#wish I put more love into designing the armor but it's ok cause i was just doodlin

[yolkby]

What if we were catboy knights😳😹 ... and we were hunted by a shadow entity..? 🙀 (click for better quality. for the love of god lol)

#yolkby art #original art #knight #knight armor #wish I put more love into designing the armor but it's ok cause i was just doodlin #and messing around with color

[razorblade180]

Rosebud part 14

Some days go by fast. Other days go by incredibly slow. For Ruby, it was the ladder. Deep in the woods of Anima she sat on the porch of Ren and Nora’s orphanage with kids around the age of ten circled around her in amazement as she told them stories of her adventures. Each one more amazing than the last until the Sun was setting on the crisp winter day. Funny, she’d never particularly loved the cold but lately it was so inviting. Most likely because she was in comfy sweatpants and being pregnant made her body feel like she was a furnace. The phrase bun in the oven never felt more real. Soon it would be over though. In fact, it would be considered a day over cooked right now.

Ruby:Ok, story time is officially over.

Children:Awwww!

Little girl:But I wanna hear more about the food fight!

Little boy:Yeah! Also how do you ride a locker. I wanna try!

Ruby:Hehehe, now, now, I gotta save stories for later. Plus I bet Ren is almost done with dinner. Don’t wanna miss that now do we?

Children:Okay….

They all slumped down with puppy eyes. Ruby wasn’t naive. She’s seen this tactic; she might as well be the inventor of it. Yet it was working on her!

Ruby:Tell you what, wanna hear the song I sing to my baby? It’s practically one of the few I can actually sing well.

Children:Yaaaaay!!!

Ruby:*clears throat* Dream of anything. I'll make it all come true. Everything you need is all I'll have for you. I'm forever, Always by your si-

The front door opened and Yang came walking out with baby Kovu in her arms. The little guy has gotten pretty big in just about a year. He was wearing a black onesie and enjoying being swayed.

Yang:Ren says dinner is ready for you little ankle biters. You have five minutes to get to the table if you want dessert.

Terror spread on the children’s faces before they ran inside.

Yang:Wash your hands!

Ruby:Look at that. You have one kid and now you know how to master them all.

Yang:I think you’re forgetting who helped raise you. If anything, you’re my first child Ruby. It’s actually very comforting seeing it like that.

Ruby:It’s also emotional and I’d appreciate it if you didn’t make me cry. I’ll need all the energy I can muster when this little procrastinator decides to be born.

Yang:Like mother like daughter.

Ruby:Ah! I don’t remember giving you this bedside manner when you were blown up like a balloon. Kovu, your mom is being mean to your aunt.

Kovu does nothing but giggle and wiggles his ears.

Ruby:Fine, take her side.

Yang:He knows better than to upset his food supply. Soon you’ll be on straight solids mister and I can be free.

Kovu looks at Yang for a moment in silence. She’s a bit stunned that he might’ve understood that. Then Kovu starts tugging on her tank top and Yang’s eyes squint at him while Ruby chuckles.

Yang:I don’t think he likes that idea.

Ruby:He’s a simple boy. Boobs are his life.

Yang:Don’t lewd my son or I’ll make fun of….whatever gender your kid is. Why can’t you be a normal person and know ahead of time.

Ruby:I like the surprise. Nora knows but that’s because her and the nurse here have done basically everything. I’m surprised she hasn’t told Jaune.

Yang:He still on patrol with the others? He should really be right by your side.

Ruby:I wish he was but we agreed keeping these woods safe is top priority. Can’t afford to get careless; not this time.

Ruby rubbed her stomach slowly as she remembered a time very similar to this. Hard to believe it’s been three years. Even so, the ache still felt somewhat fresh. Yang reached out and rubbed her shoulder. A comforting smile eased Ruby’s worries and she returned the smile genuinely.

Yang:Now is the time to look forward. Wouldn’t want your anxiety to harm the baby. Aren’t you the one usually preaching about hope?

Ruby:Yeah, the curse of being a good leader strikes again. All my advice coming right back at ya.

Yang:Gotta bring it up all the good ones so you’ll remember it for your little one.

Ruby:My little one had to come out first! I’m tired of being pregnant Yang.

Yang:Yeah I went through something a little similar. Due date was coming soon and this little guy stopped being as active. I started eating ice so the cold stirred him up. Ghira even tried spooking me into labor. Oh! Let’s try that. Kovu, scare your cousin.

Ruby:You’re so ridiculous sometimes.

Yang crouches down to Ruby’s belly and holds Kovu to it. His tiny hand reaches out and starts tapping it.

The two sisters laugh at his attempt.

Ruby:Sorry Kovu. Good atte-

Yang:Ruby?

Ruby:Yang...go get the nurse and Nora.

Yang:*eyes widened* Really!?

xxxx

Out in the woods, Jaune makes his rounds around his designated area like the others. The only thing distracting him from the cold was the thought of his wife. This was all for her safety and peace of mind and for that reason alone, he’d put up with anything.

Jaune reached for his scroll and brought it up. He checked on his friends' aura levels. Still high; little to no fighting has happened then. That’s all he could ask for.

Jaune:Everyone okay?

Blake:Yep

Weiss:Naturally.

Qrow:All clear.

Raven:Not so much as a beowulf on my side.

Tai:Really? I’ve killed like five.

Raven:Stop worrying about everything and they might stop seeking you out.

Tai:Mmmm nope. I need the exercise anyways.

Jaune:You need any help?

Tai:I’m just fine. Don’t worry about me for one second.

Qrow:Says the worry wart. Besides, I think you have something coming your way kid. Can you see the sky?

Jaune jumps on a branch to see above the treeline. What he saw was plumes of black smoke and the sight of birds fleeing the scene. ”Someone’s killing grimm? In my area?” He said, confused. ”Who could be out here besides-”

His heart sank to his stomach and he gripped his tight. Without a moment of hesitation, Jaune darted towards the scene. “I’m checking it out now. Everyone be ready for the worst.”

“Roger!” They all said with conviction in their voice.

It didn’t take Jaune long to get where he was headed. Each step he took brought growls and the familiar sound of metal striking bone armor. ‘It’s not them, it can’t be them. We took every precaution.’ He kept telling himself as he slowed down and crouched into the shrubs. ‘Relax Jaune, don’t get impatient. Observe and go from there.’

He took a deep breath and parted the plants in front of him. There was a forest clearing. Dozens of Ursa laid fading away while a massive one stood on its hind legs and roared. Below him was a figure in a cloak. Jaune could only see his back but it was easy to see how worn out the person was.

The cloak was all covered in dirt and their shoulders rose and fell with an intensity that could only mean deep breathing. Still it looked like they remained calm. Their stance low and poised as their hands ready their cane to the side. Wait, Jaune recognized that cane.

The Ursa slammed its weight to the ground and a shockwave blew cloak back along with the person. Jaune popped up from his hiding spot. “Ozpin?” The figure turned around. Yep, it was him.

“Hello Mr. Arc. How-“ another roar interrupted the headmaster and the Ursa charged. Ozpin was caught off guard.

“Look out!” Jaune screamed as he cloaked himself in aura and rushed over there almost as fast as Ruby. He slammed his shield right into the Ursa’s head; making it stumble back. He kept up the momentum by spinning forward and chopping the head off in one swipe.

Ozpin:Nice form. Oh how far you’ve come.

Jaune:Oz, what are you doing out here?

Ozpin:I thought that was obvious. Killing grimm like the rest of you. She’s almost due, right?

Jaune:H...How did you know we were here in the first place? This was supposed to be tight lipped.

Ozpin:It is. The only one who was supposed to know I was here was Mrs. Rose herself but as you can see, things got a bit messy.

Ozpin took a knee and held his head down with his cane supporting him. If it wasn’t for the eye and white hair, He’d looked exactly like how Oscar did after training.

Jaune:How long have you been out here?

Ozpin:Not too long. About a month.

Jaune:A month!?

Ozpin:Yeah. That Ursa Major was number 257 by the way. All the office work is making me rusty.

Jaune:You know if the other’s saw you here then they might have some choice words with you right? I appreciate you being there for Ruby but your agreement-

Ozpin:I’m well aware. It’s why I’ve been trying to remain inconspicuous. This isn’t me trying to build good karma and I have no intention on asking anybody for anything. If anything this should be my way of thanking you all for your years of service and making sure you can continue living life the way you want. It’s the least I can offer. Besides some advice.

Jaune:I think I’m a little old to be your student.

Ozpin:Hardly. Humanity might as well be kids compared to my age. You’re never too old to learn regardless; you’ve all taught me many things for example. I’m grateful for that.

Jaune:....Fine, lay it on me professor.

He sat down in front of his old professor to humor him. Oz couldn’t help but smirk as he stood up like he was about to give a lecture.

Ozpin:This part of Anima is known for slow moving grimm that are spaced well enough apart that the success rate of a traveler running away is pretty high in comparison to other places. I imagine that is one of the reasons why the orphanage was built here.

Jaune:That’s right.

Ozpin:Not a bad idea. When I arrived, I killed thirty grimm at most in my first week. Next week they were more agitated and mobile. Makes sense; Mrs. Rose was here and so were you. Childbirth is an anxiety filled event that happens by nature. However, the grimm kept showing up by the dozens and I got very busy as you can see. Which means...

Jaune:More people showed up? I knew that. Practically everyone is here by now.

Ozpin:Yes but you have to think a bit bigger than that. More people showing up isn’t the problem. It’s everyone who showed up is on edge and attracting the grimm; you all are causing the dangers that you’re trying to prevent. No doubt you could handle them together but if it wasn’t for me then at least half of you would be needlessly exhausted. That would be a real problem if a grimm of frightening destruction showed up, or a rogue maiden out for blood.

Jaune felt his heart stop for a moment. Oz was right. He’d been so caught in his head that instead of being proactive like he thought he was being, he was actually just reacting to his own fears. The only reason the plan was working was because everyone was more than skillful to handle most problems.

Oz walked over to Jaune and got him on his feet. He put away his cane and rested his hand on Jaune’s shoulder.

Ozpin:Strength and diligence are very important but not the most important right now. You all have that in spades. I bet there’s a million things on everyone’s minds right now. All valid fears no doubt. Give them a chance to get it all off their chest. A leader protects the mind along with the body. Just you do as a husband, and just like you’ll do as a father. *smiles*

Jaune:You think that highly of me huh?

Ozpin:Well you are the one who has done the most growing. Then again, that’s only natural seeing how you were….let’s say a late bloomer.

Jaune:That was almost a complete compliment.

Ozpin:Hehe, my fault. You know, I never had a son but looking at former students like you and Ren really makes me feel like…

Oz’s words trailed off and he stopped speaking. Instead he stood right in front of Jaune and examined him thoroughly. Hair, clothes, frame. He’d really grown from his first day. Jaune looked a little embarrassed and confused as Ozpin nodded and smiled with what seemed to be pride. Then, he walked off. Jaune said thank you and got only a wave goodbye. Class was dismissed.

Jaune almost wanted to call out to him but stopped; his scroll ringing nonstop like an alarm. Everyone was messaging him. Yang most of all. ‘How have I not noticed this?’ He thought answering Yang’s call.

Jaune:Hey what’s-

….

Jaune:RIGHT NOW!?

xxxx

Yang:Yes right now! I know we had this system in place but I think you should be-

Ruby:AAAAAAAHHHH!

Yang:I think you should be here for the birth!!!

Jaune:I’m on my way! We all are.

Yang:What about-

Jaune:I’d Cinder wants to show up then that’s her death wish. We’ll handle her together.

He hung up before Yang could even respond. The girl sighed to calm herself before looking over at her sister. Ruby was sweating bullets on a hospital bed they have gotten earlier. The nurse was going back and forth with clean attire for the baby and making sure Ruby’s vitals were okay. She’d been healthy all through the pregnancy but better safe than sorry. Natural births could get tricky sometimes.

Nora had the honor of actually being the person delivering the baby. She’d done it more than anyone around and it was showing. Her face displayed laser focus on the task at hand and she was dressed in proper hospital attire except for her hair which was pulled back into a bun. Truly she was the rock Ruby needed right now.

Nora:You’re doing great Ruby! Keep it up!

Ruby:Agh, you...you’d think this would be easier the second time. Hehehe….

Yang:*grabs her hand* Jaune’s on his way. All of them are by the sound of it.

Ruby:That’s good...wouldn’t mind some more happy faces in here.

Nora:Then let's make them really happy by making them to the party. How about they see you with a beautiful baby in your arms? Ready?

Ruby:*tightens grip* To get back to a life of combat skirts? You bet.

Nora:*smiles* One...Two...THREE!

xxxx

‘Almost there. I can’t believe this is actually happening.’ Jaune thought as he sprinted through the forest. Jumping over tree roots and gaining speed along the way. The man didn’t miss a step.

The sounds of his boots going across the floor began to get drowned out by other footsteps. With each passing moment a friend came into his peripheral that joined him in the journey back to Ruby. Weiss was the first, followed by Blake, and then Tai.

Blake:You nervous?

Jaune:Hell yeah, but it’ll all work out. I have you guys. I don’t know how far I would’ve made it otherwise.

Weiss:Think nothing of it. This has always been a group effort.

Jaune:Not Just with this. I mean everything. School, adventures, regular life problems, you’ve helped so much in so many ways. I couldn’t ask for better friends and family.

Tai:That goes both ways you know? We’re thankful for you just as much as you are for us.

Weiss:We love you, you dunce. I can’t imagine anything we wouldn’t do for you or Ruby honestly.

Blake:And we know it’s mutual. Now and forever, we’ll watch each other’s backs.

Jaune:Thanks guys. *smiles*

Tai:Hey, where’s Qrow and Raven?

On que a bird flies right past them and gains some distance. “That’s totally cheating” Weiss pouts as she can feel the heels of her shoes getting a bit worn. The bird flies around a tree and transforms back into Raven. “Need some help you slow pokes?” She grabs her sword and opens a portal. The group smiles and happily jumps through it. They come out the other side in front of the orphanage with Qrow leaning against the door waiting.

Qrow:Good thing I looked so you all could just leap. What if I was inside the house when Raven made that portal?

Tai:Sounds about on brand really. The kids would’ve had a good laugh.

Jaune:Never mind all that. Is Ru-

“Waaaaahhh!”

A cry from inside was heard loud and strong. Jaune’s eyes widened. It could’ve any kid. From the small kids to Kovu, but somehow, he knew it wasn’t. The cry, it belonged to someone new.

Jaune said nothing and walked towards the door. Everyone fell in line behind him with cheerful smiles on their face. They gave him space. It was his moment more than theirs after all. Ren stood with a child in his arms when he noticed them coming in. He gave his best friend and leader a smile then pointed upstairs. Jaune nodded then went right towards them; the crying getting louder as he got closer until it reached its peak with him right outside a wooden door. His heart felt like it was about to fly out of his chest. Jaune grabbed the door knob but felt too anxious to turn it. A fire in his chest that didn’t frighten him, but made this moment surreal. Then, a voice cut through it all.

“Don’t worry, I got you. Nothing will ever harm you…”

Without anymore thinking, he walked in. From that moment on, the winter night felt incredibly warm. There she was. His closest friend. His wife. Holding their newborn child in her arms with such grace and gentleness that it took his breath away. Despite what Ruby would probably think, Jaune doesn’t think he’s ever seen her look this angelic. She hasn’t even noticed him yet. Her attention focused on soothing the baby with the same song she used all pregnancy; the same song for Dustin.

“I’m close by, I’ll stay here. Through all things I will be nea- Hmm?” Ruby finally felt the presence of multiple eyes and looked up. It was a pleasant surprise to see so many loved ones staring in awe from the door while. Then there was Jaune. Speechless in front of her bed with tears in his eyes. Ruby had already been crying for several minutes and smiled back at him. Though she hadn’t realized just how happy he was; why they were all thrilled. It wasn’t just the baby. It was Ruby herself. Jaune was looking at deep pools of silver that shined like the moon’s reflection on a still lake. For the first time in a long time, Ruby finally looked like herself again.

Jaune:H...Hey…

Ruby:Hey there stranger. Looks like you were right this time around. Come say hello to your daughter Carmine.

Jaune’s smile grew even bigger. He’d forgotten all about that silly wager from long ago. Slowly he walked to Ruby’s side and she held the little one up so he could see the new addition to their lives. What he saw was beautiful. Carmine had come out with already a full head of blonde hair that grew darker and red at the tips. Her cheeks were all rosy; he’d assume from crying but he hoped that maybe she had a natural blush.

Regardless, what really captured him was when she opened her eyes. Purity couldn’t describe them. They were eyes that stole his heart in an instant. Maybe it was because he was already so emotional. Or maybe, it was because it was because they were just as captivating as Ruby’s. An intense silver that showed him anything possible.

Jaune:Hey Carmine Arc Rose. Welcome, to the best family ever.

Part 13

#rwby #rwby rosebud #ruby rose #jaune arc #ruby x jaune #rwby lancaster #weiss schnee #blake belladonna #yang xiao long #taiyang xiao long #raven branwen #qrow branwen #lie ren #nora valkryie #ozpin

[essu-rwby-desu]

                                                       HERE IT IS.

                               Chapter 1: Welcome to Haven Reaction  

                                                    -LONG POST-

 First I want to say:

I love that they’re putting art back into the show.

URARAKA?!

So they’re obviously going to head to where ever that broadcast is coming from right? I mean if the pilot doesn’t go, Weiss certainly will.

I MEAN.

SHE CAN SUMMON HER KNIGHT NOW RIGHT?

CAN SHE SUMMON OTHER THINGS?

LIKE.  A GRYPHON? OR A NEVERMORE?

SHE COULD HOP ON THEM AND FLY THERE?

AND HOW MANY GRIMMS CAN SHE SUMMON AT ONCE? In Weiss’s character trailer, Winter was able to summon a handful of Beowolves to help her train. And when she was fighting Qrow, she summoned a bunch of tiny Nevermores.

WEISS COULD BE A ONE WOMAN ARMY. I’VE HAD THIS THOUGHT SINCE V3.

I’m really digging the building designs.

Hmmm. Wasn’t there a similar courtyard like this back at Beacon? If there was, then its a nice tie-in to connect all the schools via design.

“Maybe try…louder?” I can’t tell if she’s sarcastic or not, but because it’s Nora I feel like she was genuinely suggesting to go louder. Best.

I noticed this camera focus and was like “Nice.” /Facepalm I’m such a dork. TECHNICAL STUFF IS COOL, OKAY? I’m also sorry for the terrible screenshots. Idk wtf happened.

Lulz

“You… Filled them in?” Excuse me while I go wash my brain out with soap.

Nora has best lines this episode.

“Total Garbage.” Is what Sun said. “THIS IS FUCKING BULLSHIT!” is what I heard.

DEEZ FACES THO.

WAO, LOOK AT-

-DAT ARMOR.

RWBY has come such a long way with voice acting, and Ilia is no exception. Very convincing, much emotion. Especially with her last line: “I know.”

I really. Really can’t help it but.

Every time I see Blake’s shirt with those crossing stripes, I always think “That’s gonna leave a a weird tan line.”

Ruby screen time and lines TvT

Get the feeling class courses and materials weren’t the only reasons why he quit teaching.

Winter For Creation, Summer For Destruction, Fall for Choice, Spring for Knowledge

I find it a bit strange and bit interesting about the Maiden’s respective relics.

For example, Fall’s is Choice. Pyrrha was elected to become the next Fall Maiden. Even though Oz and the rest felt like she was the perfect candidate, she still could’ve declined and walked away. Instead, she accepts to inherit the new power, not because she wanted to, but because she felt it was the right thing to do. On the flip side: From what we know about Maiden’s and their powers, they can only pass the powers onto a new person to someone they think of before their time ends. Cinder had successfully stolen the Fall Maiden’s power; Both times when she first initially attacked her and again at the chamber where the Maiden was kept alive. Cinder had taken the Fall Maiden’s ability to choose who to pass her powers onto.

