sakuya: "...So, rich kid runs off and joins the military?" naho: i dunno. maybe he was enlisted? Sakuya: "Maybe. I wonder how a rich boy deals getting tossed into the military." naho: *shrug* Sakuya: "...I think cologne can work. Maybe a card or something else too." -and so- Sakuya: *sniff sniff* "Woo! Really strong stuff..." naho: *looks*.... O_________O pricy.... Sakuya: "Eh, get something less pungent, less pricy." naho: good call. Salesperson: "Oh, hello, miss! Would you like to try this fragrance?" *sprays it at Naho* naho: unya! >.< Sakuya: *death glare* Salesperson: o___o;;; *tries to run* naho: =n= they could have asked first. Sakuya: "No kidding...Maybe if we complain to the manager, they'll knock the price down." -elsewhere- Lawless: *dancing while washing the dishes, in his boxers* romina: awooo! full moon out tonight! Lawless: "??? I'm still wearing--" romina: i know, i know. just havin' fun. julian: =///=; kranz: good morning all! *in only a bathrobe, having just gotten out of the shower* Lawless: "Oh, hey." romina: howdy! julian: good morning. Lawless: "Why the bathrobe?" kranz: just got out of the shower. it's licht's turn now. Lawless: "..." :3 romina: guil still asleep? kranz: looks like it. Lawless: *sneaks towards the bathroom...* licht: *singing* Lawless: =\\\\= ("Lovely voice...") *enters bathroom quietly...* licht: *hasnt noticed* Lawless: *slips out of his shirt and boxers...* Lawless: *pulls back the curtain and steps into the shower* licht: ?!?! Lawless: "Want to save on water? Or scrub your back?" licht:..... -too violent- Lawless: *in knots* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Hello~" ayami: *smiles* Belkia: "How's today been?" ayami: it went well. classes have been easier now... Belkia: "That's good...Enjoying the classes?" ayami:...*nod* Belkia: "What's your favorite subject?" -elsewhere- Patty: :3 liz: feeling better? Patty: *nod nod* "Looking forward to your birthday?" liz: yeah. Patty: "Year older, year wiser--" *looks at her face* "...Huh. Still look young." liz: aww. Patty: "Hee hee...Wes doing anything special for you?" liz: i think so. Patty: "Awesome..." *whispers* "Birthday sex..." liz: PATTI! >////< Patty: *eyebrow wiggle* "Maybe a nice hotel room...The king’s suite would be sweet." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *chopping vegetables* tsubaki: *also helping* Shamrock: "I think this soup will be good. It's the spices that help..." tsubaki: *nods* Shamrock: "Do you like it spicy?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "And how are our the patients doing with their chicken pox?" medic: they seem to be doing better now. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Make sure they stay hydrated. And don't let them scratch. Put the mittens on them if necessary." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *opens a closet door* "Hmm...Haven't noticed this before..." kim: oh? Jacqueline: *pulls open the door--revealing another room* "...An entire extra room?" kim: woah! Jacqueline: "...I hope this is more like 'Narnia' secret room and not 'Saw' secret room..." kim: neato. is there anything in there? Jacqueline: "Hmm...Something on the wall? Letters?" kim: ?? *examines one* if there's secretly a mold problem, im gonna gut someone. Jacqueline: "Mm...Looks like someone's name. Maybe a child wrote it on here?" kim: hmm.... *reads it* *The name is smudged, but it does say "Age 5.") kim: *examining* Jacqueline: "...Why would they hide this room?" *creeking in the floorboard* "???" -there is an old box in there- Jacqueline: "???" *opens it* -there is various old pieces of jewelry and marbles- Jacqueline: "A bracelet?" kim: cute. Jacqueline: "Maybe it was a time capsule?" kim: maybe. but for who? Jacqueline: "For the child themselves to find later, before their parents moved the family away?" kim: maybe.... -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Yu!" yu: ??? Vulcan: "Look how unhappy the toucan is!" yu: ... Toucan: *glares* Vulcan: "Did you clean his cage?!" -elsewhere- Sakuya: *struggling to wrap* >_< tsubaki: need me to help? naho: yes please. *covered in ribbon* Sakuya: "Just wanted to get something nice and simple wrapped--but nope, got to be complicated..." tsubaki: ^^; Belkia: *pops up behind Naho* "Whatcha get 'im?" naho: it's a suprise. Belkia: "...Want to know what I got him?" tsubaki: if you want to. Belkia: *pulls back his cloak to reveal...* "The Suck-O-Matic 4200 All-Purpose Vacuum Cleaner!" *confetti* naho:...wow. Sakuya: "...A vacuum? You think Sham is going to be impressed?" Belkia: "He likes cleaning, doesn't he?" naho: i guess. Belkia: "Wait until you see it in action!" *plugs it in* -later- Shamrock: "???" naho: Q_Q Shamrock: "...What did I miss?" naho: it's nothing! >n< Sakuya: -\\\\\- "J-Just don't..." Shamrock: "...Okay...Need me to clean up?" naho: we got it. Shamrock: "...Then I'll prepare something to eat..." naho:......my poor skirt...now i have to buy a new one... Q_Q Sakuya: *pat pat* "I'll get you a new one." Belkia: "You think you got problems? How do I explain these?!" *shows hickey marks on his neck* Shamrock: "...Please do not make-out with your girlfriend here..." Belkia: "IT WAS AN INANIMATE OBJECT!" Shamrock: "...That's not better." naho: T~T tsubaki: fortunatly, i was able to stop it. Belkia: "Yeah...and without damaging the cord, either." naho: 737 or losing your clothes.... Belkia: "What? Nothing any of us haven't seen--" -PUNCH- naho: D8< Belkia: *collapsed* x___x naho: MY UNDIES ARENT YOUR BUSINESS! Shamrock: o____o; Sakuya: *small laugh* naho: =n= belkia you're such a butt! Belkia: "No...that's what we got a view of..." -KICK TO THE FACE- Belkia: *flies across the room...* lavender: oh? Higan: "??? What happened, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: it's a long story. Higan: "Huh...Belkia got lucky, I guess." Belkia: x_______x -elsewhere- Kid: "I got the gift..." stocking: neat! Kid: "I hope she likes it...Now, we have to get in position..." -later- Patty: "Just this way, Sis, into this dark room..." liz: ok. Patty: "Let me just turn on the lights..." liz: ..... !!!! ???: "SURPRISE!" liz: awww.....you guys! QuQ Kid: "Happy birthday!" stocking: happy birthday! liz: *smiles as she wipes a tear away...she seems to be wearing a ring* Patty: :3 *spots the ring* stocking:....!!! OHMYGOD!! liz: ^^ Kid: "Congratulations!" Wes: -\\\\\- soul: congrats bro! Wes: "Thanks..." *smiles* stocking: *squeee* we're gonna be engagement buddies! *hugs liz* liz: ^^ Patty: *sniff* "All growing up so fast..." heather: congratulations liz! julie: ?? riley: neat. Yumi: Q~Q lord death: *SQUEEEES* Patty: "We'll have a bridal shower and everything!" -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Toru, look at the happy kappa doll!" Tool: -_-; toru: ^o^ io: papa! Tool: -\\\\\- *picks up Io* *hug* io: ^^ Shotaro: "These cousins will be the best friends! Right, Saki?" saki: seems like it. Tool: "Good to have family around you." *smiles at Toru* toru: ^w^ chie: *smiles* Tool: "And you will have to watch out for your cousin. Got it?" io: *nod* Tool: *smiles* "Good child." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Kid: "Two weddings..." stocking: *squee!* Kid: "Hee hee...That should be a set of events...We'll have to see how they schedule their wedding." stocking: *nods* Kid: "Do you think they will have their wedding before we do?" stocking: who knows. Kid: *small smirk* "I hope they don't out-do us in the wedding..." -elsewhere- mafura: ~? Touma: *putting tape down along the table in his hotel room, pulling up fingerprints...* mafura: what'cha doin~? Touma: "Collecting something we need..." mafura: what's that? Touma: "A scapegoat..." mafura: we're getting a goat? Touma: "Not quite...I have a loose end to tie up, but I don't want to take credit for it--I'll let someone else take it..." mafura:.....~? Touma: "Now, if you excuse me, I have to eliminate a problem..." mafura: okaaaay. Touma: *exits, looking at his phone, texting an executive* [meet me at the lounge] -in the lounge- lana: *phew* what a day... *Someone is seated in a chair, their back to Lana* lana: just a few minutes till the end of my shift... *The person is not moving in the chair...it looks like she spilled her wine on the floor, which has pooled* lana: *sighs and goes to clean it up* *That's not wine...* lana:..... *eyes widen as she screams* *The executive has a gunshot wound to her temple. No gun is in the room* lana: *runs to a phone to call 911* Operator: "911. What's your emer--" lana: oh my god oh my fucking god there's a dead body! Operator: "Hold on, ma'am. Where are you?" -she gives the address, but it's clear she's freaking out- *Cops arrive, examining the body* Officer #1: "Detective, we found the gun downstairs...The fingerprints--" lana: ...... Detective: *compares the fingerprints...looks and stares at Lana...* lana: ??? Detective: "Ma'am, I will need you to come with me to headquarters..." lana: o-ok...*nervous* --At the police station, Lana is left alone, handcuffed in the interrogation room-- lana: *shaking* *Officer #1 enters* Officer #1: "Your lawyer has arrived..." lana: lawye-... !!! Touma: *smiles* -a few days later- Touma: "Right this way, please. Watch your step: the stairway is dark..." lana: ... (thinking: i was proven innocent....but i have a bad feeling...) *There is a dungeon--and a hand reaches out through the bars and grabs her wrist* lana: *SCREAM* Touma: *smacks away the...Vampire? Abomination?* "Sorry. It can be a bit irritable without a meal..." Abomination: *shrieks at Lana, but looks afraid of Touma* lana: *horrified* what do you want from me? Touma: *smiles* "Subjects..." lana: ?!?! Touma: "You are personable, know people at the hotel...have features that would attract new ones to follow you here..." lana: ....you want me to be bait?! Touma: "Hmm...Crude, but accurate." lana:...you're insane... Touma: *smiles* "Many mistake genius for madness..." *the palm of his hand approaches slowly to caress her face* lana: *backing away* g-get the hell away from me! Touma: *snatches her wrist* "You either get me what I want--or I take what I want. Perhaps you'd rather be its next meal--" *shoves her towards the Abomination's cell...bones litter the floor...human bones* lana: *crying out of fear* no! Abomination: *shrieks, leaping at her* Touma: "What will be your choice, Lana?" lana: please dont kill me! Touma: "You will do as I say?" lana: *tearful* *nods* Touma: *smiles* "Good...And I know the target to start with." *points to the Abomination* "The more it consumes, the stronger it becomes. But humans only get it so far...Tell me, there is a wedding coming up, isn't there? An important one?" -elsewhere- Kid: *sneezes* stocking: you ok? Kid: *sniff* "Yes. Sorry. I guess someone was talking about me." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Have you recovered from your chicken pox?" hinata: *nod* kirei: that's good. ^^ Benimaru: "Excellent. Just glad no one else around here hasn’t had--" Tsukiyo: *scratching* Benimaru: "...Of course." -elsewhere- Belkia: *giggles* otogiri: do i want to know? Belkia: "Maaaaaaaaybe~" *he's holding his cell phone* naho: *peeeeeeek* *His phone has a message on it...* naho: *reading* ayami: [im glad to hear that. ^^] Belkia: [yeah it's great! ^w^ ] naho: talkin to your girlfriend~? Belkia: "Y-Yeah?" o\\\\w\\\\o naho: ah. what'cha talkin about? Belkia: "A date idea..." naho: ooooooh! Owo Belkia: "Dinner, dancing, con some people out of money--" otogiri: -_-; Belkia: "I SHALL PERFORM MAGIC WITH MY LOVELY ASSISTANT!" naho: *sweatdrop* Belkia: "And she has a wonderful outfit, too--quite a cutie!" naho: i see. Belkia: "Care to help us?" *holds up sequined outfit* naho: that's way too revealing! D8< Sakuya: "...Now, hang on--" naho: O.O .....sakkun.... *cheek tug* you perv. >////< Sakuya: "Hee hee--Come on, just suggesting!" naho: 7////n////7 i couldnt wear that! *muttering* not in public anyways... Sakuya: "Maybe in private..." naho: o///o Sakuya: *small pat on the back* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *doing push-ups* shinra: *training* Akitaru: "Good work, son!" shinra: *smiles* Akitaru: "What's your max lift weight now?" shinra: i think it's- Takehisa: *scream* shinra: ?! Takehisa: "Where did they go?!" shinra: where did what go? Takehisa: *he reveals his face--and he has no glasses on, and his eyes pierce into their souls* Akitaru: o____o shinra: .__________________.;;;; do i know you? Takehisa: *panicked fast talking* "IF I DON'T HAVE MY GLASSES THEN I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING AND I RISK WALKING INT--* *BAM* Takehisa: *falls onto the floor...and a Takehisa-face-print is now in the wall* shinra: ow. Akitaru: "...I'll get ice." maki: commander! are you ok?? Takehisa: @_@ "...Why are there three of you?" maki: D8 -later- iris: i found your glasses. Takehisa: *two black eyes* "...Where were they?" iris: on your desk. Takehisa: "...Well, that's stupid of me." iris: ^^; karin: hey, dont beat yourself up over it, we make dumb mistakes like that all the time. Takehisa: -______- "...I need to get back to work--" *struggles to sit up* karin: easy there. Takehisa: "So embarrassing..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "When are you touring the potential reception halls? I was hoping to go with you." stocking: possibly this weekend. Yumi: *smiles* "So exciting!" stocking: *squeee!* Patty: "Bridal shower, too! And bachelorette parties!" liz: *smiles* hard to believe. it feels like just yesterday we started school...and here we all are now....almost. Yumi: "Just a bit more time..." *sniff* "So grown up..." -elsewhere- Akaderu: *passed out on the couch* Kepuri: *reading a book* nea: *trying on some new clothes* toru: *asleep* chie: ^^ Yohei: *watching Toru, smiles* Shinoda: *sipping apple juice* mono: *tense* Assi: "Mono?" mono: !!! w-wha? Assi: "You seem tense." mono: its just....after that incident with those mafia goons... nea: now dont you worry about a thing, hun. Shinoda: "Connections with the mob should help..." nea: indeed~ Assi: "...Hope so..." mono: still... Assi: "??? What? Still worried?" mono:.... -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking through closet* "Where are they...?" fang-hua: looking for something sir? Benimaru: "My cloak is not here..." fang-hua: your cloak? Benimaru: "It is red." fang-hua: ah. -elsewhere- Black Star: *looking through a web site* tsubaki: ?? Black Star: "What do you usually get someone for a wedding?" tsubaki: eh? hmmmm. i'm not sure. otogiri: perhaps matching towels? Black Star: "Maybe...Just have to find some that are symmetrical." otogiri: perhaps. Black Star: *pulls up some options* "These looks alright--black and white design. What do you think, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: they look great. ^^ Black Star: "Okay...Ordered! Now, for Liz and Wes..." -elsewhere- Kuro: *yawn* mahiru: *phew*.......*puts his jacket over him* Kuro: *bundles up under the jacket* =w= mahiru:... *small smile* Kuro: *slight shiver* "M-Master..." mahiru: ....... o////o uh... Kuro: "I-I'm sorry..." mahiru:..... *gives him a pillow* Kuro: *seems a bit more at ease with the pillow* =w= mahiru:....*smiles* Kuro: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, digging a hole* reimi: looking for fossils? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Sort of? I mean, I found some bones--" reimi: O_O;; Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm sure it's nothing. You know, just what random animals bury." *holds up one in his mouth, his voice a little muffled* "See? Chicken bones!" reimi: ah, i see. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "I wouldn't worry. I mean, it's not like someone would kill villagers around here--" *An arm grabs Mr. Tsubaki by the back of his neck* Mr. Tsubaki: O_____O reimi: !!! Tsukiyo: *holds up Mr. Tsubaki...* *SNIFF* "Woo! This critter smells awful! He needs a bath, Sister." reimi: ^^; Tsukiyo: "I'll dump him into the fox bucket--with cold water--" Mr. Tsubaki: O_________________O -elsewhere- Lawless: "So, your bro is getting hitched?" soul: yeah. hard to believe. licht: does he need a wedding singer? Lawless: *shiny eyes* soul: you offering? licht: yes. because....*pose* i'm an ang- soul: you're an angel, i know. licht: *glaaaare* don't interrupt me. soul: O_O; Lawless: "DO NOT INTERRUPT THE ANGEL!" *smiles* "Please, proceed, Licht~" soul: *sweatdrop* -elsewhere- Relan: *hiding in his sweater* mikami: are you feeling better now? Relan: *still hiding in his sweater, but nods* "Yes. Just want to feel warm." mikami: i'd offer to help...but i dont want to burn you. Relan: *slight shiver at that image* "I-I appreciate that!" *nervous laugh* "The sweater is enough to stay warm..." *peeks out from the top of the sweater* "H-How are you?" mikami: i've been well. ryuuko's well, but she seems worried about me....im a bit worried about me too... Relan: "...The C-C-Commander?" mikami:...*nods* Relan: "...Y-Yeah...I was thinking about that..." mikami: .... Relan: "M-Maybe we would go...somewhere else?" mikami: you mean, transfer? Relan: *nods* "It's happened before. You know that scary cat-girl?" mikami: you mean m-miss tamaki? Relan: *nods* mikami: well.... *KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK* mikami: ?? *opens the door* yes? Giovanni: "..." mikami: !! Relan: "!!!" *stands at attention* Giovanni: "Exercises. Now." ryuuko: .....*holds mikami's hand and walks with her* Relan: *shuffling behind them* Giovanni: "Let's see some progress today..." -elsewhere- Meme: "I CAN'T CATCH THE FUCKING GOLDEN STAG!!!" tsugumi: meme! language! mio: want me to help? Meme: TT_TT *nod nod* mio: you got to sneak up slowly like this, ok? *showing her* Meme: *looks over Mio's shoulder, nods* -elsewhere- Hibana: *paint in her hair, on her dress* D: soldier: she's a handful, aint she? Hibana: "I had no idea children were so small, fast, and messy..." *shiny eyes* "And lovable!" solider: they sure are. i should know, i have two younger siblings of my own. Hibana: "...Huh. I never knew that." -elsewhere- Giriko: *holding an ice pack to his eye* -____- arachne: feeling better? Giriko: "A bit...She packs a wallop." kirika: i said i was sorry! Giriko: "Don't get me wrong--I'm impressed. Just...hurts." TT_TT arachne: ^^; kirika: thanks....i know you can handle it, but that asshat priest made me apologize. 7n7; Giriko: "Eh, just kick Justin in the shin..." kirika: wise words. -elsewhere- PlushFix: .w. hina: *looks at the letter* mercenary group, eh? PlushFix: *nod nod* "Awesome!" hina: what're they offerin'? PlushFix: "Money! That's all that matters!" hina: alright. so where are these guys? PlushFix: "The gritty part of town! So badass!" *shows off his claws* saku:....seems they're part of the mafia. PlushFix: "Hee hee...They hurt a lot of people..." hina: i heard about these guys. i heard that they can fuck some shit up. PlushFix: "Then it'll be fun, right?" hina: hell yea -elsewhere- Rin: *tap tap* kyouko: ya? Rin: "I'm sorry to ask this...but about the 'Blue Night'...?" kyouko: i've heard about it before. apparently from what my dad told me, my grandad died during the incident, and he took over the family church in his place. Rin: "O-Oh...?" kyouko: yeah. but it happened before i was born so, yeah. Rin: "...Y-Yeah...J-Just curious about it since I'm...16..." kyouko: to be honest, i dont know too much about it. Rin: "..." *looking around, nervously* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *frowning* reimi: something wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: "Just don't like getting bathed when I'm in fox form...Tsukiyo is rough, too." reimi: aww. Mr. Tsubaki: "I think she left scabs too..." *pouts* "I will have to put on lotion..." reimi: want me to do that? