#im glad to be back with my pathetic cat man

[bluegiragi]

konig reminisces with horangi over his short-lived stint as an underground boxer in his teenage years...

more on patreon (plus the nsfw follow-up comic)

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#so its my headcanon that konig used to fight in a pretty shady underground boxing ring as a teenager #it was his first real opportunity to let some of his feral energy and strength out #he was only there for a year or two before the ring unfairly ousted him #after all its not good for business for one person to stay king for too long #at that point you start hedging your bets #konig got left with nothing by the end of it and he joined up shortly after #and his 'king of the ring' moniker ended up inspiring his operator name later in his life #also yes hello hi horangi #ill be exploring these two together more in the future <3 #im glad to be back with my pathetic cat man #korangi #horangi #konig #cod mw2 #giragi art

[misqnon]

hi. march. slowly shortening this introduction to my posts. sorry if this is a little incoherent i woke up in the middle of the night and im getting sleepy again

i tried looking up fanfiction involving hannyabul and magellan the other day and there was almost none??? i really thought theyd be .. at least a little popular ... the dynamics... arent the dynamics similar to zosan or cavendish and bartolomeo.. dont people like that.. (i wouldnt know since ive never really been a fan of the enemies/rivals to lovers trope)

im pretty sure kidd wears a beast pirate disguise? and like .. good for him... (good for me).. hes got the titties out. i love men. i also rly enjoy the few frobin moments we get when theyre in disguise, theyre super cute!! it seems like u havent been spoiled on the Biggest Moments in wano so im very very glad to hear that. it also kind of has a mystery aspect so i think its probably way more enjoyable to go in blind. there IS a special kind of anticipation when u know what's coming but.. imo its more fun to guess how things will go rather than know and be excited about it

honestly i didnt care for the setting either. in the anime tho .. big mom's introduction is so good. theres a song that plays (its in the manga too but it's way better to hear it rather than... read lyrics) and when i started wci i was still watching the anime, so i got to listen to the song. it was stuck in my head for days. very catchy. i love how theatrical it is and it really made me excited for the arc .. and then i ended up barely enjoying it LOL. also i do actually love pudding but her age also makes me go... ewww. oda made an awful decision making her 16 . gives me kyros flashbacks.. although sanji doesnt seem to be genuinely interested in her. but still like why did oda do that... why... what is the point ... wci does pick back up a bit imo after they get sanji back (which i think is the part ur at? or a little bit after?) and i honestly think it wraps up quite nicely. and yeah.. most importantly.. katakuri is introduced in the second half. lovely guy. i heart him

robin's va did that in. one take??? that is Insane?? she genuinely channeled robin in that moment wtf

i will definitely talk abt opla if/when i watch it. even if zoro doesnt have his goofiness at least i can thirst over him. am i into mackenyu? no.. zoro? yeahs........ also i can definitely see how jacob being too hot is an issue for usopp LOL. some people just.. ooze confidence.. and are too smooth. i think ill probably enjoy his characterization anyways tho cuz i adore usopp

i cant draw women for the life of me but transfem sanji is haunting my brain and.. she made me attempt .. attempt to draw a lady. its her. shes the lady.

YOU THOUGHT OF ME??? im so flattered U have no idea aikfjshdjd. law.. i.. hes a little fucked up.. human art pieces . actually as someone who's done a bit of sculpture (but not abstract art. and it was ceramics) i can appreciate it. if he didnt use real living people in his art i would definitely appreciate it more.. but i imagine seeing a severed head on a sculpture and then they start talking to u.. i imagine that would be a Little.. scary... just a little . i think he should go to therapy probably. ur mental illness is showing law .

i think its semi canon?? theres a moment in the anime (idk if its in the manga or not) where bepo gives law.. puppy dog? eyes? but like .. polar bear version. and law is clearly weak to that. also he calls chopper a tanuki even after being asked not to bc chopper has a cute reaction (he gets mad). so i think he IS weak to cute animals. he is very similar to robin like that... they would definitely bond over choppers cuteness. and they both have weird taste.. in cute animals. its not bunnies or idk. dogs or cats. robin likes pathetic animals (the dragon that had to carry them all up to zou) and law likes . bepo. a 7 foot tall polar bear man.

THATS SUCH A STRANGE COINCIDENCE. this is my first time moving since ive lived in the same place my whole life .. so its kinda exciting and also kinda scary.

OH so u can send images but it just cant be on anon. im.. one day... one day for sure.. (soon). i grew up on twitter tho .. yeah. and before that it was youtube. i have been on the internet since the beginning of time (since i was in single digits. like 5 maybe idk, but i do remember being able to make my own youtube account at 7, and i had been using my brothers before that). my dark past. since ive been on the internet so long i just accept that theres probably a load of my personal information out there for anyone to see. and also a bunch of embarrassing things I've said from years ago. sometimes i come across a youtube comment from when i was like 9 and its always a bit shocking LOL

I HEARD WHAT HAPPENED WITH SESSHOMARU. when i found out .... it .. it .. i.... i dont have words. its so upsetting 😭. actually ive kind of been trying to get into vocaloid bc i recently (like 2 years ago) found out i had been listening to it.. and i didnt know. i didnt realize it was vocaloid

LOL, i say IT COUNTS. i dont draw in my mind cuz i have slight aphantasia. i imagine drawing in ur head is way more relaxing than actually drawing... cuz like... the struggle of anatomy.. proportions.. lighting.. colors.. yeah art is so hard.

there havent been any sbs's recently i dont think?? like they stopped at some point during wano and .. idk what happened. i miss it .. i want to ask about the giant snails that pull germa's ship... well i want someone else to ask about it really . not me. but yeah i have a lot of questions and i just hope it comes back soon 😔. maybe im just missing them somehow but i have checked multiple places. but for some reason i dont see anyone mention it.

RIGHT?? RIGHT???? dont worry the colorism stays /s. they have characters in the latest episodes that are dark skinned and they made only the girl lighter skinned. oda didnt do that. oda made them all the same in the manga. its infuriating.

an issue i have post timeskip is that i actually cannot tell the women apart half the time. they all look pretty similar in the manga, although theyre distinguishable by their clothes and hair. but there was a spread (not colored) that had the main one piece women all in different clothes and with different hair and i sat there for multiple minutes trying to figure out who was who. like i genuinely couldnt tell. i miss nami's short hair,, it had so much character.. and i also miss robins short hair.. again.. it had so much character.

even on a colored cover i had a moment where i was like "is that vivi or is it nami" because it was just a solid blue. i assumed vivi based off context clues and bc.. blue. but if i hadnt had that.. i dont think i wouldve been able to tell. i have no problem with character design changing but oda makes most of the women next to indistinguishable from one another now. its really upsetting. if they had different skin tones or even just. different eye shapes. or different figures. it wouldnt be that much of an issue. but nooo he cant do that. all women who are supposed to be attractive have to look the same.

YEAH ive seen that video!!! u show up a lot on my feed but most of the time its just... the same few posts... which is kind of funny. I ALSO LOVED THE NEWKAMA!! like wow!!! queer representation??? i feel a kinship with these characters?? bon clay literally made impel down for me. my favorite boygirl girlboy. i adore u bon clay.. i adore u.

im a big fan of fukaboshi so i think anytime he was on screen my enjoyment was elevated. also zoro fighting hody(is that who it was) underwater was so cool . like how are u better than a fishman in water??? and the moments with noah... it felt like it was setting up some rly big things and i always love stuff like that. LOL YEAH sanji was even grosser on return to sabaody. i think its just not talked about as much because it wasnt a long arc and he wasnt on screen for a lot of it

oh they for sure have some good points. i also miss the silly shenanigans of pre timeskip. but overall im enjoying post timeskip more, and i do think theyre at least a LITTLE BIT blinded by nostalgia. its hard not to be tbh. i do really miss seeing all the crew together. i dont exactly mind them splitting up but .. i feel like a lot of them end up kind of sidelined. we dont get to see (just some examples) brook or chopper or nami fight much and i. i love them.. i love them just as much as the rest of the crew. i think nami has a really interesting fighting style. and brook is just fun. and people complain (validly) that chopper has been mascotified. which i wouldnt mind so much if he got more cool moments but he doesnt!! we dont even get to see him being a doctor that often :(.

like the writing is still fantastic but yeah. i agree. oda has basically run the jokes that were already pretty tired. into the ground. sanji being the one who suffers most from it. i dont mind robin having more moments where she imagines a really gruesome thing has happened to someone, for example. because she barely did that pre timeskip, and now she only does it occasionally so its not like "oh my god STOP". its still enjoyable. but. idk if theres even a prominent example of someone's character joke being awful other than sanji. like hes the only one who has a consistently awful joke. that in my opinion has never been funny. and its been made into a huge part of his character. i still love post timeskip to death bc. look at everything thats happening!! but i have a lot . lot . lot of gripes with it.

fellow impel down and dressrosa lover 🫡. i do rly like water 7 but . i dont know why but i never enjoyed enies lobby all that much. i think thats probably super controversial LOL. oops.

oh friend... u have no idea..... i have SO many one piece thoughts ... i have paragraphs upon paragraphs of one piece thoughts... the hyperfixation is actively killing me /j

wait let me. find . some.. i send them all in my private (as in its just me and my irl best friend) discord server so its not only in chronological order from when i sent the messages but its also extremely disorganized.. hmm a lot of these are/involve huge spoilers LOL

wait. how do u feel about sanji with heterochromia. one eye is blue and the other is brown . u get the best of both worlds... i felt like i was smart for this but ur the resident sanji lover. u have the say (in my mind) of what is best for him,,,

i saw someone say usopp would get conquerers haki and i big time disagree. he has the best observation haki in the crew and i feel like him getting conquerers haki would kinda cheapen that. and it cheapens his growth. why does he need to have conquerers haki to be a brave warrior of the sea? hes doing perfectly well without it. and also i dont think it fits his character. hes cowardly, has no self confidence, runs away from battles sometimes out of fear, and definitely has a huge sense of shame. from what i know, people with conquerers haki are usually super self assured, strong in a pretty traditional sense, and dont have much self doubt. usopp is like the opposite of that. i think hes very brave because he fights despite how scared he is, but the character archetype just doesn't work imo. like usopp without those characteristics is. to me. not usopp. tell me what u think!! also im like 90% sure none of this is spoilery but if it is i am so so sorry

obviously i havent seen the live action yet but live action shanks looks too hot to me.. like hes too conventionally attractive. i want him to be.. a rat man.. greasy .. but extremely charming.. and hes NOT!! hes just regular hot!??

do all places in one piece just have extra chairs or tables that are bigger? cuz there are some characters that arent of the giant race but are huge. and yet they fit on regular chairs. do u have a 8 foot tall guy walk into ur bar and u have to say "wait a second, we need to get out the big chairs" and then drag out a chair twice ur size? is that the case EVERYWHERE? or do some places not have big chairs so if ur extremely large u just have to sit in a chair thats too small for u.. or maybe u just sit on the floor. or stand.

that scene in sabaody of usopp asking rayleigh if the one piece is real, and luffy gets mad and tells usopp that he doesnt want to know, and if he finds out he will quit right now because he wont go on an adventure that isnt any fun. luffy is such a chill, silly captain, that im sure him snapping like that must be scary. usopp looked so shocked. i love their relationship. i think moments like that. really solidify how real the characters feel. like yeah, they have strong, defined morals. and they will argue and be childish and yell for the sake of their morals. i feel like a lot of media has characters with morals but it doesn't ever show them actually disagreeing with someone. let alone a friend. idk im not wording this great but i think this moment is so good. i love the moments of childishness in one piece. its very humanizing to have immaturity in ur characters

ok thats what ill leave u with for now :)

IM GLAD THAT MADE U LAUGH!! i felt really called out by constantly seeing it bc.. yeahm.. admittedly .. cannibalism is sexy sometimes.. i recently admit this to myself...

"i think he should go to therapy probably. ur mental illness is showing law ."

i think he should go to therapy probably. ur mental illness is showing march .