Now we know that the Spring Maiden is Knowledge. So how will it work for and against her? Did knowing what a Maiden was excite her and motivate her to train her powers? And did obtaining more knowledge and understanding the importance of being a Maiden cause her to eventually run away?

Shit son, stay tuned for the next episode of RWBY Volume 5.

Back to the rest of the post:

THE SPRING MAIDEN IS KICKIN’ IT WITH YANGS MA-MA!?

ONE SHOT. ONE OPPORTUNITY. OR RAVEN GONNA SLICE YOU UP INTO SPAGHETTI.

Cinder, Emerald, and Mercury all forged their papers to get into Haven. Feel the burn, Jaune. Get on their forgery level.

-In Michael’s voice- A lion?! MORE LIKE A RAT, YOUUUUU RAT FUCK.

Qrow, please. I know you were designed to have crow-alities, but your back. Plz. Looking like you’re straight out of a Persona game.  Guess you could say Qrow is the Persona-fication of a crow- ok ok I’m moving on.

Shout out to the Yellow Trailer. Speaking of trailers, Yang’s character short reaction thing at the bottom. Short and sweet.

Dude, the 80’s called, they want their entire look back. -Take on Me plays in the BG-

”Not too bulky, not too lean.”

“Just right.” Ah, Goldie Lockes- wait a minute, what was this gas station calle-

G’damn it, Barb.

”And your hair-“

Ok first of all, she doesn’t want anything to do with you, buddy. Second, what makes you think, after telling you off, that she wants you to touch her in any way?

And third:

I hope you’re ready to live with the consequences.

Get wrecked.

Rest in pieces.

See’ya, space cowboy.

Back to Yang:

Still on the road of recovery. You’re doing great sweetie.

“I’m looking for Raven Branwen. She’s my mother. I’m gonna give her the award of The Best Worst Mom Ever. And by ‘reward’, I mean my cold hard metal fist.”

#Mood

“Is there a ruby rose here?”

“Why?” In other words: “Tell me why, right now, before I break your legs.”

LOL. DRUNKLE QROW.

#ThatsMyUncle #Facepalm #Same #NotThisShitAgain #Mood

”Did you get drunk again?”

“Did I? I STILL AM!”

“Oscar, say to Ruby ‘You have Silver eyes.’, it’ll be great, I promise.”

“What the F*CK did you just say? The last person that said that to me got incinerated. Allegedly.”

“Guess what? I lived, b*tch.”

#Mood. Also don’t take up your uncle’s bad back habits, Ruby.

“I DID IT.” I feel like, no matter what or whoever you are, this is the #Mood for even doing the littlest of things.

CINDER IS BACK AND OUT INTO THE FIELD. AND WHOS THIS? IS THIS THE FALL SPRING MAIDEN (Woops, messed that up.)?

I really like this shot of Weiss.

REMATCH I WILL BE WAITING FOR.

I think I’ll be vectoring this screenshot. 

Also, I can only wish that when Weiss summons her knight, it will appear on screen Trigger-like animation style. I can only wish.

AW YIS. THE TEAM IS ALL HERE,

NOW WE CAN DIE TOGETHER.

 You know. When I was at the theater watching this, and we all saw team RWBY back together in the new intro, everyone shouted and hooray’ed in excitement. 

Then.

When this came on the screen, everyone suddenly got quiet.

I don’t think it was because seeing Monty’s name made us sad, but because it made us happy: We were happy, or at least I was, to see how far this show has come. In a way, it was also out of respect with a humbling feeling.

 BONUS: YANG’S TRAILER REACTION:

LOOK AT HOW PURE RUBY IS.

The fighting/choreographing has gotten better!

#FeelsBadMan

CLENCH THOSE BUTTOCKS.

AND SCREAM THIS, FROM THE DEPTHS OF YOUR HEART.

SMMMMAAAAASSSSSSSSSH!!!!!

–You Say Run goes with everything–

If you made it all the way to the end, you’re a legend. Thanks for sticking all the way through this long post. The episodes have become so long now, so reaction posts will be inevitably long as well. I would do videos, but after attempting to do lets plays and stuff, man I hate my voice (and even worse my own face LOL).

Anyway thanks again, and I hope you enjoyed! 

#RWBY #RWBY V5 #RWBY Spoilers #Essu's RWBY Reactionu #idk what to tag my own reaction posts #long post #Essu's RWBY Commentary

[antleredoctopus]

My two cents on Breath of the Wild since I finished it a little over a week ago. (School kept me from really playing the game, so I had to wait until the semester was over.) It’s long and there’s spoilers.

First I’ll say I do really love the game. I ended up getting all the shrines and all the armor I could. Normally I go straight through the main story and don’t bother much with collecting things unless I really wanna savor the game, so that’s a good sign!

However, it doesn’t quite make to the top of my list on Zelda games for a few reasons:

1) The ending. Fighting against Ganon was just... really, really easy. Like, I get that it’s cool you CAN face off against Ganon after completing the first part of the game. I get that they were allowing the player to just go wherever they wanted like in the original Legend of Zelda game. But at the same time, in the original game, you get fucking MURDERED when you venture into a part of the game where you’re in way over your head! This game just sort of gives you the tools necessary to beat Ganon at the beginning of the game. Literally the most powerful weapons are in Hyrule Castle if you just sneak around. What the fuck??? What’s the point in even going to the four corners of the world if all the most powerful weapons are literally right there? I feel like they should have at least put the stronger items scattered throughout or something.

I feel like because of the option to fight against Ganon from the get-go, it makes it really anticlimactic for players who actually did get all the Divine Beasts. The Champions weren’t even really a part of the fight or anything. It was literally “ok here goes our lasers to cut Ganon’s health in half! and that’s it bye now” ???? I dunno, I feel like in Ocarina of Time it was built up so the Sages were a big part of the ending throughout. (Maybe because they actually had the ending in mind throughout production for the game!!!) But the finale for this game was just a huge let down. You don’t even need the Champions’ powers to beat Ganon (although they do make it even easier to beat him).

When it got to the horseback portion, I thought, “OH maybe this will be challenging?” HAHA NOPE

This is the biggest thing holding it back and it makes me so mad, ‘cause I can’t really think of a Zelda that didn’t have a satisfying conclusion??? This is the first one that really felt underwhelming and bleh. The most important part of a story is the ending!!! That’s the last thing you want to fumble! UGH

They honestly really could have made everything open-world except for Hyrule Castle. Maybe then they would have actually worked on coming up with a good conclusion and designed Ganon to be more challenging.

2)  The story overall. It had such potential, but then I feel like it fell flat in the ending. I was also bothered with Zelda’s journal? Like, I loved the whole idea of recovering the memories. I thought that was a great way to show the story behind Link and Zelda, the history of the land, and also to get you out exploring even more. But having Zelda’s journal, which basically describes all these memories and then some at the Castle? It defeats the purpose of finding the memories.

That being said, I thought the game did the story well for not following a linear path and it did a good job of getting me interested in the characters... but I really wanted more and it never delivered. Maybe it was because it didn’t get to properly build up and have a great ending?

I also wanted more from the Champions!!! They had like two cutscenes and that’s basically all we got of them. I thought the descendants (Sidon, Yunobo, etc) were gunna have a plotline of filling the shoes of the Champions. ‘Cause that would have been cool and we’d see more characterization and it’d actually give us incentive to beat the Divine Beasts?? Really thought that was a missed opportunity.

3) The cutscenes. I appreciate Nintendo tried out voice-acted cutscenes, but if they’re gunna do this next time, they should polish it more. Specifically with the timing on the voice acting. Some of it just sounded very awkward and would take me out of the moment at times.

Also GIVE LINK SOME FUCKING EMOTION!!! This is such a huge let-down, especially after how emotional Link was in Skyward Sword. All of the 3D Links have had some expression - linking us to the story and what was happening in the game. Zelda gets kidnapped? SS!Link was fucking pissed, which mirrors how you should feel as the audience ‘cause HEY WE’VE WORKED SO HARD TO REUNITE WITH HER. What does Link do in Breath of the Wild when all these characters are pouring their hearts out to him? He has this blank look the whole fucking time.

I know Link has carried a blank look a lot over the years, but he’s always showed at least some emotion at select times. Heck, Link in Ocarina of Time was more expressive than in BoTW! There was only one cutscene in this game where Link showed any emotion and that was when Zelda was crying to him.

4) How long it takes (and repetitive it is) to get inventory slots. I wish there were less Korok seeds needed to expand your inventory because it gets tiresome playing the “shit I found something - what do I drop??” game. This wouldn’t be as big an issue if finding Koroks wasn’t so repetitive. (Push the boulder into the hole! Pick up the rock! Put this cube here!)

5) I would have liked it if the dungeons for the Divine Beasts were bigger and varied more. Maybe I’m so trained from the last 3D Zeldas, but the big dungeons felt waaay too short and underwhelming. This is a big deal for me since the puzzles/dungeons are probably my favorite part of the Zelda series. Not only do I like a challenge, but I like how each temple in the series looks unique. This game didn’t do that. All of them are short, easy to figure out in one sitting (at least once you figure out you can change the map), and they all look the same. It was a bummer for me.

6) The enemies could have had more variety. Like, if there were different kinds of enemies depending on where you were. This was never much of a problem in previous games; they all changed up the enemies as you progressed into different areas. But this one? It was just like “hey! here’s another flavor of lizalfos/bokoblin/moblin!” It feels lazy and gets old after a while.

7) THE BOSSES WERE ALL THE FUCKING SAME!! and the only strategy really was “get their health meter down!!” I was so disappointed in them.

8) I liked the ambient music, but unlike other Zelda games... the tunes didn’t really stick out to me. This is a shame for a series that’s known for having really good music. Heck, the songs I really enjoyed in the game (the Rito Village and Hyrule Castle) were throwbacks to older games.

Also a lot of things (like Kass’ theme) were just stuck in these short loops, which gets old after a while.

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Alright, I wanted to get my complaints out of the way since I haven’t seen much of this stuff pointed out at all. On to the pro’s!

1) HOLY SHIT THE ENVIRONMENTS ARE GORGEOUS??!?! This is one of the few games where the environments are just so nice that it makes me want to explore all of it. I think the last game to really do that was Journey, so kudos to the environment team here!! I love all the atmospheric perspective utilized.

2) I really liked the interactions with the NPCs. The conversations with the Gerudo were some of my favorite. (And how savage Link was to Bozai was hilarious!) It really kept me wanting to do these quests for them and interact with them. Also Kass. Honestly all the characters had really great designs.

3) I loved how, even with such a huge map, the game still had plenty of stuff to occupy it. I felt like this was something that Twilight Princess (and, to a lesser degree, Wind Waker) suffered from. This game really achieved that feeling of the overworld being vast, but not empty.

4) I really liked some of the puzzles done in this game. The powers from the Sheikah slate opened up for some interesting things that weren’t just “push this here, shoot this eyeball.” The idea of changing up the “maps” in the Divine Beasts was cool without being tedious like the Water Temple. It’s just a shame those dungeons weren’t bigger...

5) THE ANIMATION WAS A+++!!! Some good shit right there!!!! The horses especially were really nice and those are really difficult to animate.

6) Despite my qualms with the main story, I loved Link and Zelda’s relationship in this game. Discovering their nice build up where they open up and trust each other was really great. I’m also just glad Zelda was a big part in this game and not just shoved into the background (coughTwilightPrincesscough).

7) I liked how unique each of the Champions were. Just wish we could have learned more about them and maybe even interacted with them.

8) I love all the dumb shit you’re capable of. (I’M GUNNA SHIELD SURF ALL THE WAY DOWN THIS MOUNTAIN--oop, there I go using Mipha’s Grace ‘cause I was a dumbass!) It makes the game a lot of fun. The gameplay overall in the open world is very addicting.

9) I really liked the Guardians. They were absolutely terrifying. So were the Lynels!

10) I just overall loved the atmosphere in this game. The visuals and music really sell this vast, open world that’s been through some history that you get to explore. It’s great and mystical.

So overall I really enjoyed Breath of the Wild, but mainly it’s the story and the repetitiveness that keeps it down on my list of Zelda games. So rather than being a 9 or 10/10, it’s more like a 7~8 for me.

It’s really interesting how this game flunked on a lot of stuff that have been staples in the series (dungeons, bosses, story), but it aced the exploration part and introduced a lot of new stuff. I enjoyed a lot of the experience, but looking back... it lacked a lot of what I’ve come to love about the series. I appreciate how they tried to go back to the original Zelda’s formula, but I hope the next game can find a better middle ground between totally open world and linear story-telling.

#breath of the wild #review #legend of zelda #basically it's a great game and definitely worth buying #but it's not perfect

[irlpinkiepie]

quick review of dragon age ii, now that i’ve finished act i and have a pretty good idea of what i’ve gotten myself into

Character Reviews:

Anders - i already knew him from awakening so there’s not much surprise here, but wow is anders pretty darn great (though ‘a wizard did it’ is probably the cringiest line in the world, good job bioware) Aveline - a very good friend, i love how despite me being an openly criminal apostate mage who’s best friends with two other openly criminal apostate mages, one of whom is a blood mage, she hasn’t arrested me yet - that’s always good Bethany - there is no way i’m not playing this game as a mage; sorry bethany but i’m just never gonna meet you and that’s life Carver - he is a very good brother and i don’t know why he hated me and seeing him faded in the background every time i change my party around is gonna be emotionally tumultuous let me tell you right now Fenris - i know nothing about fenris ‘cause he’s never in my party. the lyrium thing is cool? sorry i got nothin’ really Isabela - GOSH i haven’t decided who i’m gonna romance yet but wow is isabela amazing my super suave pirate pal Merrill - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (why are there so many cute girls in this game gosh) Sebastian, Tallis - i’m poor Varric - isabela has sort of replaced varric as the rogue in my main party (which is currently aveline, isabela, and one of anders or merrill depending on how much i need two healers) but varric is still a Cool Pal

Gameplay Review:

  - i’m gonna be 100% honest when i first started playing this game i was really put off by how much it didn’t look like a dragon age game, but honestly now that i’m into it it feels very much like a refined and polished origins   - i still hate the reliance on the tab key to make side quests possible, but i’m loving the new r-button feature that automatically loots whatever’s closest to you   - companion armor is actually a really neat touch and it saves a lot of worrying about whether or not i should prioritize giving the one set of tier 7 armor to me or my companions   - also i like that the game is a lot more transparent about the numerical values behind most (looks angrily at the friendship/rivalry slider) of the gameplay features   - speaking of that slider, i honestly love the concept behind it, ‘cause it’s basically rewarding you for having a consistent personality and not penalizing you for having negative relationships with some of your companions; the way it actually plays out, though, is that you only seem to get rivalry points for deliberately going against the fundamental beliefs of your companions, and i’d prefer where rivalry was like ‘oh you have a different way of going about things i respect your style’ and being mean to your companions would decrease both friendship and rivalry and certain actions would increase the meter no matter which way it was pointing   - skill trees are excellent; not much to say there other than this is how it should have worked from the beginning   - i like that the first act wasn’t just its own compartmentalized story, and it seems like the events of the second act are gonna draw heavily upon those from the first, and with all the origins-dependent sidequests in act 1 i really am feeling this sense of a continuing epic adventure which was something i was very much looking forward to from the series and never really got from origins or awakening   - so, i know that this game was done on somewhat of a rush, and there’s a lot to be said for it being a little repetitive, and definitely i’m feeling that, but also there are some aspects where the reuse is actually neat - like, environmentally speaking, there are a bunch of buildings and caves that all look similar ‘cause they’re using the same setting, but the way certain aspects have been cut off or extended in some places makes it feel as though there’s a unified setting to this whole place, and the strategically placed doors and so on are a really neat design touch that lets them get away with a lot on a pretty short resource budget   - the combat, however, could use a lot more diversity, especially since it’s the primary mode of interaction the players have with the world; as it stands, almost every fight has sort of the same basic components: a large number of fairly weak enemies, some ranged users and one particularly strong target; the fight begins with only a few enemies visible and as the fight progresses more appear; the basic strategy revolves around drawing all of the enemies to one place, using a single aoe ability to kill off the weaker ones, kill the stronger ones, and then repeat when the next wave arrives. i miss origins combat where all of the enemies were in front of you and you could do things like force field opponents to stop them from using sustained abilities, or sneak up behind darkspawn patrols and use their ballistas against them, or open the gates to mabari kennels and flood the field with allies, to say nothing of the final battle; origins had a lot of really memorable combat beyond just the boss fights that ii just hasn’t so far   - also like? minor bugs that don’t affect gameplay at all but just break the immersion: occasionally when you go to a quest area it’ll take a few seconds and then all of the quest npcs and environment spawn in at once, or every so often an enemy will spawn in and then just wait a couple seconds before attacking - it’s very distracting   - also immersion breaking - don’t set so much of your combat in the middle of a large city in broad daylight if you aren’t going to have the average citizens react to that; seeing someone walk through a lightning storm and preaching the chant at me is not very realistic   - ok, final complaint about the lack of development time: fetch quests. why are there so many and why do they all have the same generic dialogue and why are they all as simple as ‘find this object somewhere around town and bring it to someone else in town, quest complete’ - i didn’t mind herbalist’s task ‘cause that felt like an adventure but this? not so much   - bring back arcane warriors you cowards

Story Review:

  - as i mentioned, i love the act structure, and i love the expanse of this game, and i’m really excited to see how it plays out   - it does seem a lot more linear a game than origins, at the very least because there seems to be a definite ending in sight (hence cassandra’s involvement) - which makes sense, ‘cause hawke is a much more defined character (i actually just used the default hawke in my playthrough ‘cause making my own marian hawke seemed like a betrayal of the story)   - i wish they made more of a deal about the champion of kirkwall and the warden-commander of ferelden being related; like, i’d hope you at least get something (maybe if you become king/queen? idk)   - mage rights forever, qunari rights forever   - WHY IS CULLEN IN THIS GAME. who on the story team looked at cullen and said ‘ah yes, that creepy templar who’s only role in the story in origins was to be uncomfortably romantically interested in you and to beg you to kill mages. let’s bring him back for the entire rest of the series and also make him romanceable in dai why not’ like?????   - when is my brother coming back. blease

Overall Review:

this seems to be a much longer game that origins was (i’m already at 80 hours in dragon age 2, according to my origin account) and i’m excited; hopefully that isn’t just padding - i still think origins is a better game but i’m getting to the point where i honestly prefer ii as an actual gameplay experience, even if the game itself is a little less well put together

#talking always yes lots of reading #donut rebagel #vg: dragon age #'quick review' yeah that did not last long

[kaijuzilla]

MOD Review: Monster Hunter World

(As a joke I see “Ocean Man” as a slideshow of the hunters and huntresses hunting all monsters like the Spongebob movie credit. Which tbh it sounds so fitting for this game lol.)

(!!!WARNING!!! This contain spoilers and language for readers and younger age. If you want avoid spoilers or you already seen it on YouTube then go ahead.)

What can I say about this game...When it was first announce I got little down since it coming to the PS4 because I don’t have one nor a Xbox One but when my brother bought the game later years which is on Steam I was so excited all my downs for the game are gone. I was not liking the monsters designs when first seeing them and now I love the designs like dam! And when seeing and hearing the voice acting I actually like the English more than the Japanese dub. Also TBH I don’t see why Handler get some hate or annoying? I find her kind of helpful in the game like yes some I know what effects does but I never know what dragon blight does and when she tells me I now know. But now let me talk about the main story of the game or other word the campaign.