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "I can do my arms and legs, but I need some help with my back..." reimi: can do! *salutes* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small giggle* "You're a very energetic subclass..." reimi: im just trying to help. Mr. Tsubaki: "I appreciate it..." *lowers his yukata* -elsewhere- Arthur: *trying to pull piece in Jenga* "..." nozomi: *keeping score* Arthur: *removes it easily...smirks* "Your move." shinra: hmmmm.... *about to make his move when...* Victor: "DON'T DO IT!" shinra: ?! Victor: "You're picking the wrong piece! Pick that one!" shinra: uhhh.... Victor: "DO IT! DO IT NOW! NOW NOW NOW NOW--" shinra: alright! *pull* -tamaki got trampled- tamaki: shinraaaaaa! *demonic aura* shinra: OwO;;; Victor: *smirks* Arthur: "...Running would be a good idea." shinra: *runs* tamaki: GET BACK HERE YOU COWARD!!! Victor: *recording on his camera* "This should be good~" iris: *sweatdrop* shinra: *runs until he crashes into someone* Relan: "Owie..." shinra: r-rel!! *hug* are you ok?? Relan: T_T "That hurt..." shinra: s-sorry! here, let me help you up! tamaki: eh? relan? what brings you here? Relan: "I-I-I want to leave..." shinra: ?? tamaki: eh? Relan: "I-I'm scared what the C-Commander will do..." shinra: hey, im sure that commander oubi wont hurt you- Relan: *shakes his head* "I mean Giovanni..." shinra: oh....wait, so then you're- Relan: *nods* "I can't stay there..." shinra:....*hugs him* its ok now... Relan: *sniff, hug* shinra: .....did you want to speak with commander oubi? Relan: *nod nod* *sniff* -and so- Akitaru: *pat pat* "It's okay, Relan." Relan: *sniff* T_T tamaki: so are we transferring him here then? Relan: "If y-y-you'll have me?" shinra: can we commander? Relan: *puppy dog eyes* Akitaru: "..." *pat pat* "Sure!" shinra: thanks commander! Relan: QwQ maki: we'll start working on the transfer right away! Relan: "Th-Thank you..." *weak smile* -elsewhere- Giovanni: *finds empty bedroom* "...The fuck?" soldier: he even took the rat with him.. Giovanni: "..." *turns without a word, pulling his cape behind him* soldier:.... (thinking: i hope that kid's going to be ok...) Giovanni: *marches into his office, shutting the door behind him* ("...Another loss...") ryuuko: .... mikami: he...wont be too angry...will he? *BOOM* mikami: eep! ryuuko: !! Giovanni: "There...Now that wall is gone. It is roomier now." *rain is blowing into the room* mikami: O^O;;; ryuuko: ...... *A small bird perches on Giovanni's mask* Giovanni: "...I will kill this creature." mikami: c-commander please dont! that's mean! Giovanni: "..." *scares the bird away* "...Prepare." -elsewhere- Shima: *singing to himself* "Summertime..." konekomaru: yeah, just around the corner too. Shima: "Beaches! Girls! Bikinis! Girls! Swimming! GIRLS! GIRLS! G--" -POW- izumo: we. get. it. Shima: *collapsed* "Yeah, so did I..." T~T konekomaru: maybe with the weekend coming up, maybe we can visit the beach district? shiemi: i didnt know death city _had_ a beach district! Bon: "I heard the Grim Reaper did something to add beaches. To get water?" izumo: either that or mephisto screwing around again. *sweatdrop* Bon: "Yeah...Be careful what you say. You never know when he's listening--" -and so- Shima: .w. izumo: here we are. konekomaru: hey, isnt that... *points to a group of ladies...including stocking* Shima: "....I have died and gone to Heaven." izumo: no, but you're about to! stocking: hmm? oh, hey guys. liz: hey. Patty: "Howdy, Rooster Man!" Bon: ._. felisia: ah, small world it seems. lavender: oh my~ friends of yours~? tsubaki: sort of. Shima: *approaches Felisia* "Hello!" felisia: um...hi? ^^; stocking: you better not go perving on my mom! Shima: *gasp* "Your mom?! I could have sworn she was your sister~" stocking: ....... felisia: well, i am her mother, no doubting that. ^^; naho: .... tsubaki: ^^; Shima: "I am Shima, one of your daughter's classmates. And rest assure, I am always there to look out for all the new students~" felisia: ah, a pleasure to meet you then. *smiles* izumo: i'm izumo. and these guys are konekomaru and suguro. Bon: *waves* "Hello, ma'am. So, you all enjoying the beach?" liz: yeah. naho: yep! lavender: oh you know it~ Patty: "PARTYING! Guess why?!" izumo: the warm weather? stocking: and a joint bachelorette party for me and liz! Patty: "And that means no boys!" *stares at Bon and Shima* "..." *points at Shima* "He's barely a man. Can we bring him?" Shima: D:< stocking: no. Patty: "Well, darn. Sorry, fuck-boi--" *kicks Shima down* konekomaru: *wince* ow. naho: get wrecked! Shima: *face in the sand* "...Damn." konekomaru: did you want to get some shaved ice? Bon: "Might as well..." Shima: *muffled* "Yes." izumo: how about you guys? naho: that sounds awesome! felisia: sure. tsubaki: *nods* Patty: "Hee hee! Yes!" -and so- naho: *nom* mmm~ tastes yummy<3 Patty: *bites into hers--* "GAH! BRAIN FREEZE!" liz: careful there. Patty: =3= "Hurts..." -elsewhere- Kid: *looking around* soul: you alright? Kid: *nods* "Just determining how to preoccupy myself." soul: maybe watching a movie or playing games? Black Star: "Games!" kilik: sounds good! Kid: "Excellent! We can play Chinese checkers! No, wait...That's not symmetrical..." kilik: *sweatdrop* soul: or we could play mario party or something. Black Star: "...Yeah, that's better. Or else Kid would take forever--" Kid: *pout* soul: no kidding.....*realization* ugh, that was bad. kilik: no shit. Kid: "..." *finally gets it, makes an Excalibur face* kirika: boooo, that was laaame! Black Star: "PUNISH HIM FOR HIS PUNS!" -and so- soul: was this needed?! *he's bound and stripped to his boxers* Kid: "...Perhaps we did go overboard...and the rope is not quite symmetrical." *adjusts* "Perfect!" lord death: who wants PIZZA ROLLS~?.......anyone? Black Star: "...Yes, please!" Kid: ._. -elsewhere- Relan: *eating waffles, his mouth full* shinra: how are they? Relan: TWT "So tasty..." shinra: glad you like them. ^^ tamaki: ....hey, relan? Relan: "Huh?" tamaki: listen, i know we got off on the wrong foot in the beginning...but given mutual circumstances, i'll try to be a little nicer to you. Relan: "..." *smile, holds out his hand* "Okay!" tamaki:....*small handshake* Relan: -w- "I-I appreciate this..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "So, if Chie and Saki had babies..." mana: ?? Shotaro: "Who's the next one having a kid?" mana:.....*shrugs* Shotaro: "I bet on Kepuri--" Kepuri: *flustered 10x* akaderu: 7/////7;;; Shotaro: "Or Nea--" -PUNCH- nea: ^^# *fist steaming* setsuna: O_O Shotaro: X_____X Emine: "...That's indeed a bad deed." mana: i'll get the ice. Emine: *taking photos* "Going online..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *sipping tea* kirei: good morning. hope you dont mind me stopping by. Benimaru: "Not at all." *smiles* "How are you?" kirei: i've been well. *smiles* Benimaru: "Would you like some tea? I just brewed it..." kirei: why yes, thank you. ^^ Benimaru: *pours her a cup, handing it to her--his hand softly along hers* kirei: *blush* thank you. Benimaru: *small blush* "You are welcome...How has your day been?" kirei: fairly calm....the cherry blossoms look lovely this time of year... Benimaru: "...We should make a day for a walk...to look at them." kirei: perhaps. *smiles warmly* Benimaru: "...I think...you would look nice...with a cherry blossom in your hair." kirei: oh. um... ./////. Benimaru: "...I made things awkward." kirei: i-its fine, really. ^///^ Benimaru: -\\\\- kirei:....*leans against him slightly* Benimaru: "..." *puts an arm around her* kirei: !!..... u/////u Benimaru: *lean* -elsewhere- Belkia: *counting money* -later- stocking: we're back! Kid: *smiles* "Welcome home!" stocking: *huuug* liz: we had a lot of fun today. Wes: "That's good. How was the beach?" stocking: tons of fun, we even got shaved ice! Patty: "It was yummy!" Kid: ^^ "That's great." liz: we even saw stocking's classmates from the cram school. Wes: "Cool!" Kid: "How were your classmates?" stocking: they were doing good.........*excalibur face* most of them, anyway... Kid: "??? Did someone hurt you?" stocking: no, but one of my classmates was a bit of a pain... Kid: *nods* "Should I send them a message?" stocking: if it helps, i guess. just....try not to go too overboard. ^^; Kid: *serene smile* "Do I ever?" soul: do you want an honest answer? Kid: -_-;;; Wes: *small smile* -later- Shima: o____o konekomaru: *faints* kinzou: is....is that a pigs's head on a stick? Shima: *whimpering* Bon: o____o; "...I told you not to flirt with the Grim Reaper's son's bride-to-be." Shima: "YOU SAID NO SUCH THING!" Bon: "Strongly implied." konekomaru: maybe we should write it down in sharpie? Bon: "On his forehead. Backwards." Shima: D: kinzou: *grabs him* hold still you! Shima: *trying to wiggle free* "NO!" Bon: "Konekomaru, your handwriting is cleaner than mine..." konekomaru: sorry shima. but THIS IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD! Shima: "NoooooOOOOOooooo--" Bon: *bonks Shima's head* "Proceed." -too horrific to show- mephisto: !! did anyone else feel a cold chill or was that just me? Amaimon: *in his boxers and a t-shirt* "Maybe someone left the window open?" mephisto: i'm sure they're all closed. felisia: and it's springtime too. *in mephisto's yukata* mephisto:........... *NOSEBLEED* Amaimon: "...Should I leave?" -elsewhere- Yumi: *snuggle* lord death: U////U~<3 Yumi: *small smooch on the cheek* "You're so handsome when you blush." lord death: >////< Yumi: *smiles, as she pulls him closer* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *asleep in the junkyard* lisa:.....*picks him up and carries him to his bed* Vulcan: "Zzz..." *holding onto her by the back of her neck* lisa:....get some rest. *smiles and tucks him in* Vulcan: "M...M..." lisa:....*holds him* Vulcan: *calms down* =w= -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "You need the bathroom?" -morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzzz.... Kid: "..." *smiles, hugs* stocking: mmn~ Kid: "Good morning~" stocking: morning honey~<3 Kid: "Morning, sweetie~" *smooch* stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: "How did you sleep?" stocking: pretty good. you? Kid: *nods* "Very well." *smiles* stocking: that's good Kid: "You know what would have made my sleep better?" stocking: oh~? what? Kid: *holds her* "Having you in more of my dreams." stocking: aw, hehe~ Kid: *cuddles* "How about we shower, have breakfast, and start our day?" stocking: sounds great! Kid: *smiles, as he gets out of bed, taking off his pajama shirt* -and so- Kid: *contented sigh* "Ready to start the day!" stocking: *smiles* Patty: "Hey, you two!" *waves excitedly* liz: morning. so what did you guys want to do today? Kid: "Still so much to do for wedding preparations...When is the visit to the hotel reception area?" liz: i think this weekend. Kid: *checks the calendar to see what today is* -its friday- Patty: "I suggest we do a fun activity!" liz: such as? Patty: "I don't know...Arcade?" stocking: sounds like a plan! Kid: *smiles* "Maybe win prizes, too. Pool our tickets." liz: *nods* Patty: "Let's go! Big-ass sunglasses, here we come!" -and so- Patty: "THIS JOYSTICK ISN'T WORKING!" stocking: this game doesnt use a joystick... ^^; Patty: "...Oh. Um...I guess I can't see the screen?" stocking: ^^; Kid: "I guess you do need those glasses..." Patty: *pout* liz: aw, it's alright. (thinking: at least kid isnt making us both get glasses ^^; ) Kid: *stares at Liz* liz:...did you just read my mind? Kid: "...You need glasses." liz: *facepalm* Kid: "...Symmetry is key. As is 20/20 vision." liz: and here he goes again. -_-; stocking: you know, i bet you'd look cute in glasses, kid. Kid: o\\\\o "R-Really?" stocking: yeah. you can wear them without the lenses if you prefer. Kid: "M-Maybe?" -elsewhere- Belkia: *sipping a fruity drink in the pool* tsubaki: *phew*. cant believe it's only still may... Belkia: "I blame the weather..." -WATER GUN ATTACK- Belkia: *gargle* "Wh-What?!" D:< naho: haha! target eliminated! high five! Sakuya: "Nice!" Belkia: "...I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE!" otogiri: there's a visitor here. Belkia: "??? Friend or foe?" ayami: h-hello. *in a white sundress and sunhat, with a bag* Belkia: .\\\\. "H-H-Hi! C-C-Cute!!!" ayami: t-thank you. ./////. naho: wow, you look really nice, ayamin! ayami: !! t-thank you! >///<; Belkia: "Wh-What brings you over? I mean, aside from getting to see you?" ayami: i-i thought i'd...come visit... Belkia: "..." *smiles widely* "Want to hang out by the pool?" ayami: oh um...i-i'd like that...but i didnt bring a swimsuit. naho: you can borrow one of mine if you want. Belkia: OWO ayami: oh...a-are you sure? Belkia: *nodding* naho: yeah. we're around the same build, so it'll be fine. *takes ayami to her room* Belkia: *giddy* -and so- ayami: this is....nice. Belkia: *smiles* .\\\. "C-Comfy?" ayami: *nods* Belkia: =w= "I'm sorry we don't have a bigger pool." ayami: i-it's alright. lilac: im not....a good swimmer. Sakuya: "Well, this can be practice?" lilac: i-i guess... -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "We got ramen!" -elsewhere- Relan: "How about here?" shinra: looks good. Relan: *smiles* "Well, let's get Buttons set up..." buttons: ^o^ shinra: *smiles* Relan: *smiles* "Great...I-I appreciate all of this..." shinra: no problem. Relan: "..." *sits on his bed...slight bounce* "...Comfy." shinra: ...mind if i...sit next to you? Relan: "..." *pats seat next to him* shinra: *smiles and sits down* Relan: "I-I feel...safer here." shinra: *smiles* im glad. Relan: "..." *holds his hand* shinra: *blush* iris: *hugs them* Relan: ^\\\^ *hugs Iris* shinra: so, how's desk work for you, rel? doing alright? Relan: "Gr-Great! I didn't think my math skills were so good..." iris: see? that's good to know. you're really smart, relan. Relan: Q\\\\Q "I-I am?" iris: *nods* Relan: *sniff* "Th-That means a lot. I hope I can do well..." shinra: i'm sure you will. Relan: "..." *hugs both of them* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Do you see the pool floaties anywhere?" gabriella: for anything in particular? Hibana: "I was hoping to teach our little cutie how to swim~" gabriella: oh! right! Hibana: "Sweetie! You got your swimsuit?" hanako: *nods* Hibana: "Great! The pool is upstairs." *presses button on the elevator* -elsewhere- Free: *his head is stuck in a honey pot* eruka: ....do i even want to ask? Free: "I read about a bear who did this...It was funnier in the book." eruka: *sweatdrop* Free: "Can you get something to slide me out of this? I'm getting claustrophobic." -elsewhere- Gopher: *stuck on a tree branch* kirika: hold on, i got ya. *slashes the branch* *nice catch!* Gopher: *blushing, covering his face* "Th-Thank you, my hero..." kirika: no prob....mind explaining how you got up there? Gopher: "...A dog chased after me..." kirika: how big was it? Gopher: "Huge! Ferocious! With big teeth! Rabid! With a loud bark and--" *spots it behind Kirika* "EEP!" *leaps into her arms* kirika: *turns* *A small Chihuahua is there* kirika:....... Gopher: *shivering in her arms* "Keep it away from me!" owner: chiko! there you are, jeez, dont run off like that. *puts the leash back on the dog* Gopher: Q^Q -elsewhere- Vulcan: *staring at robot puppy* "...Well? Hurry up!" -elsewhere- Touma: *reviewing his notes* natsuna: .... Touma: "Just a little more time..." -saturday, at the hotel- lana: here to see the reception hall? Yumi: *holding Shiori* "Yes." *smiles* soul: i'm just here as a witness, i guess. Kid: "What is the occupancy of the reception hall? 88? 888? 8888? lana: .... *sweatdrop* stocking: ^^; lana:....aaaanyway, let's get started then. shiori: gu! Yumi: "Good, right, Shiori? Look at the chandelier!" shiori: *shiny eyes* Kid: "Impressive! And the carpeting--the lighting!" stocking: *smiles* soul:......*feeling of unease* Kid: "..." *shivers* lord death: ....!!! TAKE COVER! *barrier cover mode over the group* *Abominations crawl down the walls from the chandelier into the hall* lana: *SCREAMING* stocking: what the heck?! soul: *scythe arm* Kid: "!!! Liz! Patt--" *Abomination leaps at the barrier* liz: *grabs patti and shoots at the monster* Abomination: *shrieks, slicing at the barrier--reaching through slightly...at Yumi and Shiori* lord death: oh no you DONT! soul: *slices the abomination's limb off* Abomination: *screams, clutching wound* Patty: "Woot! Souvenir limb, Sis!" soul: *continues cutting the abomination* lana: *passes out* shiori: XD Kid: "How did this happen?!" soul: at least it's dead now.... *holding the soul* .... Patty: "Oooooo...A new soul!" soul: *gulp* Kid: "...How many...?" soul: that's number 99... Kid: "...Just one more..." soul: a rogue witch....what was that thing? Yumi: *holding Shiori close* "...Anyone else find it convenient that when we happen to visit, those...monsters attack?" lord death: hmm... i'll send in the investigation team. Kid: "..." *stares at Lana* lana: *in shock* w...what....what was.... Kid: "...I don't know." -later- Stein: *examining a limb* "...Why didn't I get to make this?" clay: not sure, but it's creepy as hell. *shudders* Akane: "We still haven't found anyone else around...which leaves only a few suspects..." -elsewhere- stocking: *holding kid* Kid: *holding her as well* "Are you okay?" stocking: y-yeah...just...shaken a bit. Kid: "..." *nods* "I know...Someone was...after us." stocking: ...... Kid: *hugs her* "I won't let anything happen..." stocking: i know... Kid: "..." *cuddles* stocking: *smiles* Kid: "Hey...We're going to get married." stocking: yeah. we are. *smiles* Kid: "I can't wait to dance with you..." stocking: same here. and the wedding night~<3 Kid: ^\\\\^ "Indeed..." stocking: *nuzzles* Kid: "I think we'll need some practice..." -elsewhere- Touma: "Failure..." natsuna: sir? Touma: "...What?" natsuna: what's a failure? and what was the point of this? Touma: "Acquiring a sample. A new one..." natsuna: ?? Touma: "Something to perfect an experiment..." natsuna: and that would be? Touma: "...Would you like to see it?" natsuna: i guess? -elsewhere- Belkia: ^w^ naho: today was a good day. Sakuya: *nods* "Quite a bit..." tsubaki: *setting the beds* Black Star: "need help?" tsubaki: oh, thanks. ^^ Black Star: *gets to work* "...I'm surprised we can fit so many people here." tsubaki: *she nods*....*tearfully chuckles* Black Star: "?! Tsubaki? What's wrong?" tsubaki: n-nothing, just...laughing at the irony of it all....back then, we came to this new home to get away from him.....and now... Black Star: "...Yeah. Ironic." *looks glum* tsubaki:.....*frowns* Black Star: "...I'll get some more sheets." *turns abruptly* tsubaki:........ Black Star: *goes to closet, pulling out another set of sheets...walks back to her, not looking at her* tsubaki: ....*bites lip* Black Star: *finishes making the bed...looks at her* tsubaki: *hugs him* Black Star: "!!! Wh-What?" tsubaki: i-i'm sorry...i've been such a terrible girlfriend... Black Star: "N-No! No, you haven't!" *pulls out of the hug, holding her by her shoulders* "I-I'm sorry!" tsubaki: ..... Black Star: "...I love you, so much." tsubaki: i love you too. really... Black Star: *nods, hugs her* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: Q~Q reimi: sir? Mr. Tsubaki: "I-I just felt a wave of sadness pass over me, like none I have felt." reimi: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: *resumes fox form...leans against Reimi* "I miss her..." reimi:...did you want to visit her? Mr. Tsubaki: *nod nod* -elsewhere- Ponera: *sigh* shaula: whats up, ponpon? Ponera: "...Just lonely, I guess." milia: so boooored. i feel like we havent been doing anything. =n= Ponera: "Maybe we need something to do..