*nods* march 🫡

i dont think i’ve ever actually met someone who doesn’t like enemies to lovers before?? ik its popular bc its one of my favs and im happy about that bc im always nosedeep in the content SFNKJDN. valid tho. i cant speak bc ive written two 50K+ zosan fanfics and will probably write more 🧍I’LL USE THOSE SKILLS TO WRITE HANYAGELLAN FOR YOU. HAHA JK …UNLESS

so ive only met kidd once or twice right. i met him in sabaody pre-timeskip when the worst generation got introduced and he’s had a couple small moments since then. but i just feel and know in my heart that i would be a kidd girlie. red haired angry anime men are one of those specific niches i’m like YEAAA YEAAA [CHEERING] and people are always talking about his tits in the one piece server i’m in so. DFJNVIDJ HELL YEAH IM READY FOR THAT

and frobin…hell yea…theyre so cute…my weirdo couple…

actually!! im reading the manga on tcbscans and there’s a comment section under every chapter that i like to read bc its cool seeing ppl’s reactions (as i’ve said) and in big mom’s intro chapter someone was like “if ur manga only look up her song rn its actually so good” so i did and YEA. ITS SO FUN?? AND THEATRICAL?? AND I LOVE THE MELODY?? like ok big mom go off

yea i already knew pudding was 16 bc i was all up in sanji’s business and reading about wci when i joined the fandom but I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT KYROS AND I WAS SO MAD WHEN THAT REVEAL HAPPENED!??!!? I WAS LIKE DAMN ODA HAS DONE THIS SHIT LIKE 3 TIMES NOW?? for the third one i count shirahoshi. even though she didnt have a love interest it was nasty for him to make a character so obviously meant to be so beautiful and sought-after and sexualized and then make her a teenager. plus vander decken . existed.

OOH YEA THEY JUST GOT SANJI BACK AND THEY’RE TALKING WITH BEGE ABOUT AN ALLIANCE RN. I PLAN TO READ MORE TONIGHT SO WE WILL SEE 👁️

“am i into mackenyu? no.. zoro? yeahs........” this is so real

U DREW TRANSFEM SANJI?? HAH?? HELLO?? HELLO MAY I SEE??

i have an art degree and tbh i support law and his human sculptures wholeheartedly. its very dada of him imo. but abstract art seems more up his alley. regardless i know some of my professors would have been like “live human sculpture…wow…that is so Art” very marina abromavic of him as well. but um yeah he should still go to therapy tho. yea

robin and law 🤝 “cool and collected” characters thinking fucked up weird animals are cute

i’ve moved like 9 times in my life this is just another day in the life [eyebags the size of dinner plates]

(looks at the other ask in my inbox) oh yeah…very soon

omg. i started getting on the internet in single digits but to like. get on mylittlepony.com and play facebook games. i started being more “ONLINE” around probably 10 or 11 though and i made my tumblr account when i was 12 💀 i, too, sometimes see something old i posted and just go Oh God 

and i DEF had/have too much personal info online bc of that but i’ve tried to cut it down lately in the interest of ~ internet safety ~ . i dont use my first name online as much (hence going by mont in addition to the. trans-ness) and i took all my selfies off my blog. but who knows what else i put up and have forgotten about

RUMOKI TAKAHASHI I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU ‼️‼️ RUINING BEGRUDGING FATHER/ ADOPTED DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIPS FOREVER (jk i still love it but now im always just scared of. betrayal)

I LOVE VOCALOID!! i’ve been into vocaloid basically since i started being online (although i dont keep up with a lot of CURRENT vocaloid news so im like an old man who didnt keep up with the times. i love the original crypton 6 (miku, rin, len, meiko, kaito, luka) + gumi and gakupo but until a couple years ago i was like “What The Fuck is a Fukase” jbfvhjdn

i’ve caught up to date a little bit and still consider myself currently a vocaloid fan but yea im like a genwunner of vocaloid but just bc im lazy not bc im pretentious djsnkj

i actually saw kikuo (my fav vocaloid producer) in concert in january!! my first and only vocaloid concert…(but only bc he happened to be touring with bo en. no miku hologram for me)

ur like the third person ive met with aphantasia! and. yea its much easier in my head </3 why did i major in that shit </3 

WAIT REALLY?? THEY DONT DO SBS ANYMORE?? I LOVE SBS :( I ALSO HAVE SOME ONGOING QUESTIONS I WANT ANSWERED!! (that i want someone else to ask kjvfnkfn) i looked it up and didnt see much at a cursory glance aside from the fact that sbs happens every volume instead of chapter (?) who knows but i hope they didnt stop completely…

toei feel my wrath re: the racism. oda also feel my wrath re: the sexism. and the racism (why do you use the same skin color for everyone in the colorspreads…oda PLEASE) and the worst part about the nami clone thing is that we know he can draw women differently. have u seen how he drew young big mom. she was so hot. and yet he chooses NOT TO!!

FKJNKDLS WHY AM I WHATS NEW PUSSYCATTING ON YOUR FEED. WITH THE CANNIBALISM POST TOO. I POST SO MUCH GOOD CONTENT TUMBLR WTH </3 (LYING)

YEA I WAS ACTUALLY SURPRISED HOW WELL DONE THE IMPEL DOWN REPRESENTATION FELT?? THAT WHEN WE GOT TO KAMABAKKA I WAS LIKE why did we go…backwards…but they cant take the impel down newkama land away from me. that scene where iva makes a speech about gender and does a little performance made me feel so seen on screen even if oda meant for it to be tokenism or something. i think he thinks we (gay ppl) are cool but doesnt quite get it. like he saw gay ppl and went “this would work with my silly art style so well. transgenderism is a thrilling character trait” and then did not attempt to understand much after that KDCKJS

FUKABOSHI MY BELOVED actually all 3 of the fishman princes…when they cheered up shirahoshi during the scene where their mom was murdered i actually cried as they danced and sang through their own tears. like wtF. AND YEA ZORO ALMOST DROWNED SO MANY TIMES THAT ARC BUT HE WAS STILL COOL AND HOT 😔 the noah was also a cool concept!! you see the noah’s arc thing come up a lot in anime for some reason?? like my d gray man loving ass was like huh…okay two nickels…

ur so right about the sidelining (its like anyone that isnt the east blue 5) and especially about chopper. aside from being mascotified i wish he wasnt baby-fied too (which stems from the mascot problem). like…he’s 17. chopper is a full ass teenager, not a child. I GET that he’s a reindeer and also very naive but imagine how cool he could have been post timeskip…horn point chopper is my fav bc i just love the design but IMAGINE IF HE LOOKED LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME!!

and he could have so much more development in terms of constantly seeing his crewmates near death and always having to fix it…or just him improving as a doctor! i dont think we get to see chopper doctor enough but we also dont get to see him struggle! (m really just over here advocating for more depression and more hardship for chopper im so sorry king)

a lot of the running jokes i can still get behind (zoro getting lost will never not be funny to me idk how it hasnt gotten old but it hasnt okay) maybe bc its so harmless?? robin’s gruesome joke i agree, its not overdone so i still like it. mean nami slapstick i’ve never liked but can get a chuckle out of me every once in a while. brook panty joke L 👎brook skull jokes would be funny but they’re always too easy 👎 and yea sanji is the worst victim. i found it somewhat funny/endearing pre thriller bark when it was mostly harmless swooning and heart eyes but nowadays uhhh [beating him to death with hammers] 

u know what i see ur point on enies lobby. for water 7 it had great new characters and an AWESOME bright and beautiful water city setting but enies lobbies is. just a bunch of white government buildings on an island. the high point is definitely just robin’s moment. and kaku saying “I LOVE GIRAFFES. GIRAFFES ARE AWESOME” 

one piece brainrot is ruining me i have MUCH IDEA !!

OKAY LISTEN . I HAVE HEARD BOTH ROBIN HETEROCHROMIA AND SANJI HETEROCHROMIA AND LIKE. I DONT THINK EITHER ARE / COULD BE CANON BUT. robin heterochromia is so fun. and sanji heterochromia although for some reason i dont feel like it fits him HAS POTENTIAL bc imagine when he comes back post timeskip with his bangs covering the other eye now and the crew is like “🤨 wait i thought you had blue eyes?” ugh i need it. ive seen a LITTLE art and like 1 fic of heterochromia sanji and its very entertaining for sure i always eat it up even tho i dont necessarily headcanon it. i am so glad i have authority on this in ur mind btw. [clanging my sanji gavel] order in the court

i agree about usopp and conqueror’s haki! like damn we already got two of them with it dont we…although i saw someone on youtube somewhere suggest he could have “conquerer’s observation” ?? idk enough about haki to understand that but it sounds cool 👍 its not spoilery so dw! although that yt comment made me think like “if there’s multiple types of conqueror’s haki it it like..all based on one guy? one original conqueror ?? and who was it…” who knows…i mean i know zoro has conqueror’s haki bc of spoils but idk how or when that happens (wano, i assume. idk how i feel about that yet bc much as i love the green guy sometimes i feel like he’s favored a bit for the op stuff) and you made some really solid points about usopp’s character too!! part of me was like “damn sanji the only monster trio member not to have conqueror’s haki…” but he could not have it for. several of the same reasons u listed for usopp lmao AND THATS OK!! THOSE THINGS ARE REASONS I LIKE THEM BOTH 

“live action shanks is too hot” ok then explain this

you know what. that is. a good question. why do they get so big btw. like humans come in all sizes but why. is it to do with the gravity of the planet cause its so huge and got so many moons…thats how i explain half of the unrealistic things in this show lmao. maybe they just stand. its more Intimidating™. sorry villains dont get to sit (although that makes me think about that time doffy was just sitting on the table in the middle of the warlord meeting?? did u see that post?? its a screenshot like why did they let him on the table like that. evil cat behavior from local bird man)

THATS A GOOD SCENE TO POINT OUT. YEA YEA YEA YUOU GET IT. i loooove the serious luffy moments. ive said it a million times but luffy is intelligence 5 wisdom 20. luffy is actually very selfish but in a way that i dont hate…he just wants to be free. and free others. and he lives so in the moment. he’s so different from so many people that he’s very fascinating as a character to watch, esp bc he DOES have moments like u mentioned that make him feel real and have boundaries. u know its funny bc luffy is like the most open accepting character that its hilarious how many times ive seen something oda has written/done and been like “luffy would never do this. the character u made up and continue to write would be more accepting than this.” like luffy is totally chill with women, doesnt see them as lesser, never even hints at this like even zoro does, luffy’s super chill about bon clay and the newkama, luffy doesnt discriminate based on characters’ races etc etc etc. and yet oda DOEs do all this its like. oda u have to see if bc u MAKE it so why cant U BE MORE LIKE THE GUY YOU MADE UP FDJVKND. i think the only moment i can think of that even vaguely implies luffy knows what a gender role is is when he’s in amazon lily and they put him in a frilly shirt and he’s like “i dont wanna wear this. this isnt my style at all” but its all about his OWN preferences and not about anyone else’s. u get me??