People from the Guild are requesting hunters everywhere to come and help them on the mysterious elder dragon migration to the new world. (Also Ace from 4 Ultimate is there.)  Past games I play always as a male character but this time for first time I play as a girl (I just like bad ass women and armor designs). You’re trip has gone crazy when Zorah Magdros who is a gamera looking elder dragon who also come to migrate and cause disturbance to the ecosystems and your boat too as you try to get to Astera with the Handler. So it’s up to you (hunters or huntresses) to find out why Zorah Magdros is doing here and help set the ecosystem natures in balance along with doing quest and helping the people with research and gardening along with other stuff as you follow it’s trails and fight each areas top apex predators. Later on you find out the Zorah is going to a place not to migrate but to die which can lead to a huge explosion to every area of the new world so now you must stop it from getting to the place by using the dragonator. But the new mysterious elder dragon Nergigante is trying to stop the plan like the first time you try to stop Zorah. 

Now you stop Zorah getting to it’s place now you must go and find Nergigante who turns out to be a monster that eats elder dragons. So you go stop Nergigante and then suddenly more elder dragons came along with the world eating Deviljho...

After you take care the elder dragon the Handler made a great question on why the elder dragons along with Zorah Magdros come here? The answer was finally reveal since the final boss is a giant glowing blue baby of death! Not even Fat Bastard would eat this baby! 

This fight was scary from video I watch but going at it solo and with good armor all max before the hunt was kind of went ok? Like for it’s sacry size and big hit attacks which can get you to half health bar kind of went ok. I have to learn my surroundings which then I got it alright.

Now finally you finally defeat the biggest threat to the new world who the baby is now name Xeno’Jiiva. You’re a free hunter who now can hunt and study along capturing monsters with no threats at all...except the Corn Grenade Seregios and Deviljho coming in and disturb the hunt.

The game is breath taking. Previous monster hunter games when you just go in you see a monster and they just attack you then you attack back. But this game it’s actually different and it has done very well.  The monsters well some don’t just like see you and just go in like “YOU PICK THE WRONG HOUSE FOOL!” some are actually just gentle creatures which you can just walk with and you learn to like and love them more. I even walk with Vaal Hazak which became my most favorite elder dragon in the game and from the type of monster it’s actually a gentle giant. The game makes you think that in past games that seeing theses creatures in their habitats and you’re just some hunter who comes in and kill them makes you think that you’re a monster the whole time...

Also what I think the best part of the game is the pet systems. Which is just you go to expedition use capture net on small critters and put them in your room which they became your pet which is really cool and cute. But other than that the Turf Wars are just so cool to watch monsters fight each other which is like watching your imagination come to life in a video game. 

The tracking system is probably best thing in the game cause I’m actually getting tired of paintballs and later game you don’t get them in high and g rank in previous games. The tracking system is where you try to find the monster tracks and if you get enough the scoutflies will lead you a trail which leads you to the monster. They also help that if red there’s dangers and if blue it’s either a threat or elder dragon tracks which helps you before fighting Xeno. It also helps out as a area item location showing the side of the screen what sin the area or what monster shiny drops easily.

Now the characters of the games are actually good. I began to like the Handler who she’s the nerdy girl who like food and helps you on your hunts and travels giving like information and help you cook food in your quest (WHICH THAT IS ONE THING THAT MADE THINGS SO HELPFUL! THEY FINALLY FIX IT YES!!!!!!!!!! AND ARMOR WEAPON CHANGE DURING QUEST O MY GAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) The commander who doesn’t know where his Dragonator is which is funny. some other interesting ones but one my favorite is the Gordan Ramsey Palico like really you can see him with Gordan Ramsey voice or personality do you?

The armor and weapons are good as they show the skill tree of what will come next if you upgrade your weapons and armor skills are also good too which you can make really good armor sets. If you want to be like a head on partbreaker I would recommend a Bazelgeuse and Deviljho armors together it’s really good together. But the best armor part is always the Wiggler head  which I love it alot. Those coat mantles are also good which each one has good ability but once use need recharge which can be stressful but later on you’ll get use to it and know when best time to use it.

The Areas in the game are really beautiful. I think the most iconic one I would definitely look around is the Rotten Vale cause that’s where which I know everyone knows who play the game is actually the elder dragon serpent Dalamadur from $ Ultimate. Just seeing it’s size makes me think like this is an adult or elder age of the beast and it’s just so amazing seeing it here in the new world. Ancient Forest is very jungle and I like it. The desert area is interesting having a small jungle and also a watering hole area. Elders Recess is where the best boi is. The coral highland is really great and there’s WIGGLERS EVERYWHERE!!! I AM ONE WITH THE WIGGLERS NOW!!!

And now the bad stuff in the game. I would say the bounties are kind of not understand bale like it wants you to hunt a type of high rank monster but when I did the monster doesn’t count for the bounty. I would say the Handler is annoying like all fans saying but I kind of find her helpful from time to time. Also the tempered monsters are like DAM they are hard I haven’t got to temper Kirin yet (NCH Production thanks for warning and guide) But going against 2 Bazelgeuze is the most difficult thing I’ve done alone. I did call for help but none respond and some just die so fast that I was really worried! Also the other part is the call for help. I call help alot and no people came to help out. And most time when all going alright with the players online it just suddenly get disconnected leaving me alone and that was so scary. Also finally the most disturbing part is those FUCKING GAJALAKAS!!! I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING TO YOU THE RATHALOS HIT YOU WHAT DID I DO!?!?! They will bother your carving and do some damage with their throwing knifes but they do help with the monsters your hunter by paralyzing or put them to sleep.

The controls are very simple just like the 4 Ultimate controls but the side triggers have new stuff like the Slingers. Which I like the slingers it’s a good side weapon like a mini bowgun with a grappling hook making you spiderman to the Monster Hunter. Makes mounting monsters more good as you jump on either the back, head, or tail which make getting those parts of the body (easy advice to carve fast jut crouch down and carve it’s good).

Also interesting part of the game is that if you go to the Elders Recess you will find the Bonfire from the Dark Souls game which is an interesting Easter Egg. Also I get that Chameleos isn’t in the game but he’s actually watching you this whole time because he’s camouflage in the environment. Trust me if you look carefully you’ll notice it’s eyes moving and the shape as the body looks wavy in World which I think I saw it in the forest. And I really can’t wait when Final Fantasy crossover comes to the PC so I can hunt that Giant Kulu Ya Ku!  Along side with the Kulve Taroth.

This has to be one of my favorite Monster Hunter Game of all. They got everything perfect and weapons new controls are still same like the 3Ds which I’m glad that still says. I thin the best part still is like following monsters daily life which makes it like you’re doing some animal documentary. I’m giving this a....

8.5/10 Monster Gems!

If you’re wondering what armor I use from start? I will say later on I been using the Bone armor the whole first quest till high rank I change to Wiggler than to the combination of Earplug Bazelguse and Partbreaker Deviljho Armors with Duel Blades the whole time. like I never expected using Duel Blades would make me go so far and so fast hunting monster fast and capturing them easily. Except the Kushala Dora that one is difficult than I remember. And yes hunting Deviljho and Bazelguse I was terrifying at first. 

If there’s one or two more monsters I wish join the new world it would be the flagship monsters from every game.

#Monster Hunter #monster hunter world #mod review #capcom #advice

[dorksideproductions]

So Star Wars Rebels is back with it’s fourth and (gasp) final season with a two-part opener entitled Heroes of Mandalore. So how was it? Did it live up to the promises of the beginning of a satisfying end? Did Sabine’s return to Mandalore arc reach a satisfying conclusion? Well……… ****SPOILERS**** after the break, and they’re bloody. Just sayin’….

OK, so here goes nothing. I’m not going to do a long-winded recap summary, I’ll keep that part brief so I can get to what worked for me and what didn’t. In a nutshell, Sabine and part of the crew of the Ghost (Kanan, Ezra, and Chopper) return to Mandalore in hopes of liberating the planet from Imperial occupation and to find a worthy wielder for the Darksaber. After season three’s Mandalore arc my hopes were super-high that we were building towards not only an epic showdown on Mandalore in regards to not only the aforementioned Imperial occupation and the Darksaber but also Sabine’s complicated relationship with the planet and the weapon she created that we’ve been hearing bits and pieces about since season one if I’m not mistaken.

OK, so here’s the quick rundown – the crew fights to liberate Sabine’s dad from Imperial imprisonment, and after a successful rescue, Mandalore’s new governor, Tiber Saxon (who came completely out of nowhere to replace his dead brother, Gar Saxon, who was killed by Ursa Wren in season three) dispatches the weapon that Sabine designed for the Empire during her time in the Academy on her family and clan. Also aiding in the rescue was Clan Kryze, led by none other than Bo-Katan Kryze who made her first appearance in The Clone Wars. After some dissent and anger towards Sabine over the creation of the weapon (which happens to be called the Duchess of all things), the Mandalorian clans unite to fight Tiber Saxon and disable the weapon. In the end they are successful and Bo-Katan accepts the Darksaber from Sabine to become the symbolic leader of Mandalore. Ok, let’s get to the best part – my opinions!

What worked for me:

Kanan – he was awesome in this episode and I have really enjoyed his arc throughout the series from the middle of season two on. His interaction with Hera via hologram was touching and is obviously foreshadowing the tragedy their relationship is sure to suffer before the end of the final season. His calm and cool demeanor is welcome in this show, as immaturity has a tendency to run rampant, even as the younger members of the Ghost crew get older.

Chopper – always funny, always on point. I am really just putting him in here so I can reference his ‘get a room already’ comment to Kanan and Hera. Hilarious.

The chase – lots of Indiana Jones influence in the chase sequence on the surface of Mandalore to rescue Sabine’s imprisoned father, Alrich Wren. Mando’s flying on jetpacks and Jedi doing Jedi stuff was an awesome combination.

Bo-Katan Kryze’s return – I’ve been speculating that Bo-Katan would wield the legendary Darksaber since Sabine and crew claimed it from Maul in season three, and it was awesome to see that prediction come to fruition. As the sister of the former ruler of Mandalore (and love interest of Obi-Wan Kenobi), Duchess Satine Kryze, it only seemed right that she would become the symbolic leader of Mandalore and unite the clans in their fight against Imperial occupation. I do have a few gripes about this which I’ll touch on below, but overall this wraps up the Mandalore storyline in a fitting way.

Mandalorians being Mandalorians – although I like the portrayal of Mandalore and it’s people in The Clone Wars, I understand many fan’s gripes about the direction George Lucas and Dave Filoni took the planet and it’s people. In Rebels we’ve seen a return to what we were led to believe via the old EU/Legends material that Mandalorians were like – bad ass! It’s cool to see the different clans flying around on jetpacks and being the fierce warriors we have come to expect. I’d also like to give kudos to the design team for not taking the easy way out design-wise with the clans, giving each a distinctive look and aesthetic. It didn’t go unnoticed.

Beskar Alloy – the legendary (pun intended) material Mandalorians use to construct their armor is officially canon. Awesome, thanks Dave!

What didn’t work for me:

Ezra – seriously, isn’t it time for Ezra to be a hero and not the comic relief? It’s so frustrating watching Ezra’s character arc continually regress from the end of season two/beginning of season three, and it’s hard not to think Filoni, Gilroy, and crew are taking it too easy on the audience here. His ridiculous series of hijinx with the jetpack was a distraction and quite simply wasn’t even funny. Also, that stupid Scout Biker helmet needs to go, why the hell does he keep wearing that thing?? I’m going to (hesitantly) stick by my prediction that Ezra will in fact be the Jedi to die (rather than Kanan), but I reserve the right to change that prediction as late as halfway through season four, because well, it’s my blog…

Sabine – after an emotionally-charged arc for Sabine in season three I feel like the resolution to the Mandalorian story arc and her role in it was completely rushed and unfulfilling. And while I admit I’m glad the Mando arc is over (hopefully), way too many scenes in Heroes of Mandalore felt rushed and unconvincing. Also, we know Sabine is a prodigy, but to think that she was able to build this superweapon that was so devastating to Mandalorians in armor at the age of 14 or 15 is pushing it. I’m surprised nobody else is talking about that…. Furthermore, she named it the Duchess? That’s just wrong, and her excuse was super lame. Duchess Satine was by far the best leader Mandalore has had in canon, I have a very hard time believing even the most angsty teenager would name a superweapon that only targets Mandalorians after her. Come on man.

Take a chance Filoni!!! – dude, you had a chance to make a real difference in Sabine’s arc by killing her mother and brother off when the superweapon is used on them and you wimped out!!! Don’t be afraid to kill off characters, man! And these two in particular were so ripe for the picking, as their deaths would’ve resonated strongly in the show given we are in the final season, and shown the audience that the stakes are very high for our heroes as the series winds down. Huge missed opportunity there, let’s hope the creators show more guts moving forward in the final 11 episodes of season four….

Alrich Wren = Bail Organa? – not really, but it would be hard to tell just by looking at the animation models… Could the design team not have come up with a character model for Sabine’s dad that looked original? I mean the resemblance to Organa is startling, to say the least, and distracting.

Tiber Saxon, where’d you come from? – OK, so it’s not a stretch that the recently deceased Gar Saxon’s brother Tiber would take up the mantle of Imperial Governor of Mandalore, but this dude came out of nowhere. This belies a huge problem with Rebels in that there is continually no build up. I wish the creative team would trust the audience like they did with The Clone Wars and build longer story arcs. It wouldn’t have been hard to introduce the character of Tiber Saxon in season three so he didn’t just seemingly appear out of nowhere. This brand of storytelling just isn’t fulfilling to me. Which speaks to a larger problem of….

Lack of real story arcs – I get that Rebels loves to wrap up story arcs in one or two episodes, but it’s so hard to do that convincingly as the series progresses and gets more complex. I was really hoping that the fourth and final season would have a true sense of connectivity in the way that The Clone Wars did, but unfortunately I’m not very hopeful that will happen in the way fans want it to. I would love to see true demographics on just who is watching Star Wars Rebels, because I think the fanbase is older and more mature than Lucasfilm is trying to cater to.

The destruction of the Duchess – OK, so Sabine (very quickly, conveniently enough) is able to turn the weapon against the Empire and use it to target the Stormtroopers plastoid armor as opposed to the Mandalorian’s beskar alloy armor and you destroyed it??? And Chopper and Kanan destroyed all the plans and blueprints??? Don’t you think you could’ve used that in the future? OK then. Saw Gerrera would NOT approve.

Bo-Katan and the Darksaber – I know up top I said I liked this, and I still do. However, I must point out that it’s a little morbid that Bo-Katan now wields the weapon that was used by Maul to murder her sister but OK. You do you, Bo-Katan.

And finally, the ‘what the hell’ category:

Aging on Mandalore – we know the twin suns of Tatooine cause the residents there to age rapidly, but does the the moon of Concordia have the complete opposite effect on the people of Mandalore by chance?? Bo-Katan is almost 20 years older than we last saw her and she looks younger now than she did then. It was comical to hear the creative team talk on Rebels Recon about her character model, quite frankly….

Overall this was a very unsatisfactory start to the fourth and final season of Star Wars Rebels, and by far the worst season premiere in the series’ history. My hope is that things will pick up now and that we can leave Mandalore alone moving forward. Quite frankly, these two episodes should’ve been part of season three, but oh well. Fingers crossed as we move into the final 11 episodes of Rebels. Below are some pics from the official Star Wars site as well as a link to Rebels Recon. Feedback? Gripes? Agreements? Wanna be a guest on The Exhaust Port podcast? Hit me here.

~Todd

  Rebels Review – Heroes of Mandalore – S4, Ep’s 1 & 2 So Star Wars Rebels is back with it's fourth and (gasp) final season with a two-part opener entitled…