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "So, with the commander spoken for, any dating prospects?" fang-hua: eh? Tsukiyo: "You know, you seeing anyone?" fang-hua: not really. to be honest, im not really looking for anyone. Tsukiyo: "...Well, just looking out for you there." -elsewhere- Arthur: "I move the Knight here..." *moves his chess piece* nozomi: hmmm... *moves her rook* Arthur: *moves his pawn* "Check." nozomi: D: karin: oh, so close. Victor: "Well, it's not like it's checkmate yet..." karin: yeah, still early game. Arthur: "I suggest you get out of the way of my pawn, then." -elsewhere- Wes: "I'm so sorry." liz: it's ok. im just glad we're all ok... Wes: *nods* "So am I..." liz:....soul's so close to being a death scythe now. Wes: "Yes...and that scares me." liz: ?? wes? Wes: "He'll be facing bigger threats..." liz: ...we arent going to be children forever, you know. Wes: *nods* "I still see him as my little brother..." liz: i understand that feeling. Wes: "I-I worry...What do Death Scythes tend to do? And without a meister for Soul..." liz: ...then again, justin doesnt have a meister either... Wes: "True...I hope he can help Soul..." liz: hopefully, he's just a little older than soul, so maybe... Wes: *nods, slight shiver* -elsewhere- Yohei: *reading to Toru* toru: *listening* Yohei: So Coraline followed the tunnel into a new world..." *points at the illustration* "Really colorful tunnel, isn't it? What color is that?" toru: papu! (purple) Yohei: *smiles* "That's right! And what color is the cat?" -elsewhere- Harvar: *slicing a watermelon* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Which movie you want?" -elsewhere- Arthur: "And tickets are...pre-ordered." tamaki: awesome! Arthur: *smiles* "I think it will be an enjoyable outing." tamaki: now we just need to get our costumes ready. Arthur: "...Like a suit of armor?" tamaki: sure? Arthur: *shiny eyes* "Yay!" -elsewhere- Kid: "Feel better?" stocking: yeah. *holds her stomach* stupid cramps. TT.TT Kid: *nods* "May I get you anything?" stocking: hot water bottle and chocolate. lots of it. Kid: *smiles* "On it." ("Thank goodness we have chocolate shipped in like natural gas...") stocking: thank you honey~<3 *He returns with the bottle--and a plate of various chocolates* stocking: i wuv you~<3 Kid: *smiles* "I love you, too." -the next day- Patty: "New day! New day!" julie: ^w^ Patty: "What you want for breakfast, Julie?" julie: waffle mountain! Patty: "No! A waffle volcano full of maple syrup!" julie: awesome! Patty: "Okay!" *puts a small chef's hat on Julie* "I'll start pouring the batter in..." -and so- stocking: *shiny eyes* woah! Patty: "Chef Patty delivers! Dig in, folks!" stocking: thanks for the meal~! Kid: "...That volcano is a little off on the left--" Patty: *glare* julie: *nom* Patty: *smiles at Julie* "Want any fruit on it?" julie: blueberries please! Patty: "On it!" *pulls out a modified water gun* "Blueberry gun away!" liz: *berry'd* ah! Patty: "Whoops! Sorry, Sis! I'm sure I can clean that out..." -elsewhere- Relan: *trying to make an omelette* "Um..." iris: need help? Relan: "Y-Yes, please. I'm not sure when to flip...or fold?" iris: ah. you need to wait for most of the liquidy stuff on top to evaporate. Relan: *watches, nods* -and so- Relan: "Is-Is it done?" iris: i think so. Relan: *picks it off the pan and onto the plate* "..." *takes the fork, takes some, bites in--WIDE-EYED ENJOYMENT* shinra: seems he's happy. *smiles* Relan: =w= "Tasty..." -elsewhere- Lawless: *poke poke* licht: *opens eye* what? Lawless: "It's morning. I'm hungry." licht: the pantry is stocked. you know where everything is. Lawless: "..." *poke poke* "Will you make me muffins?" licht: i need my beauty sleep, im not your mother. Lawless: "...You could be my daddy--" -KICK- licht: ..............im just going to pretend i never heard that. Lawless: D: -elsewhere- Vulcan: *fixing the birdfeeder* yu: i brought in some new parts, sir! Vulcan: "Good job! Get to work prepping them and filing them! We start building the new project!" yu: yes sir! Vulcan: "Now, let's see..." *he looks over his blueprints...and it looks like a giant skull...* -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Wakey-wakey..." akaderu: *yaaawn* *pulls her into a hug* Kepuri: o\\\\o "..." *returns the hug* "Tired?" akaderu: couldnt sleep. Kepuri: *pouts slightly* "I'm sorry..." *feels his forehead* "You sick?" akaderu:.....sure, lets go with that. Kepuri: "...What's wrong? Talk to me." akaderu:....night terrors. Kepuri: "..." *holds him* "You're awake now...Do you want to talk about them?" -elsewhere- Hibana: *finds a photograph...glares at it* gabriella: is something wrong? Hibana: "Just an annoyance..." *it's her and Giovanni* gabriella: oh. that guy is creepy. Hibana: *nods* "Best to keep an eye out for him..." gabriella: *nods* Hibana: "And away from our daughter..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *sorting papers* "What you think about this?" fang-hua: what are those? Tsukiyo: *taps an arrest warrant* "This guy. Seen around buildings, stealing valuables." fang-hua: hmm.. hikage: we'll whoop his ass! hinata: kick him right in the balls! Tsukiyo: "He's like six times your height!" hikage: *climbs on to hinata's shoulders* mecha-twin attack! Tsukiyo: "...'Kay." -elsewhere- tsubaki:....?? a note? *To my love* tsubaki: *opens it and reads it* *It's Masamune's handwriting* Note: "I'm so sorry..." tsubaki: ?? Note: "But I must leave, to prove I am worthy." tsubaki:....... Note: "I will return to you. Wait." tsubaki: .....*bites her lip* (thinking: brother....) Note: "With all my love to you, Oichi." tsubaki:..... *remembering what she heard during the japan trip* black*star? Black Star: *yawn* "Huh?" tsubaki: i think we have a mission. Black Star: "??? Where?" tsubaki: *false smile* consider it a personal mission. Black Star: "...Okay?" ("What is she hiding?") tsubaki: i'll explain later. Black Star: "..." *smiles, nods* "Okay! What do we need before we head out?" -elsewhere- Giovanni: *massaging his wrist* soldier: sir? Giovanni: "We will be ready soon. Did you get me the map of Vulcan's lab?" soldier: yes sir. Giovanni: *takes it, reviewing* "...We'll surround those exits...Check underground, make sure no escape route through basement." soldier: understood. Giovanni: "...I have to finish repairs. Excuse me." *still rubbing his wrist* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Toguchin! Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!" naho: *watching* Belkia: "Nothing up my sleeve--" *rips off his sleeve, before reaching into the hat...* naho: *watching and doing her homework* Belkia: "Presto!" *pulls out...Sakuya, in a bunny girl outfit* Sakuya: o\\\\\o naho:.... *NOSEBLEED* Sakuya: *trying to cover himself* "How did I even get here?!" Belkia: "It's maaaaaaaagic!" -elsewhere- Kid: "More chocolate?" stocking: with strawberries. Kid: *smiles* "Of course..." *dips a strawberry in chocolate sauce* "Say 'ah'..." stocking: ah~ Kid: *places the strawberry at the tip of her tongue* stocking: *lick* Kid: *smiles, as he lets her bite into it* stocking: *nom* Kid: "Tasty?" stocking: why yes~<3 Kid: "May I have one?" stocking: sure~ Kid: *closes his eyes, opens his mouth* stocking: here you go~ Kid: "Aaaah~" -nom~- Kid: "Mmm~" stocking: glad you like it~ Kid: *nods* "Yummy! Thank you." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "Hmm...Needs more salt." -elsewhere- Meme: *sneeze* mio: you alright? Meme: *nods* "Sorry. Just allergies." mio: ah. Meme: *takes out medicine* "Could you get me a glass of water?" mio: sure. Meme: "Thanks, sweetie!" mio:..... .////////////////////////////////////////. Meme: *sips, takes medicine* "...???" mio: awawawawawa.... @///////////@ *steam coming off her head* Meme: D: "!!!" *catches her* "Oh no! Mio! Speak to me!" mio: im goooooood to gooooo. Meme: "..." .\\\\\. "Um...Maybe you need to lie down?" mio: g-good call. Meme: *leads her to bed* "Just rest up. I'll get you a compress..." -elsewhere- Free: *scratching* eruka: *folding laundry* Free: "I think I need to put the collar on again..." eruka: good call. Free: *puts it on* "Damn fleas..." eruka: i'll get the vaccum. Free: "Okay. I think I need a bath, too." -and so- Free: *bubbles in tub* =w= "I can feel my skin and fur free of those little bastards..." eruka: *washing his hair* Free: "Thanks for doing this." eruka: well someone has to. Free: "Sorry...This is easier than when I had fleas on my own...and your fingers feel nice." eruka: 7////7 thanks...i think. Free: "Maybe I could make it up to you?" eruka: kero? Free: "Maybe I could dust off some of those hard to reach corners?" eruka:...i dont follow? .-. Free: "Well, I mean, you seem so frustrated that I thought I could relieve you by helping out. Those corners get dusty..." eruka: *pouts* w-what's that supposed to mean? >n< Free: "??? What? You were doing house-work, and you're shorter, so with my height, I could reach the dusty ceiling corners--" eruka: *sweatdrop* oh....ok then. i'd appreciate that. ._.;; Free: "...You're welcome! Well, I think I'm about done in here..." eruka:...right. (thinking: STUPID ERUKA! GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER!) Free: *stands up* eruka:... O_O *she got an eyefull* Free: "...Oh, right! You're still here. Heh. Sorry about that!" ^\\\\^ -elsewhere- Yohei: "Zzz..." toru: zzzz... chie: *smiles* Yohei: *yawn, opens his eyes* chie: hey~ Yohei: *smiles* "Hey." *kiss on her hand* "How're you?" chie: doing well. Yohei: "Sleep okay? How is Toru?" toru: zzzz..... chie: i dont know, you tell me~ Yohei: *smiles* "Sounds like he's sleeping okay..." chie: *smiles* Yohei: "I can watch him for a bit. You need to do anything?" -elsewhere- Konro: "Hmm..." *finishes watering the flowers* "Perfect!" kabuki: they look wonderful. Konro: "Thanks! I have put in a lot of work tending to them--" kabuki: ah, i see. Konro: "Yes. It would be awful if someone ran through them, damaging them--" -BOOM- hikage: WE GOT IM! Konro: D: ???: "Get off of me!" hinata: *DROPKICK on the bandit's junk* ???: *high-pitch squeal* kabuki: oh, so you're the bandit here? Bandit: *voice cracking* "I ain't admitting to nothing!" Konro: Q~Q "My...flowers..." kabuki: oh~? *calm face, scary aura* Bandit: ._.;;;; hinata: mushishishi. *creepy grin* hikage: >83 Bandit: D: *tries to crawl away* kabuki: and where do you think you're going~? *kitsune tails + mask* Bandit: "I DON'T WANT TO DIE! I'LL GIVE BACK EVERYTHING I STOLE!" kabuki: oh you'd better~ Bandit: *points* "Under the garden! I buried the loot under the garden!" Konro: Q~Q "WHY?!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "How long will you be away, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: only a few days, if all goes well. Sakuya: "We'll keep the house as you left it." naho: and we'll make sure everything is peachy keen when you get back! Belkia: "Will you bring back souvenirs, Mommy?" tsubaki: i'll see what i can do. ^^ Black Star: "Well, let's get going..." lavender: stay safe, you two! Higan: *waves* -and so- Black Star: "...Long trip?" tsubaki:...yeah. -she explains the situation, and oichi- Black Star: "...Wow...I can see why this is important to you..." tsubaki: *she nods* since masamune is...well....part of me now, i feel i should be the one to try helping her. Black Star: *nods* "Makes sense." -elsewhere- Canadian Grocery Employee #1: "Someone ate all our frozen waffles!" gluttony: *running* -elsewhere- Relan: "Hmm...This doesn't make sense in the budget. Who filed for reimbursement for...'Neko Ninja Warriors Season 2' on DVD?" tamaki: i dont know, but i'll just confiscate it. Relan: "...O-Okay?" Takehisa: "The rest of the budget seems to be in order. Iris, please file." iris: *salutes* yes sir. Victor: "Sweet--the new test tubes arrived!" karin: awesome! Victor: "Hey, Rel, can we borrow your rat for cloning experiments--" Relan: Q______Q shinra: *glares at victor* Victor: "??? What? I touch a nerve?" shinra: *glaaaaaare* dont. touch. buttons. got it? iris: to clarify, 'buttons' is the name of the rat. Victor: *about to poke Shinra's suit button--then hears Iris* "Oooooooh. Gotcha, Sister!" -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Better?" akaderu: yeah. a lot. *smiles* Kepuri: *smiles* "I'm glad...Anything you want to do?" akaderu: not at the top of my head.... Kepuri: *pats his head* "Alright. Then how about we start this day right?" akaderu: like how? Kepuri: *rests a hand on his chest* "I think you need a shower to clean up..." akaderu: *siiigh* Kepuri: "Come on, you need to be at your best..." *lifts up his shirt...kisses his belly* "For me?" akaderu: *blush* a-alright... Kepuri: *takes off his shirt, then takes his hand into the bathroom* -elsewhere- Gopher: "LOOK OUT!" kirika: !! *dodge* *SLASH* monster: *SCREECH* Gopher: "I will fire my Love Cannon at this beast!" monster: *screeah?* kirika: *dodges out of the way* Gopher: "Love Cannon...FIRE!" *boom* kirika: ... monster: x_x Gopher: "Yippee! We did it!" *hug* kirika: good job out there today. 7///7; Gopher: "You were amazing!" =w= kirika: well, that's just me. UwU Gopher: "...That's always you..." kirika: ^w^ Gopher: "..." *pulls back...* "...Can I buy you a coffee?" kirika: hmm. sure. im kinda parched. -elsewhere- Patty: "Yo, Kim!" kim: hey, whats up! Patty: *holds up envelop* "Bam!" *hands it to her* "Wedding invites!" kim: aw, thanks! Patty: "Welcome! Let me know who your Plus One is. BRING GOOD GIFTS!" kim: can do! Patty: "So, how's work been going?" kim: pretty well. -elsewhere- Konro: "WORK FASTER, BANDIT! THOSE FLOWERS AREN'T GOING TO PLANT THEMSELVES!" Bandit: T~T fang-hua: ^^; (thinking: the 7th certainly is an interesting brigade...) Tsukiyo: "Glad they caught this guy...But the Captain's poor flowers..." fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: "...We should make it up to him. Maybe help out?" -elsewhere- Emine: *in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt* "...I feel foolish." mana: well, you can use some sunlight. a little vitamin D never killed anyone. Emine: "_The sun can kill us all_. Look at it, cackling at us." mana: ... -elsewhere- Yumi: "Death, where are the cookies?" lord death: there should be some in the pantry. Yumi: *opens the pantry...and frowns* "What are _you_ doing in there?" mizune medi: O-O;; i got lost? Yumi: "...And eating our cookies?" -elsewhere- Spirit: "Pool's clean!" izumi: awesome! Spirit: "Should be good to go. Want to swim?" izumi: yep. *goes to get changed* sachiko: nice job. *already in her swimsuit* Spirit: *smiles at her* "Any time. Heh...Guess that makes me lifeguard?" sachiko: sure. if you're up for it. Spirit: *nods* "For Izumi, anything..." -\\\\- "Also, you look stunning." sachiko: thanks... izumi talked to me the other night. Spirit: "Oh? What about?" sachiko: izumi's thinking of enrolling in the DWMA. Spirit: "..." *frowns* sachiko: spirit? Spirit: "I'm just...scared." sachiko: yeah, i can understand that. Spirit: "...At least if she was in the school, it would be a long time before she went on any missions...and can learn just how dangerous this work is." sachiko:....*she nods* Spirit: "..." *holds her hand* "I will do everything I can to keep her safe." sachiko: *smiles* i know. Spirit: *nods, trying to smile* "J-Just have to make sure Izumi knows..." sachiko: ....yeah. Spirit: "But for now, let's enjoy today." *smiles* sachiko: right. Spirit: "Well, go take a dip." *pats her arm* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *collapsed under a pile of library books* kim: you ok? Jacqueline: "Oh, sure, just fine--except for the 50 pounds of books on my back!" ???: here, let me help. *levitating the books off her and into a nice pile* Jacqueline: ._.; "...Thank you?" ???: well, i couldnt just leave a lady in need of assistance, now can i~? kim: ..... Jacqueline: *stands up, looking at the person* "Um...What's your name?" ???: just call me Mr. N. Jacqueline: "...Okay? Um...Thanks again." *picks up books* "I better get these re-shelved..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *lying in bath* =\\\\= -elsewhere- Black Star: *checking map* tsubaki: murasaki isnt too far. Black Star: *looks at the sky* "...That's troubling." tsubaki: ...!! -a thick fog looms ahead- Black Star: "..." *pulls out a flashlight* -ahead is the village of murasaki....with the muramasa estate on the hillside- Black Star: "Muramasa?" tsubaki: yes. the village of murasaki. the muramasa family's residence. Black Star: "...Who you planning to meet?" tsubaki: my would have been sister-in-law, oichi. from what i heard from my parents, her mental state is deteriorating... Black Star: "...I'm sorry." tsubaki: it's ok. you didnt do anything wrong. -someone watches from the shadows, but no one notices- Black Star: "It's just...these problems keep mounting. I feel like I'm not doing much..." tsubaki: you are though. you're here with me, arent you? Black Star: *nods* "And I'm not going anywhere..." tsubaki: *she smiles* ???:....... *creeps back into the shadows* Black Star: "Thought what you'll say to her?" tsubaki: *she nods* i still have the letter... Black Star: "How did...he sound in it?" tsubaki: ....pained. Black Star: "Damn..." tsubaki: ....the house is just up ahead now. Black Star: *nods* "Be careful getting in..." tsubaki: *she nods* Black Star: *approaches the steps...looking around* -someone is heard inside- servant: w-who is it?! Black Star: "Two people who wanted to see Oichi--" servant: l-lady nakatsukasa? tsubaki:..*she nods* servant: *hesitant*.....im not sure how well she will respond... Black Star: "??? Can you at least pass along a message to her?" servant:....well. i suppose miss nakatsukasa could _try_ to talk to her. lady oichi barely listens to any of us... Black Star: "???" *looks at Tsubaki* "So, I stay here?" servant:....i'll get you some tea. *looks at tsubaki* lady oichi's chambers are this way. Black Star: "...Be safe." tsubaki: *she nods and follows to oichi's chambers* Black Star: *sits in the room, waiting for tea* "..." tsubaki:....*opens the door leading into the room* -the room is a traditional japanese style room, but it looks dishevled, and it was freezing cold. as tsubaki stepped in, she felt something embrace her- tsubaki: ?!?! -she turns to see a woman with long, stringy black hair and a faded pink kimono- oichi: found you.....masa-chan...~<3 tsubaki: !!!!! Black Star: *feels a chill from where he sits* "?!" tsubaki: o-oichi? oichi: i missed you....so much masa-chan... i've been...waiting all this time... Black Star: *stands up* tsubaki: oichi...its me, tsubaki. oichi: masa-chan...i can feel you right here.... Tsubaki: o_O "O-Oichi! I'm not Masamune!" oichi: ....but...i can feel him....he's here...where is he? where is he? WHERE IS HE! *shaking her* WHEREISHEWHEREISHEWHEREISHE?! *she's shaking, tears falling* Tsubaki: "..." *pulls away from her...resting her hands on her shoulders* "Oichi..." oichi: ....*stares at her, with a silent, but near wild look in her eyes* Tsubaki: "..." *gulp* "Masamune is still here..." *puts a hand along her own chest* oichi: he's....in there?......*sword arm* then....i just...have to cut him out.... Tsubaki: "!!!" *transforms her arm into a blade* "Oichi, stop! I am not here to fight!" oichi: give him back! give masa-chan back!! Tsubaki: *blocking the attacks, but struggling not to hit Oichi* ("Brother...What do I do?") oichi: where is he?! where are you hiding him?! Tsubaki: *deflects Oichi's blade, pushing her against the wall* "Masamune is dead!" oichi:......liar...LIAR! h-he'll be back someday! i know it! he-he's- Tsubaki: *snatches Oichi's hand, placing it on her chest* "If you won't listen to me..." oichi: ?! Tsubaki: "Then listen to him..." oichi: ?? *Soul Resonance...* oichi: ah- *She is underneath a blue sky* oichi: w-where...? *The floor beneath her is a pool of water* oichi: what is....? ???: "The inside of her soul..." oichi: ?! *she turns to see* !!! Masamune: "...Oichi." oichi: ma...masa-chan!! *she runs over to him and hugs him tightly* Masamune: *he is frozen with shock for a few moments...before holding her* oichi: *crying* m-masa-chan...i missed you so much.... Masamune: "...I'm so sorry..." oichi: *still holding him and crying* Masamune: "Oichi...I cannot come back..." oichi: what? Masamune: "...I am dead." oichi: ..... *her heart dropped to her stomach* Masamune: "I am here, within Tsubaki's soul...I cannot come back." oichi: *tearing up* why? how...how did this happen? Masamune: "...My jealousy..." oichi: ?? Masamune: "If I had accepted who I am, rather than what I am not...Oichi, I am so sorry." oichi: ......