“cannibalism is sexy sometimes” u get it. u get it. u understand. we are kindred spirits rn. join me

and the end KJFNDKJEN ITS OKAY MARCH LET’S GO TO THERAPY TOGETHER 

to end off here are some of my one piece headcanons (some of which probably will never be canon and im okay with that)

first off sanji is a repressed bisexual and u can tear this from my cold dead hands. post kamabakka he’s gnc too he just wont admit it bc hes a scared little baby bitch. ik it was anime only but that scene were he’s fighting in a dress and caroline keeps telling him to accept himself or some shit as a flower slowly blooms metaphorically in the in-between footage was transgender as hell. also that time someone sent a message to oda in sbs saying like “i’m so glad sanji is girl crazy and not boy crazy” an oda responded “uh, totally” …like is the translation just coming off sarcastic or am i reaching-

i think zoro is gay. he just gives me that vibe ok. 2nd choice he is aroace and luffy is like his qpp or somethin ok (i dont ship zolu but i can admit those bitches got a point bc MAN they really love each other. i like it much better as friendship tho) and on that note luffy is aroace too.

nami is a lesbian. im aware all 3 of these are the popular fandom hcs but idc. this one i have actual evidence for have u seen how she latches onto every woman in each arc. she’s just as bad as sanji she’s just more chill about it /hj

FRANKY IS STRAIGHT BUT HE’S A REALLY LOUD ALLY OKAY . HE’S JUST A COOL DUDE

contrary to fandom hc i think robin and usopp are probably straight. robin would make a very dignified lesbian or bisexual but i think she’s just a weirdgirl straight who’s being a supportive ally with franky. 

brook is probably straight but i think he was also simultaneously in love with yorki a little bit and doesnt talk about it bc yorki is gone now so its not like its gonna happen ever again. soul king “im straight but i had a boyfriend one time” brook

chopper is a reindeer

god what else do i have aside form sexuality headcanons. OH !! this isnt a headcanon but i have a running theory that many of the strawhats are based on classic characters from fiction/pop culture…i keep meaning to make a post about this but im busy

zoro is inspired by zorro. okay easy next

chopper is inspired by rudolph, obviously

usopp is inspired by pinocchio but I DONT SEE THIS ONE MENTIONED AS OFTEN: CYRANO DE BERGERAC!! down to the lying and the long nose and the crush on the rich girl out of his league!!

robin is inspired by matilda in my mind. weirdgirl with mind powers abused by her caregivers and obsessed with books…like okay oda just tell us u read roald dahl

i know sanji was inspired in looks by mr. pink in reservoir dogs but i havent seen that movie so i cant speak on anything else LMAO

i feel like its possible the others were inspired by more that i just am not aware of / might be japanese pop culture and therefore harder for western fans to spot…thoughts?

#asks #replies #march anon #but like...i know ur name now....wack #long post

[yozzers]

my opinions on venom #1 because I don’t have any comic friends to rlly discuss this with lol sorry fr inflicting my tumblr followers w this idk how to process all that

this is like a messy mix of a reread with just my thoughts slapped on and some opinions too idk

ok so i could honestly give less of a shit abt eddie rn idk hes not my silly little guy anymore so I just care less abt him i’m actually just waiting fr elwing to kill him off for real bcs he feels soooo soulless these days. like yes some eddie traits are still there but its not the same, so hoo keep that in mind when i talk abt this, anyway

i swear sleeper is the only reason im slugging through recent venom comics, its like (abyssmal emoji face) “venom sucks sm” --> “ :) omg sleeper!”

im going to also assume #1 takes place before extreme carnage since Sleeper is still around and in their cat form. I’m still wondering if Sleeper is going to be treated as the brock family pet or if theyve been restored to a brock family member again i cant really tell... ig ill maybe maybe not find out in the coming issues if RAM V’s apparently plans fr Sleeper are true

also i ... i like that sleeper just indulges sm in being a cat like i KNOW for a fact you arent even like a cat under there thats just a whole symbiote shaped into a cat they say shit like meow mrow bcs they want to

edit: ok i just skimmed through the 2018 run trying to find something else but found this instead... if ewing/ramv are only going by cate’s run then...ig they wont be restored to brock family member status... augeugh but whyyy im understanding why ppl were bemoaning abt dylan’s role as the “blood son” sevrely downplaying eddie’s role as a parent to sleeper im going to take this as “lol no genetically im not related to eddie like YOU are but--” kind of thing for now. im sooo upset realizing sleeper has jus stopped referring to eddie as father :( 

and its funny because it does happen out of the blue, and eddie doesnt even get the chance to really tell his loved ones goodbye or i love you before he just gets blown up

(im glad eddie’s still a little pathetic here... cmon man so much for “trying to convince the universe symbiotes arent to be feared anymore”)

THIS IS REALLY FUNNY FOR NO REASON. DAD SIGHTING, SETPEMBER, 2 AM, HOME.

1) ignore the first panel i just want u guys to know the general time thing eddies been gone fr dylan

2) sorry the way this tells us the symbiote sometimes fucks off whenever eddie goes back to space is so. the dynamic is giving very “divorce kid and their dad’s gf they dont rlly want to have a connection w and maybe even dislike” vibes

3) dylan being the technical 8th kid after sleeper... like lets just say sleeper is the “first child” in this situation bcs thats the only kid where eddie and symby finally stepped up to becoming actual parents to one of their kids and they were “overbearing as hell”, and now theyre just free-balling with the youngest child (dylan) now. it’s kind of funny if it weren’t for the fact sleeper isnt being treated like symby AND eddie’s kid anymore.

i hope sleeper talks abt their exp being raised by eddie and symby at some point i think itd be a funny contrast to give dylan a look at how eddie (and symby) did their parenting before dylan came into the picture. Like “i was kept in a fish tank and smothered with attention” , *dylan vc* “how does it feel, living MY dream (sans the fishtank part)” i also hope now that dylan will interact w the lifo symbiotes w the knowledge hes eddie’s son, that theres a werid family feud situation. lets gooo daddy issues lets goooo. think of it like this sleeper> dylan > lifo and carnage

4) IT KIND OF IMPLIES THE SYMBIOTE HASNT BEEN SEEN IN DAYS? PROBABLY? WHY DOES IT JUST UP AND LEAVE THOUGHHHH also sleeper is a little too passive in this situation fr me its never mentioned if sleeper is also disconnected from the hive so I assume theyre still sort of connected w eddie?? whyd they not realize that wasnt really eddie... huhhhh

WHY WAS SLEEPER OF ALL PPL SURPRISED ABT SEEING VENOM UD THINK THEYD BE ABLE TO SENSE THEIR PARENT BEING NEARBY AND EVERYTHING? LIKE AT FIRST I ASSUMED “OH SLEEPER IS AWARE VENOM IS BEING WEIRD AND STALKING THEM FRM A DISTANCE” NAURRR THEY DONT EVEN KNOW??? this is so...

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final thoughts ig, i just didnt really feel much. its only issue 1 so i wasnt expecting to get blown away but it just sort of left me scratching my head. its just sort of jarring where i just finished rereading stuff like web of venom: good sons and then the costa run + first host, and im going into this issue... like i think the parenting stuff is rlly the only thing sticking in my head atm. ill probably reread frm the start when we get to issue #4 which is what im mostly anticipating (bcs im expecting to see flash, andi and or bren cameo). 

we dont get to see much on dylan and symby’s dynamic which sucks, bcs thats what i was mostly lookin gout fr in this issue. we do get some more sleeper and dylan interactions which im always happy fr tho! its... a little underwhelming though, actually super underwhelming. sleeper kind of just follows dylan around and its, fine i guess? but i just expected more quips or interjections frm sleeper.

im honestly more interested in dylan’s side of the story which surprised me like i really have 0 care left fr eddie now. which sucks bcs he endeared me sm as a character, but at least currently, he’s sort of just a husk. 

anyway my theory on the whole “dylan and symby not getting along” that keeps being teased im sure itll just be dylan’s rage “infecting” the symbiote all over again or bcs dylan decided to bond with it despite eddie’s warnings its going to go thru that thing the ringo symbiote which is just. unfortunate. im so tired.

anyway!

all of the venom symbio’s shadowed appearances bcs they look so silly:

#croak #venom #i go thru several names to refer to the venom symbiote sorry #using it/its fr symbio #they/them for sleeper #auauaughg i need more comic frnds to discuss this kind of stuff w #girl help im going fucking nuts #me talkign to my uninterested frnds: listen to me dylan is THE divorce kid ever #i dont even really like dylan i just think hes a funny but ill never rlly #like him bcs of the reason he was made and how he was created #it leaves a bad taste in ur mouth yknow

[calocera]

SPOILERS FOR CATS 2019, here’s my hot takes and opinions

be warned, THIS IS LOOOONG

First off my overall opinion, i LITERALLY cannot say whether it was good or bad, like lots of critics say it just...is beyond that. It’s VERY fun and that’s all I can bring myself to say, I have LOTS of problems with it but I can’t even say that they make the movie bad. It is definitely worth watching

OPINIONS ON CHARACTERS:

Victoria: she’s good! I appreciate that they kinda left her personality blank other than her innocence since that’s pretty much how she always was, still not super thrilled with her as a main character but franchesca did the best she could

Munkustrap: I loved him! he was more of a main character than I would have expected, but they STILL cut all the charm from his lines... why do I love him then? Robbie fairchild did AMAZING background acting, whenever he was in frame he was always doing something SUPER munkustrap-y and making cute dad faces. he was dealt bad lines but he worked around it best he could. Also his legs were normal so...epic fail

Mistoffelees: 😒😒😒😒😒🤢🤢🤮 disappointed but not at all surprised...he was just a Woobie, a softboy uwu nice guy. I felt like I was seeing fanon 2013 loki in cat form. THEY MADE HIS SONG A SADBOY PITY PARTY SONG...WHY WOULD YOU MAKE THE 11 O’CLOCK NUMBER SLOW AND SAD???? Where is the smug little shit who’s vague and aloof yet confident and joyous? He was murdered by his evil homophobic shadow clone. I’m not even gunna indulge the fact that him and Victoria were a thing, I’ll go over that later. He also just constantly looked like the crying cat meme his eyes were so red and watery it was horrifying, yet somehow he wasn’t the worst character , that leads us too.....

tugger: what.the.fuck.did.you.do.to.this.boy. HE GOT THE TREATMENT I EXPECTED FOR MUNKUSTRAP! HE WAS DEMOTED TO BACKGROUND CHARACTER! not only did he not sing mr. mistoffelees, he literally did nothing other than his song, he never interacted with ANY characters besides jenny in 1 scene. I know cats has no set main characters but he’s undoubtedly one of the most important characters and he’s like...the least important named character in the movie. ALSO Jason Derulo was not sexy at all. There was NO hip thrusting NO sexy meowing NO glamrock, he was just an asshole and if I hadn’t already seen the original I would have either completely forgotten about his character or though he was the worst character. I’m so fucking angy I cannot express.

Girzzabella: ngl I expected better. Her acting was great but with the horrible effects I couldnt get invested but I’ll touch on the effects later. Her singing was good, but I expected it to carry the movie and it wasn’t at all the best song in the movie, I’d say she’s about as good as I expected she’d be but the movie itself was more enjoyable than I expected so she was less significant

Old d: she was fine, she LOOKED the part definitely, she didn’t have as large a presence as ken page but I wouldnt expect that of her. Her singing wasn’t the greatest though, her voice is fine by it’s just NOT suited to old d’s songs. I would have preferred she play a female gus bc her voice is very sweet and frail, not at all built for belting like her songs required.

Macavity: he’s just...eh. He’s basically a comic relief villain which sucks. He does practically nothing besides kidnap people, say a cheesy line, and act like a caricature of a 90s cartoon villain (and not one of the fun ones) like theres a scene where he poofs away and when he does it he goes, MACAvityyyyyyy and fades away its so unintentionally funny but it just makes him so lame as a villain. not to mention he doesnt even die at the end or get any satisfying conclusion he just gets stuck on top of a statue and his powers suddenly stop working (for some reason??)

Bombalurina: fuck that, I am simultaneously glad she only was in the macavity number bc fuck off Taylor Swift but also disappointed bc she deserved so much better.