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 64

it’s Halloween time again! and the tournament is going as strong as ever

Bakugo: *writing a note...* " 'Take...more than one piece of candy...and I will hunt you down and tear your teeth out...'" -elsewhere- Aizawa: "..." *wearing cat ears* yuuji: *in a jack skellington costume*..really guys? -_-; classmate: looks good, crazy bendy. yuuji: =_______=; Aizawa: "It suits you. Just smile and sing the song." yuuji: *mutters* kill me. -elsewhere- Iida: *looking at social media* "...I am mortified." bee maid: oh dear. -a new billy mayes in the mei-king?- Iida: "She made a fool out of me! And I was her corny commercial sidekick! This is not how I wanted to be a sidekick!" bee maid: well, not much you can do now. also, your costume is back from the dry cleaners. miss yaoyorozu will be here soon. Iida: "...Thank you. I will go change." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "All set, Sonia?" sonia: *she nods* Chuuya: ^^ "You look great." sonia: isnt trick or treating tomorrow? Chuuya: "Yes, but your grandmother wanted to see how your outfit turned out..." sonia: ok! Chuuya: *holds up the phone* "Say cheese..." sonia: *smiles* -elsewhere- Mori: *giggling* elise: ._.; Mori: "Such excitement..." elise: i can tell... Mori: "Costumes...candy..." elise: murder, in your case. Mori: D:< "That's mean!" elise: but am i wrong? Mori: "Well, no--but I'm more than just murder." *holds up a doll* elise:.... 7__7; Mori: "Now, make sure you have your costume ready." *sets down the doll* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "..." *snort, laugh* tsubaki:...black star, what the heck. Black Star: ._. "...I lost a bet to Sayaka." sayaka: i think it looks adorable! Black Star: "...Naho, what do you think?" naho: same! Black Star: ^\\\^;; "I guess I'm wearing it." Sakuya: *slapping his knee* "I-I can't breathe!" -elsewhere- Joker: *smokes* "...So, I was thinking costumes." scarlet: oh boy. *rolls eyes* Joker: *holds up a military uniform* "Red, for you." -elsewhere- Monoma: "I will have the best costume--then I will win all the attention!" pony: it looks kinda like your hero costume. Monoma: "...It's...different enough." ._.; pony: well, i think it looks swell. ^^ Monoma: "...Thank you for recognizing its goodness. Yours looks good as well." pony: thanks, my gran helped me make it. Monoma: "That was nice of her..." pony: she helped me with da shoes too. Monoma: "They're comfortable?" pony: *nods* it's hard ta find shoes fo' me cause of da hooves. i usually gettim custom. Monoma: "I see...Surprised more stores don't custom-make them." -elsewhere- Patty: *adjusts her tie* julie: *peeek* Patty: "??? Hey, Julie! Like my costume?" julie: who're ya going as? Patty: *puts on a cape* "Badass super-professional businesswoman!" *puts on the glasses* julie: neato! liz: .... is that my suit? Patty: ouo; "...Just emulating greatness, sis..." ^\\\^ liz: ^^; Patty: *hug* liz: *hug* ^^ Patty: "So, what you going as, sis?" -elsewhere- Hibana: *dressed as Tinkerbelle* gabriella: ..... ./////////////////. an excellent look. Hibana: "Why, thank you~ I wanted something for our little princess when I take her out Trick or Treating." gabriella: ^^ Hibana: "And you..." *taps Gabriella's chin* gabriella: o/////o Hibana: "Have you considered your costume?" *rests a hand along Gabriella's cheek* "A family Halloween photo would be great." -elsewhere- Arthur: *in golden armor* tamaki: are you even comfortable? Arthur: "Verily, for a knight adapts to all situations and attire." *kneels to her* "I promise." tamaki: =///=; Arthur: "And you have chosen your costume?" tamaki: yeah, im working on it. Arthur: "Oh? Well, I look forward to it...but could I have a sneak peek?" -elsewhere- Mifune: "Excited?" yuma: *nods* angela: yeeeeeah! Mifune: *smiles* "Okay. Be on your best behavior today before we head out tomorrow." -elsewhere- Lucy: *sets out Halloween cupcakes* "I think these came out okay...Want one?" aya: sure thing! Lucy: ^^ "So, you excited for your first Halloween at the Agency?" aya: *nods* Lucy: "You like the holiday? Or do you have a favorite?" *sets out cups of tea* -elsewhere- Stein: *with a flower crown* "..." aya drevis: ^^ Stein: "Does this work for this time of year?" -elsewhere- Todoroki: -\\\\- ochako: hey! glad you could make it! Todoroki: "S-Same. Sorry to keep you waiting. ...Your outfit looks good." ochako: thanks! it took a whole night with the bedazzler, but it was worth it! Todoroki: "...Yes, it is worth it. You're radiant." ochako: ^^ Todoroki: "...Well then...Shall we enter?" ochako: yeppers! Todoroki: "..." *opens the door for her* ochako: woah! cool theme this year! Todoroki: "Oh! This is surprising..." yana: *looking out over the dance floor* Iida: "Oh, hello!" yana: hmm? oh hey, just lookin for someone. Iida: "Ah. Not sure I have seen you before. I am Tenya Iida." yana: ....cool. *spots anya and goes over to her* evening. Anya: "Oh, hello! Nice costume." yana: thanks. Anya: "Were you waiting long?" yana: not too long, nah. Anya: "..." *clears her throat* "...Thirsty?" yana: sure. Anya: *walks with her* Iida: "Ah, Yaoyorozu!" momo: good evening tenya! are you enjoying the party? >///<; Iida: "Quite. The decorations are impressive. As is your outfit." momo: thank you! i worked really hard on designing it! Iida: "It paid off...So...Do you..." momo: yes! i do design my own clothes from time to time! OwO;;; Iida: "..." *smiles* "I was going to ask if you would like to dance." momo: oh.. um.. i-i would love to! o//////o Iida: *takes her hand and guides her to the dance floor* momo: *blushing wildly* (thinking: keep it together momo, just relax! you got this under control!) *The music is rather slow, as Iida guides her* -elsewhere at the dance- Bakugo: "You good at this game?" itsuka: you bet! Bakugo: "..." *smiles* "Let's see what you got." -elsewhere- shinra: how's the party? Relan: "B-Busy...Lot of people." iris: we're right here, ok? Relan: ^\\\^ "Thanks..." *offers a ghost cookie* iris: *nom* Relan: "It is a little scary here...but not so bad." *points to a decoration* "Even the werewolf decoration looks cuddly." student:... >->;; -elsewhere- Emine: "...I think the bubblegum is my favorite." lin-kimpur: *nom* ^^ Emine: "They are particularly good for getting stuck into people's hair..." -elsewhere- Todoroki: "...That is a...good outfit, Eijiro." eijiro: it's surprisingly comfy. Todoroki: "Then that is all that is important--" Monoma: "I COULD WEAR IT BETTER." tetsutetsu:.......*in the same costume*.... OH COME ON! eijiro: for real? this joke is getting old! Todoroki: "..." *struggling not to laugh* Monoma: "..." *snaps a picture* -later- Todoroki: "..." *ahem* "...I..." ochako: wanna dance? Todoroki: "..." *nods* "It's just...I'm not very good." ochako: i can help. ^^ Todoroki: .\\\\. "..." *offers his hand* ochako: *leading him out onto the dance floor* Todoroki: .\\\\\\\\\\\. *gulp* "Th-Thank you..." ochako: *slowly dancing with him* Todoroki: "...You have danced often?" ochako: sometimes. Todoroki: "...You're good. As far as I know..." ochako: thanks. you're not that bad yourself, actually. ^^ Todoroki: .\\\\. "...Seriously?" ochako: *smiles* ^^ Todoroki: "...Thank you for inviting me." ochako: im just glad you're having fun. ^^ Todoroki: "...No offense, but I'm surprised I am..." ochako:.... ^^ Todoroki: "...I...don't know any fancy steps, like twirls or anything." ochako: no one said you had to. ^^ Todoroki: "I-I just meant I'm not...fancy." ochako: neither am i, haha! Todoroki: "..." ^\\\^ -elsewhere- Kid: "All set?" stocking: indeed~ Kid: *smiles, as he takes her hand* stocking: ^///^ Kid: "you look beautiful." stocking: as do you~ Kid: "D'aw..." *smooch* stocking: ^////^ Kid: "...How was I so lucky to be with you?" stocking: *dips him* luck's got nothing to do with it~ Kid: .\\\\. "...God, I wish I could marry you all over again." stocking: *smoooooooooch* Kid: >\\\\< -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Say cheese!" naho: cheese! ^u^ lilac: *tiny smile* *selfie taken* Sakuya: "Looks great." -elsewhere- Ivan: TT~TT pushkin: you alright, gon? Ivan: <I have a hole in my heart.> katya: <metaphorically? or did you get shot?> Ivan: T_T; <If it was literal, would I be talking at all?> katya: <...good point. is it about the boss and the nurse again? because we already told you, he doesnt actually give a damn about her.> Ivan: <The hurt remains, though...> katya: <well, we're going to go crash a few parties via boss' orders, see what we can find out. wanna come with?> Ivan: <!!!! W-Well, if that's what Master wants, of course!> ^\\\^ katya: <OI LEO! WE'RE HEADING OUT!> leo: ....right.... .///. Ivan: <I'll get my costume!> -elsewhere- Iida: "That was enjoyable. Would you like a snack?" momo: sure. Iida: *offers a plate* "...I'm surprised you invited me." momo: o-oh? .///.; Iida: *nods* "I usually do not get invited to dates." momo: w-well, i asked you to the movie, r-right? Iida: "True. And I enjoyed it. Hence why I accepted this invitation." *takes a cookie from her plate* momo:... *smile* Iida: "I enjoy this opportunity to spend time with you." momo:... ^///^ i enjoy it too. Iida: *smiles* "So, tell me--what was your best Halloween costume?" -elsewhere- Aizawa: *sips the punch* "...Spiked." yuuji: are you..gonna be alright? ._.;;; Aizawa: "Yes, I had only a small sip. We'll just have to take away the punch before someone else drinks it--" -elsewhere- Gin: "..." higuchi: *stroking her head* Gin: *hugs her* "Thank you..." higuchi: it's going to be ok. Gin: "...I don't know how you can know that." higuchi:...i dont know either....but im here, ok? Gin: "..." *small smile* "And I'm here." -elsewhere- Chuuya: ^^ sonia: ?? Chuuya: "You're a smart, loving, great child." TTWTT sonia: *hug* it's ok, papa, please dont cry. Chuuya: "I'm just...happy with you." sonia: ok. Chuuya: *pat pat* "Just...be you, Sonia." sonia:.... ok, papa... Chuuya: *sniff, wipes his tears, smiles* "Now, then, what do you want to do?" -elsewhere- Anya: "EEEEEEEK!" yana: *staring at the fake doll*...huh. Anya: Q~Q "Such a creepy haunted house this year..." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *puts on a jazz album* mary: *eating popcorn* ^^ bram: well, the boss sure knows how to throw a party... Mr. Tsubaki: *pawing at the popcorn on Mary's plate* mary: you hungry? -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "...Is this a sufficient costume?" naoya: looks great. now go have fun at the dance! Akutagawa: "...I doubt I will." atsushi:... o-o;;; *takes lucy's hands and brings her into the haunted house to hide* Lucy: "?!!! Wh-What are you doing?" Akutagawa: *looks around--sees the haunted house* "...That seems cliche." atsushi: saw.. *pant* akutagawa....*pant*..i panicked. Lucy: o_____o;;; "...That is sufficient explanation...L-Let's keep walking, find a place to hide in here..." atsushi: good call... Lucy: *points* "There--it's dark, few people are there, and we can blend in..." atsushi: ok. yana:.... ?? hm? Anya: "??? Hear something?" atsushi: um...hi? yana:.... *raises a brow* hey. Lucy: .\\\. Anya: "..." -_- "How lewd." atsushi: s-so what're you doing? yana: checking out the haunted house. you? atsushi: same! nothing lewd intented! owo;; Lucy: >\\\< *pinches Atsushi's cheek* "They get it already!" Anya: "!!! What a...um, adamant person." *looks at Yana* "You know them?" yana:....*stares at atsushi* seen them in class, never really talked to them. Anya: "The same." *stares* "You're the Tiger, yes?" atsushi: ^^; you can just call me atsushi. -silence- atsushi:... ^^;;;; Anya: "...That's a surprising name." atsushi: i seem to get that a lot....and you guys are...? Anya: "Anya Hepburn--" Lucy: "--a princess." Anya: o\\\\\\\o "?!!!" atsushi: that's your costume, right? Anya: "...Y-Yes?" ^\\\\^; Lucy: "..." *suspicious eyes* yana: ..... Lucy: "...Who is your friend [Yana] supposed to be?" yana: im her prince for the night~ UuU Anya: o\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\o Lucy: "...Yeah, I know that feeling." *holds Atsushi's hand* atsushi: .//////////. -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *stares at Ranpo* "That candy. Was for. The Trick. Or. Treaters." ranpo:....there's still like...5 more bags. -elsewhere- Hyde: "...Why are so many people dressed like Dracula?" licht: it looks cheesy... Hyde: "No kidding. Vampires don't all look like that. Some of them got style!" misono: says the man who wears orange and black stripe socks and sneakers. Hyde: >_< "IT IS STYLE!" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Sister Reimi?" reimi: hm? Tsukiyo: *hug* reimi: o///o; um- Tsukiyo: "You look like you needed a hug." *pat pat, pulls back* reimi: um... thanks 7///7; Tsukiyo: "How you holding up?" reimi: alright. a bit...well...melancholic, but i'll be ok. Tsukiyo: "...Want to take a walk?" reimi:....sure. Tsukiyo: *smiles* "...I like walking around the village. Let's you see how much community there is here...at home." reimi: yeah.....where were you? before coming here to asakusa? Tsukiyo: "...I lived in another village, with my family...I didn't get much...attention." reimi: ... Tsukiyo: "So, I picked a spot on the map where I thought the action would be..." reimi: i see. Tsukiyo: "...Are you happy you made a life here?" reimi:...*she nods* Tsukiyo: *smiles* "Me too. Glad you're here." -elsewhere- Kid: *smooch* stocking: ^///^ Kid: "My angel..." stocking: hehe, my adorable hubby~ <3 Kid: ^\\\^ *rubs her arm* "My adorable wife~" stocking: *smoooooch* <3<3<3<3 kirika: get a room. Kid: -_-; "Could say the same to you." -elsewhere- leo: ..... Ivan: "...Huh. So, this is the atmosphere." leo:....it's rather quiet out....aside from katya and pushkin playing around on the roundabout pushkin: WOOHOO! katya: YEEE! XD Ivan: ._.;;;; "...Good for them..." leo:...it's odd, that they could find such joy out of such trivial things. Ivan: "When you're underground so long, you desire even the simplest of pleasures." leo:....i suppose. Ivan: "Like the swing set!" leo:...perhaps.....it feels....surreal. Ivan: "Like getting to enjoy something you never had before..." leo: ......i know this should be a happy moment....but i just feel tired and numb, like always. Ivan: "...Get on the swing." leo: vanya? Ivan: "I'll push you." leo: o///o a-are you sure? Ivan: "Why not? It'll be fun!" leo: ..... .///. i-i guess... -elsewhere- FD: *taps* zoey: *nuzzling his leg* master~ barkova: =D FD: "..." *grabs a chew toy* barkova: *excited panting* 8D FD: *tosses the chew toy* barkova: *chasing it, barking* zoey: ~? FD: "There..." *strokes Zoey's head* zoey: ah~ FD: *scratches behind her ear* zoey: ahhh~<3 FD: *traces his fingers around her neck* zoey: *soft moan* FD: "Is this good?" *squeezes lightly* zoey: ah~ y-yes~ FD: *his hands rest on her shoulders, massaging them* -elsewhere- Todoroki: ^\\\^ "And...that was the penguin costume one year..." ochako: aww, how adorable! ^^ Todoroki: "I even...made an ice slide to do a penguin belly slide..." ochako: *snort chuckle* oh my gosh. >u< Todoroki: "O-Okay...Now you have to tell me about one of your costumes." ochako: hmmm. well, there was the one year i was dressed as a hoagie. -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." *sniffs the air* classmate: um....araragi are you oka- Akutagawa: *breathes steam out of his nostrils* "The scent..." classmate:... alright what the fuck araragi? Akutagawa: "I know where he is...The haunted house..." atsushi: *tiger senses* O-O;;;; oh.... oh no. Lucy: "??? What?" atsushi: i think we should go now. very very quickly! Lucy: "O-Okay?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: =w= louisa: you sure tired yourself out, huh? Mr. Tsubaki: *yawn* louisa:....did mary even give you a name? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." >_> louisa: hmmm. wait right there. -she exits the room- Mr. Tsubaki: "...???" *looks around* -silence fills the room- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sets his head down* T_T louisa: so she didnt give you a name....hmmm how about- Mr. Tsubaki: *looks up at her* "..." louisa: hmmm... Mr. Tsubaki: *small fox whine, pawing at her* louisa: hmm? is something wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: *nudges her* louisa: how about toby? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *head tilt* louisa: ^^ toby it is then. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *rubs against her leg* louisa:.... ^^ -elsewhere- Black Star: "We're back!" himawari: welcome home! lilac: *asleep* naho: he really tuckered himself out, huh, sakkun? Sakuya: "Yeah--" *yawn* lavender: you kids get some sleep, ok? Sakuya: *nods* "We will...Night." Black Star: *looks around* tsubaki: ?? Black Star: "..." *smiles at her, takes her hand* tsubaki:... *smiles* Black Star: *cheek smooch* -elsewhere- katya: *drunk* mush! mush boy mush! pushkin: ^^; *giving her a piggy back ride back to base* Ivan: "They seemed pleased..." leo: yeah... Ivan: "...Anywhere you wanted to stop on the way back?" leo:...no. Ivan: "...Not even for candy?" leo:....im good, thanks. Ivan: "...Do you want a piggy back ride?" leo: i-i wouldnt want to trouble you... 7///7; Ivan: "I doubt it would be a problem--you look to be of low weight." leo:............. *looks down*....... ._.; Ivan: "???" leo:...n-nothing. 7/////7;;; Ivan: "...I have strong limbs." leo: im more concerned for your back- Ivan: "...Ah. Good point. Thanks for watching out for me, friend." leo:....r-right.... (chibi!leo: *AXED IN THE FACE* </3 ) Ivan: *sad sigh* leo: ?? vanya? Ivan: "He's probably with that slut." leo:.... Ivan: "I bet he doesn't even like doing her." leo: ........ Ivan: "Probably just having sex with her to infect her with something..." leo:............. Ivan: "..." TT_TT leo:....*holding his hand* Ivan: *covers his face with his other hand* "Th-Thanks..." leo:... .///////////////////////////////.;;;;;;;;; Ivan: "I just want to get home and crawl into bed..." leo: i know how that feels.... Ivan: *nod nod* "Just sleep..." -elsewhere- Lucy: ._.; "...Think we lost him?" atsushi: i think so... Akutagawa: "Hello." atsushi: O________________O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Lucy: *stands in front of Atsushi* "You want him?! You're going to have to go through my dead--" Akutagawa: *grabs Lucy by the head--and tosses her back* atsushi: *runs* lucy! *nice catch* Lucy: "...WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THIS GUY?! YOU DON'T JUST TOSS A LADY AROUND--" Akutagawa: "I don't see a lady. I see an interloping, shrewish, nagging red-haired devil." atsushi: just what is your problem, man? Akutagawa: "I am lonely." atsushi: is this about me rejecting you? Akutagawa: "...Why are you with her, and not me?" Lucy: "..." *taking off her earrings* atsushi: well, for starters, she doesnt try to kill me and my friends time and time again. *sigh* how many times do i have to go over this with you? Akutagawa: "Until she is out of the way, and you are mine--!" Lucy: *hands Atsushi her earrings* atsushi: ..... Akutagawa: "--to make you be mine and mine alone, forever and ever, until--" Lucy: *pulls back her fist--and punches Akutagawa in the balls* atsushi: *wince* Akutagawa: X~X *collapses* Lucy: "DON'T YOU EVER CALL ME A NAG, YOU AWFUL, MEAN PERSON!" atsushi:....he needs some help, big time. Lucy: =_= "...Take an arm, let's get him to the infirmary..." -elsewhere- Dazai: ^W^ kirako: you seem pleased. Dazai: "I just had a sense that something improved out there in the vast universe." kirako:.... ?? Dazai: "Like karma paid back someone..." *sits back* "Or maybe I'm just hungry." -elsewhere- FD: *sighs* pushkin: we're back! katya: <verbaaank...