*whimpering* masa-chan... Masamune: "I'm sorry..." *crying* "I'm so sorry..." oichi: what do i do? Masamune: "...Move forward." oichi: but...i-if you arent there... Masamune: "..." *holds his hand to her chest* "I am always here..." oichi: *whimpering* please...d-dont go.... Masamune: "I'm not going anywhere..." *hugs her* "I love you." oichi: i...i love you so much... Masamune: "And I always will...If you need to see me, please, be kind to my sister..." oichi: ..... Masamune: "If you need to speak with me, just ask her...and I will come to you." oichi: *she nods* -she is back in the room- Tsubaki: "..." *her eyes are wet* oichi: *crying and holding her* Tsubaki: *supports her, crying as well* "I'm sorry..." -later- Black Star: "..." tsubaki: she's resting now...im not sure if i made the situation better or worse... Black Star: "She knows now...That has to help somehow." tsubaki: i hope so. -later- tsubaki: we're home! Sakuya: "!!! O-Oh, hey!" naho: *confetti* surprise! tsubaki: eh? Belkia: *takes Tsubaki by the hand, leading her to the couch* "Kick up your feet! Relax!" tsubaki: eh? lavender: we thought we'd throw a lil party to give you the appreciation you deserve! Higan: *nods* "Hooray." tsubaki: you guys. *teary eyed* thank you. Black Star: *smiles at her* Sakuya: "We got you some small gifts..." tsubaki: ah! i brought souveniers for you guys too! -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *shiver* reimi: you ok? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Just...thinking." reimi: ah.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...She is so perfect." reimi: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "My Camelia Flower..." reimi: ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Have you ever felt that way about someone?" reimi: me? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* reimi: not at the top of my head, no. Mr. Tsubaki: "...She has been there, for so long, trying to bring me back into this world...I love her so much." reimi: *listening* Mr. Tsubaki: "I want to be the man she needs me to be...and that my family needs..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *looking at himself in the mirror, while he's in his suit of armor* -elsewhere- Patty: "Any other trash to put out?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: o___o "...How high is your credit card bill?" -elsewhere- Hiro: *washing dishes* hime: i'm home! mrs kenshimono: welcome home, honey! Hiro: "Hey! How was your day?" hime: it went pretty well. everyone's antsy for summer break. mrs kenshimono: well, we just got the reservations for the hotel for vacation. hime: neat. Hiro: "When are we heading out?" mrs kenshimono: as soon as summer break hits. hime: *nods and heads to her room* Hiro: "Where's this place again?" mr kenshimono: it's by the beach. Hiro: "Huh...I forgot to buy sunscreen." -and so- Hiro: *wearing his sunglasses* "Huh. Bright out." Hiro: "I wonder how the sun looks over the beach..." -bump- Hiro: "!!! Oh, sorry--" ef: s-sorry about that! Hiro: "!!! Mai! Hey!" ef: h-hiro! o////o f-fancy seeing you here! >///< Hiro: "Yeah, small world. You visiting?" ef: i was just in the neighborhood doing some shopping. .////. Hiro: "Oh, cool...Shopping for anything in particular?" ef: i needed a new wetsuit, but it's hard to find them in most shops. Hiro: "Yeah, especially in a desert area...Wait, wetsuit?" ef: yeah. i prefer them over swimsuits because....p-personal reasons. Hiro: "..." .\\\\\. "Say no more." ef: y-yeah....(thinking: i shouldnt burden him with....those....) Hiro: "...I did need to stop by to get some swimtrunks..." *follows her* -elsewhere- Ponera: *groan* grimoire: what seems to be troubling you? Ponera: "Just...frustrated." milia: are we gonna do something or what? Ponera: "I don't know...What is progress on our plans?" grimoire: we're about.....68% ready... Ponera: *pouts* "Feels like it's taking forever..." grimoire:....we've just about spent our resources here. Ponera: *pouts even more* "So we have to move. Again?" grimoire: it would be our best course of action. Ponera: "...Nuts. That's going to be pain to move everything..." *cuddles with an ant* "This sucks." ant: =3= Medusa: "Hmph. Moving? That is indeed frustrating. And I suppose you'll be wanting my help, since Shaula is so undependable..." shaula: hey, i am not! i can get my minions to help! im such a genius, hoho~! beatrice: indeed you are, lady shaula. Medusa: "Oh, you created the minions? Sorry, I can't tell the difference, given how similar you are to them--especially in mental prowess." shaula: if you're comparing me to those yellow freaks of nature, then you must be blind. im talking about my 'traitors'. which now that i think of it, is kind of a dumb name. Medusa: "Like I said: your brainless traitors, your brainless self. You create what you are." shaula: then you must be a mentally distraught baby who is the offspring of your deadbeat ex. twice. *SLICE* shaula: O-O;;; Medusa: *sliced at Shaula's sleeve, another arrow aimed at Shaula's neck* "Never talk about my child like that." shaula:.....which one? owo; *SLICE* *Shaula loses her bangs* Medusa: "Stop talking..." shaula: OwO;;;; Ponera: ._.; "Um...Play nice? Or you'll, um, have to sit in the corner?" shaula: 737 neian: muma! Medusa: *smiles sweetly* "It is okay, precious. Mama is here." Ponera: *shiny eyes* "Baby~" -elsewhere- Hibana: "AH-choo!" -elsewhere- Rin: "...Is it cute enough?" kyouko: what even is that? *looks at it* Rin: "I was trying to draw a class mascot..." *it looks like a three-year-old drew it* kyouko: ...its nice. Rin: ^^; "...It looks like trash, doesn't it? I was trying to draw a cute demon..." kyouko: is it some kind of contest or something? Rin: "Yeah! Whoever makes the best mascot design wins a prize for their class: a new refrigerator!" kyouko: ... Rin: T_T "But I can't win it with this crap..." kyouko: want us to help? Rin: *nods* "How are you with drawing?" -elsewhere- Relan: *yawn* shinra: busy day? Relan: *nods* "I need eyedrops..." shinra: i think we have some in the bathroom. Relan: "Thank you..." *follows* -elsewhere- Lawless: *holding conductor's baton* "You got to wiggle your hips to perform for the audience..." licht: piano playing doesnt work that way. Lawless: "How about you play one of those piano flute thingies?" -elsewhere- Kid: "I got the laundry." liz: awesome. Patty: "Great! Time to fold--" *leaps into the laundry basket* Kid: ._. liz: *sweatdrop* Patty: *sits up, holding up--* "Kiddo!" *it's a speedo bottom with skull prints on it* Kid: o\\\\\o stocking: whats up gang-....oh, i wondered where you put those, kid. Kid: O\\\\\\\O Patty: "Oooooooo!" Kid: *snatches them, shoves them down his pants* "N-Nothing!" stocking: ^^; liz: hey, its not as if she hasnt seen you naked before, haha! Kid: "I don't like my speedos out in the open!" Patty: "Oh, how embarrassing can those be compared to--" *grabs Kid's pants* Kid: "?!!!" *TUG* stocking: ...lookin good, kiddo~<3 liz: D8 PATTI! Patty: "Ha ha ha ha!" Kid: *covering himself* D:< stocking: come on patti, leave him be. ^^; Kid: *pulling up his pants, scowling at Patty* "You will pay for that!" Patty: Xp -elsewhere- Hiro: "How about this one?" *holds up a one-piece* ef: .///. t-thats a bit flashy dont you think? Hiro: "Too colorful?" ef: a-a little... Hiro: *picks out a wetsuit* "How about this one?" ef: i think that one is much better. *smiles* Hiro: "Great!" *grabs a pair of swimtrunks with a flame design* "Huh..." ef: wow. Hiro: "Too flashy, right?" -elsewhere- Anya: "Hmm...Forgot the milk..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *reviewing a file* "The food supplies seem suitable..." kabuki: that's good to know. reimi: *smiles* Benimaru: "Then we should prepare for the festival: not long before watermelon and fireworks..." reimi: yahoo! Benimaru: "??? Aren't you excited." reimi: of course i am! i've always loved matsuri season! Benimaru: *small smile* "It is a relief for many here." kirei: *smiles* Benimaru: "I suppose I should get out the kimonos..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "Come on, Shiori--eat..." shiori: *nom* gu! Yumi: ^^ "Thank you. You need to eat so you can grow up big and strong like your older siblings." -elsewhere- Meme: "I can't beat this level..." -elsewhere- naho: *talking into the fan* aaaaaahhhh... Shamrock: *sipping on cold fruit smoothie* lavender: *in her bathing suit* Higan: "Ready for a dip?" lavender: sounds good. Higan: *smiles* "After you~" Sakuya: *trying to stay in the shade* naho: ....hey sakkun. want some shaved ice? Sakuya: *nod nod* "Thanks...I'm so hot out here." naho: i couldnt tell, you're hot all the time... that sounded so dumb. >///<; Sakuya: "..." *pat pat* "I appreciate it, though." *smiles* naho: ^///^ Black Star: *in his swimtrunks* "Well, I'm ready for some sun and swimming!" lilac: i'll just...stay in here. Shamrock: "??? Would you like a fruit smoothie?" lilac:...*nod* Shamrock: *pours one out from the blender* "Enjoy." X^ lilac:..t-thank you... Shamrock: "Any time..." Black Star: *swimming* tsubaki: *sunbathing* *The nearby bush shakes* tsubaki: ?? *Fox eyes shine out of the bush* tsubaki: !! *The fox recedes back in the bush...then a human hand appears, curling a finger to ask her to come into the bushes* tsubaki: ._.; *looks around* .... *walks over* *Inside, alone in the bushes, is Mr. Tsubaki* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *meek wave* tsubaki: .///. what are you doing here? Mr. Tsubaki: "I-I missed my family...which includes you." tsubaki: .....did you...want to speak with them? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nod nod* tsubaki:...you wont be able to stay long, will you? Mr. Tsubaki: "...One night." tsubaki:...ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I don't know how to face them..." tsubaki: ...they've missed you. Mr. Tsubaki: "...And I have missed them..." -and so- tsubaki: he's only spending the night. Black Star: *glaaaaaare* Sakuya: "Ts-Tsubaki?" Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *avoiding eye contact* naho: HIIIII! *HUG* >u< reimi: there's just two of them? i thought i heard more people? Shamrock: "YOUNG MASTER!" *glomp* Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" ._.; "Um...A few more--" Belkia: "DADDY!" *glomp* lavender: holy shit. himawari: ....ah... Mr. Tsubaki: *waves* "Hi, Himawari...Been a while." himawari: ......*nod* reimi:...interesting bunch. lavender: oi! higan! you're not gonna believe who's here! Higan: "Hmm? What's up? I was just in the shower and--!!! TSUBAKI!" reimi:........ .____________________.; Higan: *hug, lifting him up* Mr. Tsubaki: "N-Nice to see you too, buddy." ^^; Sakuya: *looking at Reimi* "...Yo. Sakuya." reimi: actually, my name is Reimi Nishihori Sakuya: "No, I'm Sakuya. Sorry...Um, why are you with our erstwhile vampire?" reimi: oh! im actually a vampire too! long story. ^^; Sakuya: "...Near-death experience?" naho: you're a new subclass? neat! i'm naho! *shakes her hand* we're all vampires too! except miss tsubaki and black*star. Black Star: *GLAAAAAAARE* reimi: owo; Sakuya: "Don't mind Black Star. He and Tsubaki took us in when no one else would. He's just...stressed." Mr. Tsubaki: *hiding behind Tsubaki* "Why is he looking so mean at me?" Black Star: *GLAAAAAARE* tsubaki: now come on you two, lets try to get along tonight. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: *holds her arm* "I hope so...but maybe I should sleep in another room..." tsubaki: eh? .////. Mr. Tsubaki: "So not to have Black Star get upset with me. Do you have a spare room? And one for Reimi?" tsubaki: i think there might be. Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Thank you..." *whispers* "And if you grow tired of sharing a bed with Black Star..." tsubaki: ^^;;;; Black Star: D:< Shamrock: "...You can always share a bed with me--" Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ "No thank you." Shamrock: D: naho: D8> Sakuya: "...So, this is typical here, Reimi. Welcome to the family." reimi: *sweatdrop* lilac:... reimi: woah! you have a ghost here?! lilac: eep! Higan: "So, Reimi, what do you do for a living?" reimi: me? well, im a shrine maiden at the asakusa shrine, where i live. ^^ Sakuya: "..." *pats Lilac's back* "Lilac is our family, not a ghost..." Higan: "Shrine maiden? That's hot." reimi: um... otogiri: *CHOP* have you no shame, higan? Higan: "The answer is no." otogiri: *cold glare* reimi: um...sir, i think i may be a bit too young for you. ^^;;; Higan: "...Ouch." naho: he does that all the time cause he's a gross pervy old man. >xP lavender: you said something about a shower earlier~? Higan: "I prefer to think of myself as 'an amorous, experienced individual.'" *smiles at Lavender* "Yes, I was about to shower..." lavender: need a shower buddy~? reimi: O-O;;; what? Higan: "Always~" Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff* "My children are still as I left them." TwT reimi: ^w^;;;; *has no idea what's going on* Mr. Tsubaki: "Well, has Miss Tsubaki been feeding you all well?" naho: yep! -later that evening- Mr. Tsubaki: "You'll sleep well, Reimi?" reimi: hopefully. Mr. Tsubaki: "I'll be across the hall, so don't hesitate to knock. Otogiri and Lavender are also great to ask..." reimi: ok. the room has a futon, so i think im all set. ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Good night, Reimi." reimi: *nods and heads to bed* Mr. Tsubaki: *looks at the door to Tsubaki's room* "..." tsubaki: *asleep* Mr. Tsubaki: *pops his head in, looking around* tsubaki: *asleep in black*star's arms* Mr. Tsubaki: *pouts* tsubaki: *slight shiver* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *checks to see whether she has a blanket over herself* -yes, just to her waist- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *enters, pulling up the blanket...* tsubaki:...*faint smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *leans down, kisses lightly on her forehead* tsubaki: mmmn.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." ("I wish I could stay here forever...") -footsteps- Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *turns and looks--* Shamrock: "Zzz..." Mr. Tsubaki: "???" Shamrock: *bumps into him--and holds on* "Mmmm~" Mr. Tsubaki: "...???" Shamrock: *sleep-whispering* "I want you..." naho: O///w///O Mr. Tsubaki: "...Um..." *whispers* "I think I'm spoken for..." Shamrock: *sleep talking* "N-No..." *kissy face* naho: *peeeeek* OWO Mr. Tsubaki: *pulling back* "Sham, no. I'm with Tsubaki--" *SMOOCH* Mr. Tsubaki: ._____. Shamrock: "Mmm~" naho: *NOSEBLEED* Mr. Tsubaki: *pulling back, with Shamrock still asleep* "Let go--" *TRIP* Mr. Tsubaki: *falling back into the bed* o_O tsubaki: !! ah!...um... o.o; Mr. Tsubaki: *landed atop her* "...Hello~" Shamrock: *landed atop Mr. Tsubaki--* Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" D: "Watch where you're poking! tsubaki: O____O;;; Black Star: *snoring loudly* Shamrock: *cupping Mr. Tsubaki's bottom* Mr. Tsubaki: o______O; *something is happening to him down there...as he's on top of Tsubaki* tsubaki: O.O WAKE UP! *CHOP* Shamrock: "Ouch!" *opens his eye* "...Why am I in a threesome with Young Master and Tsubaki?" tsubaki: i think you were sleepwalking? Shamrock: "..." x\\\\\o "O-Oh! I'm so sorry, Young Master!" Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\\. "Y-Yeah..." *he's still on top of Tsubaki and--* tsubaki: O-O; -squish- Mr. Tsubaki: *muffled, pleased voice* =~= tsubaki: O////O *CHOP* Mr. Tsubaki: "Ow!" o\\\\\o "...Sorry." Black Star: *still snoring* tsubaki: ._.; (thinking: there could be a whole war going on outside, and he'd still be asleep...) Shamrock: "...I'll get to bed. Good night--" *tries to run away quickly* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *looks sad* tsubaki: s-sorry, i just...wanst expecting that... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I don't want to be alone." tsubaki:....*holds him* ..... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Can you stay with me...until I fall asleep?" tsubaki:...alright... Mr. Tsubaki: *gets up to go into his room..." -elsewhere- Kid: *turns in bed* stocking: U///U Kid: "Mmm...I can't sleep..." stocking: *yawn* kid? Kid: "...Sorry. Just thinking..." stocking:...need anything? Kid: "Maybe just some tea...I was planning the wedding in my dreams, until I was exhausted..." stocking: aw. pre-wedding jitters~? Kid: "N-Not about getting married! Just all the planning." .\\\\. stocking: ah. *hugs* it'll all work out, trust me. Kid: *hug* "R-Right...Just want it to be perfect...for you." stocking: *smiles* with you there, it will be. Kid: =\\\\\= "How did you get to be so perfect?" stocking: hehe~ ^^ Kid: *cuddles* stocking: love you~<3 Kid: *yawn* "Love you, too..." -morning- Mr. Tsubaki: *yawn* tsubaki: *still asleep* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." (thinking: she stayed) ... *holds her* tsubaki: zzz.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nuzzles* tsubaki: *wakes up* .... !!!! Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" *backs up a bit* "..." *just stares at her* tsubaki:....so it wasnt a dream then... *gets up* black*star? Mr. Tsubaki: "In-In the other room...I guess you slept here all night..." tsubaki: *goes to where black*star is sleeping* its time to wake up... Mr. Tsubaki: *pout* Black Star: *yawn...feels where he thinks she is on the bed...and feels nothing* "???" *looks up* "Oh, hey. Up early?" tsubaki: .....*she hugs him tightly* Black Star: "..." *smiles, returns the hug* "Man, quite a grip, Tsu..." tsubaki: *whimpers* Black Star: "???" *holds her* "What's wrong?" tsubaki: am i doing the right thing? Black Star: "...You mean...I mean, what do you mean? I think you are..." -she closes the door and explains- Black Star: "...Maybe...we need to lay down some rules?" tsubaki:....if it helps... Black Star: "...Do you want to be with him?" tsubaki:.....i dont know. i think my feeling for him are out of concern and guilt. Black Star: "So...not love?" tsubaki: ..i cant say for certain. but i know i love you. Black Star: "I love you, too...If something were to happen with you and him...I won't be angry. But...if you are _thinking_ of doing something with him...I would want you to tell me." tsubaki: ok. i wasnt, but ok. Black Star: *nods* "I trust you...and I trust you to tell me what you feel..." *hug* Mr. Tsubaki: *fox ears hear all* Q~Q tsubaki: thank you. *hugs back* Black Star: "Any time, wonderful." *hugs* reimi: sir? Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff* "Y-Yes?" reimi: are you ok? *concerned* Mr. Tsubaki: "...She doesn't...love me?" reimi: sir? Mr. Tsubaki: "She just...feels concern and guilt? I can't...Why?" reimi:.......at least she's concerned for you. thats something, isnt it? Mr. Tsubaki: "...It wasn't what I thought." reimi:...... Mr. Tsubaki: *reverts completely to fox form, sits in Reimi's lap* reimi:... *pets him* Mr. Tsubaki: *whimpers...as he closes his eyes* reimi:..... Shamrock: *behind the corner* "..." ("I have a chance...but he is so sad...") reimi:.... ?? *looks over* Shamrock: "!!!" *hides* reimi:..... (thinking: what is with that eyepatched guy?) Mr. Tsubaki: "Zzzz..." reimi:...did you want to go home now? Mr. Tsubaki: *yawn* "...It is for the best." -after they went home- tsubaki: .... Higan: "...You've been quiet, Den Mom." tsubaki: sorry....rough morning... naho: mr tsubaki and reimi went home to asakusa. he seemed kinda sad... Shamrock: "...Yes." tsubaki: ........... Sakuya: "...I guess we can visit him, soon..." otogiri: but then we risk letting C3 know where he is... tsubaki:....... Sakuya: "...Damn. Maybe another place where they can't find us? Or--" Shamrock: *puts his hands on the table* "Or maybe Tsubaki should take the real action that needs to be done." tsubaki: ...... Shamrock: "You know how he feels, and you know how he can be protected...and you haven't done it." tsubaki: .......he said he needed to do something on his own- Shamrock: "And you believe him?!" lavender: sham, take it easy- Shamrock: "You know what he needs to protect him? An eve!" tsubaki: ? Shamrock: "You know what he is like! The control he needs! Be his eve! Save him!" tsubaki: im trying, but- Shamrock: "That's not good enough!" *slams his fist on the table* "He loves you! And you toy with his feelings--" tsubaki: JUST STOP IT!! *uncanny sword markings* DO YOU THINK ALL THIS IS EASY FOR ME EITHER?! DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO CARE SO MUCH FOR TWO PEOPLE AND FEEL LIKE YOUR A TERRIBLE PERSON FOR NOT GIVING THE OTHER ENOUGH LOVE AND CARE?! lavender: !! naho: o.o Sakuya: *puts an arm out between Tsubaki and Naho, shielding her* Belkia: *hides under the table* Higan: *just stares* Shamrock: "!!! Tsubaki, I--I just mean, have you not thought of how he--" tsubaki: *panting...she then collapses and breaks down crying, hunched over* Higan: *glares at Shamrock* "You fucking idiot..." Black Star: *runs in* "...Tsubaki!" *runs to her* lavender: for fucks sake, sham, what the hell? Shamrock: "I just...Mr. Tsubaki...He needs...He needs us..." Black Star: *holding Tsubaki, glares at Shamrock* otogiri:... naho: its ok. tsubaki: *still crying* Black Star: "We're here...I'm here..." lavender: easy there... otogiri: *looks at shamrock* perhaps you should cool off for a moment... Shamrock: "..." *shudders, looking horrified with himself...runs away* lilac:..... -later that afternoon- tsubaki: *asleep on the couch* Black Star: "...This is my fault." lavender: hey, you didnt do anything wrong. Black Star: "...She is so stressed, and I'm putting that pressure on her, too..." lavender: .... Black Star: "...I'm going to have to accept him, aren't I?" otogiri: we should do something for her. naho: it might help. Black Star: "Anything you have in mind? Because I think I'm too close to this to think of a solution..." naho: not at the top of my head.....anyone seen lilac? -elsewhere- lilac: *panting* too...much...walking.... Shamrock: *fast-walking* lilac: s-shamrock? s-shouldnt we....*pant* go home now? Shamrock: "You go home. How am I supposed to?" lilac: ....t-they'll..come looking for you...they did before... Shamrock: "...I hurt her...because...I wanted him protected...and I am...so angry and jealous of her..." lilac:....*listening* Shamrock: "...I love him." lilac:...oh. Shamrock: "...And he loves her. And I want her to give up everything for him--so that she destroys herself and can save him..." *serene smile as he is crying* "...I am awful..." lilac: *gulp* ...... Shamrock: *puts his head in his hands* "I'm such an idiot..." lilac: ......*hug* if-if it helps...i think you're just trying your best.... Shamrock: "..." *hug* "Like Tsubaki is..." lilac:....im sure she'll forgive you...miss tsubaki's....a really nice person... Shamrock: "...She's also a warrior...You haven't seen that glint in her eye..." lilac:..... Shamrock: "...I'm going to have to sleep with one eye open..." *light bulb* D: "I ONLY HAVE ONE EYE!" lilac: o.o; Shamrock: "She's going to kill me in my sleep!" *hugs Lilac* lilac: um....*confused* uhhhhhhhhh... *looking around* Shamrock: "...Lilac...Help me convince her..." lilac: eh? Shamrock: "...That I'm sorry?" lilac: oh. r-right...maybe...we could get her something? Shamrock: "...I don't know what I could get her to make up for my behavior." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: "I'm sorry for last night...I think it was just the anxiety getting to me. Seeing the progress we have made, I feel a little more at ease." stocking: *smiles* Kid: "Let's...look forward to this wedding preparation as a challenge." *smiles* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, wakes up confused* "Wh-Where am I?" reimi: back at the shrine. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small voice* "Oh." reimi:....*pet pet* Mr. Tsubaki: =\\\\= *sniff* "...She doesn't love me..." reimi: if not in a romantic sence, but i know she does care about you. Mr. Tsubaki: "...That's not the answer I wanted." reimi: ......i dont know....life's not very fair...is it? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *remembering his sensei's death* "No..." reimi:...thanks...for saving me. Mr. Tsubaki: "...What kind of a person would I be, if I let someone die?" reimi:...*small smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *huddles into himself, small whimper as he falls back asleep* reimi:...... -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Thanks for the meal, Nea." nea: no problem~ Kepuri: "Hey, I wanted to know--you like the outdoors?" nea: why do you ask? Kepuri: "I'm always locked up in the office--and my boss wants me to 'engage with the outdoors.' Phef. I just don't like that kind of stuff..." nea: insects are part of the outdoors, arent they? Kepuri: -_-; "Yes...But I tend to bring the specimens indoors so I can work in the lab." nea: *sweatdrop* mana: ok. im going to give you girls proper camping lessons! Kepuri: "...'Kay? Where to?" -elsewhere- Victor: *sipping coffee* "Well, I'm done for the day." -elsewhere- Hiro: *swimming* "Come on in! Water's great!" ef: *steps in, wearing the wetsuit* hime: *in a floatie* Hiro: "You okay, Hime?" hime: yeah. just relaxing, bro. Hiro: *smile* "How about you, Mai?" ef: d-doing well... Hiro: "You're a natural, right? Like a duck to water?" ef: y-you really think so? Hiro: *nods* "Yeah, you should have seen when Hime had problems swimming. Or me." hime: bro! D:< Hiro: "Hey, I had the same problems! Don't act like you were perfect the first time you swam..." hime: *rolls eyes* ef: it must be nice, having a sibling. hime: minus the fact he's a total dork, yeah. Hiro: "It has its benefits, Mai..." *splashes at Hime* hime: hey! D8< you butt! Hiro: "Ha ha!" *dodges* hime: TnT Hiro: "Mai--" *splashes a bt* ef: ah! haha! Hiro: "Ha ha--" *slips back* -elsewhere- Patty: "Just need a bit more ice cream on this cereal..." liz: what are you doing? Patty: "Late breakfast?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *peeling grapes* shinra: what'cha up to? Arthur: "Tamaki seems upset, so I thought I'd make her a fruit platter." shinra: ah. Arthur: "...So, how's Relan?" shinra: he's doing great. *smiles* Arthur: "That's good...But..." shinra: ?? Arthur: "What happens when Giovanni shows up?" shinra: ..... Arthur: "...I think you better get ready for how to respond to him." shinra:...yeah.... Arthur: "...Maybe we can blackmail him?" shinra: but how though... hmmm... Arthur: "Maybe he has embarrassing pictures on the Internet?" shinra: hmm... *thinking*... maybe vulcan knows something? Arthur: "Oh, hey! He knows him...Want to call him?" shinra: sounds like a plan. Arthur: *nods, hands him the phone* -briiiing briiiiing- Vulcan: "...What, no one else can answer these things?" *picks up cat-shaped phone* "What you want?!" shinra: hey vulcan, its us again. just here to chat. Vulcan: "...What you want?" shinra: we wanted to talk to you about giovanni. seems you guys have some kind of history. Vulcan: "...Murderer." shinra: O-O; um...vul? Vulcan: "...Yeah. Giovanni. You already know my story with him. You really think he had nothing to do with my father and uncle getting turned into flame monsters?" shinra: um...well i still dont know the full story on that so....*head scratches* Vulcan: "...Giovanni would send his underlings to visit my uncle and dad. Seemed nice enough. Always friendly to me. But that was a lie, just a way to hide what they were planning...When Giovanni showed up, all of a sudden, Dad and Uncle are flame monsters. And dead. I keep trying to find evidence he is responsible--nothing hard enough to get a case against him." shinra: that does sound suspicious. ...maybe we can find out for sure? the 8th does work as internal investigations amongst the brigades, plus we have two friends in the 3rd, plus relan, who's transfered here to the 8th. maybe they know something? Vulcan: "...What do you want in exchange? I know you're angling for something--" shinra: if you find out anything new, let us know, ok? Vulcan: "...Fine." -elsewhere- tsubaki: *waking up* mmn...hnn? *rubs eyes* Black Star: *lying next to her, awake* "...Hey." tsubaki:...hey. *sad smile* lavender: feeling any better now? tsubaki:....a little bit. thank you. Black Star: "...How's your stomach?" tsubaki: fine... -the door opens- tsubaki: oh...hello sham. Shamrock: "...H-Hi..." tsubaki: listen, sorry about this morning. i just...lost it... Shamrock: "...So did I. I blamed you..." tsubaki: ....sorry that i didnt take your feelings into consideration...or his.. Shamrock: "...I just want him to be safe. He means so much to me..." tsubaki: i know. i want him to be safe too... Shamrock: "...I know you do." *sad smile* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...The fox looks ill." kirei: poor thing... Mr. Tsubaki: *ears down, curled up with his tail around him* "..." T_T reimi:.... Benimaru: "Perhaps take him to a doctor? What do you think, Reimi?" reimi: i'll see what i can do, sir! Mr. Tsubaki: *curls up against Reimi* Benimaru: "See that you do. Cannot have this creature hurt." reimi: *nods* Mr. Tsubaki: *has fallen asleep, shivering* -elsewhere- Touma: "Any reports from the Nakatsukasa residence?" natsuna: nothing yet. Touma: "Keep an eye on the location. We're almost ready with wiretaps." natsuna: right. Touma: *smiles* "This is when our work gets interesting." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *pats Lilac's back* "You did good." lilac: um...t-thank you.. Sakuya: *smiles* "You're welcome. And I'm sure Sham appreciates it." lilac:...*small smile* Sakuya: "Keep it up--that's how we're going to get through this." lilac: o-ok... Sakuya: "You hungry?" lilac: a little... Sakuya: "Pasta sound good?" lilac: sure. -elsewhere- Kid: "We have a few responses already to invitations, regarding whether they want the vegetarian dish..." -elsewhere- Hiro: "I had a lot of fun!" ef: me too. thanks for inviting me. ^^ Hiro: "Any time--Hime had fun, too!" hime: im not a baby, i can speak for myself, you know. -n- Hiro: "Ha ha..." *pats Hime's shoulder, smiles at Eternal Feather* "So, are you staying here?" ef: well, i-if you want me to then...i-i dont want to intrude or anything. Hiro: "I think we got room. Hime and you can share a room, or Hime and I could." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Camping trip, huh? I remember doing that when we started on our travels, Mana!" mana: yeah. it sure brings back memories. Shotaro: *nods* "Think Kepuri will do okay at it?" mana: who knows. -elsewhere- Iida: *tapping his fingers* "...Boring." ochako: *looks up* whats up iida? Iida: "It feels like we have not had a mission in such a long time." tsuyu: yeah, and with summer break coming up... Izuku: "W-Well, we can always just keep practicing, and hope nothing bad happens--" Bakugo: -_-;;; "You're gonna jinx us." ochako: beach trip! Iida: "!!! Yes! Running on the beach! Improving our swimming! A true boot camp in superheroics!" denki: and girls in swimsuits! kyouka: *facepalm* Bakugo: "DENKI! YOU AND IIDA ARE BOTH RUINING THIS! CAN'T A BEACH TRIP JUST BE A BEACH TRIP?!!!" Izuku: ._. -elsewhere- Giriko: *playing* "Happy little baby!" anna: ^o^ Giriko: *holds up spidey plushie* "Happy little spider!" anna: *hug* >u< arachne: ^^ Giriko: *chuckles* "Better than giving her a chainsaw plushie..." -elsewhere- Black Star: *hands Tsubaki tea* tsubaki: thank you. *smiles* Black Star: "You're welcome." *pats her hand* "Rest up. I'm taking care of--" *BOOM* Black Star: o_O tsubaki: ?!?! *goes to check* what on earth- Belkia: *covered in soot, his hair on fire* "...I was baking cupcakes for you." tsubaki: oh...thank you. ^^; otogiri:... *licks fingertips and snuffs the fire* -tsss- Belkia: *holds up the cupcakes...which are burnt* "..." *points at one* "This one is chocolate." *points at another one* "That one is orange." *points at another* "And I think that one has cherry filling." tsubaki: ...^^ thank you. *eats one*...delicious. ^^; Belkia: *shiny eyes* "THANK YOU, MOMMY!" Black Star: o_o ("...Her poor taste buds and stomach...") tsubaki: TTuTT; Belkia: "I'll do even better next time with a meal! In the meantime, I have to get these charred clothes off me before they fused into my skin!" *skips away happily* Black Star: "..." *holds up garbage can and a box of stomach medicine* -elsewhere- Karim: "This is not bad..." pearl: *she smiles* Karim: "Happy to have a break..." *offers plate* "Cheese?" pearl: sure. ^^ Karim: "Cool..." *takes some himself and puts it on a cracker--and still talks with his mouth full* "So...I was thinking..." pearl: ?? Karim: "What are some of your hobbies? You know, when we're not saving lives?" pearl: well, i do enjoy knitting from time to time. Karim: "Oh, cool! Like scarves?" pearl: *nods* i actually made some for ruby and dia. Karim: "That was nice. I'm sure they were happy with them." pearl: *smiles* Karim: "...Could I get a scarf?" pearl: oh! d-did you have anything in mind? Karim: "Mmm...Maybe something cold-themed? I like penguins..." pearl: oh that would be so cute. ^^ Karim: *smiles* "Thanks..." Karim: "Let me know how I can repay you." -elsewhere- Kid: "How is work at True Cross?" stocking: doing well. im learning more about the other student teachers. Kid: "That's good. Would you like to have them over? Or meet up for a meal?" stocking: sounds great! Kid: *smiles* "I look forward to meeting them." -and so- adrian: *nom* dude, this steak is delicious! seiya: .... gilda:..... ^^; Kid: "Gilda, may I pass you any dish? Maybe the salad?" gilda: *nods* Kid: *passes the salad, serving some of it to xem* "We grew some of the vegetables and made the dressing..." gilda: *nom*... ^w^ seiya: why thank you. adrian: thanks~! Kid: *smiles* "So...how is teaching going?" seiya: it's been well. we've been learning a lot as well. gilda: *nods* Kid: "I can imagine it takes some getting used to a new environment..." *pats Stocking's hand* "And I'm glad Stocking has you all with her." adrian: oh, thanks for inviting us to the wedding, stocks! stocking: no problem. ^^ Kid: *smiles* "We look forward to having you there." Kid: (Internal squeeing) -elsewhere- Hiro: "I had fun..." ef: *smiles* so did i. hime: come on bro, we have to go home now. Hiro: "I got it, I know already..." *waves* "Later, Mai." ef: later! Hiro: *looks at Hime* "You're a little impatient." hime: well, i've been hearing rumors at school about vampire and mafia attacks... Hiro: "..." *nervous laugh* "Th-That's just a rumor..." hime: maybe....but still... Hiro: "Y-Yeah. I mean, I wouldn't want you to get hurt--" hime: i appreciate that. Hiro: " 'Cause it's not like I'm afraid or anything..." hime: ... -elsewhere- Kid: "How was dessert?" stocking: delicious~<3 Kid: *smiles* "Thank you for inviting your new friends to dinner." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "I think they will be helpful to you...and you to them." *smooch* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: *hug* "Stocking...This is good." stocking: *smiles* Kid: *dips his finger into the dessert, licking it* stocking: hey, save some for me! *pouts* Kid: *taps his dessert-covered finger onto her nose* stocking: ah! haha! Kid: "Hee hee...Now you have an adorable and delicious nose." stocking: ^^; Kid: *dips another finger, bringing it to her lips* stocking: *suck* Kid: =\\\\= "Such talent..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *kisses away the remaining frosting on her lips* stocking: U////U Kid: "I can't tell what is more delicious..." stocking: oh you~ Kid: *smiles, holds her hands* "I mean it." stocking: i know. *hug* Kid: *hug* "So sweet..." -elsewhere- Spirit: "So, this is serious. And you have to take your classes seriously." izumi: *she nods* i will. i'll do my best! Spirit: "..." *small smile, pats her shoulder* "I know you will..." *worried* izumi: *smiles* Spirit: "Be safe...Find a strong partner...and if any boy tries to get near you, BEAT THE EVER-LOVING HECK OUT OF THEM!" izumi: ...noted. *sweatdrop* Spirit: "Good...Good...Also, the same applies to any girls or anyone else trying anything. You just tell me who they are, and I'll show them what for!" izumi: ok dad. ^^; Spirit: "..." *sniff, tight hug* izumi: dad? you ok? Spirit: "I just...it means a lot to hear you say 'Dad.'" izumi: oh...to be honest, it makes me feel a bit better too... Spirit: "...If it does, I'm glad...I am not perfect, Izumi...but I want to try." izumi: *she nods* -elsewhere- Emine: "...I feel happy." lin: that's good. ^^ medea: is it because you vandalized that car? Emine: "Maybe. I mean, that bastard was asking for it. Cat calling, and parking in a handicapped space?" medea: good point. lin: but to be fair, i dont think he'll be driving anytime soon~ *holds up her utensils* medea: chie's not going to be happy about this. Emine: "Let's just make it up to her. Think she'd like new hubcaps?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *hiding in the closet* o____O hanako: ?? Kishiri: "Shhh! Don't let them know I'm in here." hanako: ~? Kishiri: "I may have upset the Commander..." hanako: ???? Hibana: *heard from down the hall* "WHERE IS HE?!" hanako:... hey mom? are you looking for big bro kishiri? he's in your dress closet! Kishiri: .____. "If you weren't an adorably small child, I would be so angry right now--" *A hand punches through the door, right at Kishiri's neck, pulling him out through the hole in the door* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "So, you have to pose a certain way--" fang-hua: tsukiyo, what are you doing?! Tsukiyo: "Oh, hey! It's this new trend online! You got to pose in such a way so that--" fang-hua: *chop* not in front of the children! Tsukiyo: Q~Q "I was doing nothin'!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "..." *hugging a pillow* himawari:...? Shamrock: "...It's difficult, Himawari." himawari:..what is? Shamrock: "...When you can't fix things." himawari: ?? Shamrock: "Young master...Tsubaki herself...Just struggling to get through this. And I still regret my actions." himawari:..*hug* Shamrock: "..." *hugs* "I'm sorry..." himawari: .... Shamrock: "..." *holds her* "No more pain..." himawari:...*shaking, eyes dull* im sorry....mr touma...im sorry.... Shamrock: "Himawari, stop!" *hugs her* "He's not here...You're safe." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...I'm sorry. I was thinking only of myself..." himawari:...... Shamrock: "...I wasnt thinking about you..." himawari:...... Shamrock: "...You deserve happiness. Everyone does." -elsewhere- Kana: "You seem rather pleased, Eternal Feather." ef: *smiles* i just had a good day at the pool today. misery: oh my~ have you finally found a special someone~? ef: O///O um.. w-w-well. Kana: "..." *puts it away* "Too soon, then. So, what's their name?" misery: oh how lovely~! and if this person tries to hurt you, i'll just have to get out the old shovel and hammer~<3 ef: O-O; Kana: *holds up cards* "I can cut up the body." -elsewhere- Ponera: *looking around the empty cave* "..." grimoire: is everything all right? Ponera: "Just...conflicted. It feels isolating in here." grimoire: it does decrease our chances of being spotted by the DWMA. Ponera: "...It's big. And empty. And cold. And lonely." shaula: then we build a kick-ass secret base! Medusa: -_-; "What, with laser beams and sharks?" shaula: ...i mean not right away, but we should invest in that. Medusa: *face-palm* Ponera: "We would need money for that..." shaula: i wonder if the shark witch would help us. Medusa: "...You called her fat." shaula: please, she's a stick compared to you. *PUNCH* shaula: ow! Medusa: "At least I have curves, you scrawny twat." shaula: below the belt, sis. Medusa: "Somewhere you're not touched..." beatrice: i...beg to differ. shaula: nice save beatrice! it's official! beatrice is my favorite person in this room, the rest of you are assholes! Medusa: "...Oh, gee, child, really? You can do so much better." beatrice: *glaaaaaare* Medusa: "??? I touch a nerve?" shaula: and another thing, arachne has waaay better curves than you. if she wasnt my sister, i'd tap that. Medusa: "Gah! Gross, gross, gross!" Medusa: "...And I had a baby! I have curves!" -elsewhere- arachne: *shudders* Giriko: "??? Cold?" arachne: i felt a disturbance. Giriko: "...Okay." *holds her* -elsewhere- Alone: *singing to himself* "Don't want be all by my-seeeeeeeeelf." guard: SHUT UP IN THERE! Alone: "No! You shut up out there!" hammerhead shark witck: IM TRYING TO SLEEP BE QUIET! Alone: "Oh, go dunk your head in salt water!" kinuta: zzzzz.... Alone: "...Yo? Kinuta? You awake?" kinuta: hnn? ya? Alone: "...How much longer they keeping you in this prison?" kinuta: not sure. gaaah im so bored! Alone: "Want to talk?" kinuta: eh, why not. Alone: "You doing okay with those missions they have you doing?" kinuta: yeah, keeps the circulation going. Alone: "I'm sure that's good for you. I've been stuck in here so long that my circulation is stuck." kinuta: want me to help you with that~? we still have that hole~ -faint rumbling- Alone: "Oh, babe, I'm feeling those vibrations already!" kinuta: let me just- wait what the heck? -something breaks through the ground- moguru: hmm. *looks at map* according to this, i should be....in jail. nice. Alone: "?! What the hell?!" moguru: salutations. i've been employed by a common ally to locate you and bust you out! kinuta: nice! Alone: "Take me, too!" moguru: i was talking to you sir. but if pinky wants to come along- kinuta: hell yeah! moguru: ok then, just give me a moment. Alone: "Where I go, she goes!" *picks up Kinuta* kinuta: *grins* guard: ?? *looks* oh fizzlesticks. *runs* Alone: "Let's go, babe." -and so- Alone: "So, what's the deal here?" moguru: i found them lady ponera! kinuta: oh? Alone: "Ponera?" Ponera: "...Welcome back." kinuta: um...hi? *sweats* Medusa: *glares at Kinuta* kinuta:...what? Medusa: "...Alone, the trash you bring home." neian: puppy! ^o^ kinuta: yeah mole brat, take a bath. moguru: ...ha. Medusa: "I was talking to you, Kinuta." kinuta: you're one to talk, kidnapping a romani baby. Medusa: "This is _my_ child." kinuta: so adopted then? shaula: oi kinu! whats up bitch! kinuta: got outta prison. shaula: niiice! Alone: *wave* "Hey, Scorpion." shaula: you wont believe how that baby got to be a thing. medusa banged her ex. kinuta: for real? *laughing* OH MY GOD! Medusa: *annoyed* "Ha ha ha. Laugh as you wish. At least I am here for my child, you slut." kinuta: what about that sword wielding weirdo? shaula: OOOOOOH! Medusa: "..You will be silent. Or I will end you." kinuta: alright, touchy touchy. Ponera: "If we are done with all this, I have need of Alone. And I supose we can find a use for Kinuta." -elsewhere- eruka: O_____________O;;;;; i just became overwhelmed with a feeling of dread and danger. Free: "??? Maybe that pizza is disagreeing with you?" eruka: maybe... Free: "I'll get you some medicine...Hey, you call your parents recently?" eruka: not recently. i'll do that then. Free: "Cool..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "It's happening..." lisa: what is? Vulcan: "Watch...She's is going to leap..." lisa: *watching* Kitten: "..." *hesitates* Vulcan: "Come on...You can do it..." lisa: .... Kitten: *leaps--and lands, except for back legs* -elsewhere- Giovanni: *checks answering machine* soldier: ... Giovanni: "The snake hasn't called?" soldier: snake? Giovanni: "The one with Vulcan..." soldier: ah. -elsewhere- Arthur: *wearing a horse mask* shinra:.....*casually sips soda* Arthur: *breathing in the mask* Relan: ._. "...What the heck?" iris:.... o.o Arthur: "Can you believe Vulcan threw this out?" tamaki: you raided his garbage? Arthur: "Why not? It was a landfill. He has so many treasures! Look, this bookcase is just slightly warped!" *Bookcase stands...then falls over...and self-ignites on fire* iris: *extinguishes* Arthur: "...It still stood for a whole two seconds." karin: jeez, not even furniture is safe from combustion. Relan: "...I hope tiny animals don't spontaneously combust." *holds Buttons* buttons: O.o Victor: "...Would it be weird if cats spontaneously combusted?" tamaki: D8 -elsewhere- Assi: "So...camping trip..." mono: yeah. Assi: "Should be fun, right? New experience, get to see the wilderness...alone." mono: .... Assi: "...You going to be okay out there?" mono: *nod* Assi: "..." *nods* "Of course you will. You're strong, so I know you can face the elements." -elsewhere- Patty: *moving the couch...by herself...over her head* "How about here?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *takes medicine* reimi: feeling any better? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *shakes his head* "My body feels better...not the rest of me." reimi:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "I need a distraction...Maybe a walk." reimi: good idea... Mr. Tsubaki: *stands and exits* "..." reimi:... Mr. Tsubaki: *looks along the walkway at residents* -a young couple holds hands as they walk past- Mr. Tsubaki: TT_TT -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Comfy?" naho: yep. Sakuya: "That's good." *snuggle* naho: =w= Sakuya: *forehead smooch* naho: hehe~ Sakuya: "...What do you dream about?" naho: besides yaoi? i dunno. Sakuya: *small laugh* "You ever imagine flying?" naho: hmmm...sometimes. Sakuya: "Looking down on everything?" *holds her arms* -elsewhere- Nals: "...Rather dark and dreary surroundings." milia: it's so cold! could you keep me warm, nalsie~? Nals: "..." *holds up a match* milia: *pouts* Nals: "Just rub your hands together." neian: guu... Medusa: *holds Neian close* "Stay warm, small one." neian: ^w^ Alone: *shivers* "Wish I grew more fur..." kinuta: want me to help~? Alone: =w= "You know it..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "See anything?" romina: nah. Lawless: "It should be here...It couldn't just disappear." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Pool's clean." kim: awesome! Jacqueline: *stretches* "Glad to be done with that." *opens freezer, removes two cans of soda* kim: *smiles* Jacqueline: "What you want to do after this?" kim: how about we go to the mall? Jacqueline: *nods* "I wanted to get a sun-dress..." kim: i think you could rock one. *smiles* Jacqueline: *small smile* "Thanks...Anything you wanted to pick up?" -elsewhere- Gopher: "??? You look familiar..." yu: ?? me? *points to self* Gopher: *looks at him from all angles* "I don't get it...Did we go to school together?" yu: well, i do attend day classes at the DWMA. but im just in the regular program. ^^; Gopher: "...Did you steal my face? Are you another paper clone?" yu: w-what? o.o;;; kotone: *glaaaares and pulls gopher closer to her* Gopher: "It-It's okay, Kotone. I think he's a real human...I hope." yu: i am! really! *waves hands in front of him* Gopher: "..." *extends his hand* "I'm Gopher." yu: my name's Yu. *shakes hand* Gopher: *nods* "Good to know..." -elsewhere- Kid: *holding ice to his nose* "Ow..." stocking: there there... Kid: "This is embarrassing..." stocking: ^^; Kid: "I just hit my nose like this...It's not even bleeding symmetrically." liz: jeez patti, did you have to throw the ball so hard? Patty: "I had to! He kept saying the throw wasn't parallel exactly with the ground!" kirika: look, the video has over 200 hits already. Kid: -______-;;; "You jerk." kirika: *reading the comments* kilik: [ow, that had to hurt] student: [how dare she hurt kiddo! D8<] kinoko: [dude, that's rad] Patty: "...Who's that jerk-off blaming me?" kirika: probably one of kid's fanbrats. *shrug* stocking: *annoyed sigh* just ignore them, thats what i do. Kid: -______-; "This is not the Internet fame I wanted." kirika: at least you're not the guy with that video with the horse. Patty: *Excalibur face* -elsewhere- Ponera: *tossing in bed, wide awake* "..." grimoire: zzzzz.... kinuta: *in the other room* AHHH~ OH FUCK THAT'S AMAZING~! Ponera: ._. Medusa: *glares at the ceiling* ("Goddamn that witch...") milia: SHUT UP! SOME OF US WANT TO SLEEP! Alone: "Then go to sleep!" kinuta: yeah anyway!. now, where were we~? Alone: "The Big Bad Wolf was going to eat you up..." Ponera: ._________. ("...I feel disgusted and lonely...") kinuta: ah~ Alone: *lick* kinuta: oh~!<3 Medusa: "I'm gonna kill them..." Ponera: *curls up, looking at the ceiling* Q~Q Nals: *putting pillow over his head* -morning- Ponera: -______-;;; "Was anyone able to fall asleep?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *hug* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: "Feel okay?" tsubaki: *she nods* yeah. Black Star: "That's good...because I got you something." tsubaki: oh? Black Star: *holds up a camellia flower in his hands* tsubaki: *smiles* thank you. *goes to get a vase for it* Black Star: *smiles* "You're welcome...I have some other surprises, for later." tsubaki: ..i see. .///. Black Star: "..." *slight smirk* "I'll just get back to picking up around the house...The 'kids' are making a mess." tsubaki: ah. hehe. Black Star: *takes her hand, gives it a small kiss, before getting to work* tsubaki:...*small smile* Belkia: .w. "Mommy...Are you and Daddy getting along again?" tsubaki: of course. naho: belbel, what's it with you and 'mommy and daddy'? (thinking: what did his family do to him...?) Belkia: "Well, they take care of us like parents, right"? naho:...right. (thinking: mom...dad....) Sakuya: "..." *glances at Naho* "???" naho:... ?? *smiles* Sakuya: "You alright?" naho: of course i am sakkun, why wouldnt i be? Sakuya: "Just...making sure..." ("...Sis...") -elsewhere- Kid: *inhales stocking: *rubs his shoulders* just a few more weeks now~ Kid: *nod nod* "Still, so much to do..." stocking: *smiles and nuzzles* Kid: "Will we be ready?" stocking: i know we will. *smiles* Kid: *smiles* "When I hear you say that...I know it's true." *smooch* stocking: mmm~ Kid: *smiles* "I think that leaves one thing left to plan for each of us..." stocking: oh~? Kid: *holds her close* "Have you and your friends planned anything for your bachelorette event?" stocking: well we did go to the beach... Kid: "And my male friends and I had...fun? I don't know--the part where Soul was in his boxers was odd." stocking: *chuckles* Kid: *laughs* "I guess we're saying good-bye to single-hood..." stocking: i think we did that a long time ago when we started dating~ Kid: "...I am still amazed...by you." stocking: *warm smile* thank you kid. for reaching out to me. Kid: "...And I look forward, to being amazed by you even more." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *banging away on an engine* "Fix, fix, fix..." -elsewhere- Meme: *holding up a Yoshi plushie* "Aw, how cute!" mio: *smiles* Meme: "Where did you get it?" mio: i won it from the crane game at the game corner. Meme: "So talented. Been practicing at it?" mio: i-i guess. 7///7 Meme: "I wish I could win something for you. But I tend to be blunt--or as blunt as an axe can be." mio: well...i guess i have you covered there on both fronts? *one hand becomes and axe blade, and the other becomes a hammer* Meme: *claps her hands* "Yay! See? Perfect weapon." mio:...*small smile* Meme: "And if I can't get the toy out of the crane game, I can break it open with you." *joking smile* mio: um...thanks. ^^; Meme: "You are a knockout." *proud grin* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *in the sundress* "How is it?" kim: it looks great! Jacqueline: *smiles* "Thanks...I think it was a good purchase, especially with the summer heat." kim: yeah. i bet being a lantern doesnt help matters, haha! Jacqueline: -\\\\- "No, it does not." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *wearing a cardboard box outfit* "I. AM. A. ROBOT." *moves like one* GET: -.- saki: how cute. ^^; Tool: "Dude--Fear Robot died for us, man." Shotaro: "I. AM. HONORING. THEIR. MEMORY." *robot dance* mana: *facepalm* *chop* Shotaro: "Ouch! You wrecked my cardboard head!" -elsewhere- Lawless: "Yo, Soul!" soul: sup. *waves* Lawless: "You are! That's what's up!" soul: ...right. well, i just got off work, so i'm just chillin out and sightseeing right now. Lawless: "Oh? Sightseeing for anything in particular? soul: not sure. i guess i might check some parts of the city i havent visited before. its funny, after how long i've lived here, there's still places i've never even heard of yet. Lawless: "Jazz clubs?" soul: know any? licht: i shall find the way there, because. *pose* im an ang- soul: you're an angel, i know. licht: *glare* dont interrupt me. Lawless: "Yeah, don't interrupt the angel! Licht, lead the way!" soul: this should be interesting. -elsewhere- Belkia: *fiddling on a violin...badly* naho: *cringe* Shamrock: *covering his ears* "This is torture!" *KNOCK KNOCK on door* tsubaki: yes? Wes: *at the door...and looks furious* tsubaki: O-O;;; naho: eh-... *SCREAMING AND FROTHS* *KO* Sakuya: "!!!" *catches her* Wes: "I...heard the tortured screams...of a violin." Belkia: *waves* "Hello! I--" *PUNCH* Wes: *holding the violin...his fist steaming* Belkia: X________X naho: ouch. but. WES EVENS IS IN OUR HOUSE! *SCREAMS AND FAINTS AGAIN* Sakuya: -_-; Wes: "??? Um...Hi?" tsubaki: wes, these are me and black*star's house mates. it's....a long story. Wes: "Oh...I was wondering how you afforded this big place. You rent--that explains it!" *shakes Naho's hand* "Hello. Nice to meet a fan." naho: euhehehe... !! *shakes hand* IHAVEABOYFRIEND! *hugs sakuya* >.< Sakuya: =w= "Yeah...So hands off, fiddle boy." Wes: "???" *looks at Tsubaki* "Um...What's with them?" tsubaki: they're dating. naho's...a very energetic person. Wes: "Ah. Well, with wedding prep coming up, I appreciate that." *smiles* -elsewhere- Ponera: *curled up in bed* "Couldn't...sleep..." grimoire:...*puts the blanket over her* Ponera: "...Thank you. Can you do something about Alone?" grimoire: do you want me to neuter him? Ponera: "..." *considers it* "No. Could compromise him for combat." grimoire: ah. Ponera: "...I heard saltpepper works." -elsewhere- Relan: *jogging* shinra: *jogging with him* Relan: "I-I don't think I can keep up like you can!" ^^; maki: you two are doing great! iris: keep it up guys! Relan: "...They used to encourage me..." shinra: ?? Relan: "Mikami and Ryuuko..." shinra:... ah. well, we all go to school together, so. maybe we can invite them to hang out sometime? Relan: *nod nod* "...If G-G-Giov-vani lets them..." shinra: ....right. Relan: "..." *slows down to end the jog* "I...think I'm done." maki: that was pretty good time though. Relan: "..." *small smile, nods* "Th-Thank you, Maki..." -elsewhere- Kid: *folding clothes* lord death: howdy kiddo~ Kid: "Father! Hello! How are you?" lord death: doing just great. im just so happy for you kiddo! *hug* Kid: "Umph! ..." *tight hug* "Thank you!" lord death: so...what are the odds of you two having kiddos of your own? Kid: o\\\\\\o "...Father, um, that's a, um, bit forward...but...Stocking and I are considering..." lord death: i understand. though i would like to spend some time with my future grandchildren... Kid: "...Um...Well..." *nervous laugh* "Can't rush a good thing...But if you are about to become a grandfather, you will know." lord death: *he smiles* it's unfortunate my own father didnt get the chance to meet you....or my other children for that matter. Kid: "...I'm sorry." *holds his hand* "...What do you think...he would think of me?" lord death:...im certain he would be proud of how far you have come. as i am. Kid: *smiles* "Thank you, again." -elsewhere- Mephisto: *sobbing* felisia: is something wrong?! Mephisto: "Stocking...is getting married! My baby girl!" felisia: *she smiles* i know. i never thought i would be able to see it. Mephisto: "..." *holds her hand* "I am so happy you are here..." felisia: .... ^///^ Mephisto: "..." *hugs her* "I was so worried..." felisia:...*smiles* Mephisto: *cuddle* felisia: ^^ Mephisto: "Our baby..." felisia: *she nods* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Nightmare, sweetie?" hanako: *sniff* Hibana: *hug* "You're safe here..." hanako: *hug* gabriella: *hug* Hibana: "You want to sleep with us? Or talk about your dream?" hanako: there was a s-scary scorpion monster who hurt you, mama... Hibana: o\\\\\o "...Oh." gabriella: *concerned look at hibana* Hibana: ^\\\\^ "J-Just a dream, sweetie. Believe me, if a scorpion monster came after me, your mamas would handle it." hanako: *sniffle* r-really? Hibana: *nods* "Really really." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *assembling a tent* mono: *streeetch* Kepuri: "Darn...I think I'm missing a post..." Kepuri: "Nea, you finish with the sleeping bags?" nea: all set~ Kepuri: "Good...Time to take Mono fishing." mono: ok then... setsuna: ^^ Kepuri: *hands her the rod* "And I got the bait..." mana: i think the river is this way. Kepuri: *looking at compass* "Hmmm...Better hurry. I'm starving." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *sorting medical files...listlessly* "..." kabuki: good morning. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Hey." *shuts cabinet* kabuki: busy? Mr. Tsubaki: "Trying to be. It keeps my mind occupied." kabuki: ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "Any reason you are here? Feeling okay?" kabuki: the twins were worried about you. Mr. Tsubaki: "...How are they?" kabuki: doing well. though they have taken notice in your recent change in demenor... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *lip quivers--as he starts crying* kabuki: ah! di-did i say something wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: "N-No...I just...Why would anyone worry about me?" kabuki: well, i guess they consider you part of their family. *small smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "...'Family'..." *sniff* kabuki: ...if you feel up for it later, we wouldnt mind you dropping by for some sake. Mr. Tsubaki: "...O-Okay..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Comfortable?" tsubaki: *nods* Black Star: "I'm glad..." *hug* -elsewhere- Yumi: "I think you'll look lovely." liz: you think so? roxanne: of course. *nods* Patty: "Yep! Just need that something borrowed, something old stuff!" heather: yeah. liz: you guys...*smiles* Patty: "You'll be a knock-out, Sis!" *hug* -elsewhere- Relan: [how are u doing?] mikami: [been busy.] ryuuko: [otherwise alright.] Relan: [that's good to hear. i was worried] ryuuko:... [how's the 8th for you?] Relan: [i feel safe here. :) ] mikami: [that's good to know. ^^ ] Relan: [thanks. it means a lot.] *attaches a pic of him and Shinra* ryuuko: [and iris?] iris: [i took the photo. ^^] ryuuko: [ah] Relan: [sends one of Iris holding Buttons] mikami: [how cute!] Relan: [^^ i know right?!] -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *in pajamas, watching TV* -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Good fish meal." nea: *enjoying her ice cream* Kepuri: "??? How much ice cream did you bring with you?" nea: well i have to eat _something_! *pouts* Kepuri: "It was just a question. I mean, we can't have it melting and attracting bears--" -elsewhere- Gopher: *holding up phone* "Okay, recording." kirika: *nods and starts running* -one kick ass parkour session later- kirika: *phew*... Gopher: *playing back the footage* "Wow, this is great! You were so fast..." kirika: *smirks* well, i've had years of practice. i've been doing shit like this since i was like, what, 10? Gopher: *nod nod* "And you still keep getting faster..." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "I have finished the chilled fruit smoothies." *passes one to Maki* maki: tasty! Takehisa: *nods* "Glad you like it." *holds out the tray* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *checking her mailbox...there are no letters* "..." fang-hua: waiting on anything? Tsukiyo: "...Just a message from family." fang-hua: ah... Tsukiyo: "I guess...they aren't writing any time soon." fang-hua:...*comforting pat on her shoulder* Tsukiyo: *sniff* "I-I'm sure they're just busy." fang-hua:...want to visit the gardens? Tsukiyo: *nod nod* "I heard Konro got some flowers to grow back..." fang-hua: that's great!