Bustopher: 😟 never in my darkest nightmares did I think I’d see bustopher Jones deepthroat multiple crayfish but here we are. Somehow THIS was the most sexual song, I cannot begin to name the fetishes checked off by this performance bc itd hit word limit. Let me just say that I said multiple times out loud, “damn bustopher kinda a freak with it 😏😏” like I CANNOT stress how weirdly sexual it gets. And ofc its all otherwise just haha funney fat guy eat food and burp and fall down. He also breaks the fourth wall a few times which like, fuck you

Jenny: exactly what was shown in the trailer. Unfunny fat jokes and slapstick humor. Also they focused WAY too many shots on her cat pussy and I wish I was making that up. Also of note is that the cgi on the rats and cockroaches are drastically worse than the rest of the movie, like not just bad designs the effects are BAD. also they translated they whole gumbie cat fur-shedding as her wearing fake skin over her outfit which would be fine but UHH the fake fur is skin tight??? so it literally looks like shes ripping off her skin and she does it multiple times its fucking terrifying

Mungojerrie and rumpelteazer: meh, they are fine as characters, not quite as energetic as I would have liked but they didn’t massively fuck anything up? The song was horrible, they went against the beat for...some reason? Like it’s a song with a very distinct rhythm and they split up the lyrics so weirdly. I liked that they followed through with the lore of them working for macavity

Skimbleshanks: YES YESSSSSSSSSS HOLY FUCKING SHIT 💗💕💖💞💜😳😳😳😳😳😳😳💜💛🧡💚💖❤️💗 i absolutely CANNOT express how good skimbleshanks made me feel. He looks like a leather daddy with his chains and suspenders and hat and stache, I hate that I’m saying this but uh...mr skimbleshanks sir😳 we were actually screaming it was so fucking good. Watching this movie was worth it just for skimble. Unironically. I’m listening to the song as we speak. It was kinda weird that they moved the tap dancing to this song but that’s more of a detractor from Jennie’s and a plus side to skimbles since it’s good tap

Gus: good! Ian did a good job of course, no one doubted that he would.

Growltiger and griddlebone: not racist but still absolutely horrifying. One of the worst parts of the movie, I actually got squeamish looking at griddlebone a few times that’s how bad she looks

Everyone else: not that good. I couldn’t tell who was who, all their personalities were annoying, I’m on imdb as we speak trying to figure out who even was supposed to be who. Demeter is completely butchered and jemima just isn’t there, doesn’t sing her part, it all sucked man.

Tech talk:

CGI: okay so here’s the thing, the effects are good. GREAT even, the issue is how fucking horrible the designs are. The lack of cat nose, mouth, and hairy cheeks makes them all look disgusting. Also the feet. Holy fuck why do they have feet. THERES A FUCKING SCENE WHERE TUGGER GRABS VICTORIAS FOOT AND SNIFFS IT. IT LASTS LIKE 5 SECONDS. Old Deuteronomy, Gus, and Cassandra (bc she was already bald) are the only characters I’d say look anywhere close to decent, grizabella looks okay in profile but head on it’s all horrible again. its really such a shame bc the sets are gorgeous! i really hope this movie gets some form of recognition for its sets.

the editing and directing was DOGSHITTTTTTT there are SO many scenes where characters just teleport or parts where people are singing and no ones mouths are moving its really distracting

Other things:

it’s OBVIOUS that the critics calling this movie horny have never seen the original. I’d definitely say the movie is LESS HORNY than the play. It IS however waaaaaaay more uncomfortable with its hornieness, so I’d say in that regard YES, the horny stuff is much more gratuitous and off putting despite there being an overall smaller amount than the play. ie everything bustopher jones does

They changed a BUNCH of lyrics for some reason?? Like they cut verses which I understand but there are like a handful of lyrics in almost every song they just...change. like...okay? All changing lyrics is gunna do is make people who knew the songs frustrated when they can’t sing along

the dancing was incredible! shame the cg just fucking invalidates all of it bc your mind doesnt register it as real people doing real moves

OKAY THE FUCKING CATNIP SCENE so when taylor swift showers everyone in catnip they all just fucking start moaning and go FULL HORNY its TOO MUCH like misto full on does an o face like eyes rolled back mouth open  and munkustrap is like ass up panting i still havent processed it im fucking terrified to encounter it again. they cut the orgy? yet added THIS??? k

WHY did they take 2 of the most iconic characters who FREQUENTLY interact and just

a. Never even have them make eye contact

b. Make 1 a background character

c. Completely change the personality of the other one

On the topic of Victoria/misto: I am just still at a loss as to why they thought it’d be a good idea? They completely removed Plato and for what? This? Pathetic. It’s worth noting the weirdly munkustrap has WAYYY more chemistry with both Victoria AND mistoffelees then they did with each other (there’s a part where it looks like misto and munk are about to kiss for some reason?? munk ALSO gets all touchy feely with skimbleshanks???) anyways munkustrap king moments

tldr; its worth watching, the best parts were the sets, the dancing, skimbleshanks, and munkustrp fucking CARRIES the weight of the world with his face acting. the worst things were a big fat tie between bustopher, tugger,misto,jenny,growltiger and griddlebone, and the godawful design choices

#cats the musical #cats movie #cats spoilers #my post

[krreader]

GOT7 reacting to you being gone the morning after, only to be found in a different room.

pairing: got7 x reader fandom: got7 warnings: language ; sex genre: angst ; fluff ; smut

a/n: i hope this is what you wanted my love! and I hope you enjoy it ♥ (masterlist is in my description box)

mark tuan

“(Y/N)?” Mark murmured, still drowsy from sleep, as he fumbled around to find your warm body, only to be met with cold sheets, “Babe?”

He slowly sat up, brushing his hand over his face and looking around the bedroom finding you.. nowhere..

Oh god.. maybe he had hurt you last night but you weren't comfortable enough to tell him? This was your first time, not just with him, but in general and he really tried to be super soft and gentle and.. oh god, what if he had messed up the relationship now?

He immediately put on his boxers and ran out of the bedroom, putting on shirt and pants in the hallway and wanting to grab his car keys to drive over to you, only to find you standing in the kitchen.

“Mark?” you furrowed your eyebrows and walked out to join him, “Where are you going?”

“I.. I thought you left.”

“Left? Left where?” you chuckled, “I was making breakfast.”

“So you're okay? You're not.. I mean.. are you sure I didn't hurt you?”

A soft smile spread on your face, cupping his cheeks and pressing your lips against his a moment later, “I'm fine. Better than that, actually. I'm feeling great. All thanks to you..”

But it was nice to know that he was this panicked because he had thought he had hurt you. That only showed you just how important you were to him.

im jaebum

Did you leave? Had he been that bad that you dumped him right after last night?

No.. no that couldn't be. Fuck, you had been screaming his name so loud, there was no way you hadn’t enjoyed it. For fuck's sake, he counted your orgasms and you’ve had at least four.

So without trying to panic, Jaebum put on some sweatpants and walked through the apartment, only to find you standing in the living room, already dressed and on your phone, but ending the call the second he walked in.

“Did I wake you?”

“Are.. are you leaving?”

“Yeah, sorry,” you smiled, “My boss called. He needs me to pick something up for him.”

Yeah, that sounded a lot like an excuse that you say when you want to leave after a sex night with someone.

Great, so not only did he fuck up his chance to be with you, but he was apparently also a loser in bed.

“Okay..”

As if you could see it on his face, you approached him and wrapped your arms around his neck, nuzzling your nose against his, before you kissed him deeply.

“I was thinking about stopping by again tonight. Movie, dinner.. some more sex.”

“Really?”

“Yeah,” you grinned and kissed him once again, “I'd love to do last night again. And again. Aaand again.”

And you said that until he was smiling again and buried his head in the crock of your neck.

jackson wang

Jackson was actually hoping for some morning sex when he woke up with a boner and remembered what you and him did last night.

But instead he found the bed to be empty.

And true, for a second he started panicking that you might have left him already and that this wasn't as serious for you as it had been for him.

But his ears perked up at the sound of his shower running and he immediately got out of bed to push the doors open, finding none other but you in there.

You didn't even hear him come in, but also didn't jump when you felt his arms wrap around you from behind, knowing that it could only be him.

“Did I wake you up?”

“Yeah. I'm glad you did,” he was already rubbing his hard dick between your folds and you raised your arm behind you to brush through his hair, “I thought you left for a second.”

“After that night? No.. no, I think I'll hang around for quite some time.”

“Good,” and with that, he pushed you against the cold shower wall and spread your legs apart, “I was hoping you'd say that.”

park jinyoung

Instead of actually looking for you, Jinyoung had pushed his pillow up and leaned against it with a pout, his arms crossed in front of his chest as he was staring at the wall in front of him.

He tried to tell himself that it wasn't a big deal and that he was fine with this simply having been a hook-up, when in reality, he had wanted it to be so much more. He thought he could ask you out, ask you to do all of this again.. but apparently you had other ideas, since you weren't here when he woke up.

It took him at least fifteen minutes to finally get out of bed and walk, or stomp into the kitchen, only to find you standing there.

Making pancakes.

In his shirt.

“Oh, you're up,” you smiled brightly, “I hope you're hungry.. I made a bit too much.”

You didn't see it since your back was facing him, but he was gawking at you like he had really not expected you to still be there.

It was only when you suddenly felt him hug you from behind and kiss your cheek that you started chuckling.

“Thank you.”

“What for?”

“All of this,” for staying. 

Thank you for giving me a chance.

choi youngjae

Man, Youngjae was upset. Seriously. When he opened his eyes and didn't find you next to him, he let his hand glide over the empty spot next to him, a sad sigh escaping his mouth.

He had wanted this to be more to you.. he had hoped you might like him as much as he liked you.

But apparently you had only wanted to sleep with him.

Maybe he should text you? Or was that desperate? Maybe he should wait a bit more.. and then text you later today..

Pondering over those questions, his phone tightly gripped in his hands, he walked into the living room, only to find you sitting there with a blanket and a cup of hot chocolate.

“Oh!” his eyes widened.

“Hey.. sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. I couldn't sleep anymore and didn't want to wake you up, so I thought I'd just watch some TV until you wake up.”

“You.. waited all this time for me to wake up?” he sat down next to you, leaving a bit of space between you, but you quickly slid closer to him and cuddled against his chest.

“Obviously.. unless..-” it was only then that you sat back up and stared at him with uncertainty in your eyes, “You only wanted this to be a one time thing?”

“No,” he said right away, shaking his head, “No, I really don't.”

“Good, then,” and back against his chest it was, with Youngjae wrapping his arms around you this time, butterflies going wild in his stomach.

bambam

“You're a loser,” he sighed, falling back down when he found the sheets next to him to be empty.

So he had been that bad, huh? That didn't hurt at all.

God, and he had tried so damn hard to impress you. It was almost pathetic, actually.

But when he got up and walked into the kitchen to get himself something to drink, he found you crouching down next to his cat, who was currently eating out of a full bowl.

“Oh, hey! Your cat kept meowing and I think she just really needed some food, so.. I hope you don't mind.”

“I lo..-” no, BamBam. You were lucky enough that she stayed, don't fuck it up now by telling her what you wanted her to know for so long, “I love that you love cats.”

“I told you that, didn't I?” you chuckled as you got up and kissed him deeply, “By the way.. I was wondering.. now that your cats are fed.. do you maybe want to.. I don't know.. go for a round two?”

Remember that pride that he thought was destroyed before? That lustful look built it back up and even higher.

“Anything you want, baby girl,” he pulled you back into the bedroom with a huge grin.

kim yugyeom

You two had been dating for a while, but you had wanted to wait to sleep with him until you were comfortable with him and felt like you could fully trust him.

He thought you might be scared that he'd leave you after sex, but never would he have expected you to be the one gone when he woke up the morning after.

Yugyeom immediately reached for his phone and dialed your number, surprised to hear it ring in the apartment.

“Why are you calling me?” you laughed, “Don't tell me you don't want to get out of bed..”

“Where are you?”

“Kitchen. Making something to eat. Do you want to come here or do you want to have breakfast in bed?”

But he had already ended the call and sprinted into the kitchen, letting out a relieved sigh when he saw you standing there.

“I thought you left.”

“Why?”

“I.. I don't know,” he walked up to you, cupping your cheek, “You wouldn't leave me, right?”

“I don't plan to,” you said honestly.

#got7 imagine #got7 reaction #got7 x reader #got7 #kpop #kpop reactions #kpop imagines #reader #requests

[shikai-the-storyteller]

*HEAVY BREATHING* CYBERVERSE S2 EPISODE 11  AND 12  WATCH

I GOT SPOILED BY THE THUMBNAIL, I THINK MY BOY SKYFIRE IS FINALLY GOING TO SHOW UP!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“This Seeker Seeker” Wheeljack you DORK

Teletron X: We are under attack! :D

IM LOSING IT, OPTIMUS SAID “STARSCREAM” IN THE SAME ANNOYED / HARASSED TONE THAT MEGATRON ALWAYS USES WHEN HE SAYS “STARSCREAM”, THAT”S KILLING ME

LMAO MEGATRON LITERALLY YELLS “STARSCREAM” IN THE NEXT SCENE, MAN I LOVE THIS SHOW

JETFIRE!!!!!!