> Ivan: ._. leo: katya's drunk, but she didnt kill anyone. FD: "Well, that's good to know." leo: and miss lewis? FD: "Asleep." Ivan: OWO leo:....i see. FD: *nods* "Likely best you all get your rest." -elsewhere- Spirit: *covered in broken eggs* -___-; sachiko: ^^; i guess some people dont realize that trick or treat is _tomorrow_ night, huh? Spirit: "No kidding..." *grabs a towel* "Little brats..." sachiko: i'll get the shower for you. Spirit: "Thanks." -elsewhere- Yumi: *cuddle* lord death: ~<3 Yumi: *sighs* "Quiet..." lord death: indeed. Yumi: "..." *pulls the bedsheet over them* lord death:....*holds her* Yumi: *murmurs* "You cutie..." lord death:...i worry about you. Yumi: "???" lord death:....please stay safe.... Yumi: "...Death, no..." *holds onto him* lord death: s-sorry.....just overthinking again.... Yumi: *sniff* lord death: i didnt mean to frighten you... Yumi: *holds on tightly* "Just...stay here...tonight." lord death:....of course. Yumi: "..." *rests her head against his chest* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *sets down his mug of milk* -...- {Kunikida: "...I screwed up...so badly..."} {yosano: ....you didnt know, dont beat yourself up over it...} {-it was a joint funeral for rokuzo and nobuko-} {Kunikida: "...I should have known. I should have anticipated...planned for it...something...I..."} -knocks- Kunikida: "..." *wipes his eyes* "Come in." aya: you ok? Kunikida: "...Just thinking." aya: 'bout what? Kunikida: "...Someone who died." aya:......oh. Kunikida: "Sorry. I still think about them..." aya: who? Kunikida: "...A client...and a former associate." aya:...oh... Kunikida: "..." *puts his head in his hands* aya:...*hug* Kunikida: *small shiver* aya: i dont know what all happened, but i think you're doing swell. Kunikida: "..." *frozen...crying* aya: .....*huuug* Kunikida: "..." *hugs her back* -elsewhere- Lucy: -_-;;;; "That was annoying." atsushi: yeah. he need serious help, mentally. Lucy: "We keep talking about that--and it's not happening. Not like we can force him into therapy." atsushi: im beginning to worry he's never going to get over it... Lucy: *sighs* "That is...depressing, even for him." odasaku: ... Lucy: "...Thanks for saving me." atsushi:....no problem. same to you. Lucy: "..." *small fist bump* "Good team." atsushi: *smiles* Lucy: "..." *smiles back* ^^ -elsewhere- Black Star: "Zzz..." tsubaki: .....*tucks him in* Black Star: =w= *sleeps more calmly* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *looking up at the Moon* mary:... ?? what's wrong, toby? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *finally notices Mary, looks at her* "???" mary: you look sad... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." TT_TT *nudges Mary* mary: *pap pap* Mr. Tsubaki: *fox chittering...rests his head on her lap* YY~YY -early morning- Kid: =w= stocking: did that feel good~? Kid: "Divine..." *smooch* stocking: hehe~ happy birthday, kiddo~ Kid: "..." *hug* stocking: u///u Kid: "...I never thought it would be like this..." stocking: well, here we are. *kiss* Kid: -\\\\\- "..." *sniff, holds onto her* stocking: *rubs his back* Kid: "...Do I deserve this?" stocking: of course you do. i love you. Kid: "I-I love you..." *nuzzles close to her* -elsewhere- Iida: "..." tensei:....something up? Iida: "Just...have had a lot on my mind since the dance." tensei: like what? Iida: "...A classmate has invited me for two dates now." tensei: oh? Iida: *nods* "And I have quite enjoyed myself. I just...still feel surprised to be invited at all." -elsewhere- Anya: *folding her clothes* bailey: soooo i heard you had Anya: O\\\\\\\\\o "WH-WHAT HAVE YOU HEARD?!" ao: oh my, what's this now~?a date last night~ Anya: >\\\\< "NOTHING HAPPENED!" tsugumi: it's like cinderella! only with the prince leaving after midnight? Meme: "Did you leave your prince your slipper?" Anya: *covering her ears* "La la la! Can't hear you!" -elsewhere- FD: "Any useful information gathered?" yana: *showing him the notes she took* FD: "Hmm...What's this chart with the lines connecting names?" yana: hmm? *looks* FD: " 'Yana and Anya'?" yana: ... that's irrelevant. let me just.... FD: "Is this what the kids call a 'shipping chart'?" yana:.... j-just something i did in my spare time... 7-7;;; it's just observations! =3=; FD: "..." *pats her head* yana:....are you trying to make this weirder than it is? if so, you're succeeding. FD: "...Yes. Now, tell me about this one..." *taps his finger on 'Momo'* -elsewhere- Higan: "Here's your tea." tsubaki: thanks. Higan: "You're welcome. Get any sleep?" -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *staring in awe* "...This may be the perfection of breakfast foods." *it's a breakfast burrito* bram:...*sweatdrop* Mr. Tsubaki: *sniffs* -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Excited for today?" sonia: *nods* Chuuya: *smiles* "We'll visit some houses, get some candy...You'll get to see other children." sonia: *smile* Chuuya: ^^ "Just be sure to not eat too much--I'm going to hold you to a maximum pieces of candy." -elsewhere- Arthur: *asleep...in a suit of armor...full of candy* shinra:................... Relan: ._. "...Where did he get all that candy?" -elsewhere- Patty: "Got the gifts wrapped?" liz: all set. Patty: "Hee hee...So cool...Think he'll like them?" liz: im sure of it. Patty: "..." *holds up her hand for a high five* -high five!- Patty: ^W^ "Best sisters!" liz: hell yeah. Patty: *lifts up the gifts* "When we giving them to him? At the dinner?" -elsewhere- Poe: *writing notes in his journal* emilia: *snoozing* Poe: *smiles lightly, as he closes his journal and opens the cupboard, removing tea cups and a kettle* -elsewhere- Dazai: "Excited for tonight?" atsushi: yeah, it's my first-time trick-or-treating. ^^; Dazai: "I think you'll like it. You bringing Kyoka and Lucy along?" atsushi: *nods* kenji, ranpo, and aya are coming with too. Dazai: "Oh, good." *serious face* "Ranpo is going to steal all of your candy." atsushi: ._.; we'll keep him on a short leash. Dazai: "And a muzzle." -elsewhere- Mori: *tapping a skeleton toy* -.....- Mori: "...Little trinket. Popular in this town." miura: so i see. Mori: "...Except this toy does this--" *He pushes the head, and the eyes light up and the skeleton lets out a small shriek* "...If I pushed down on your head..." miura: no. Mori: "...If I asked Motojirou to add that feature--" miura: *up in his face* no. Mori: .____. "..." *his finger hovers over her nose* miura: do not. Mori: "Boop." *presses* -elsewhere- Joker: "I think going out for a drink tonight is as good as any." ivy: yeah, sounds good. Joker: "And we can dress up--" scarlet: ....... Joker: *holds up a pair of goggles and a cap* "These can work for you, Red." -elsewhere- Kid: "..." julie: ?? Kid: "??? Oh, hello." *smiles* "How are you, Julie?" julie: excited! Kid: "Oh? Why's that?" julie: halloween today! Kid: ^^ "That's right...You ready for trick or treating?" julie: mmhmm! dad's gonna go with me. Kid: "That's good...You have fun, okay?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: >____< naoya: come on, the party will help you get your mind off things. Akutagawa: "...The last social gathering ended with me punched in the testicles. Again." naoya: hey, you'll be fine, ok? Akutagawa: *grumble grumble* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *slicing apples* ranpo: *in dino suit* Kyoka: "...Why a giant lizard?" ranpo: excuse you? im a dino! >3< Kyoka: "...Oh. Sorry." *puts detective hat onto the top of his outfit* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...Does this outfit actually look 'Halloween-y'?" kirei: ^^ it's fitting. Benimaru: "Hmmm....I just feel really pale like this..." -elsewhere- Hiro: *pulling on his costume* hime: ?? Hiro: *his voice muffled* "I hope this is impressive--I spent so much time on this, it's like I've been locked away for months..." -elsewhere- Lucy: "Oh, hey, Naho." naho: hiya! atsushi: *waves* Sakuya: "Yo. What you up to for All Hallows' Eve?" atsushi: trick-or-treating. it's the first time i've gone. ^^; naho: neato! Lucy: "Same...You all doing the same?" naho: you bet! ^^ Lucy: "Cool! Maybe we'll see you out there?" naho: maybe! Lucy: ^^ Sakuya: "..." *looks at Atsushi* "What're you going as?" atsushi: im just going as a cowboy. Sakuya: "Ah...That's cool." -elsewhere- shaula: *HURK* ugh...fucking sea sickness... Medusa: "Oh, what's wrong? Baby scorpion couldn't find a frog to ride on?" shaula: *flips her off* no, cause your frog ran off with a wolfman. Medusa: "Oh, what's wrong? Baby scorpion couldn't find a frog to ride on?" shaula: *flips her off* no, cause your frog ran off with a wolfman. Alone: *angry twitching* milia: OwO;;; *nudges closer to nals* Nals: "Don't go near that one--he's crazy." Alone: "Sh-She would've been mine--if she had just seen..." shaula: oh shaddap, it's bad enough the fake reaper does that shit. Mad!Kid: *heavy breathing* shaula:...*shudders* freaky. Mad!Kid: "I can help with your seasickness..." shaula: PASS. Mad!Kid: "But I was going to put you out of your misery--" shaula: im cured it's a miracle bye! *walks off very quickly* Mad!Kid: "...Just trying to be helpful." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Got your hot chocolate." kim: awesome! Jacqueline: "How's work been?" -elsewhere- Dazai: "This costume is so good..." *wraps his hand* -knock- Dazai: "Coming!" *then sees his hands are tied together* "..." *manages to put his tied hands along the knob, manages to turn the knob to open the door* "Hey there--" kirako: need help? -she’s dressed as catwoman- Dazai: OWO "..." *nod nod nod* "Yeah, I'm all tied up--and not in a fun way. Great costume..." kirako: ^^; Dazai: "Looking forward to the party...My mummy costume will be killer." -elsewhere- Mephisto: "How you holding up?" felisia: alright. exhausted though. Mephisto: "...What may I get you?" felisia: mint choco ice cream with pepper on it. Mephisto: owo;;;; "...Of course~" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, walking through the halls...looks at a door: "DO NOT ENTER"* "...???" -it's just storage- Tsubaki: -_-; ("...Boring.") *nudges a box* -elsewhere- Hyde: *adjusts his tie, then combs his hair* "...All set." licht: what are you supposed to be, a disappointment? Hyde: -____-; "No. I'm a hot Halloween date." licht:....is your date blind? Hyde: "WHAT IF THEY ARE?! SHUT UP!" licht:........ Hyde: "You should try dating. She may have a sibling or a friend." licht: i will accompany your date to protect them from you. Hyde: -_-; "...Your confidence in me is remarkable." licht: on this night where demons stalk, an angel must come forwards. i....*pose* am that angel. Hyde: "..." *claps* "Okay, that was awesome!" julian: ^^; *DING DONG* Hyde: "THAT'S MY DATE!" romina: ya- girl: yo motherfuckers. Hyde: OWO "You made it! Welcome!" kranz: .________.;;;; Hyde: "Ready to go?" *looks behind her* "Or you bring someone else?" -elsewhere- Kid: "..." liz: happy birthday! Kid: ^^ "Thank you..." stocking: happy birthday! Kid: "Hee hee..." *hug* lord death: ^^ Kid: "Father..." *hug* lord death: ^^ happy birthday, son. Kid: "Thank you...for being my father." lord death: ....of course. Kid: -w- -elsewhere- Kyoka: *holds up her bag* "Give me candy." house owner: ._.; atsushi: she means 'trick or treat'. owner: ah, here you go kids. aya: awesome! ranpo: yis! kenji: thanks ma'am! Lucy: "Thank you!" atsushi: where to next? Kyoka: *holds up the map* "If we go to that house, they have whole chocolate bars." atsushi: alright then! Lucy: *follows* "Hope I have enough bags. Anne, how many more do we have left?" -elsewhere- sonia: *holding chuuya's hand* Chuuya: "And we look at both sides before crossing..." *looks...starts walking* "You excited?" sonia: *nod* Chuuya: "I think you'll get a lot of candy. Want to ring the door bell?" sonia:...c-could you please? Chuuya: "Sure!" *presses the doorbell* sonia: trick or treat! *A face peeks through the barely opened door* Neighbor: "Don't got any--go away!" sonia:.....*staaaaaaare* Chuuya: "...Hey, come on, buddy--it's Halloween. You know, for the kids--" *Door slammed into Chuuya's face* sonia: ....another house? Chuuya: "..." *smiles at Sonia* "One moment." *looks at the door...and rips it off its hinges* sonia: ... Neighbor: "?!! Hey! What the hell are you--" Chuuya: *death glare* Neighbor: "!!!!" Chuuya: "Apologize." sonia: *puppy eyes* Neighbor: "H-Hey, dude! I'm sorry I slammed the door in your--" Chuuya: "To. Her." sonia: ..... Neighbor: "..." Q_____Q *hands her a whole bag of lollipops* sonia: thank you. Neighbor: "Y-You're welcome." Chuuya: "...I'll fix your door on the way out..." -elsewhere- Gin: "Ready?" higuchi: yeah. -the party seems to be doing well- ayako: WOOT! Motojiro: -_-;;;; "Keep her away from the soda..." higuchi: ^^; Akutagawa: "..." elise: ?? Akutagawa: "Hmph." *crosses his arms* elise: well arent _you_ just grouchy. =3= Akutagawa: "Don't you have dolls to play with?" elise: well, the old man said he'd take us trick or treating in a moment. you in or out? Akutagawa: "I don't--" Gin: "He's in." Akutagawa: "?!!" hirotsu: excellent. Q: ^^ Akutagawa: -____-;;; -elsewhere- Relan: "Ready?" shinra: *nods* Relan: "Okay..." *rings the doorbell* sachiko: hello? Relan: "...Trick or treat?" owo; sachiko: ah! here you kids go. shinra: thanks! Relan: "Thank you, ma'am." ^W^ -elsewhere- child: *aiming an egg at a familiar house...* "Watch this, buddy..." child 2: *giggles* Poe: *chilly, serene, calm voice* -w-# "And what are you youngsters up to?" child 2: *SCREAM* Child 1: o____O "..." *drops the egg* "RUN!" lana: edgar? did something happen out there? Poe: ^W^ "Just some visitors." *holds up an egg* lana: *chuckles* Poe: "Just scared them off. I'm sure they'll be gone--" *SPLAT* lana: D8< HEY! Child 1: "Hee hee--" Poe: *his hair is over one eye...and his other eye...is on fire* child 2: *has run off already* Child 1: ._. "..." *runs* Poe: "YOU COME HERE AGAIN, AND I'LL FEED YOU TO MY GHOST DOG!" *stamps his foot* lana: *sigh* need me to help you wash up? Poe: "..." T__T *nod nod* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *at the grocery* "...But why do they have Christmas items out already?" worker: welcome to retail, dude. Fitzgerald: "...Huh. ...So..." *excited* "When does the Halloween candy go on sale?!" -elsewhere- Anya: .___. rowena: ?? Anya: *looking around* "..." rowena: is something wrong? Anya: "No...Just...thought I felt someone watching." rowena:... *looking around* Anya: "..." {Anya: "Did you enjoy the dance?"} {yana: yeah, it was fun.} {Anya: "Yeah! ...Well, thanks for keeping me company. Are you walking home?"} {yana: yeah. see ya later?} {Anya: *nods* "You going out for Halloween?"} {yana:...not sure.} {Anya: "Well, there's always Trick or Treating. Can get candy..."} {yana:...i'll think 'bout it.} {Anya "...Okay." *smiles, waves* "I'll walk back to the dormitory. Good night!"} {yana: *waves and walks off*} -...- Anya: *sighs* -elsewhere- FD: *looking at cameras* "...So many costumes." yana: mmhmm. *throwing darts on the dart board, with a few pictures on it* FD: *looks at the pictures* -the pictures are of various members of both the mafia and the agency- FD: "Who's at the bullseye?" yana:...*throwing a dart...right at fukuzawa's picture* -elsewhere- fukuzawa: !!!! Kunikida: "??? Sir?" fukuzawa:....n-nothing, just felt uneasy... Kunikida: "...Some tea?" fukuzawa:.....yes, thank you. Kunikida: *pours* "...I am onto something regarding our Rat problem." fukuzawa: oh? Kunikida: "I have been tracking new individuals passing our office, writing an algorithm." fukuzawa: *listening* Kunikida: "It predicts paths they walk, destinations...and origins." fukuzawa: hmm... Kunikida: "Eventually, points will accumulate on the map--with the larger dots on it indicating origins and destinations most common for people near us. We can use this information to get a better prediction who is interested in spotting our offices." fukuzawa: i see. Kunikida: "I also have set up some photo-recognition software, in case certain individuals keep stopping by..." *passes a photograph, showing Lucy* -ID: Lucy Maud Montgomery- Kunikida: "...Former members of the Guild deserve some added attention." fukuzawa: hmm.. Kunikida: "It is especially important, with so many people wearing masks tonight." -elsewhere- Kid: *sips his drink* stocking: beautiful night out, huh? Kid: *smiles* "Yes..." *reaches for her hand* stocking: *holding his hand* Kid: *rubs her hand* "...Thanks." stocking: ^^ Kid: "...It is surreal." stocking: hmm? Kid: "I just...can't believe this is my life." stocking: well, it is. *smiles* Kid: "...I feel like I don't deserve it." stocking: *sighs and hugs him* you do deserve it, ok? Kid: *sniff* *hug* stocking: *kiss* i love you, always, ok? Kid: T\\\T *nods, kisses back* -elsewhere- Lucy: "--eleven, twelve--thirteen bags full of candy!" aya: neato! kenji: ^^ Kyoka: "Shall we return to the Agency--or try one more house?" ranpo: i saved the best for last! Lucy: "Oh?" ranpo: lo and behold! -it's poe's house- Kyoka: "...Oh." Lucy: "..." *rubs her arms* "D-Did it get c-colder here?" ._.; atsushi: didnt rowena say the house is full of ghosts too? Kyoka: *shiny eyes* Lucy: O_O;; kenji: cool! Lucy: *pushes Atsushi forward* "Y-You ring the bell..." atsushi: ok? *knocks* *The door inches open* atsushi: hello? ranpo: hey poe! hope ya dont mind us dropping by! *wind is heard rustling* ranpo: ?? aya: hello? *steps inside* Lucy: Q~Q *chains are heard rattling* atsushi: 0w0; *ghostly moans are heard* Kyoka: "...???" ranpo: hey poe? you in? *something is dripping on the table...it's red* aya: O_O; ranpo:...did you spill jello or something, poe? Lucy: *clutching Atsushi* *giggling is heard right over Aya's shoulder* aya: *looks* Poe: *standing, giggling, as his hands are elbow-deep in red* "Hee hee hee..." atsushi: *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM* aya: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!! Lucy: *clutching Atsushi* "EEEEEEEEEEK!" Kyoka: "..." kenji: ? ranpo: OuO;;;; lana: edgar? did someone come in? Poe: "Hee hee..." *flips a light switch, smiles at Lana* "Yes! We have guests! And I'm just about done crushing the grapes." atsushi: *phew* aya: >3<; ranpo: oh, so no jelly? boo. fran: you rang? Lucy: Q________Q "...I'm going to pee myself..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *revving up a motorcycle--decorated in skulls* sayu: woah. Vulcan: "I think this suits Halloween..." *puts on a skull mask* sayu: ghost rider! Vulcan: "Bingo!" *sits on the cycle, revs it* "I just couldn't get the mask to light up on fire--without killing myself." sayu: OuO ? Vulcan: "...I mean, I don't have flame abilities. Actually, does anyone with flame abilities just light up their head?" sayu: probably! but i dont have flame abilities either, so i dunno. Vulcan: "...How are you in physical work?" -elsewhere- Mad!Kid: "..." *hugs himself* pandora: *asleep* Mad!Kid: *shivers* "..." ("I will return to her...") -silence- Mad!Kid: "..." ("He's probably with her...He'll be the first to go.") -elsewhere- Kid: *shivers* stocking: hmm? kid? Kid: "...S-Sorry. Just felt cold." stocking: it's ok. -elsewhere- soul:....*staring up at the moon* .... {Maka: "Are you even listening to me?"} {soul: *mumble* its 7 am, lemme sleep... zzz} {Maka: -_-# *grabs his ankle*} {soul: noooo...} soul:....