Tsukiyo: *small smile* "Yeah. I heard he's trying for blue roses now." fang-hua:...eh? o.o Tsukiyo: *nod nod* "Colorful, right? I can't wait to see them!" -elsewhere- Harvar: "Try this album." ox: alright. *gives it a listen* Harvar: "I really like the off-bass rhythm." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *holds up Io* "Hello!" io: ^o^ saki: *smiles* Shotaro: "How has she been, Saki?" saki: she's growing up so fast. hard to believe she'll be a year old next month... Shotaro: "A growing kid deserves a great birthday gift! What you want, Io?" io:... owo~? Shotaro: "A doll as big as you? A train set? Books?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "So...How have you two been?" hikage: doing great! hinata: we put a trap in tsukiyo-nee's bed. *mischievous giggle* Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh? What kind of trap?" hinata + hikage: *wide grins* you'll see~ Tsukiyo: *from far away* *LOUD SCREAM* Mr. Tsubaki: "??!" *runs towards the screaming* ("What did they do?!") Tsukiyo: *tied in a rope, hanging from the ceiling by her ankles* o\\\\\o "Who did this?! It was you, wasn't it, you awful beast!" Mr. Tsubaki: D: "I did no such thing!" hinata + hikage: *high five* Mr. Tsubaki: "Hang on! I'll cut you loose--" *tugs on rope* Tsukiyo: *yelps* .\\\\\. Mr. Tsubaki: o\\\\\o fang-hua: what happe-....um... *exits* Tsukiyo: "IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!" Mr. Tsubaki: "Not at all! Watch! I'll get her down--" *SLASH* *Ropes come loose...and...* Tsukiyo: *falls...without ropes...and without...* .\\\\\\\\. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Shit." fang-hua: .____. what is this, sennan kagura? Tsukiyo: *screams* "GET OUT, YOU PERVERTED DAMN FOX!" *covering herself and throwing a pillow at him* Mr. Tsubaki: *in human form, but running on all fours away* "I SAID I WAS SORRY!" hinata: i thought you liked guys staring at you, tsuki-nee. hikage: yeah, you're just like the kitty lady! Tsukiyo: "You little brats! I don't want a guy I want to get hot and steamy with seeing me like this!" Mr. Tsubaki: *stops running* "...She _wants_ me?" Tsukiyo: .\\\\\. "I SAID NO SUCH THING!" hinata + hikage: oooooooooo! XD Tsukiyo: .\\\\\. *covers her face, crying* "How humiliating..." kabuki: is something wrong? ah! miss usada! *gives her a blanket* here... Tsukiyo: *sobbing* "Stop looking at me!" *pulling the blanket over herself* kabuki:...is something wrong? Tsukiyo: *sobbing* "My family isn't talking to me, I couldn't get Benimaru, I'm attracted to some weird perverted fox thing--and I feel so exposed!" kabuki:...*hug* it's alright... fang-hua: *hugs her as well* Tsukiyo: *calms down, still crying* "I'm so stupid..." fang-hua: you're not stupid. we all make mistakes. Tsukiyo: "...I just want to feel like I'm part of something--and I don't. I feel alone." Mr. Tsubaki: *overhearing* fang-hua: you arent alone. you have all of us. *smiles* Tsukiyo: "...Really? You mean it?" fang-hua: of course. *smiles* Tsukiyo: "..." *small smile, nods* "Th-Thank you. That's all I need..." Mr. Tsubaki: "..." (" 'All I need'...It just doesn't feel like enough...") -elsewhere- Kepuri: *looking up at stars* setsuna: it's lovely, isnt it? mana: yeah. mono:...it's nice i guess. Kepuri: "Like millions of fireflies..." -elsewhere- soul: *enters his empty apartment* im home....*sighs and sits down, watching some tv* *Music sounds like it is coming from upstairs* soul: ?? *looks up at the ceiling* (thinking: the hell? who's playing music this hour of the night?) *exits to go to the floor above him and knocks on the door* oooi. you in there? *The music keeps playing...the door is unlocked and opens under Soul's knocking* soul:....?? im coming in. dont worry, im not here to rob you or anything....*closes the door behind him*....*awkward* *A sofa chair is set in front of the stereo system, its back facing Soul. And someone is seated in that chair...* soul: ??? um....hi? um...im your neighbor from a floor below you....i heard you playing music up here... ???: *no response...their hand is limply on the chair's arm* soul:...*cold sweat* *steps closer, slowly* *The person looks dead...and there is a bottle of pills--* soul: !!! *calls 911* ???: *still passed out, not breathing* soul: shit, shit shit shit....! *trying to give them the heimlich* ???: *cough cough* soul: !!! *still giving them the heimlich* come on, dont die on me now. ???: *cough COUGH* "F-Fuck..." soul: hey, you alright? *looks at the pills that were coughed up and gets the person to sit upright on the couch* easy there... ???: "Where am I? Who are you?" soul: you're in your apartment, im assuming. im your neighbor from below you. i heard the music and found you...i already called the ambulance... ???: *annoyed moan* "I wanted to die..." soul: why would you want that? ???: "It hurts..." soul:...do you....wanna talk about it? ???: "..." *cries* "I don't see a future..." soul:....*pats their back* did something happen to you? ???: "I-I'm such a loser! I have no job! No friends! No money! Just die..." soul:....hey, it's gonna be ok. i think i can recommend some jobs for you. ???: *shakes their head* "I'll screw them up..." soul: .... -soon, the ambulance arrived, and soul explained what happened to the officer- Officer: "Thanks for that, son--you saved them." soul:....they need serious help. i tried my best...but im not sure it helped... Officer: "They'll get help...It's up to them to do something with it." soul:...i hope so.....life's too precious to throw away... Officer: "...We're taking them to the General Hospital. Maybe stop by." soul:..ok. *nods* Officer: *nods, returning to car to depart* soul:....(thinking: i think..i did the right thing...right?) *The wind blows by* soul:.....*smiles* Anya: *walking back from convenience store with a bag of chips* tsugumi: i got some new candy kits for us all. Anya: "Oh, fun! Want help?" tsugumi: we can all do them as a group. ^^ Anya: "Well, okay...I wonder how they'll taste..." tsugumi: *smiles as they walk past a girl in a kimono* kimono girl:.... -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *curled up in bed, shivering* fang-hua: *puts the blanket over her* i know, colds arent fun... Tsukiyo: "N-No kidding...Thanks, Fang-Hua..." *curls up in blanket, sniffs* -elsewhere- Kid: "Want a cookie?" stocking: yes please~<3 aaaah~ Kid: *puts it into her mouth* stocking: *nom* ~<3<3<3<3 Kid: *smiles* "Sweet tooth..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: "One with chocolate chips?" stocking: yes please~ Kid: *holds up a chocolate chip cookie--breaks it in half, perfectly symmetrical* "One half for you..." -elsewhere- Victor: *looking at a book, its edges charred as if burned* "Hmm..." karin: find anything? Victor: "Can't tell...It's like it's written in code." karin: *peeeek* Victor: "It's gibberish! I mean, it looks like a cookbook and less like a chemistry book." karin:....that is a cookbook. Victor: "..." *headdesk* "Darn it." -elsewhere- Black Star: *snoring* -door creeeek- Black Star: *stirs in sleep* naho: *giggles* Belkia: "Sh-Shh!" *suppressing giggles* *pulls out the whipped cream* -later- Black Star: *slaps his face--looks around* "H-Huh? What?" -elsewhere- Patty: *sitting in the corner, pouting* liz: now, what have we learned from this? Patty: "Bury the evidence?" liz: yeah....wait what? Patty: "I mean, don't shave off one of Kid's eyebrows?" -elsewhere- Kid: Q_Q "...I need a makeup pencil." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Seen Lisa?" yu: i think she went out to do errands. Vulcan: "Hope she picks up more cat food..." -elsewhere- Meme: "...That's a lot of plushies." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *feeding ducks* "..." fang-hua: morning. Mr. Tsubaki: "Ah, hello...How is everything?" -elsewhere- kohaku:...*staring up at the sky* *Someone is watching her* kohaku:.. ?? *turns* Spirit: "..." kohaku: the hell do you want, death scythe? Spirit: "You should be in class." kohaku: tch- whats the point? they're just premature brats who'll just get killed in battle, but you would know that, wouldnt you? *SNITCK* Spirit: *his blade is at her neck* "..." kohaku: *deflects it with an amber blade* you should be careful, you could get in trouble for harming a student on campus. Spirit: "I am not looking at a student..." *takes another step forward* "I see a petulant little child..." kohaku: *glares* tch-, this is lame. im going for a walk. *begins running off* marie:....what is wrong with that girl? *concerned* Spirit: "...After what happened to her mother..." marie: .....*remembering* Spirit: "..." *shakes* marie:...*remembering what happened to christa's birth mother*.... Spirit: "...I...don't think I can teach right now..." marie: i'll take over your classes for you. *smiles* Spirit: "I-I'm sorry. Thank you..." *holds onto the balcony to steady himself* marie:...do you need to see the nurse? Spirit: *nod nod* -nurse's office- sachiko: yes? !! spirit! Spirit: *weak wave* "H-Hey..." sachiko: is everything ok? Spirit: "..." *covers his face* Spirit: "I...I was so angry." sachiko: ?? Spirit: "One of the students just...mocked me for Maka's...Maka's..." sachiko: !!...*hugs him* Spirit: *hug* "I'm sorry...I failed her..." sachiko: you did the best you could....we're only human. Spirit: "...It's just another screwup. One after another...Izumi..." sachiko: izumi is alright. you saved her life. *smiles* Spirit: "...I couldn't save Maka's...And Izumi is now in this school..." ((Back)) sachiko: *smiles* a perfect chance to make up for past mistakes... *holds his hand* you can do it. i believe in you. Spirit: "..." *bites his lip, nods* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *with fishing pole* "...No bites." -a few days later- Kid: *sweating* liz: you alright? Kid: "Wedding. Reception. Wedding. Rings. Wedding. Dancing. Wedding. Food. Wedding. Wedding night..." *shaking* liz: easy kid, just breathe in. Kid: *holding paper bag to his mouth, breathing in and out until he calms down* "...I hope you are handling this pressure better than I..." liz: well, i am nervous too. but i know it will be ok. -elsewhere- Shotaro: *hanging from the ceiling* mana: we're home! Shotaro: "Yay!" *drops confetti down* chie: welcome back everyone. toru: ^o^ io: hehe! Kepuri: "Glad to be..." *stretches* "Ground hurts." nea: my poor back TT.TT Shinoda: *holding up an ice cream bar* "You must heal..." nea: thank you *smoooooch* Shinoda: -\\\\- "You're welcome." Assi: "Mooooooooooonooooooooo!" mono: ?!! Assi: "You're back!" *arms wide open* -elsewhere- Black Star: "Just feeling crowded in here." tsubaki: maybe we could take a walk? Black Star: "Yeah, that would be good..." tsubaki: *she smiles* Black Star: *opens door for her* "...That's a cute shirt." tsubaki: *smiles* thanks. Black Star: *closes door behind her* "Where'd you get it?" tsubaki: i did some shopping over the weekend. Black Star: "Nice. Don't suppose you got me anything...?" -elsewhere- Izuku: *knocking his head against the wall* inko: izuku? are you alright in there? *worried* Izuku: "?!" *opens his door--he has a forehead mark as he smiles nervously* "J-Just...trying to motivate myself..." inko: well, do try to be careful. *worried* Izuku: "..." *nod nod nod* "I'm sorry to make you worry." -elsewhere- Relan: *checking the pantry* iris: hungry? Relan: *nod nod* "I was hoping for cereal..." -elsewhere- Patty: "Takeru..." takeru: y-yes? Patty: *hug* "Feels like I haven't seen you in a while." takeru: s-sorry. been busy... Patty: "Long work hours?" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *in pajama pants and a t-shirt...eating cereal in front of the TV* "..." kabuki: good morning. *in a yukata, slightly draped off one of his shoulders* Tsukiyo: *not looking up from the TV, mouth full of cereal and milk* "Mornin'." *swallows her meal, turns* "How are you--" o\\\\o kabuki: ah, what are you watching? Tsukiyo: o\\\o "...Cartoons." -elsewhere- Yumi: *frowning* kirika: *bandaged* ..... Yumi: "How bad are the injuries?" kirika: its just a few scratches, mom. Yumi: "Hence the bandages...How did this happen?" kirika: ....some punks were tormenting a little kid. i beat the shit out of them. Yumi: "And where are they now?" kirika: ER probably...but the kids alright... Yumi: "...I think you should see that child in the morning..." kirika: not sure where they live though...wouldnt that be weird to see them? Yumi: "Perhaps. But I expect that, as a representative of the DWMA, you show interest when intervening in other people's lives. Your behavior reflects on many--and you are a role model..." kirika: *laughing* are you being real?! a delinquent like me? a role model? as if! Yumi: *eyeglasses glint* "You don't get to _decide_ to be a role model." kirika: o_o; Yumi: "Now, where does this child live?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: *yawn* kirei: busy day today? Benimaru: *nods* "Disagreements among residents...Had to intervene..." *he lifts up his shirt, revealing a nasty bruise* kirei: !! *goes to get the medkit* Benimaru: "I'm sure it's fine...Can't be that bad..." *tries to sit down* kirei: *bandaging him up* Benimaru: "...Thank you." kirei: *smiles* Benimaru: "Heh...I used to just jump into combat, wanting to brawl..." kirei: *listening* Benimaru: "...Don't get me wrong. I still want to fight. But...I know I have someone to come home to." kirei:...*smiles and blushes* Benimaru: *winces a bit as he moves to hug her* kirei: *hugs back, but not too much as to not put pressure on the bruise* Benimaru: "...You're gentle." -elsewhere- Kid: *lying on the couch* julie: ?? Kid: *yawn* "Hey, Julie..." julie: *smiles* Kid: *sits up* "How's your day been?" julie: good. summer break starts next month! Kid: *smiles* "Yay..." *looks at her* "Any idea what you'll be doing this summer?" -elsewhere- Yohei: "Diaper change--complete!" toru: ^o^ chie: seems you have this parenting thing down pat~ ^^ Yohei: "Hope so..." *hold up Toru* "For this little guy's sake." toru: hehe! Yohei: *hug, kiss* "Happy baby!" -elsewhere- Sakuya: "...Is that a deer?" naho: *looks* oh my gosh! *snaps a pic* so cute! Shamrock: *stare* Sakuya: *nod nod* "Yeah. Real peaceful..." himawari: *smile* Shamrock: *flashbacks* (student: come on! just go up and touch it!) (Young!Sham: o~o *approaches cautiously...*) (deer: *looks up and charges*) (student 2: henry run!) (Young!Sham: *stunned, can't move* o___O ) tsubaki: shamrock? *puts a hand on his shoulder* Shamrock: "MY APPENDIX STILL ACHES FROM ITS ANTLERS!" tsubaki: o.o; naho:...huh? Shamrock: "..." *exits the room, going outside...in front of the deer* deer: *stares* naho: O_O Shamrock: "..." *rolls up his sleeves, approaches the deer* tsubaki: what is he doing? O_O; otogiri: he's about to throw down. Shamrock: *stands his ground, holding up his arms at the deer* "...Not again..." deer: *glint* Shamrock: "...Come get some." deer: *SCREECH AND CHARGES* tsubaki: ah!! naho: O-O Shamrock: "AAAAARG!" *tries to grab the deer by the neck and belly* -grapple- naho: woah! O.O tsubaki: 0_0; lavender: damn. Shamrock: *clutching the deer* "I got you now, you bastard..." deer: *struggling* lilac: q.q; Shamrock: *lifts up the deer* tsubaki: oh goodness... Shamrock: "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" *suplex* naho: *JAWDROP* lilac: O.O tsubaki: O_O lavender: dude holy shit. Belkia: ._. Black Star: D: Higan: "...Damn." Shamrock: *collapsed with the deer...panting...* deer: X_X -KO- Shamrock: *fist lifted up* "Victory..." *falls unconscious* -later- himawari: *worried* Shamrock: "Zzz..." *slowly opens his eyes* "Wh-What...?" tsubaki: are you alright? you passed out. Shamrock: "I'm sore..." *looks around, down at himself* "...The deer?" tsubaki: it woke up and ran off. i made sure to feed it. Shamrock: "..." *proud smile, as he stands up on the bed and rips open his shirt* "I AM VICTORIOUS!" tsubaki: o.o naho: ... >->;;;;; himawari:..*small blush* Shamrock: *panting with excitement...before he lies back down* "My abs...are on fire..." otogiri: shamrock, you need rest. Shamrock: "But I'm all..." *yawn* "...fired up..." tsubaki: no kidding. *puts a cold compress on his forehead* Shamrock: *looks at Himawari* "...Are you...okay?" himawari:...?? y-yes... .////. Shamrock: *nod nod* "I'm glad..." *small wink at her* himawari: o///o Shamrock: *smiles...as he falls asleep* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *sitting in the onsen* .\\\\\. "...I feel conflicted." fang-hua: how so? Tsukiyo: *covering herself in the bath* "...You ever realize something because you were not paying attention to it, because you were focused on someone else?--SOMETHING ELSE!" fang-hua: um...? Tsukiyo: *frown* "Ever since Benimaru hooked up, I've felt sad and empty..." fang-hua: ...*pats her back* Tsukiyo: *sniff* "Th-Thanks..." -elsewhere- Victor: *opening another book* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *eating from a bowl of cereal* -morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning handsome~ Kid: *smiles* "Morning, beautiful." stocking: hehe~ *smooch* Kid: =\\\\= *smooch* "Love you..." stocking: love you too~ Kid: *hug* "Ready for the day?" stocking: yep. -at school- itsuka: *in homeroom, writing things down* Bakugo: *trying to write down notes...but looks at Itsuka* reiko: *a class 1-b student* isnt that katsuki bakugo from class 1-a? tokage: *another class 1-b student* what's he doing here? Bakugo: *annoyed twitch* Bakugo: ("I can't let anyone know I came into the wrong class today...Do not give in. Do not give them the satisfaction...") boy: *a somewhat chubby boy sits on the floor, as bakugo has taken his seat*... TT.TT Bakugo: *glancing at the clock...it's only been five minutes* "...I CAN'T TAKE IT!" nirengeki: may i have my seat back now sir? itsuka: ?? Bakugo: *fire breath* "FINE! TAKE IT!" *kicks away from the chair and storms out of the room* students: *blink blink* blood king: ....well. _that_ just happened. Bakugo: *enters hallway* -\\\\- "I looked so stupid back there..." *shoves hands in his pockets, grumbling* eijiro: so my foot is totally stuck in there, the dog is flipping the fuck out, and i still have half a pie left!...oh! hey bakugou! Bakugou: "I DID NOTHING WRONG! SHUT UP!" eijiro:...eh? Bakugou: "Give me your notes from what I missed!" -later- Iida: "Bakugou seems...more annoyed than usual." ochako: maybe be stubbed his toe? Bakugou: *annoyed twitch* Izuku: "Seems worse than a toe-stubbing. Maybe he hit his elbow on the door?" Bakugou: *more annoyed twitching* denki: i think i know where he got hit, and it rhymes with 'enis'. Bakugou: *growling* -CHOP- denki: ow! what? i was gonna say 'wenis'! Bakugou: "THAT'S NO BETTER, YOU DICK!" -elsewhere- Medusa: *looking at the cave walls* "Hmm..." milia: whatcha dooooing? Medusa: *taps a carving on the wall* "Who made these?" milia:...*shrugs* Medusa: "The writing is certainly old..." ("Did I see this in...that book?") -something is heard in the lower regions- milia: O.O;; Medusa: "...Follow me." milia: *following* *The markings on the walls increase as they descend, closer to the sound* Medusa: "..." *small smirk* "Fascinating...I'm beginning to follow..." milia: ....!! i-is that...?? -a familiar male is there....a certain reaper....only...its not.-