HES FRICKIN BRITISH

I MEAN HE’S NOT BRITISH-BRITISH, BUT HE”S LIKE A KNIGHT DORK

THE JETFIRE AND SIRFETCH’D REVEAL HAPPENED IN THE SAME WEEK...AND THEY’RE BOTH DORKY KNIGHTS... *illuminati symbols while X-files theme plays*

 SKYBITE?!?

IM GLAD THE INTRO IS PLAYING RN SO I HAVE A MINUTE TO COMPOSE MYSELF

DORKY KNIGHT JETFIRE...I DONT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THIS

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SWEET NERDY SCIENTIST BOY

Hot Rod: Oh no, not him! I thought he died in that supernova! I love how casually Hot Rod says “aw man, not this dude, he’s so annoying :( I really thought he was dead :((((” lmao

OH OK SKYBITE IS A FRICKIN SHARKTICON, THAT’S WHY I KNEW HIS NAME

Gosh I really hope Starscream and Jetfire were old friends in the Cyberverse universe now because I want to know how the hell Starscream put up with him Talking Like That

lmao I love Grimlock’s commentary 

Jetfire: Who landed this thing? Hot Rod? Me: *nearly squirts water out of my nose because that unexpectedly made me laugh* ALSO HEARING OPTIMUS LAUGH AT THAT WAS SWEET....I DON’T THINK I’VE HEARD HIM LAUGH BEFORE....:’)

lmao I love that Jetfire reuniting with the Autobots was so casual meanwhile Skybite frickin plowed into Megatron and Megatron’s just like “YO Skybite!!!”

IT’S SO CUTE HEARING MEGATRON LAUGH NON-MALICIOUSLY TOO, THANK YOU CYBERVERSE

SWEET GENTLE-LOOKING BOY......

I love how when I first saw an image of Jetfire I was like “SWEET BOY??? SWEET BOY??? NICE KIND BOY???” but the second he opened his mouth I was like “NO”

Not that I’m saying I don’t like Jetfire, it’s just that I got frickin whiplash from the expectation vs. reality thing, lmao. He’s still a dork, just not the kind of dork I was expecting. Not really my thing, but I’m interested in seeing how they take his character regardless. Who knows! I’ll keep an open mind, even if this character trope isn’t one I’m typically interested in.

OH SHOOT HE JUST BIT JETFIRE’S WING, BRO U GOOD?????

THUNDERCRACKER!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

“Jetfire, my old friend” AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I KNOW THERE’S ABSOLUTELY NO WAY THIS WILL GO HOW I EXPECT IT TO GO BUT THAT STILL GOT ME FEELIN SO TENDER

Jetfire: Our friendship ended long ago, Starscream Starscream, slowly retracting his hand and turning his back: No matter Me, bawling my eyes out: HE WENT DOWN ON ONE KNEE AND OFFERED YOU HIS HAND JETFIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE HE’D DO THAT FOR!!!!!!!!!

JETFIRE YOU’RE SUCH A MORON

Starscream: My old friend! Jetfire: I don’t want to play with you! Starscream: No wait look, I’ve got a cool toy that’ll help you beat up your new boyfri---I mean, enemy Jetfire: OH????

Starscream what are you playing at. I mean obviously it’s nothing good but

OH SHOOT THEY TOOK OUT EACH OTHER’S TEAM LEADERS

Megatron goes from surprised to concerned in .2 seconds and BOY DOES THAT SURE KILL ME

AND THE WAY HE SAYS “OPTIMUS”, WAILS!!!!!!

Also I can’t believe they can casually call each other up like this, like it’s no big deal. Idiot ex boyfriends who never got around to deleting each other’s numbers, smh

OH MY GOSH IS THAT THE ARENA!!!!!!!!!!!! OK I KNOW THAT’S NOT KAON’S ARENA BUT AHHHHHH

Man the Allspark upgrade is a great narrative way for Cyberverse to get around Hasbro’s “Hey we need a new dorky armor design for this character so we can make new toys of them” requests

OH NO MEGATRON AND OPTIMUS

oh pfft they’re fine, it’s Jetfire and Skybite who fell

OH NO JETFIRE

lmao get rekt Skybite

OPTIMUS NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man for half a second I seriously thought Megatron was going to reach out and grab him, that would’ve been awesome

LMAO JETFIRE DOESN’T EVEN TURN AROUND TO CHECK TO SEE IF OPTIMUS IS OK, THANKS A LOT JETFIRE

JETFIRE GO HELP OPTIMUS YOU BIG LOSER

OK THANK GOODNESS JEEZ, IT’S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE HELPS THIS OLD MAN UP

ok but for real Starscream, did you power these two dudes up just so they’d kill each other or did you have some other motivation

OH SHOOT EPISODE 12 IS UP TOO??? ALRIGHT HERE WE GO: EPISODE 12

Starscream’s up to no good, as usual

Starscream: *obviously doing something shady, up to no good, grinning that grin of his* Me, fondly: That’s my boy

I love that Acid Storm is the tech person of the group, that’s so fun

also this episode title ‘’I Am The Allspark’’ has me so worried

OHHHH STARSCREAM BUDDY THAT DOESN’T SEEM SMART but dang if that doesn’t look cool

Starscream: Now I have the power to return everyone to the Allspark! Beginning with YOU! Seekers: *act genuinely surprised as though Starscream hasn’t been talking about killing everyone since day one* LIKE, DO YOU GUYS ACTUALLY ONLY SHARE ONE BRAINCELL, HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE A SURPRISE TO YOU

I’m still betting on Slipstream popping up and screwing up his plan since she’s part of the Allspark now too

Aw Jetfire’s part of the team now

BUT WHERE IS ARCEE

MEGATRON!!!!!!!!

“Optimus Prime...always one step ahead. Makes it easier to shoot you in the back!” Gosh I love Megatron, what a dork

YEAH GUYS YOU SERIOUSLY HAVE BIGGER PROBLEMS, PLEASE FOCUS

THAT’S SUCH A GOOD LOOK!!!!!

*goes absolutely nuts every time Megatron and Optimus work together / do anything in synch*

KICK HIS BUTT WINDBLADE oh shoot JETFIRE WENT UP THERE TOO LMAO

I’d love to see Jetfire and Windblade become friends just so they can complain about Starscream together

Case in point

Oh shoot this ain’t looking good gang

 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THIS IS THE MEGATRON AND STARSCREAM INTERACTION I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR ALL SEADSON

That legitimately scared me for half a second HE ZOOMED UP IN HIS FACE SO FAST, I LOVE IT

GOSH I love the expressions in Cyberverse, Starscream went from “blind fury” to “oh you poor pathetic mortal” in 2 seconds and it’s delicious.

“You’re welcome” OH SNAP

I LEGITIMATELY KEEP HAVING TO PAUSE AND REMIND MYSELF TO BREATHE, AHHHHHHHHHHHH THEY’RE BOTH SO AWFUL, THIS IS SUCH GREAT DIALOGUE

“Why should I? You’re Starscream. You always have failed, and you always will” HOLY HECK THAT’S BELOW THE BELT MEGATRON!!!!!!!!!!!

Meanwhile Shadow Striker’s in the background like “BRO STFU, YOU’RE DUMB MOUTH IS GOING TO GET US ALL KILLED”

COME ON CHEETOR, KEEP IT TOGETHER

Man Starscream’s got such a massive inferiority complex (courtesy of Megatron, among other things) that he had to literally merge with the Allspark to try and feel like he was worth something, o o f....

Bruh we really need Rung in this series, this boy needs therapy

COME ON OPTIMUS DO SOMETHING

NOICE

WAY TO CUT IT CLOSE OPTIMUS

OH NO IS HE OK

CYBERVERSE PLEASE DON’T KILL OPTIMUS AGAIN

Megatron: Who could ask for anything more? Except for your spark Optimus, weakly: Are you proposing?  Bumblebee: THIS REALLY ISN’T THE TIME TO BE FLIRTING

This is such a good screencap but IM HURTIN SO BAD

LMAO THE SCRAPLETS ARE GOING WILD

DO IT WINDBLADE, GET THE ALLSPARK, REVIVE YOUR GIRLFRIEND!!!

Shockwave: I now have 50 more children Grimlock: NO FAIR

SHADOW STRIKER PLS (but boy if I don’t love seeing the gals going at it)

BEE PLS PROTECT OPTIMUS

Wow they really aren’t holding back showing the Scraplet deaths

HECK YEAH, WINDBLADE GOT TO SAY THE THING!!! SHE SAID AUTOBOT ROLL OUT

CHEETOR PLEASE BE CAREFUL LITTLE KITTY CAT

MEGATRON COME ON

OH NO WHERE IS BEE

OH SNAP HE GOT STARSCREAM!?!? lmao and he’s dragging him by the foot, thanks Bee

WAIT THAT’S IT!? NO, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT EPISODE, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

I LOVE CYBERVERSE SO MUCH!!! PLS DONT KILL MY BOY OPTIMUS

#i talk #I'm watching Cyberverse #cyberverse spoilers #primordial robot hell #IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE EPISODES YET BUCKLE UP #THAT WAS A TRIP

[hitchell-mope]

Just put on the movie

And there we go. The dedication is there.

Oh god the rapping.

My palms will be bloody by the time this is over.

But I like the parallels to the first movie

To much auto tune

There goes my heart Disney.

Oh lord that’s high

Bbys. Smee twins

WHY WASNT DIZZY THERE FROM FILM TWO

There’s my child Celia

MY BOY!!!!

I mean Mal has a point.

He thinks it through

I love him so fucking much

Loving Doug’s hair

Rat bastard. Rat bitch. Rat fairy (Adam belle Verna)

Fuck off leah chad Audrey

😍😍😍😍. This version is better then d1

SUCK IT PASTEL COW

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

Oh Evie love. Just tell him you love him

FUCK OFF YOU GERIATRIC BITCH

YES WE WOULD PREFER MAL TO YOU YA BITCH

I hate you Adam and belle

Ben and the other three are adorable family

Still hating Audrey. So. Fucking. Much

Love the purple limo

WHY IS TREMAINE NICE. IT MAKES NO SENSE

Bal parent vibes are strong

They shoulda painted the limo roof purple

Dying of cuteness

Proud fiancé Mal. Love it

Fuck off leah

Here’s papa hades. And the ham.

DRAGON MAL. WHOO HOO

Ah well. Nice while it lasted

NOT HER JOB PASTEL COW

So. Much. Ham.

Poor girl. Ouch.

🤮🤮🤮🤮. I still hate her and her geriatric bitch of a grandmother

Oh bitch please. First words out of your mouth were creel. And it ain’t abated

I’m supposed to be sorry for this sad act? I don’t think so

So. Much. Rapping

Oh. SPARE ME WOMAN

Still theft. Throw her on the isle with her grandmother

Lonely and friendless. Because Mal is so much better then you ya limp noodle

Gotta be bad on the back

YOU DESERVE A SLAP AROUND THE FACE YOU SPOILED BRAT

Seriously though. The actual singing is better then the rapping. So gotta give satah her dues

Fuck off grown ups.

YOU PUT THEN THERE IN THE FIRST FUCKING PLACD

Blue bitch. Just like always belle

Ok. People. You can see it’s hurting bal to do this. KILL THE BEAST

DONT CRY BABY BOY. PLEASE. LAST TIME ALMOST KILLED ME

Murder. The fucking. Parents

Evie. Evie’s sensible. Listen to your sister Mal.

And here comes the guilt. Like always. The narrative blames Mal

That darn cake

Ah. Pain. Hug them now

And jump scare

Oh god. Shut up Audrey. You’re a sore loser

Eh. The prosthesis look ok

Audrey. Nutter. Ben was more then ready to start the honeymoon when Mal was a dragon. Do you really think a hag would stop him?