*looks at his hand* ...... *gets up and heads to the DWMA training room* -and so- soul: *stretch* alright...let's to this. *slicing at dummies* {Maka: "Good slice!"} *eyes are focused on Soul* soul: thanks... *back slashes another dummy* {Maka: "Behind you!"} *A hand reaches for him...* soul: ?! *turns and blocks* ???: "EEK!" *pulls back their hand* "I-I didn't want to get it sliced off!" soul: !! sorry, you kind of startled me. ???: *small whimper* soul: ?? h-hey, you ok? *letting his eyes adjust to see the person* ???: "I-I just was lost and heard the noise in here..." soul: wait....hiro? Hiro: "Y-Yeah, it's me..." soul: ah....you come for some late night training too? Hiro: *shrugs* "N-Now and then?" soul: ah, cool. Hiro: "..." *puts on his gloves, approaches a punching bag* soul:...did you graduate with us or not? Hiro: ^^; "I thought I would...but I missed some credits because of a paperwork error." soul: that's rough, buddy. Hiro: *punching the bag* "Oh, you know--I'm just rolling with the punches--" *the bag swings back, hitting him in the face* soul: *wince* arent we all? *helps him up* Hiro: "Thanks..." *rubs his bruised cheek* "Guess I hit harder than I thought..." soul: maybe you could be a fisticuffs meister like kilik? Hiro: "...Know any weapons that fit onto hands?" -elsewhere- Hibana: "You happy?" hanako: *nods* i had so much fun! Hibana: "D'aw! I'm glad." ^^ hanako: i saw so many other kids today! Hibana: "Do you like hanging out with kids your age?" hanako: *nods* Hibana: *pats her head* "We'll have to get you more playdates." -elsewhere- Relan: *drops the bag of candy on the living room table* "Holy moley, that's a lot..." shinra: so tired... Relan: "..." *pats a hand on the couch* shinra: *lays down* =w= iris: ^^ Relan: *pats Iris's shoulder, as he strokes Shinra's head* shinra:....zzzzz Relan: *small forehead kiss* -elsewhere- Mori: "Hee hee hee..." -...- Mori: "...." *looks around* "...Why am I laughing to myself?" -......- Mori: "..." *tosses his mask onto the couch, exits his office* -the hall is silent- Mori: >3< "Boring..." elise: ?? Mori: "Is everyone still out?" elise: miura's charging, so yeah. besides the guards. Mori: "..." *waves a hand in front of Miura's eyes* miura: *charging* Mori: "..." *removes a permanent marker* miura: do not Mori: OwO;;; -early morning- Kid: "Zzzzz..." stocking: *kiss* Kid: *wrinkles his nose* "Mmmmm..." *instinctively hugs her* stocking: u///u *snuggle* Kid: "Stocking..." *rubs her back* -elsewhere- Hyde: "Zzzz..." licht:...*sigh* honestly... Hyde: *hedgehog yawn* "..." *looks around* "...How did I get here?" licht: that demon delinquent tricked us, attempted to rob us, i chased her off because im an angel. Hyde: "...Huh. Did she take my record collection?" licht: she didnt take anything. Hyde: "Well, that's good...Did she leave her number?" licht:.... *le tosses hyde out the window* Hyde: O_o *flaps his arms--and falls like a brick* *CRASH* Hyde: "...Owie." -elsewhere- Dazai: *stretches* kirako: zzzz Dazai: "..." *cuddles* kirako: =w= Dazai: "Hello, kitty..." *rubs a finger behind her ear* kirako: morning. Dazai: "Sleep well?" *rests his head on her shoulder* kirako: yeah. and you? Dazai: "..." *kisses her shoulder* kirako: hehe, well you're sure affectionate this morning. Dazai: "...Yeah." *smiles, kisses her cheek* kirako: ^^; Dazai: "...Want some breakfast?" *sits up, rubbing her back* -elsewhere- Poe: *humming, as he pours orange juice* henry: did you get rowena's present? Poe: *nods* "And wrapped." henry: ^^ Poe: "So, when shall we give her the gifts?" -elsewhere- FD: *washing his face* -....- FD: "..." *looks in the mirror* "..." -what do you see?- {FD: *staring at his reflection in his glass of water* "..."} {barkova: *chewing on a stale loaf of bread*} {FD: "...You got some teeth on you."} {barkova: hehe...*nom nom*} {FD: "...Hey..." *slides his glass of water to her* "Dunk the bread in there. It'll soften it."} {barkova: OuO *dunk and nom* ^^} {FD: "...See? You can learn."} {barkova: ^^} {FD: "...What's your name?"} {barkova: <anna.>} {FD: <Fyodor.> *offers his hand*} -...- FD: "..." *towels off, opens the door* -elsewhere- Todoroki: *staring at his phone* *checks messages* ochako: [how was the movie marathon?] Todoroki: "..." *small smile* [lengthy. fell asleep after the third. how was your halloween?] ochako: [went T-r-T-ing with the squad] Todoroki: "..." [did you get good candy?] ochako: [yep!] Todoroki: [that's good. which is your favorite?] -elsewhere- Chuuya: *vacuuming* sonia: zzzzz mito: *mreow* Chuuya: *turns off the vacuum* "Sorry, Mito--the vacuum scaring you?" mito: *scared kitty sounds* Chuuya: "..." *holds his palm up in front of her* mito:...*nuzzles her head against his hand* Chuuya: *smiles, pets her* "It's okay." mito:...*purr* Chuuya: *small chin scratch* mito: =w= Chuuya: "I'll finish up the old fashion way..." *dons an apron, mask, and a cloth with a stick* -elsewhere- Patty: "And with Halloween behind us, you know what's coming up next, right?" julie: christmas! Wes: "..." *glaring* "We meet again, you bastard." riley: ?? *looks at who wes is talking to* *He's talking to a banjo* Wes: "You have an awful sound that I just cannot master! Why?! It should be like playing a violin!" riley:....*sweatdrop* Wes: "...ANSWER ME, YOU CONFOUNDED INSTRUMENT OF MAYHEM!!!" -elsewhere- Joker: *holding up animal crackers, slurring his words* "Then the happy bunny says hello to the happy bear...but, 'Oh no!'" *bites the head off the rabbit cracker* scarlet:.......how many did he have? Bartender: "Three beers, one shot, and a Diet Coke--" scarlet:....good god. Joker: "Then the bunnies return! And they murder the bear! ARG! RAWR! Blood! Intestines!" *munches the bear cracker* -elsewhere- Hibana: YY~YY gabriella: tired? Hibana: *nods* "I want to lie down..." -elsewhere- mikan: *letting asura rest his head on her lap* Asura: Q____Q mikan: *humming* Asura: *closes his eyes* "Th-Thanks..." heibito: da? Asura: "..." *pats his head* heibito: =w= mikan: hard to believe he's going to be 2 years old in a few days... Asura: "He's a growing boy..." mikan: ^^ Asura: "...He's beautiful." mikan: he has your eyes. heibito: hehe! Asura: "Your laugh..." -elsewhere- Poe: *raking the front lawn* "There...One large pile of leaves raked--" emilia: *peeek* Poe: "??? Emilia?" *holds up a leaf* "You see how the colors were changing?" emilia: *nod* Poe: "That's the chlorophyll in them, dying." emilia:.... ??? molly:....*looks at lana* i worry for your future children. lana:.... ^^;;;;; Poe: "--and it feeds the tree." *sweeps his hand* "And the tree stores all that food to survive through winter." emilia: ...cool. Poe: "I know! It's so fascinating! I once wrote a story about how the age of the tree was integral to the treasure buried under it--" emilia: buried treasure?! *shiny eyes* Poe: "It's an entertaining story--at least, I think so. I have the book, if you want to read it." -elsewhere- Anya: "LET GO OF IT!" Fitzgerald: "NO, YOU!" shinoa: oh my, what's going on? misono: *pinches nose* there's more than just one of those things... -_-; Anya: "THIS ONE HAS MY FAVORITE FLAVORS!" Fitzgerald: "THIS ONE HAS MY FAVORITE COLORS!" misono: *sweatdrop* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "..." *touching his face* -...- {Shamrock: *gasping*} {-no one else is there....only him and the vampire before him....-} {Vampire: *smiles--as he holds up his sword* "Did they leave you by yourself?...Heartless."} {Shamrock: "..." *collapses to his knees* "Th-There had to be a reason...What was it...?"} {Vampire: "...There is none. No reason to betray. To kill. But to not forgive, even someone you despise..."} {Shamrock: "..."} {Vampire: "The saddest thing...is the failure to understand each other. There is no justice. Nobody can change how you were wounded. I cannot tell you not to be hurt by that. It's fine if you want to scream, 'I hurt!'"} {Shamrock: *shudder, tearing up*} {Vampire: "...If there are people who say those things to you...I will strike them for you. Now--"} {*BANG*} {Vampire: "?!!" *shocked...then looks sad* "...I will give you a new name."} naho: sham? Shamrock: "...Hmm?" naho: you ok? Shamrock: "...Yes. Thank you." *rubs his eye* naho:...*hug* you're important to us, ok? >u< Shamrock: "..." *sniff* *pat pat* "Th-Thanks..." naho: ^^ Shamrock: "I-I will make tea..." -elsewhere- Johannes: OWO metsu: ....yes? Johannes: *holds up crayons* metsu: .....are you going somewhere with this, doctor? Johannes: "Let me draw you!" metsu: um.....alright? sounds harmless enough. Johannes: "--in this." *holds up a dress* metsu:....spoke too soon. -elsewhere- Kid: *wearing his new birthday sweater* .______. kirika: *snickers* Kid: "I...don't know what to say." -elsewhere- Kunikida: *soaked* -___- aya: what happened to you? Kunikida: "Someone dumped a bucket of water onto me--then dropped the bucket onto my head." aya: yikes. Kunikida: "I gathered some clues to their identity, starting with fingerprints on the bucket and this hair sample..." aya: *peeks* *The hair is purple* aya: dr yosano! Kunikida: "Hmm...What is the motive?" -elsewhere- Lucy: *sets down a plate of fries* "Okay...We need to talk." atsushi:.....*sweating violently* Q~Q;;;; Lucy: "There's a play about one of my favorite books...and I want to go. And it's fancy." atsushi: oh...sure! *internal sigh of relief* Lucy: "So you will need a suit. And a taser." atsushi: ok- wait taser? Lucy: "I am not having that shadowy jerk ruin our date and my play." -_- atsushi: right... ^^; ehehe.. ^^; i knew that. Lucy: "..." *rests her head on his shoulder, takes a fry* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *wearing cat ears* elise: ^^ Mori: "See? It's all going according to plan..." Gin: "...What plan?" Akutagawa: "I have no idea--and it's scaring me." elise: i think rintarou's off his meds tbh. Mori: OWO;;;; "...Ha ha ha! I don't know what she means--" Gin: "Please, sir, go lie down..." miura: get some rest. Mori: "I CAN LIVE FOREVER--" *collapses* miura: *sighs and carries him to bed* kouyou: ..... *concerned* Mori: *muttering in his sleep* kouyou: ..... *sigh* Mori: "Rin..." miura: ?? Mori: "Rintarou..." miura: ..... Mori: "Rintarou is a good boy..." miura:..... Mori: *holds onto Miura* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Stein: "..." aya drevis:...? Stein: "...A new mission." aya drevis: where? Stein: "Germany..." aya drevis: back at home, then... Stein: "...Yes." *lights another cigarette* aya drevis: so valentine and i are holding down the fort then? Stein: "I'm afraid so." *puffs* -elsewhere- Mifune: "...Your house seems...highly occupied." tsubaki: ^^; naho: didnt i see you feeding stray cats the other day? Mifune: "??? No. I was at home yesterday." naho: hmmmm... Mifune: "Must have been someone else. Besides, there are only a few cats that ever stop by my house." naho: ah. maybe it's your double? kind of like how lilac has a double! tsubaki: you mean chrona? naho: *nods* Mifune: "...Dopplegangers. I already had to deal with those." *holds his sword* naho: *listening* Mifune: "A wraith, sent to hunt me." lilac: s-scary... naho: and _then_ what happened?? Mifune: "I killed it. ...Sorry. I'm not good at storytelling. And I figured, if I'm sitting here telling you the story, I must have survived." naho: ^^ Sakuya: "...How do we know _you_ aren't the wraith...?" Mifune: "...Maybe I am." lilac: *hiding* tsubaki: mifune! Mifune: "...Sorry. I also can't tell jokes." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "I want Halloween candy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner." atsushi: ._. Lucy: "That is not healthy..." *tosses a piece of unwrapped gum* "And with my braces, I can't even eat this." -elsewhere- Meme: "Up for cleaning the pool?" tsugumi: i think it's closing up for the winter Meme: "..." *looks at the calendar* "...I think I just had one of my old brain fails." -elsewhere- FD: "He's been quiet." yana: the padre? FD: "Yes." yana: yeah, i noticed... FD: "...Wake him up." yana: alright......oooi, padre, you up? Hawthorne: "..." *coughs up blood* yana: im just gonna take that as a 'not really'. Hawthorne: "..." *The blood seems to be...bubbling?* yana:....*backs up* Hawthorne: "..." *The blood bubbles up--into a spire* yana: *slams the door* O-O;;; *thumping and cutting is heard inside* FD: "???" yana:....<damn. you and the nurse did a serious number on his mind...> FD: <...I think his religion helped.> yana: ... <maybe.> *thump thump thump--SLIIIIICE* yana:....<what do you think we should do about this?> FD: <Let him tire himself out--> *STAB* *The blood has pierced through the door--and into FD's arm* FD: "..." yana: holy- Hawthorne: *loud screaming* FD: "...Zoey. Now." zoey: *knocks him out wth a crowbar* Hawthorne: *collapsed* FD: "...I'm bleeding." zoey: *tending to his injuries* FD: "..." <He is too powerful like this...> yana: <what do we do with him?> FD: <He obviously wants something that we are not giving him. We've broken his mind--so, let's rebuild it.> -elsewhere- Monoma: *reading something--* Izuku: "Hey!" *snatches it out of his hands* "Give that back!" Monoma: "..." *smirks* Izuku: *glare* -CHOP- itsuka: monoma, quit being such a jerk. Monoma: >3< "I was just doing some light reading--" Izuku: "This is private!" *hugs his notebook* itsuka: you know, while katsuki can be very brash and admittedly a bit of an asshole at times, but at least he doesnt violate people's privacy! Izuku: -_-; *holds up the notebook* "He _did_ burn this one and tossed it into a koi pond..." Monoma: "It's as they say: best to know your enemies' strengths and weaknesses. It's not like _I'm_ in the competition any longer...And Midoriya needs all the help he can get against Todoroki." itsuka: well, the next match is about to start. Izuku: "!!! R-Right! Ochaco against...*gulp* Kacchan..." itsuka: well, we better find our seats, right? Monoma: *follows* Izuku: *sits with Class 1A* -elsewhere- ochako:...*breathes*.....ok ochako...you got this.... announcer: this round, the very epitome of a hothead, he was kinda famous in middle school, KATSUKI BAKUGOU! Bakugo: ಠ_ಠ announcer: VERSUS, dont let her bubbly looks fool you, OCHAKO URRRRARRRRRAKA! ochako: ... Bakugo: "I'm not going to go soft on you, Round-Face." ochako: !! ... Iida: "Midoriya...What would you advise?" Izuku: "Well, Kacchan may be strong--but he's useless in close-range combat--" Bakugo: *sneezes* Izuku: "If she can keep him from moving, like float him, she'll have the advantage." -ROUND START!- ochako: *running forwards* Todoroki: *watching* Bakugo: *stands still* ochako: *still running* Izuku: "As I thought...He won't dodge. He'll lead with a right hook--" *BOOM* ochako: URK- (thinking: crap! i couldnt dodge even though i saw it!) Bakugo: *marches to the smoke* "Now die." -something approaches him- Bakugo: ("There she is...") *approaches her jacket* ochako: *coming up from behind him* Bakugo: *slams his hand onto her jacket--and it falls* "?!!!" Izuku: *violently shaking* Todoroki: "!!!" ochako: (thinking: if i can get to him, then i-) Bakugo: *swings his arm back--* *BOOM 2X* ochako: !!! hanta: he reacted as soon as he saw her! itsuka: with reflexes like that, smoke screens wont do much.. Izuku: *overhearing Itsuka* "No kidding. I don't know how--" Monoma: "Idiots." ochako: *charging again* Izuku: *giving a 'The fuck you say' face at Monoma* Bakugo: "Too slow." *swings his arm along the floor--* *BOOM 3X* Monoma: "..." *smirks* Mineta: "...So, Bakugo is a sadist..." jirou: *throws him in the trash* ochako: IM NOT DONE YET! Bakugo: *swings his arm again--* *BOOM 4X* Audience Member: "Owie!" audience member 2: thats not how a someone that wants to be a hero is supposed to act! audience member 3: just push them outta bounds! Audience Member #4: "Villain! Why can't you be like a hero--like All Might or Endeavor?!" Todoroki: "!!!!" Bakugo: "..." Aizawa: "..." ochako: ..... Audience Member #5: "You are just bullying that defenseless girl--" Aizawa: "SHUT UP!" yuuji: !!... old man... Aizawa: "HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD AS A PRO HERO TO BE THIS STUPID?!" Death the Kid: Izuku: “Ah..” Todoroki: "..." audience member: urk- Aizawa: "You don't like this match? Turn away. Go find a new job. This is what heroes face: insurmountable odds. It is whether you have the courage to face those fears and rise above them that determines whether you have what it takes to be a hero." yuuji: .... Aizawa: "Bakugo is not being this violent just because he's a bully and a jerk--" Bakugo: -_-### Aizawa: "--but because he knows her strength, her power. This is his worthy opponent. A hero does not hold back to accomplish their goal..." ochako: *wiping blood from her mouth* *pant*... Bakugo: "...You still standing, Roundy?" ochako:...thanks, bakugou. Bakugo: "?!" itsuka:... !!!! ah- Monoma: "Oh. You finally noticed." Izuku: "???" Bakugo: "The hell you thanking me for?" tsuyu: *takes hold of izuku's head to make him look up.....at several floating rocks* ochako: thanks for not dropping your guard! Bakugo: "!!! Sh--" ochako: release! *Rocks fall* Bakugo: "..." ochako: (thinking: i just got to find my opening, then i can win! for my family's sake-) *BOOM 5X* ochako: !!!! Todoroki: "!!!" announcer: WOAH! Bakugo: "You've been hanging out with Deku for a long time, Uraraka." ochako: *stunned* announcer: her secret maneuver just went up in smoke! literally! Bakugo: "Surprising...But I knew you had a plan. That was a close one..." *looks up--sneering* "Now it's time to get serious..." *runs at her* ochako: *moves forward........before collapsing* Bakugo: "???" Todoroki: "!!!" Izuku: "...Her capacity..." ochako: n-not....yet.... *crawling* d-dad....i...got to.....*faints* midnight: *going over to check on her*....uraraka has passed out. the round goes to bakugou! Bakugo: "..." Izuku: "..." {Izuku: "I just want to help. Take my notebook--"} {ochako: it's fine....iida said, he'd challenge you, right?... *thumbs up* see you in the finals!*} ochako: .... announcer: the first round of the tournament has concluded, soon, the second round will begin! after repairing the field. again. -later- Bakugo: "DEKU!" Izuku: O~O Bakugo: "ARE YOU LOOKING TO DIE, YOU PIECE OF SHIT?!" Izuku: "N-No! Um...Congratulations on win--" Bakugo: "YOU GAVE HER THAT PLAN, DIDN'T YOU?! That stupid reckless plan may have tripped me up, but--" Izuku: "That was her." Bakugo: "...What?" Izuku: "She came up with that plan. Her. By herself. You want to be upset with someone? You irritated by that plan? Blame Ochako--because she figured it out." Bakugo: "..." Izuku: "...Well...Good day." *fast walking* hanta: hey bakugou! nice job playing villain! ^^ Bakugo: "SHUT THE HELL UP, ARMS!" itsuka: you both really went all out today, huh? Bakugo: "...Yeah. Uraraka kept going." denki: yeah, he's undoubtedly a more 'brawns over brains' guy. Bakugo: *DEATH GLARE* -elsewhere- ochako: nnh....*in medical bed*....ah... *knock knock* ochako: hmm? Todoroki: "...Ochako?" ochako: come on in. Todoroki: "...Are the medics taking care of you?” ochako: yeah.... ^^; guess i lost, hehe. Todoroki: "...Are you hurt?" ochako: just a few scratches. recovery girl took care of me, so my stamina's getting better. Todoroki: "I'm sorry--" ochako: it's fine, you didnt do anything to apologize for. but darn that bakugou! he was too much! i just got to try harder next time! >3< Todoroki: "...I'm sure." ochako:...well, i wish both you and deku best of luck out there, ok? *thumbs up* Todoroki: "..." *thumbs up* "Thank you." ochako: ^^ -ochako's phone rings- Todoroki: "...I suppose you should take that." ochako: yeah... see you later? Todoroki: "I'll be waiting." ochako: *nods and watches him exit*....