#death city days

[nurturingflame]

Aww, Rats! - 2

"Are you sure you measured right?" Eliza asked as she exited her room behind the Phoenix, tweaking her shirt, hoping that it would fall in more flattering creases to hide her stomach bump. They had just spent more than an hour in the most detailed check-up she had undergone to date. "Pregnant or not, adding four inches to my waist-line in a week seems a bit extreme." Her friend just snickered in a knowing way as they made their way towards the common area of the lair.

The Children of the Phoenix had stopped by in the early evening the day after the party, with their rather haggard looking mother in tow. Eliza had slept in late that day and thus had gotten a late start in cleaning up the aftermath. The boys had helped of course, though Eliza noted with no small degree of annoyance that her own daughter was MIA, mostly likely off in some hidden nook bonding with her new pet. Regardless, the result was that she was still elbow deep in pots and pans when her company arrived. She was immediately relieved of duty by an insistant Acros who then recruited his brother to his aid while Medusa when off to find Donatello. Apparently she wanted to ask the craftsman turtle if she could take her custom-built chair back to the warehouse.

When Eliza turned her attention to the Phoenix, it was apparent that the small woman was not nearly as chipper as her adopted offspring. When asked she just grumbled something about a newfound distaste for 'fine' sake and maybe a disparaging word or two about Mirakami's lineage, which Eliza hoped would not be repeated in the blind chef's company. Taking pity on her friend, Eliza put on the kettle and discretely went to ask Splinter if he happened to have any tea blends that would help. The end result was a pleasant enough tea time and chat between three adults. Splinter and the Phoenix with their 'day after' brew and Eliza with the iron enhancer the healer had made for the pregnant ferret. With lots of sugar.

As the tea was consumed the small healer had a more healthy color returned to her and was guiding the conversation back around to Eliza. Mostly as to how to ascertain the health of the babies, now that they had shown movement. However, they were interrupted by the children, furred, shelled and scaled alike. They had loaded all three chairs into the shell-raiser and wanted to deliver them to the warehouse before the Hamato boys planned to head out on patrol. The Phoenix left with the group, with the caution that Eliza wasn't off the hook, and a promise to come back soon. Today's exam was the fulfillment of that threat.

Eliza had been weighed, measured, poked and prodded, all in the Phoenix's goal to not only judge the health of the pregnancy, but to have a base understanding of Eliza's ferrety physiology, or as much as she could with basic observation. It was a lot of asking Eliza to bend this way and that, understanding how the ferret's body moved normally so the healer could then make note of any changes that the pregnancy caused. The end result was a mix between a doctor's visit and a yoga class.

As they moved towards the pit the sound of young voices brought her attention to the lab just as April and Casey were making their way there as well. Her accute hearing heard the word 'ice cream' being bantered about just as Donatello and Leonardo meet them with bowls of the sweet treat. "Ohh, snack time." She smiled in anticipation as she accepted the bowl from Donnie freeing him to return to the lab, "thank you boys I can go for this about now."

"You're welcome." Leonardo said politely while holding out his bowl to the Phoenix who seemed to be contemplating whither she wanted the treat or not.

She caught the smaller woman raising an eyebrow at her. "Hey! Don't give me that look. I've been good. But even leftover chicken gets boring after a few days. Not to mention that having Ladybug around has not being helping on the craving front. I think ice cream is a much better option."

Then the squee of "KITTY!" came through the door and Eliza caught a glimpse of an orange tabby being danced around by green hands.

"Oh for heaven's sake." She muttered as she stepped into the lab, an ecstatic Mikey cuddling a weather worn ally cat, blissfully ignoring the agitated chatter of the other teens. Her mind immediately went to how this new arrival could complicate her own situation. Not bad enough I have to keep myself from snacking on my daughters' pet, now I have to make sure the cat doesn't get to it either. Because it was plain to see that Mikey was already enamored and if he turned his watery baby blues on the rest of the family she was certain the cat was not leaving anytime soon.

"Okay, whose idea was this?" she asked the room, but a shrinking and suddenly shy April made the answer all too clear. "Really. April?" The ferret sighed in an exasperated but defeated way all parents do when there is no way out of a pickle a wayward child puts them in.

"It's only temporary." The teen tried to defend sheepishly.

"Un hun." Eliza shook her head and walked over to the ice cream spread, serving herself an extra scoop of the quickly melting treat. Hey, she deserved extra for dealing with this kind of stress. "You're telling Splinter." She declared without looking back as she deposited off the last of the mint chocolate chip in her bowl.

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