😂😂😂😂

Oh boy

That’s a lie and you know it bluey.

At least the bikes have an explanation

Why the red for Evie though

And the mutt speaks

Fuck off Chad. I hate you so much

This bitch again

So shrieky.

Kiss ass

Real original

Jump Jane jump!

So many neck cricks

No one tells him anything

Cella’s right Mal

Overly long gag. But cute

Awww 🥰🥰🥰🥰. At least he’s a good dad

Nice reference

And the fear mongering begins.

And here’s the cryptid. He shoulda died in it’s going down

Psycho bitch pirate whore

Cella’s a troll and I love it

The vehicle needs an oil change

At least he’s sleeping. Though that position can not be comfortable

At long last the reveal.

He’s funny. And hot. (I can see where @mochacake2016 is coming from)

We know! We know

And here’s the music

😂😂😂😂.

He’s got a point

Ok.

THERES NO PHONES ON THE ISLAND QUEEN MAL

She actually sounds like jade west here

So far. Besides the proposal. This is my favourite song. Mostly for Hades great looks. Great voice

And the tambourine

Would be better with purple and blue fire effects. But no. We can’t have nice things. They spent the budget on pirate whores make up

She’s got a point. They both do

LISTEN TO HIM

Proud papa

C’mon girl. Cry

Of course she told her sister

He’s a good king.

T-shirt should be ripped.

🤮🤮🤮🤮. Hate her so much

And. Here. We. Go.

Benny. I love you. But did you not hear what she said to Evie when you first met the vks. Of course not. You were lost in Mal’s eyes.

Oh god. PLEASE SOMEBODY GO AND MELT HER

Whore man is probably skunk drunk. Gil’s cute as ever though

Throw hook in the water. And keep it there.

🎶she’s back🎶

And there screwed

He makes feel physically sick

Uma. I love ya. But honestly. Mal owes no one anything. It’s not her job.

No it ain’t

Jay’s got a point

Oh honey

Hook. In the words of the irreverent Captain Jack Sparrow “if the bikes be crashed properly. You be crashed along with it”. Not you Gil. I like you

Mother hen strikes again. Uma ain’t buying what she’s selling

Pure child Celia. (I don’t use this very much but) Gil’s babey (it feels wrong to type£

Chicken arms. No brains. No wit. No dance skills. No rapping skills. Ya basically a walking corpse hook

The dogs giving me a nervous twitch.

I hate the pair of them so no. No sympathy for prince douche bag

Gil makes me cry so simply

Stab the pirate jay. Please. For all of us

Psycho bitch

I want. It. Dead. Brutally. Dead

And more music. If this weren’t Disney they coulda melted them yo pukes of goo and pour it down Harry’s throat.

Oh god

So she can’t count either. Just like her brother

Definitely cha cha slide.

Deep sigh

So much ham.

Here’s a funny idea. How about instead of a bloody pantomime. ACTUALLY FUCKING FIGHT YOU FECKERS

Synchronised armour dancing. That’s new

Oh for fuck sake

Ha ha. Save it for the sob story bitch

What’s next a kick line

Thank god I was wrong.

Hook should be suffocated under the armour right now. Put us out of our misery

Care bear alert

I had to have a flu jab today. And it weren’t as painful as every single nanosecond hooks on screen

Love the platonic affection (I hate the very concept of malvie. What did you expect?)

Mother alert

Don’t eat wild fruit honey

So cute. But so dumb

Oh. Phineas and Ferb reference

Awww babies.

Don’t you dare tell me Mal doesn’t care.

THEY FOUND DOUG

Uma’s so done with care bear bs

More singing. Yay(!)

Please. Remind me again exactly why this is a DCOM. Cause it honestly does not feel like it what with the backstory pirate whores entire existence and the choreography

How has evie not broken a leg in this number.

Believe me Mal and Uma. I feel your frustration they go together like peanut butter and chocolate spread. (Perfectly if you didn’t know)

Where is she going?

She knows how R&J ended right? Double suicide. Why the romanticism huh?

HE IS NOT A RAG DOLL! Though props to Zachary for not corpsing

How can you hate Doug. He’s adorable. Best straight couple ever

There’s ma boy. Rip Harry’s throyatvout plwae.

Ben’s always been hot. But this is definitely working for me.

Awww. Carlos helping his papa

Wet Ben. Yum

Awww. Janelos cuteness.

Love the beard. So good. 🤤🤤🤤🤤

Someone murder the man whore before I do.

He makes me wanna throw up. And I’m not physically capable of doing that

@rpsocsandcanonohmy. I get where you’re coming from. But I also get where Ben is coming from. Sunbeam did get him abducted. And man slut tried to feed him to sharks. So I do understand both points. Doesn’t mean you’re wrong though

JUST. EXPLAIN. HIS MIND IS BEAST ADDLED

Shoulda let Ben slash hooks throat jay. You’re slipping buddy

Mal’s eating crow

Hopefully he chad suffocates. Then she’s have done one thing that wasn’t completely worthlessly reprehensible

🎶feelings🎶

And it had to ruin it

Te-am work. As plankton says

Proud sister

Boys are back. (With dude and the mutt in tow)

YAAAAAAAAAY

I hate happy harry. But I do like happy Uma. Eh. Double edged sword

BAL THIRST. FINALLY

Shoulda gone with Janelos. Jarlos is from big time rush

Oh they’re so cute

Poor Doug.

DOUG AND GIL FRIENDSHIP.

So. Update. Might be like Mal. (Definitely loving Ben’s facial hair)

Yawning over chad. So pathetic

Her seat from him douchey mcuseless

Poor Janey

Cats outta the bag

Once again. I kinda understand all points. Yeah Mal shouldn’t have lied. But Uma didn’t really give her and choice. And Evie just kinda assumed. And no one really lets her explain anything.

Hooks still pathetic. Even hurt emotionally I still wanna punch his roger rabbit looking face (Sorry Roger)

Oh dear

Mal. Don’t apologise. You did what you felt you needed to do. And no gives you a chance to explain. Ever.

Yes. You needed to do what you could.

Excellent acting all around as usual

Evie. Look. I love you. Your favourite number seven. But WHY IS IT YOUR SISTERS JOB. WHY DOES EVERYONE MAKE IT MALS PROBLEM

Ha! Evie said it. She said family.

Oh fuck. Taken for granite

More singing.

Monster/story/invincible

I do want to stab Harry in the mouth with the hook

More flashback. Yay(.). Couldn’t they fill out the runtime

Flashbacks. TO THE START OF THE SO G THE FLASHBACK IS FROM. OH FOR FUCK SAKES

More dragon.

Audrey’s performance might make me a vegetarian

How is it not crushed by the claws?

Fire should be green

Yay. Auds dead. Please say yes?

The twins say literally one thing

From magical incantation to vaguely irritating verbal tick. Well alright then

Evie. Why do you sound so sad. It’s a good thing Audrey’s dying. The ultimate price and all that. You should be glad. It’s a good thing

Mal: he’s my father. Ben: shocked face. Me: makes a sound like a boiling kettle

Bye bye facial hair

Die slut

More eating crow

The in laws meet

Exactly hades. Exactly. Knee beast in the dick

God Ben’s so hot.

Bite Adam’s throat out please hades

Should’ve let Audrey waste away. And sent granny to Tartarus to meet her

OH SPARE ME YOUR BLEEDING HEART ROUTINE! I still hate you in a fundamental level

OH FINALLY YOU GERIATRIC BITCH

Nice little family moment

What the fuck is Evie’s dress?

Queen Mal has a very nice ring to it.

Sure you can. You owe them noting. You owe nobody anything

Jay has a pull back braid in his hair. Yay!

“Audrey would be gone”. You say it as though that’s a bad thing

“Insert woody woodpecker laugh”. Fuck you Adam

Compromise. Bring the vks over. And plop Adam Audrey chad anleah on the isle. Sink it into the ocean

Why didn’t Verna bring the barrier down. Oh yeah. Cause then she’d be useful

More singing

At least this takes place in daylight

I still hate harry

Push Harry in the drink please. IM LITERALLY BEGGING YOU

God I love Ben and Doug

Why the Charleston?

I still hate tremaine

Well. Jane. In ZM. You met Mal. She’s Carlos’s mother in this au

Giljay. It’s cute

So Harry makes me ill right upbto the end. Now he’s related to purple and blue

🎶a bitch is in the dog house🎶. And deservedly so

🤮🤮🤮🤮

Sweet little king

Oh boy

Whore has a turkey neck

This is the end. Good movie. With some unneeded bits. I’m gonna change a lot in ZM part three. And both dedications broke me.

#disney descendants #descendants 3 #anti harry x chad #anti harry x doug #anti harry x jane #harry x jay #anti harlos #anti malvie #anti haudrey #anti benrry #anti harry hook #anti audrey daughter of sleeping beauty #anti chad charming

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Beautifully Deadly (NaLu) #7

Chapter 7

Vampire/Supernatural AU

Rating: M

Summary:  "Supposedly an entire kingdom disappeared when their queen went beyond the borders, remember?" When Natsu Dragneel leaves the kingdom to investigate mysterious disappearances, he finds a much bigger adventure than he was bargaining for, including a beautiful vampire hidden away in an ancient castle. She has little to say about her past, or why she's locked away. Who did this to her? What has she been feeding on? One thing Natsu knows for sure that she is dangerous... Could she have something to do with the disappearances? "I'm sorry, Natsu, but I'm just so thirsty."

Chapters: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7

Read it on: AO3 & FF.net

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AN: Hello again! So, once again, my update was late. oops. My bad! Im almost moved in with Gary now, just a few more things and we’re good! So, since my work hours are doing crap, i ought to have more time to write :) This one is a bit shorter again (sorry) but i made up for it with fluff. I hope you all enjoy reading, let me know what you think! As always, thank you all for your patience and reviews, and thanks to both my Betas, @mannyegb and @bmarvels !

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 Review shoutouts! to:  ChaosreigN,  darkvampirekisses,  KatanaNoNeko,  Anna5949,  YunaYue

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Jellal felt grim. He was following Arlock and a few others down a darkened stairwell. They were taking him to “view their progress”. He wasn’t sure what that meant, but he felt it in his gut that it was not a good thing. The Angel could still sense the wariness and suspicion of those around him and he ground his teeth in frustration, he had to remain in power of this situation.

His magic thrummed beneath his skin, as it had during the entirety of his stay here. It flexed and crackled like a live wire, ready to zap any who dared to come too close. He kept it that way, alive and ready to strike. He made sure that those around him could sense it. Heavenly magic was certainly a force to be reckoned with, after all.

Arlock in particular kept his attention on him, Jellal was all too painfully aware. Still, he followed him silently. Jellal narrowed his eyes at the iron door before him. He turned his gaze towards Arlock. Beneath the unusual mask adorning his face, he smirked and side stepped Jellal, gesturing towards the door, 'Siegrain’ he inclined his head.

Jellal felt wary. Hesitating for a fraction of a second, he stepped forward, his hand grasping the cold door knob and opening it.

The Angel had always been an expert at concealing his own feelings, a professional actor. He would later be glad of this skill set, but he was currently struggling to retain his composure.

As an Angel, one of his powers was being empathetic to the emotions of souls. It allowed his kind to assist all manner of creatures and guide them.

However, as soon as he opened that door, he felt assaulted by the anguished cries of suffering souls. It took every fibre of his being to not rush to their aid, to fight his instincts.

The only physical reaction to come from him was a sharp exhale of a breath he hadn't been aware he was holding.

The door opened to a long, white corridor. Either side was lined with cell doors. Moans of pain, distraught sobbing, confused screams… Jellal could hear it all. He stiffly turned to regard Arlock.

Somewhere in the back of his mind, he finally registered exactly what Arlock was, and briefly wondered how he hadn't noticed sooner.

Arlock's mask glinted in the light. Saying nothing, he strode past Jellal down the corridor. Jellal followed like a shadow.

They stopped in front of a cell door and he noted that it even had a barred viewing window, through which he saw a trembling figure chained to the wall.