*picks up* hey dad. Mr. Uraraka: "Hey, sweetie. Mom and I watched the match." ochako: i didnt do too great, i lost. Mr. Uraraka: "I thought you did great. I don't know much about the technical side--but just because you lost doesn't mean you're done, right? You'll try next year!" ochako: ...it only matters if you win, show them how you can do with different types. the scouts cant learn anything from losing a single match... Mr. Uraraka: "But what's the rush?" ochako: *tearing up* i-i mean...i have to...f-for you and mom- Mr. Uraraka: "...Ochaco. I don't want you worrying about us. No matter what happens, I know our daughter is going to be a hero." ochako: ....*sniff* *hic* Todoroki: "..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." classmate: thinking of using a similar strategy, ozaki? Chuuya: "Hmm...Not sure." ("They'd be expecting it now...Hang in there, Uraraka.") -elsewhere- Izuku: *fast walking* *Suddenly, someone appears around the corner--* Endeavor: "Hey." Izuku: ( . ) _________ ( . ) Izuku: "End-End-End--" Endeavor: "There you are. I saw what you did out there. Amazing quirk. That force from just a flick of your fingers." Izuku: "..." *step slide back* Endeavor: *finger point* "In terms of power, you're on par with All Might's quirk." Izuku: "I-I don't know about that. I have to go--" Endeavor: "My boy, Shouto, has the duty to surpass All Might." Izuku: "..." Endeavor: "His match against you...will prove a valuable test. So give it your all. But up a good fight against him." Izuku: "..." Endeavor: "That's all. Sorry for my bluntness." Izuku: "...I-I hope you'll allow me to be blunt." Endeavor: "???" Izuku: "I'm not All Might." Endeavor: "Well, of course you're not--" Izuku: "Just like how Todoroki...is not you!" Endeavor: "..." Izuku: "..." *turns, walks away* -elsewhere- Shigaraki: "..." ???: these children may be your obstacle one day... Shigaraki: "..." *scratches* "Children? Please...What nonsense." -elsewhere- Monoma: "Well, that was interesting." *writes something down* pony: ?? Monoma: *holding a notebook labeled "Quirk Analysis for Copying* pony: doesnt dat deku kid do something like dat too? Monoma: "His is to be a hero. Mine is a little more limited in scope, kind of a cheatsheet to know abilities and weaknesses for when I copy them." pony: ah...but dont you wanna be a hero too? Monoma: "Well, yes. I just need to get a handle on my own ability before I put people at risk. No point jumping into combat unnecessarily before I'm ready." pony: i guess dat makes sense. Monoma: "Of course it does--because I'm no dummy." *bishie sparkle* tokage: in terms of battle, no. but socially.... ehhhh, how do i put this.....you're a bit of a major ass. Monoma: -___-;; "Last I checked, the occupation of 'hero' did not have that as a barrier to employment." itsuka: .... Monoma: "And what do you all do to prepare for our inevitable heroic rises?" -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *in bed, holding his stomach* TT~TT louisa: i did tell you not to eat it all in one setting, lord francis. Fitzgerald: "I just wanted one more...May I have a ginger ale?" -elsewhere- Mad!Kid: "...Soon?" pandora: soon, child. Mad!Kid: "...Okay." *scratches his arm* -elsewhere- Hyde: *sipping through a straw from a packet of red liquid* licht: -,-; *he has bandages on his arm* Hyde: "I got to say--mixing it with berries is delightful~" julian: ._.; Hyde: "May I have seconds?" -elsewhere- Relan: "That was some battle..." shinra: yeah- ah! shit, still sore. tamaki: and you say _i_ have bad luck... shinra: =3=; i didnt plan on slipping on the steps... Relan: *slight frown at Tamaki* "Let's get you ice, Shinra." *offers a hand* shinra: *smiles* love you, rel. Relan: -\\\\- "Ah, gee...I love you, too." *pats his back carefully* -elsewhere- Burns: "...I think that Jack O'Lantern is rotten." ruby: aww. Burns: "Better toss it out, or use it for fertilizer." ruby: aye aye, sir! *salutes* Burns: "..." *salutes back* ruby: ^^ -elsewhere- Hibana: "KICK ENDEAVOR'S KID’S ASS, TINY FRAIL CHILD!" ryuuko: commander, the next round wont be for a few days. Hibana: "LET IT HAPPEN NOW! THEN ENDEAVOR CAN GO CRYING WHEN HIS KID GETS HIS ASS HANDED TO HIM! I WANT THAT BRUTE TO CRY HIS EYES OUT LIKE THE LITTLE B--" gabriella: *rubs her shoulder* shhhh.... Hibana: *grumble grumble* =\\\\\= Izuku: Q~Q "...May I pass by to get my produce, ma'am?" mikami: g-go right ahead. ^^; Izuku: "Thank you." *nervous walking the fuck out of the grocery store* Manager: "HEY! YOU GOT TO PAY FIRST, KID!" Izuku: "I'M SORRY!" *pulls out his All Might wallet* "I-I'm ready to pay..." -elsewhere- Black Star: *scooping out ice cream* naho: YEEEEAH SUNDAYS! Black Star: "Lilac, you want chocolate syrup?" lilac: ....i-im good....c-chocolate gets me too hyper... Black Star: "That's cool." *sets out chopped nuts and syrups* -elsewhere- Kid: "Will we be at the battle's awards ceremony, Father?" lord death: of course! several members of city council will be there. Kid: *nods* "I look forward to it. I haven't had as much time to keep up on the competition." -elsewhere- Todoroki: "..." *chills his own drink* fuyumi: that was an exciting fight today, huh? Todoroki: "Yes. I was captivated." fuyumi: yeah. they really didnt hold back. Todoroki: "No...I am happy Uraraka worked that hard." fuyumi: yeah. Todoroki: "...I think she could have won." fuyumi: i think so too. Todoroki: "...I..." fuyumi: ?? Todoroki: "...Just thinking about how adamant so many are to get ahead in this competition." fuyumi: hmm... Todoroki: "...When this is over, I want to do something." fuyumi: oh? Todoroki: "Maybe a get-together? I could make something..." fuyumi: sounds like fun....shouto...do you like uraraka~? Todoroki: *spits out his drink* o\\\\\\o fuyumi: well~? Todoroki: "Sh-She's my classmate! Th-That's all!" >3< *crosses his arms* "Where would you ever get such an idea?" fuyumi: sure, shouto. sure. Todoroki: "Sh-Shush!" -\\\\\- *sips his drink* "Just want to be friendly is all..." fuyumi: mmhmm. -elsewhere- Lucy: *holding up a dress* "This one?" kirako: oh definitely! Lucy: "Mmm...Color is nice...Just not liking my shoes to go with it." -elsewhere- Gin: "Is he still sleeping?" miura:....yes. Gin: "...Good. He needs his rest. Excuse me." *departs...looking around* miura: ..... elise: ..... Gin: *continues walking* ("I don't see any additional entrances...") Mori: "Zzz..." elise:..... (thinking: it's not fair, rintarou. that you got to grow up, but you didnt let me grow up with you...) *sniffle* Gin: "..." {Rintarou: *looks down at Elise* "...Have you gotten shorter?"} {elise: nope, still the same height as i was.} {ougai sr: i think you're getting taller, son. well, you are getting a little older now... *smiles*} {Rintarou: "...Oh." *looks at Elise* "I...don't know how to change..."} elise: ..... Mori: *tosses* "M..." elise: ..... Mori: "Hmm..." *yawns, opens his eyes* "...Elise?" elise: you passed out. Mori: "...Oh. I didn't keep up on food...or sleep..." -elsewhere- Poe: "..." *flipping through envelopes* *They are yellowed with age* henry: hmm? Poe: "I can't believe Mother didn't throw out my inane writing." henry: well, mothers do like to keep the things their children made. i mean, we have a whole box full of emilia's drawings, haha. Poe: T_T "Emilia's drawings don't show a heart shattered by the torment of rejection." henry: .... *awkward back pat* Poe: *hug* henry: you're doing alright. Poe: *sniff* rowena: *hug* Poe: TT____TT -elsewhere- Akitaru: "..." *looks at a photograph, from a Halloween long ago* miwa: hm? Akitaru: "...Sorry. Was looking at family photos." miwa: it's all good. Akitaru: *puts it down* "...We had some post-Halloween clean-up. Some Jack O'Lanterns got out of control." miwa: i know that feeling. Akitaru: "...We can grab lunch on the way back." miwa: sounds good. -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *holding a plate in his mouth, with medicine and a glass of water on it* louisa: *pets and takes the plate* here you go, lord francis. Mr. Tsubaki: ^W^ Fitzgerald: "Thank you..." T~T *takes the medicine* "Tell me, have you re-scheduled meetings?" louisa: yes, sir. Fitzgerald: "Very good." *sips his water* "...When I return to work, I have something to fix." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *stares at a candy bar* "..." naoya: you hungry? Akutagawa: "..." *nod nod* naoya: *hands it to him* here ya go. Akutagawa: "...Thank you." *opens it...* *nom* "...!!!" naoya:....*glances at the wrapper* -choco con carne; hot and spicy choco- Akutagawa: Q~Q "Wh-What is th-this do-doing to my tongue?!" -elsewhere- Mr. Uraraka: "Welcome home, sweetie." ochako: im back! yuu uraraka: *throws confetti* welcome back. trixie: *licks her hand* ochako: ^^ Mr. Uraraka: "We got you some cake. And ice cream." mrs uraraka: and pizza pancakes! ochako: awesome saaauce! -elsewhere- Patty: *lays out a map* liz: hmm? Patty: *takes out a red marker, and draws a path* liz: *watching* Patty: "AND THERE IT IS!" liz: ah. *The map now has a Santa drawing on it* liz:....oh my god. Patty: "And that is the path Santa will take to deliver here!" *circle Death City* -elsewhere- Kid: *sorting papers* shiori: kid! Kid: ^^ *waves* "Hi, Shiori!" shiori: hehehe ^^ Kid: *sets down his papers, picks her up* shiori: ^o^ Kid: "Hee hee...Want to play?" -elsewhere- Dazai: *holds up a tie with piano keys on it* atsushi: um...thanks? Dazai: "You're welcome! It's real fancy!" *taps the keys--and they start playing "Eye of the Tiger"* atsushi:.... odasaku: i have no words. Dazai: ^W^ -elsewhere- Shamrock: *packing a suitcase* lavender: going on a trip? Shamrock: "Not quite...Just...in case." naho: boooo. Shamrock: "!!! I-I just mean we don't know what happens next. What if we can't stay here?" tsubaki: .... Shamrock: "...What C3 is capable of, or whatever else happens...I just want to be ready." tsubaki:....it's going to be ok. i promise. Shamrock: "..." {Mr. Tsubaki: "Follow me, and I will never abandon you."} Shamrock: "...I have heard promises before..." *takes the suitcase--and empties it onto his bed* tsubaki: .... Shamrock: *sad smile* "I guess I'm still believing promises..." -hug- tsubaki: .......*shaking slightly* Shamrock: X\\\\o "..." *pats her back* "It's okay..." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "...Two of those donuts, please." clerk: coming right up. kenji: ^^ Kyoka: "...Are you going to put more plants in the office?" -elsewhere- Stein: *packing his suitcase* marie: do your best, ok? Stein: "I'm going to try...but not looking forward to who I'll run into." -elsewhere- *Weird squeaking noises are heard stepping along the floor of Gallows Mansion* stocking: huh? kid? kid wake up. Kid: *groans* "H-Huh?" *squeak squeak squeak* stocking: do you hear that? Kid: "...Yes...It's like a floorboard--only I checked every floorboard this afternoon--twice." *squeak squeak squeak squeak* Kid: "..." *takes his robe* stocking: *has her sword out* Kid: "..." *throws open the door* "AH!" stocking: ?! ???: "EEEEK!" *falls back--and a bowl of milk and cereal smashes into Kid's face* Kid: "Ugh!" *squeak squeak--* stocking: what the heck?! *turns on hall light* *something soft and cloth is flipped into Stocking's hands--a slipper in the shape of a giraffe's head* Patty: *collapsed on the floor, in her pajamas, missing a slipper* "Owie...What the hell, guys?!" stocking: patti? are you sleep walking? Patty: *stamps her slipper onto the floor--which lets out an animal squeak* "I was getting a midnight breakfast snack!" stocking: oh. ^^; oops. sorry. Kid: *doused in milk and cereal* "...What have I said about wearing the squeaky giraffe slippers?" Patty: "...To wear them?" Kid: "I SAID THE OPPOSITE!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "..." *standing on the balcony, looking at the stars* mikami: are you still awake, commander? Hibana: "Oh, just wrapping up perimeter review. Can't sleep either, soldier?" mikami: not really. Hibana: "...Nightmare?" mikami:...........akami....i know it was her....at the workshop.... Hibana: "...You're sure that's who you saw?" mikami:...*she nods* there was no doubt....it was her. Hibana: "...With the Hoods? Or that smiley guy?" mikami:....with that man....joker... {mikami: akami! come with us!} {scarlet: i....its not that simple....please...just forget seeing me here.} {mikami: AKAMI! PLEASE!} {scarlet: STOP CALLING ME THAT!} mikami: ..... *trembling* Hibana: "..." *rests a hand on her shoulder* "...Did she know him before? Had you seen him before?" mikami: i....i dont know.....i think...i saw him....at the newbie tournament....but... Hibana: "...Yes, Shinra had mentioned him there..." ("And enough other people were there, too...Burns...Victor...) "...Do you have any idea where your sister may be?" mikami:...i-i dont know....*sniff* why is she with him? Hibana: "...This joker seems to attract certain people...and from what Shinra has shared, he is a wild card. Maybe your sister wanted to fight the Hoods, just not with a Fire Brigade......Like outcasts." mikami:....i know akami is a good person...even if she makes mistakes...*touching her scar...* Hibana: "...Then you have to hope you can reach her..." ("...That scar...but on Iris...") mikami:...*nods* Hibana: "..." *hug* mikami:.....t-thank you. Hibana: "Any time." *pat pat* "Now, my order--you get some tea and milk." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *walks through his apartment's hall* scarlet:.... Chuuya: "Oh...Good evening." scarlet:...you too. Chuuya: "..." *puts bucket under ice machine* "...Quiet out." scarlet: yeah. hard to believe it's already november. Chuuya: "No kidding...You do anything for Halloween?" scarlet:....got drunk with some acquaintances. Chuuya: "Heh...I would've done the same, before Sonia. Have fun?" scarlet: eh. Chuuya: "Hmm...Well, if neighbors and I share a drink around here, I hope you'll join us." scarlet: depends on if work will let me. Chuuya: *nods* "I understand. Unpredictable work hours?" scarlet:...you could say that. Chuuya: *nods* "...Well, just let me know your favorite alcohol. I'm sure we can get it." scarlet: i appreciate the offer. Chuuya: *finishes filling up the ice bucket* "Well, that's it for me. Have a good night." scarlet: night..... Chuuya: *walks back to his apartment* -elsewhere- Motojiro: "--and the lemons must be tended to like a parent would for a child." ayako: *taking notes and nods* hmm. hmm. Motojiro: "Lemons are perfection. They are the right color, the right shape...All the world should aspire to reach the color, yellow shape of God's privileged fruit. It was the lemon in the Garden of Eden that Eve ate." higuchi:.....*facepalm* -early morning- Black Star: *snore* {???:...... *standing in the middle of the fog*} {Black Star: "...What is this?"} {-the figure stares at him-} {Black Star: "...Who are you?"} {white*star:....} {Black Star: "!!!! O-Old man?"} {white*star:.....*grins, bearing sharp teeth*} {Black Star: *assumes fighting pose* "Back off! You're dead!"} -THUD- Black Star: "...Ow." otogiri: rough night? Black Star: =____= "More or less..." *yawns* "I need some tea..." -elsewhere- hitoshi: *on a bridge* ..... Izuku: *jogging...and spots him* O~O hitoshi: hey. Izuku: *opens his mouth--* "..." *waves* hitoshi: relax, kid, im not gonna do anything to you. Izuku: *sighs of relief* "S-Sorry...Just, you know--fool me once..." hitoshi: ...cant say i blame you. Izuku: "...How have you been?" hitoshi:....alright. stayed at home during the dance watching halloween specials with ashe. Izuku: ^^ "Oh! Well, Halloween specials are fun. But...who is Ashe?" hitoshi: my cat. Izuku: "Ah. That's nice...How old is your cat?" hitoshi: 4 years old. Izuku: "Neat! I didn't think you were a cat lover. Like Mr. Aizawa?" hitoshi: i guess....that bioeni kid mentioned it. Izuku: "You two get along?" hitoshi:....i guess. he seems like a pretty alright guy. Izuku: *nod nod* "I've had him over for dinner....Maybe you can join us?" hitoshi:....i'll think about it...*spots someone in the distance*...shit. hey, midoriya, can you do me a solid? Izuku: "???" hitoshi: dont tell monoma i was here. *jumps off into the water below* Izuku: !!!!! "H-Hey!" *looks over the bridge* hitoshi: *swimming under it* Monoma: "Oh, Midoriya. What're you doing here?" Izuku: Q____Q "...N-Nothing! Just...looking at the clouds." Monoma: "...???" Izuku: *points* "That one looks like a bunny! Ha ha ha..." ^^;; Monoma: "...Okay, I see you're in good form today..." -elsewhere- Todoroki: *walks into Deathbucks* "...One coffee, please." tsugumi: coming right up, sir. Todoroki: "??? Aren't you in the NOT classes?" tsugumi: *she nods* yeah. Todoroki: "Ah. So, part-time work?" *puts five dollars into the tip jar* tsugumi: *nods* i've worked here several times before. Todoroki: "Hmm. Anyone in the hero courses ever work here?" tsugumi: i think so. i think on- hagakure: fancy seeing you here, todoroki! Todoroki: "...Hagakure? Is that you?" hagakure: in the flesh! Todoroki: "...You like the uniform?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Ready to head out?" sonia: *nod* Chuuya: *locks the apartment door, takes her hand and walks through the hall* sonia: ^^ Chuuya: *presses the button for the elevator* "I think you'll like the park. The swings look fun." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *he's wearing a white shirt...and suspenders...* naoya:....ok? Akutagawa: "I will understand my enemy by dressing as him. I also have this--" *pulls out a dress like Lucy's* naoya:....hey, i aint gonna judge. Akutagawa: "And I appreciate that about you. I just need to determine what to wear underneath." -elsewhere- Kid: *sighs* kirika: what? Kid: "Just not the best sleep--and we're out of cereal." kirika:....that sucks. Kid: "Yes. I'll be shopping for more. Any requests for you and your boyfriend?" kirika: ok number 1, mind your own goddamn business, and 2, get doritos. Kid: *smirks* "Very well. Also, he's at the window again." Gopher: *waves* kirika:..... we have a fucking door, you know. Gopher: "!!!" *runs to the door--knocks* kirika: ....you strange, strange little weirdo. -elsewhere- Hibana: "...Maybe have someone locate her sister?" gabriella: already on it. Hibana: ^^ "I knew you would. So, any leads?" -elsewhere- Mori: *whistling* miura: how did you sleep, sir? Mori: "Better than before. I think I over-exerted myself." miura: i see.... Mori: "...I had a dream, though." miura: oh? Mori: "...You were dancing." miura: me, sir? Mori: "You, Miura. Ballet, flamenco--the hustle. It was weeeeeeeird." miura:....do you need more sleep, sir? Mori: "Maybe...Do you dance?" miura: ....i probably have it somewhere in my programing. Mori: "...Can you try?" -elsewhere- Tokoyami: *tosses up an apple* dark shadow: *nice catch* Tokoyami: "Very good. You're in good practice for the next round." -elsewhere- Iida: "Good day, Momo." momo: good morning. ^^ Iida: "How are you?" momo: doing well. Iida: "That's good...Have you plans for lunch?" -elsewhere- Mifune: "..." *stares at a kunai in one of his old boxes* angela: ?? Mifune: "...A keepsake." *a star is on the kunai* angela: ooh. Mifune: *closes the box* "How about some drawing?" -elsewhere- Tuhl: "Look how big Io's getting..." saki: she sure is. io: hehe! Tuhl: *rolls a ball to Io* "How has she been with the other kids?" saki: pretty good. Tuhl: "That'll be good for her to keep playing with them...Not a lot of kappas I got to play with." saki: what about that girl, kaoli? Tuhl: *nods* "Just...You know, when you're young, there are few around, kind of what it is like for Dokeshi." saki:...