Arlock reached into his cloak, withdrawing a key and unlocking the cell. Jellal, meanwhile, observed carefully, newly aware that Arlock was a Golem. A Golem without a master, apparently.

'Siegrain. I'd like you to assist with it.’ he pointed at the figure in the cell, ‘Take the chains and bring her with us.’

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The blue cat yowled unhappily and squirmed against Lucy's gentle grip, his sharp claws skittering across the smooth granite surface. She gnawed on her lower lip, careful not to puncture herself with her fangs as she had done many times previous, muttering to the damp cat.

She'd been somewhat successful bathing him, but now she found herself struggling to dry him off with a towel.

‘You can't run off still dripping wet,‘ she scolded softly, ‘you might catch cold!‘ the cat glared at her indignantly. He hissed with vehemence and leapt from the counter, fleeing the washroom in a flash.

Lucy sighed. She wiped her hands dry on the towel and left to pursue the blue feline.

.

Meanwhile, still chained to the wall, locked in the small chamber,  Natsu was growing frustrated. He sat cross-legged on the cot, cupping his palms together. He scowled intensely, concentrating all his magical energy into the empty space between his hands.

A growl rumbled in his chest. He was deeply focused, seeking out the fire in his belly. He exhaled slowly, wisps of smoke pouring from his mouth.  He felt the warmth trickling through his veins, albeit sluggishly, lightning him up from within.

He tried again.

The air between his hands trembled, and finally a small flame sparked to life. His face burst into a grin, elation flooding him. The flame flickered with his lapse in concentration and he swore, his eyes locking onto it again.

It shimmered and danced between his palms. Natsu honestly couldn't remember the last time he had needed this much focus to create a flame. Probably when he was still a hatchling, he mused to himself.

Suddenly, drowsiness washed over him, like having icey water tipped over his head. He swore again, watching how the flame dimmed and was abruptly snuffed out.

The Draconic groaned heavily, slumping back against the wall. He hated it when his magic power dwindled. His mind just couldn't wrap around why his supply was so low.

His hand reached upwards, only to snatch at thin air. He blinked suddenly, bewildered. ‘what…?’

He straightened up again, whipping his head around frantically. He cursed himself for not noticing sooner. Especially when he’d already discovered bandages wrapped around his torn throat.

Had the blonde woman taken it? Maybe it had been strained or torn when she drank from him? His heart clenched at the thought. He whined softly.

Before he could further wonder where he may have lost his beloved scarf, a familiar scent caught his nose. A scent that probably shouldn't be here, Natsu found himself thinking, deciding in that moment that he must be hallucinating.

As the scent got nearer, his hallucination got stranger. He could almost hear paw pads pattering along the stone floor. And then there was the long mewling, and claws scraping at the door.

The bewildered Draconic quirked an eyebrow. He shrugged to himself, and summoning what little magic power he had left, he felt the fire inside him bubble and spat a small fireball at the doorknob.

'Now that was pathetic' he mentally scolded himself. His fire had been successful though, the door swinging freely open as the metal latch melted away.

In a flash of blue fur, the cat launched himself into the room and leapt into the man's lap. 'Happy?!' He exclaimed, 'what the hell are you doing here?'

His question was answered with a self-satisfied purr, and then footsteps approaching down the hall at a brisk pace. He recognised her scent immediately, his eyes moving to the ajar door.

Happy meowed expectantly, shaking droplets of water from this fur. Natsu smiled apologetically,  'Sorry little buddy, I'm all outta magic to dry you off' and he truly was, he realised, unable to even summon warmth to his palms now.

There was a creak as the door was tentatively pushed open, the noise snatching the man's attention. He immediately saw the flush on her cheeks and how she quickly averted her eyes from his face. He felt his lips twitch into a smirk. She was definitely amusing. He'd never known anyone as easily flustered as she was.

He didn't want to scare her off again. So he decided to introduce himself. 'My name's Natsu,' he said to her, making sure to keep his voice low and calm, 'I didn't catch yours before.'

Her honey gold orbs slowly moved to regard him- Natsu. She felt herself beginning to relax, but she still hesitated, reluctant to divulge that information to him. She still feared that her new visitor would result in her being found.

Natsu sensed her hesitation. He felt as though he understood something about her already. She was afraid of something, or someone. He wanted to know more about her. So when he felt tiny claws kneading his arm, he tried a new approach.

'I see you've met Happy.' He said, gesturing to the blue cat. She glanced at said feline, the question falling from her lips on impulse, 'His name's Happy?'

Natsu grinned. 'Yep!'

'And he's your cat?'

'Yep!'

'Why is he called Happy?'

'it's 'cause I was happy when he hatched.' Natsu shrugged, as if that explained everything clearly.

Lucy blinked at him. 'He hatched?' She asked, incredulous.

'Well, yea, he's an Exceed.' the man deadpanned. Happy meowed loudly in agreement.

The blonde's expression softened. What an unusual pair. Perhaps she could trust him. After all, how many evil folk would name a cat 'Happy'?

She smiled softly, her decision made. 'My name is Lucy.' She told him. Natsu beamed at her then his expression suddenly turned mischievous, 'Nice to meet'cha Luigi!'

He burst into cackles at her vexed expression and found himself laughing even harder when she pouted at him. Even Happy made small snuffling mewls, that sounded uncannily like giggles.

Natsu's laughter died down to snickers and he wiped tears of mirth from his eyes. He turned his head, still grinning, towards the blonde stood glaring at him with her hands on her hips.

If he'd had any more magic in his reserves, he would have blown a wisp of flame at her. He was definitely going to have fun teasing her. Now that he was done laughing, he realised her scent was slightly different from before. The scent of lingering magic clung to her skin.

He met her gaze curiously and asked her 'Do you use magic?'

Her eyes widened fractionally, and for a moment he thought she wasn't going to answer him, before she quietly uttered 'I can't anymore.'

'You smell like magic though.' He told her, gesturing with his hand and disturbing the Exceed in his lap, 'did you try a spell?'

She shook her head, golden strands dancing in the light. Her heart was pounding beneath her breast. She surprised herself at how calm her voice came out when she spoke, 'No, nothing like that.' She sighed silently, 'I just had a visit from an old friend. I… don't think I'll be seeing them again though.'

Natsu listened intently, his curiosity burning. His mind was piecing some things together. Sure, Natsu could be a bit obtuse sometimes, but his instincts were sharp. His own magic was still sluggishly recovering since she bit him, barely even there. Now Lucy stood before him, smelling of magic, saying she couldn't use it.

He knew she felt regret for having attacked him. He spoke carefully. 'Lucy,' he began, 'did you drink away my magic?'

She stared at him for a long moment. 'Yes' she thought.

Instead, she began to gnaw on her lip, anxious of what he'd say, if he'd judge her. Natsu kept his gaze on her, taking her silence as the answer. Slowly, he nodded and his frown fell to the ground. His brows drew down into a frown, falling deep in thought.

Lucy, however, bit down worriedly on her lower lip, misreading his expression. She instantly winced, hissing in pain as her sharp fangs pierced the plump flesh. ‘Sthit…’ She muttered, raising her hand to dab at the blood.

The sound of chains pulling taut and a disgruntled yowl from a certain unseated Exceed snapped her attention. Her eyes landed on Natsu, who was glaring at the cuff around his wrist, and Happy, hissing at the man then trotting off.

Natsu tugged at the cuff again, growling when the metal chains clinked together. Oh, how he wished his magic was replenished! Maybe he could ask Lucy to bring him some fire to eat…

He whined in his throat, turning back to the blonde before him. She held one hand beneath her split lip, trying in vain to catch the blood and her tongue darted out to wipe over the cut. She repeated the motion, Natsu’s onyx orbs fascinated with the movement.

Somewhere in the back of his head, he found it amusing that her fangs grew even when it was her own blood, but her eyes remained that stunning honey-gold even as she grimaced at the flavour.

She stepped towards him, reaching for his hand and he stood still as a rock when she mumbled something that he supposed was meant to be ‘Dont move’. Her fingers moved nimbly and quickly unlatched the cuff, Natsu didn’t hide his surprise that it didn’t need a key.

He rubbed at his wrist, relieving the discomfort from having been constrained for so long. He grinned, ‘Thanks, Luce!’

She half-smiled in return, still trying to stop the crimson liquid dribbling down her chin. He clicked his tongue. The scent of her blood was distressing to him. She seemed nice enough, after all, and he definitely had fun teasing her. His instincts screamed at him to hoard her just for her golden hair, and made it very difficult for him to ignore that she was injured.

She watched him questioningly when his hands slowly reached for her face, ‘Nat’thu?’ she whispered his name.

He brought one arm towards his mouth, ripping a length of the shirt sleeve with his teeth, ‘Just hold still, Weirdo… Let me get that for ya’... ‘ He murmured. He rolled up the torn scrap clumsily, then, with a face of pure concentration, he gingerly wiped at her lip. He ignored the way she took a sharp breath, and the way it brought some colour to his cheeks.

She didn’t move a muscle as he tended her, partly so he could work in peace and partly because she was in shock about the gentle treatment, having lived in isolation for so long now. She had missed having the company of others, and she realised then how much she longed for physical touches.

Her thoughts returned to the present, and she stifled laughter at the expression on the Draconic’s face. Especially the way his tongue was sticking out. She burst out in giggles.

‘What’s so funny?’ Natsu grumbled, although the corner of his mouth twitched upwards.

‘S-sowwy!’ She giggled, ‘It’th jutht.. Your face!’

‘What’s wrong with my face?’ He almost sounded hurt. Almost.

‘You were thticking your tongue out’

He pouted, but she saw mischief shining in his eyes. With gentle movements, he pulled his hands away from her face. She immediately missed the warmth they radiated.

‘There, stopped bleeding now.’

She blinked, having forgotten why exactly he had been wiping her lip to begin with and moved to graze her fingers over the tender injury. She saw how his pout morphed into a smirk, and he stuck his tongue out at her, deliberately this time, and blew a raspberry in her face.

He grinned, satisfied when she laughed. He gazed around the room, spotting the trail of wet paw prints leading out the door. He nudged her gently, pointing at the floor.

‘Happy’s taken himself for a walk.’ He mused. Lucy opened her mouth to suggest going after him, but Natsu cut her off. ‘Don’t worry,’ He shrugged, ‘He’ll have gone to find some fish.’

The blonde frowned, ‘Fish?...’ She gasped, a realisation hitting her and she groaned, ‘Oh no, He’ll probably go looking for Juvia! And i just got that pond smell out of his fur, too.’

Natsu snickered, ‘He’ll be fine.’

#beautifully deadly #bd nalu #BD updates #Nalu #natsu dragneel #Jellal Fernandes #lucy heartfilia #natsu x lucy #Nalu fluff #nalu fanfiction #ft nalu #fanfiction #fan fiction #fanfic #fairy tail #vamp!au #vampire!Lucy

[loftyexecutor]

clean slate (10/?)

Pairing: (eventual) addcest [LPDE] & elsain [LKATh] WC this chapter: 2600 Rating: T+ TWs: (past) abuse, talking about it, ptsd flashbacks, anxiety attacks AU: modern/single parent Lusa (with his tiny son Arc) + runaway Esper (hah) Notes: shoutout to @bitgaram-mu for flinging themself out of a window after the last chapter rip

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“I’m sorry, but it seems you should come back to meet Esper some other time,” Lusa says, holding a hand over the phone so Arc wouldn’t hear him. His adrenaline is spiked so high he feels his arteries will pop one by one.

Asker stands up from the armchair, having not budged at all until now. “Unfortunately, that is not possible. After all, I won’t be returning here, and neither will Esper. That insufferable child needs to be put back in his place.”

Lusa frowns, staring the man down with a mixture of shock and nausea brimming in his stomach. “You should go,” he says, unnaturally level, “Now.”

“Very well, looks like my unchecked tongue resulted in me overstaying my welcome. It’s not like Esper is here anymore, anyway. Now where could that brat have hidden? Surely yours has an idea?”