*nods* (thinking: chie....) Tuhl: "Just...want her to have as normal a life as possible." Shotaro: *walks by in a hot dog outfit* Tuhl: "...as normal for us." saki:....^^; -elsewhere- Free: *scratching* eruka: hold still... *putting on the anti-tick and flea medication* Free: "I'm trying." TT~TT -elsewhere- Gopher: ^W^ "Have you seen any movies lately?" kirika: saw lights out. seen scarier. Gopher: "Well, you're brave. I-I would probably hide under the chair..." *eats a chip* "...Have you seen 'Your Name'?" kirika: nah. -elsewhere- leo: ... Ivan: "..." *scratches his cheek* leo: <how are you feeling?> Ivan: <Awkward...> leo: ....<how so?> Ivan: <Master is busy right now...I heard yelling.> leo: ... Ivan: <And not the usual yelling...Angry yelling.> leo: ....... Ivan: <I think something is getting to him...He may need relief.> leo: <perhaps tea?> Ivan: .\\\\. <...Yeah, sure, let's go with that.> -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, in the building's garden* "..." *there are eyes in the bushes, watching him* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" cat: *mreow* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *gets low to the ground, stays there* -elsewhere- Aizawa: "...Don't buy the Endeavor merchandise." yuuji: is it cause he's a dick? Aizawa: "Yes. That is the correct word. That earns you a free meal." *hands Yuuji the kids' menu* yuuji: ..... -elsewhere- Yumi: "How did it go?" lord death: *exhausted* Yumi: D: "Do you need to lie down?" lord death:....*muffled* yus. Yumi: *leads him to the bed* "Just rest...Want some water?" lord death: *nod* Yumi: *rubs his back* "I'll be right back. Get some rest." *walks to the kitchen* lord death: *takes off his cloak and mask and lays on the bed* ah... Yumi: *returns with water* "..." *shuts the door* lord death: thanks. =u= Yumi: *sits by his side, hands him the glass* *smiles* "You're welcome, handsome." lord death: ..... u///w///u Yumi: "..." *lays down beside him* -elsewhere- Todoroki: *walking out of Deathbucks* ochako: hey todoroki! Todoroki: "Oh. Hello." *waves* "...How are you?" ochako: doing good. you? Todoroki: "Fine...You look more healed now." ochako: yeah, im doing better now. ^^ Todoroki: "That's good...I'm sorry we won't be battling in the tournament." ochako: i guess, but there's always next time, right? ^^ Todoroki: "..." *nods* "...Running tasks right now?" -elsewhere- Izuku: "--and it turns out he has a cat, so that has to mean he's an okay guy, right?" inko: perhaps. *smiles* Izuku: "..." *nervous smile* -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: =w= Kid: *rubs her back lightly* "Love you." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Play well, okay?" sonia: *nervous* Chuuya: "..." *pats her back* "I'll be right here. Just try for five minutes, okay?" sonia:....*gingerly walks over* Chuuya: *sits on a bench, watches* Child #1: "Hee hee..." sonia:... *looking around* ..... *There's a slide, a jungle gym, swings, a merry-go-round...* Child #2: "Over here!" *A ball rolls over to Sonia* sonia: *looking at it* ?? Child #2: "Toss the ball back!" *waves* sonia: ??....*toss* Child #2: *catches it* "Hee hee--thanks! Hey, want to play?" sonia:... *looks over at chuuya* Chuuya: *smiles, gestures for her to go ahead* sonia: o-ok. Child #2: "Super! I'm Juan." *holds out his hand* sonia:....sonia. Juan: "Cool." *bounces the ball on the ground over to her* -elsewhere- Dazai: *staaaaaaare* atsushi:... ??? Dazai: *looks at both sides of his head* "...Maybe a haircut." atsushi: *points to himself* ???? Dazai: *nods* "It could be a bit more symmetrical..." atsushi: maybe? *looks in the mirror* it's been like this for a while now. the other orphan kids cut it as a joke, and i just let it grown in as is. *looks at his streak* Dazai: "...Well, you get to decide what you want to do--and I promise, no one is going to cut your hair against your will." *pat pat* atsushi: thanks.... i dont really have a problem with it, but i'll keep it in mind. Dazai: ^w^ "Now, let's talk smelling good--" *holds up a basket of shampoo, cologne, and lotion* -underground- keek:........... Ivan: "..." *whispers* <She's still quiet.> pushkin: <guess it's the legs, still.> Ivan: <Hmm...Well, it was Master's will.> pushkin: <pretty harsh, gon.> RHOD member: <jeez, this is just depressing to look at.> RHOD member 2: <it's like 'grave of the fireflies' level depressing.> Ivan: <But Master wants her alive, so we can't just kill her.> pushkin: <do we just leave her in her room then?> Ivan: <We could take her out of her room--maybe do what kids her age do...> pushkin: ??? Ivan: <They use the media of society? Or...um...hula hoops and roller skates?> RHOD member: <i think the skates are out of the question.> Ivan: <What about on her--> RHOD member 3: <dude. no.> Ivan: >_< <I'm just being helpful!> leo: ... Ivan: <What do you think, Lev?> leo: <im not sure. perhaps give her a skateboard to ride on?> Ivan: <We shall do so!> katya: <works for me.> *shrug* FD: <What are we discussing?> katya: <miss no-legs.> FD: <Ah. Does she need punishment?> katya: <she's just being mopey. as usual. these hostages are so lame that i wanna barf.> pushkin: <kiiiillljoooys> XP FD: <Then cheer up our guest.> *holds up a party hat and a bag of confetti* katya: *rolls eyes and throws the hat at keek* BE HAPPY YOU LITTLE SHIT! keek:.... FD: <...Try the confetti.> -elsewhere- Gin: *shudders* naoya: *hands her a coat* Gin: "Thanks..." *puts it on* "Didn't anticipate the temperature today." naoya: that time of the year. Gin: "Yes...when the cold gets down to your bones." naoya: mmhmm. Gin: "...We didn't have a lot of warm clothes when I was a kid. Or blankets." naoya: ... Gin: "...I think soup would be good." -elsewhere- Gopher: QWQ inori: ?? Gopher: "Just overwhelmed with emotions..." inori: ah. Gopher: *hugs his pillow* >w< inori: you appear to be in a good mood. Gopher: "...Things just feel better. Love. Family..." *holds onto the pillow...cries* inori:..... *pat pat* eibon: my child? Gopher: "Y-Yes?" eibon: are you alright? *soft smile* Gopher: Y-Yes. Thank you. I'm just...not used to feeling like this...It-It often follows with something bad..." eibon *hug* it will be alright, i promise. Gopher: "...Th-Thank you..." *hug* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "Life is suffering, Q." Q: are you having your angsty moods again? i mean, i agree 100%, but are you? Akutagawa: "I am always angsty. I _am_ angst." Q: ...cool. Akutagawa: "...My angst wants pudding." higuchi: i'll...go get some. Akutagawa: "Thank you..." TT_TT -elsewhere- Vulcan: *flipping through a calendar* "...Time flies. Hard to believe I've been staying here this long..." karin: yeah. Vulcan: "...It's not terrible. This place lacks a scrapyard, though. And animals. And... ..." *looks down* karin:.....*pats his back* Vulcan: "Th-Thanks..." *sniff* "I can't imagine what she's going through." karin: we'll find her, and we'll bring her home, alright? Vulcan: "...Right." *fist jab* -elsewhere- lisa: ...... Giovanni: "...What is it, Feeler?" lisa:...nothing. guruna: i think she's lyyyying. Giovanni: "..." *stares at Lisa* "Are you, Feeler? Are you lying?" lisa:........ Giovanni: "Silence can be a lie as well. Guruna..." lisa: i guess guruna's very honest, since she never shuts up. Giovanni: "...She is talkative. But not necessarily truthful. Now, I ask you again...What. Are you. Thinking?" -elsewhere- keek:........... Shousaku: "...Yo." keek:......*acknowledging nod* Shousaku: "...Top you off?" *holds up a 2-liter of cola* keek:....*nod* Shousaku: *pours into her cup* "...So...You like soda?" keek:...*quietly* i guess.... Shousaku: "...Like cola, or maybe ginger ale?" keek:....i guess..... Shousaku: "...You play games?" keek:....i guess...... -she sounds almost dead...- Shousaku: "...I snuck this in..." *holds up a 3DS* keek:....... Shousaku: "...I play this all the time...You like Mario Kart?" keek:...... Shousaku: "...Or maybe you want to play some Smash?" keek:.............am i going to die here? Shousaku: "...I...don't know." keek:....*trembling* Shousaku: "!!! Hey! Don't think about that...Think about right now." keek:......*sniff* Shousaku: "Just...think about today. Right now...Talk to me." keek:....i miss my mom.... Shousaku: "...She lives around here?" keek:....i dont know where _here_ is. i dont even know if we're even still in death city.... Shousaku: "...Yeah. I hear the people in charge talk about going into the city...but I don't know how far we are." keek: ........i dont know what i did to deserve this.... Shousaku: "...I doubt you did anything to deserve...anything like this." keek:....*whimper* Shousaku: "..." *sets down his 3DS and cup--and hugs her* keek: ?! Shousaku: "...You look like you needed a hug." keek:....*sniffles and whimpers, holding onto him* Shousaku: "...It's okay. Just...think about right now." keek: *cries* Shousaku: "..." *holds on...rubs her back lightly* keek: *trembling* Shousaku: "..." ("What was it they sang...?") *hums* keek: *sniff* Shousaku: "..." ("How the hell do I get out of here?") -elsewhere- lana: edgar? are you ok? Poe: Q___Q "...The minutes..." lana: ?? -she peeks into his study- Poe: *staring into a mirror* lana: everything ok? Poe: "They turn into hours, marked by the bells, counting down how much i have aged, how much time has passed since...since..." lana: .....*holds his hand* Poe: "..." *small squeeze* "...I'm not used to this." lana: i love you, ok? dont doubt that. Poe: "And I love you." lana: *smooch on the cheek* u///u Poe: Y///Y -elsewhere- Iida: "Is Bakugo still in the canal?" tsuyu: nope. he's in the nurse's office, drying off. Bakugo: "Achoo!" -elsewhere- Arthur: "Tamaki? Are you busy Thursday evening?" tamaki: nah, why? Arthur: "Hiro's family is having dinner.” tamaki: oh, cool. Arthur: *nods* "I'll bring a dessert." tamaki: sounds like fun. Arthur: *smiles* "Thanks." -elsewhere- Rin: *skipping a stone across water--that then abruptly sinks* D8 kyouko: that bites. Rin: Q__Q "It's like I'm cursed or something..." madoka: ^^; *pat pat* Rin: T___T *holds her hand* madoka: ^^ -elsewhere- michelle: ..... *looking out the window* .... Neuhaus: "..." michelle:....if they...take those spiders out of me.....am i....am i going to die? Neuhaus: "W-We'll find a way..." michelle:.... Neuhaus: "..." *offers his hand* michelle:....*weak lean* Neuhaus: *arm around her shoulder* -elsewhere- Dazai: *holding up a cat treat* mii: OwO Dazai: "...Not up for it?" mii: *kitty butt shake and pounce* Dazai: "Hee hee..." mii: >X3 Dazai: "See? That's fun..." mii: *looking around* ...so, how goes our little rat problem? Dazai: "..." *sighs* "Kunikida keeps trying to track locations and paths--but no luck." mii: hmm. any progress from katai? Dazai: "Minimal. He's been locked up in his place." mii: hmm. Dazai: "He needs time and encouragement--and that's hard when you're all closed up and, you know, your last attempt at a date went bad." mii: yikes. Dazai: "At least if he is locked away, he's our secret play." mii: *nods* Dazai: "Can you keep an eye open for what else you notice in town?" mii: already on it. -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *digging behind a bush* *he holds some cloth in his mouth--but his paws then hit something* "???" *he looks down...to see metal* "???" -a time capsule?- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sets down the cloth, looks at the metal box* ("Maybe I wasn't supposed to dig this up yet?") "..." *nudging the box to find an opening* -click- Mr. Tsubaki: owo *looks inside* -there is a few items and a note- Mr. Tsubaki: *looks at the note* note: dear ###, have you become the person you wanted to be? hard to believe it's been so long since you first began working here. i wish i could see what amazing thing's you've made. keep up the good work -T J Eckleburg (of the past) Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *looks at other items* -there are a spare set of glasses, a hankie, a business card, and a photograph with a few people- Mr. Tsubaki: ("I recognize Eckleburg in the photo...Who are the others?") -also in the photo are daisy, mr buchanan...and another person.- Mr. Tsubaki: ("That...was the person in the newspapers that Eckleburg was accused of killing...Oh my.") mary: toby? where did you go? Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" *closes the lid, quickly buried the time capsule--and the cloth* mary: toby? Mr. Tsubaki: *walks up to her* mary: there you are! *picks him up* wow. you need a bath, mr. Mr. Tsubaki: -_-# -elsewhere- Yumi: "Feel better?" lord death: *nods* Yumi: "I'm glad..." *hug* lord death: *smooooch* Yumi: =\\\\= "...Smooth." *nuzzles* -elsewhere- shaula: aaaare we theeeere yeeeeeet...... Medusa: -_-; "Can you say anything else?" shaula: IM ALMOST OUTTA KUSH!! DX< Medusa: "...What the devil is 'kush'?" milia:....you wanna tell her, or should i? shaula: nah. keep it a secret. neian: kushy! shaula: *laughing her ass off* neian:.. ??? Medusa: ._.; "...I'm so confused." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "How was it?" sonia:...it was nice. they seemed nice. Chuuya: "Thank you for trying." *smiles* sonia: i was scared at first. Chuuya: "...That's normal. I'm still scared meeting new people." sonia: really, papa? Chuuya: *smiles* "Really-really. So I had to learn how to have the courage to face that fear." sonia:....*small squeeze of his hand* Chuuya: *holds her hand* "How about we get some ice cream?" sonia:...ok Chuuya: *walks with her* "...And you're good at playing ball." sonia:....thanks. the other kids showed me how. Chuuya: "You're a fast learner." sonia: ...there werent any other kids underground. Chuuya: "...I know. And you're not there now." sonia:....my neck itches sometimes. Chuuya: "...Why your neck?" sonia:...i dunno. -elsewhere- Joker: *puts out his cigarette* "Any update on the 8th's moves?" ivy: nothing yet. Joker: *slides a phone* "Call Victor." ivy: *dialing the number* -At the 8th- Victor's phone: *ringtone* "--I just met you / And this is crazy!" nozomi: mr victor? your phone is ringing! Victor: "!!! DON'T ANSWER IT!" nozomi: ?? um...ok. ._.; Victor: *answers* "Hello?" ivy: hey dingus, what's the hold up?! Victor: owo; "I-I promise, you'll get it soon...Mama." ivy: WHAT THE FUCK?!?! O_O Victor: "I know, I know--I've just been busy! Sorry I haven't called!" *nervous laugh as he glances at Nozomi* nozomi:.. ^^; *exits* Victor: *nervous smile--then a sigh of relief* "Okay." ivy: *throws the phone at joker* Joker: *hit in the head* "..." *calmly takes the phone* "So, any leads?" Victor: "Still waiting for the last bit of intelligence before going underground." Joker: "...What did you say to Ivy?" Victor: "...'I understand, thanks for calling, Mama.'" Joker: "..." *loud cackling* ivy: i will kill you both in your SLEEP! Victor: owo; "...I love you too, Mama. Thanks for checking in." Joker: *louder cackling* ivy: -_-# scarlet: *walking in* Joker: *hands the phone to Scarlet* scarlet: i take it you're bringing miss fake idol with you as well? Victor: "Unfortunately. Can't get out of that--" Takehisa: *walks in, picking up trash* Victor: "!!! --Daddy." scarlet:....................................................................................... Joker: *shaking, covering his mouth* Takehisa: "...You're not being paid for personal calls, Licht. Get off the phone." scarlet:.................................... Victor: *nod nod* "I-I have to get going. Tell Mama I love her." scarlet:....*hangs up* ....................urgk- Victor: *sweating* owo;;;;; Takehisa: "...This is why family conversations should not happen at work." Joker: "HA HA HA HA! You and Ivy are his Mommy and Daddy!" scarlet:....please do kill him. ivy: agreed. Joker: *cackling* "Oh, man...So, you two going to make it official?" scarlet + ivy:........ *DOUBLE PUNCH* Joker: XWX scarlet: *sigh* Joker: "...Something bothering you?" ivy: does this mean you've given up pursuing her- scarlet: IVY. DO NOT. Joker: "???" scarlet: IGNORE HER! Joker: *back on his feet with two black eyes* "Hard to--she's very loud." ivy:......im confused. im gonna go outside for a smoke. brb. Joker: "...Scarlet?" scarlet: what? -_-; Joker: "...Talk to me." scarlet: i am, arent i? Joker: "...I know you're sad. And upset." scarlet:......do you need to lay down? Joker: "...No. I'm worried about you." scarlet:...ivy, call the hospital, i think we gave him brain damage. Joker: *his hand takes hers* scarlet: ?! O_O; Joker: "The worst feeling...is to be separated from your family." scarlet: please stop this, you're legitimately freaking me out right now. Joker: "It's okay...You'll be reunited with her. We can help..." scarlet:....*teary eyed* why do you even care? Joker: "...Because we've all lost something here, that we would give anything to get back. And until we can retrieve it...I hope you can consider this location to be your home." scarlet: ...... Joker: "..." *lets go of her hand* "I'll get some ice for these and lie down..." scarlet: ......*sigh* Joker: "..." *opens the freezer, pulls out two ice-packs, and heads off to his room* -elsewhere- Iida: "I'll have some tea, please." waitress: coming on up, sir. momo: ... .-.;; Iida: ^\\\^ "Thank you for recommending this location." momo: of course. ^^ Iida: "...Have you made plans for the New Year? I know it's early..." -elsewhere- Patty: Q____Q "...My shirt..." roxanne: what happened? Patty: *holds up her shirt from the laundry basket--it has fabric cut out of it* roxanne: oh my goodness! Patty: "WHO WOULD DO SUCH A THING?!" riley: ?? Kid: "Look at these cute cloth dolls--" *spots the shirt* owo;;;; Patty: *murder face* stocking: what the heck? Kid: "I didn't do it!" Patty: "YOU OWE ME A SHIRT!" -elsewhere- Izuku: *waves* eijiro: hey! whats up? Izuku: "N-Not much...How have you been since the last round of the competition?" eijiro: been doing good. i made it into the next round! Izuku: "Hey, maybe we'll face off!" eijiro: who knows. Izuku: "Y-Yeah, true...Good luck." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *tending to a plant* himawari:...*small smile* Shamrock: *sets the pot down* "Maggie is doing well." himawari: *nod* Shamrock: "Good work. The garden looks really happy because of your work." himawari: im glad...*a small vine crawls up her arm and she smiles* Shamrock: X_O "..." *blink* himawari:...?? is something wrong? Shamrock: "N-Nothing. Just surprised at the vine." himawari: oh. hehe. Shamrock: X_^; "Glad you are happy." -elsewhere- Dazai: "Thanks for that info..." mii: *mreeeow* Dazai: ^W^ *pet pet* mii: -w- Dazai: "Let me know if you hear anything else." mii: mreeeow. -elsewhere- Belkia: *juggling* "...We should take a trip." naho: to where? Belkia: "NEW ORLEANS!" naho: neato! Black Star: -_-; "And get followed by C3?" naho:....*pout* Sakuya: "...We could try disguises--" Belkia: *shoves Sakuya into his over-sized hat, into another dimension* naho: D8 BELBEL! Belkia: *holds up his fingers...* "Five, four, three--" *reaches into the hat--and pulls out Sakuya...who is now in a bunny girl outfit* Sakuya: o\\\\\\\o Belkia: "See? A disguise!" Black Star: "..." *facepalm* naho: o////o Sakuya: *trying to cover himself* "I'm going to kill you, you stupid third-rate magician!" Belkia: "I'm not third-rate!" -elsewhere-

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