The phone screen crackles under the force of Lusa’s grip. It’s only one, two steps before he’s close enough to the man to wind his arm back. There’s a sickening crunch as his fist makes contact with the man’s jaw and sends him backwards with sheer power.

“I will not repeat myself,” Lusa mutters, all too ready to send another punch. “Leave.” His breathing is shallow; he sees red when he stares at the primly dressed man, now bleeding from his probably broken nose.This man is the reason why Esper ran away, why Arc is crying into the phone. Esper had call him his father, so that means…

His heart beats frantically, and the more pieces his brain puts together, the less he can think about, save for ‘this man deserves to die’.

“I won’t let you lay a hand on Es ever again,” he hisses. The reason for Esper’s fear is right there before him; Lusa isn’t about to pass up an opportunity to break more than just his nose, especially since best case scenario, it’s never presented to him again.

“Now, now, let’s not get hasty here—”

Too little, too late. Lusa is throwing another punch already, enjoying the pained noise that leaves Asker a little too much. It’s all too easy to yank that crisp collar up and drag the man out of the house.

Arc’s sniffles are still audible through the phone. Lusa needs to get to them yesterday.

He throws Asker to the ground without a shred of mercy. The blood splatter on the cobblestone path is like a trophy. Lusa shouldn’t feel accomplished seeing it there, but to hell with it now, he does.

“If you ever show your face here again… You’ll end up with more than a few punches. Trust me when I say I have no qualms about taking a pathetic life like yours.”

Asker coughs, picking himself up with obvious difficulty. Duly noted, he groans “Don’t know what you see in that stupid child anyhow. He’s about as useless as a broken TV.”

Lusa is kicking out before he can stop himself. Right in the stomach, heel driving into the soft meat there. “Not another word, you asshole!”

Asker is writhing on the ground like the worm he is and Lusa would love to keep watching him, add a few more kicks to the tally, but he’d already wasted more time than he should have.

“I’m coming, Arc, hang in there, okay?” he tells Arc, “I’ll fix everything.”

Maybe he shouldn't’ drive in a state like this, but he doesn’t care much, already peeling off and heading into the town. He’s lucky no police cars patrol that day, because he breaks no less than five traffic rules within the four minutes it takes to get to the correct shop. He even leaves the engine running while scavenging the alleys.

Arc provides half-helpful, half-choked tips that lead Lusa into the correct place.

“Dad!” Arc cries as soon as Lusa rounds the corner, out of breath.

“Oh, thank god,” Lusa sighs, dropping to his knees in front of his family, ignoring the sting of concrete. His heart aches at the sight; Esper is curled up in a corner of the dirty spot, staring down and holding Arc close to his chest like his life depended on it.

Lusa reaches out slowly, so as not to startle Esper, but he doesn’t seem to even notice him.

“Es, c’mon, it’s me,” he cooes, but still nothing. “Gimme Arc, we can’t stay here. Let’s go home.”

He tries to pull Esper’s arms away from Arc and pull them up, and that's when Esper finally reacts, snapping back to himself, though Lusa isn’t sure he’s happy about it now.

Esper jumps up, hugging Arc so he doesn’t fall. “No!” he cries, voice breaking painfully, “I won’t let you hurt Arc!”

“Es, that’s dad!” Arc tells him, but Esper is acting more like a startled rabbit than anything. He even backs up until his back hits the wall, effective trapping himself further in the corner.

“Esper…” Lusa grits his teeth, fighting back tears that threaten to fall from his overflowing eyes. “It’s me, c’mon… I won’t hurt you, I’d never…  I’d never hurt you or Arc… Please, let’s go home now…”

“Home…” Esper echoes, shoulders slumping from their tense position. His eyes gain a panicked glint, brows arching up and scrunching together. “It’s not cleaned… Father will come home, he’ll see… Hurts… Stop it, Im— I’m sorry… Please, I’ll clean it—”

Against better judgement, Lusa listens to his instinct and wraps his arms around both Esper and Arc, holding the shaking man while he bawls, muttering apologies and incoherent descriptions that only further break Lusa’s heart, or what’s left of it right now.

Oh, how he regrets not breaking more than Askers nose!

“Esper, it’s fine… He’s not here anymore. He can’t hurt you, I won’t let him. C’mon now, let’s go back to our home, not his. No cleaning, we’ll order take out and watch a ninja movie, how’s about it?”

Esper sniffles. “Lusa,” he mutters, stopping his rambles as if he just notices who he is with, who is holding him.

“Yeah, it’s me. Let’s get out of here, put Arc down, I’ll hold you.”

Reluctantly, Esper puts Arc down, and the kid runs up to Lusa to hug him, hiding his face in Lusa’s thigh. “Dad, what’s going on?” he asks, clinging to his pant leg. Lusa leans down and scoops him up, perching the kid on his hip as he wraps an arm around Esper’s shoulders.

“That man who was at our house was very, very bad. He hurt Es before,” he tries explaining, watching as Esper stares at him with a pained expression. “Don’t be mad at Esper, Arc, okay? He wanted to keep you safe from that man.”

“Uh-uh… Is the bad man gone now”?

“Yeah, your dad beat him in a fight. He was gonna hurt us all, but I kicked him out!” He looks straight at Esper as he says that, trying to smile reassuringly.

“Is he really gone?” Esper asks, quiet, raspy. All the crying had taken a toll on his voice. “What if he comes back? He knows where you live—”

“Where we live, Es,” Lusa corrects him. He rubs Esper’s upper arm through his shirt. “I won’t let him hurt you again. That’s a promise. A swear.”

Esper nods numbly, leaning into the touch with only slight reluctance. Lusa leads him back to the car and seats Arcin his seat. Esper clambers into the passenger seat in silence. In fact, the whole ride back is silent, not even Arc piping up with the usual banter. The radio is still off from when Lusa turned it down to hear Arc more properly when searching for them.

It’s Asker’s grace that the Sedan is no longer sitting in their driveway when they get home. It’s nowhere to be seen, actually.

Lusa parks and gets up, but when Esper doesn’t move, he circles the car and opens the passenger door for him. “C’mon, Es,” he prompts.

Esper looks up at him, as if snapping out of deep thoughts. He nods, very stiffly, and slowly gets out. His eyes flick back and forth, obviously ready to bolt again. With how he’s acting, Lusa is surprised (though not unpleasantly) he even agreed to that the car ride.

Arc runs inside as soon as Lusa opens the door, rushing down the hall and picking up a plushie from the ground. It’s a dark cat , one that Lusa doesn’t recognize. “Hey, who’s that?” he asks, making sure Esper actually comes inside before he heads to the kitchen with Arc.

“Um, this is Miss Meow,” Arc says, dusting said Miss until she’s clean enough for his standards. “Esper got me her um… earlier.”

“Oh, did he?” Lusa motions for Esper to join them at the dining table. “You should show me all you got at the store!”

Arc wastes no time to launch into a tirade about his new backpack — which he’d been wearing this whole time and would probably need a quick wash, not just dusting — and the super cool blow pens that everyone is gonna be jealous of’. Lusa had thought it’d help take his mind off of what happened, so he didn’t even comment that he said ‘no’ to those same pens a few days prior.

Esper, though… still looks out of it, glancing out of the window every few minutes to check the driveway. Okay, Lusa is being generous, Esper is actually snapping his head around all the time, to the point where Lusa is worried he’ll tear something in his neck or something.

He wants to talk to him about what ha happened, apologize for not knowing — not recognizing the man. He wants to fic today, restart it and prevent it from ever happened. But he doesn’t possess time powers and Esper still looks lost in his own kitchen.

Plus Lusa wants to give him his all when they actually tackle this issue. For now he gives his  all to his son,holding back every single comment about Esper soiling Arc too much r buying him too many things. He’s glad Arc can still be positive, at least.

Wishes Esper would too, but he knows it’s too soon.

—

They order takeout as per Lusa’s suggestion — they being Lusa, if we’re being honest — but when the delivery boy comes, Lusa can see the fatal flaw in his idea.

The doorbell ringing makes Esper almost jump out of his skin. He hides in the kitchen, pressing himself against the wall by the door, hidden from sight. Lusa’s heart aches at the sight and he rushes to answer the door.

The poor guy is so confused when Lusa just hands him thirty bucks and yells to keep the change.

“It’s okay, Es, just the food,” he says, setting the warm containers onto the counter. Esper is still pressed into the wall, dangerously close to tears.

Lusa walks up to him and pauses. “Esper?”

“Yeah?” Esper’s voice wavers and Lusa feels helpless.

“Can I touch you?”

Esper nods, choppy and slow, so Lusa takes a hold of his hand and pulls him to the living room to sit on the couch. He sits close to him, but still far enough so it doesn’t feel claustrophobic.

“Es, I want to talk about what happened before,” he says, and doesn’t hesitate to continue even when Esper curls u. “I want to apologize. If I’d known that’s your father, I— wouldn’t’ve let him in. Hell, I’d punch him sooner.”

“You punched him?” Esper asks, wide eyes staring at Lusa like he’d just grown a second head.

Lusa’s chest fills with pride and he grins at Esper, mimicking punching the air with one hand. “Fuck yeah I did! Twice, and then kicked him some. Prolly broke his nose, too. I would’ve done more, but I wanted to get to you and Arc as soon as I could.”

Esper frowns, hiding a grimace behind a hand. “What did… he do?”

“Oh, he laid there and took it like the scum he is! I told him I’d have no problem getting bloody if he ever showed up again.”

“He’ll… he’ll be back… Even angrier, probably, he’ll… he’ll hurt you and Arc and— and he’ll… drag me back— home—” Esper babbles, tugging at the longer strands of his hair. His eyes stare at nothing and he almost rips the hair out, but Lusa wraps his fingers around his hands, gently pulling them away.

“Hey, I was serious when I told him I’d have no problem getting rid of him I won’t let you get hurt anymore, I swear. You hear? I swear, he’ll never get to you again.”

Esper hiccups a sob and leans onto Lusa (read: falls onto his shoulder like a sack of potatoes), shoulders quaking. Lusa wraps an arm around him, enveloping him in a n embrace, holding him as close as humanly possible, warm and safe.

“He knows where I live,” Esper says, and though it’s muffled in the crook of his neck, Lusa has no trouble making it out. “Where you live.”

“And if he shows up again I have the police on speed dial,” Lusa coos back, stroking a hand through Espers hair, massaging the tender scalp.

“How long do you think he’s known…? He must’ve been stalking us! What if he hurts you or— or Arc!”

“I can take care of myself. And Arc is always around us or someone we know.”

Esper doesn’t have a retort to that one, but he can’t stop crying either. Lusa holds him as he wails, staining his shirt with tears. It's not like Lusa minds; it can just get thrown into the laundry later. Esper is more important than a piece of fabric. 

“I’m sorry,” Esper says, still half-muffled.

“Why’re you apologizing?” Lusa asks, also still playing with Esper’s hair in hopes of calming him.

“He could’ve hurt you,” the lankier man answers quietly. “He only wanted me…”

Lusa shushes him immediately. “But he didn’t. And he won’t get you.” He stops carding through Esper’s hair in favor of brushing the tear streaks etched into his cheeks off. “You feel up for some dinner? You’ll feel better with a full belly.”

“Dad? Es? Is everything okay?” Asks, peeking into the living room, small fingers gripping onto the doorframe, only his head visible behind the corner.

Esper pulls away, wiping at his face. He motions Arc over and helps him sit in his lap, trying his best to make a normal smile.

“Sometimes, when something bad happens,” he says, sniffling, “you can’t do anything. Crying helps you feel better, so I had to cry it out. Hugs also help,  and your dad was here to provide. Everything’s fine now, Arc. I’m sorry for scaring you.”

Arc nuzzles into Esper’s chest, squeezing him with all the power of his small five-year-old frame (which is not much). “I’ll hug you too, until you’re all better. Please don’t run away again.”

Esper chuckles, the sound hollow to his own ears. He chuckles, “Of course I won’t,” but his mind is running hundred miles an hour, as if to make up for the time he’d been out of it.

Maybe it’s a bad idea to stay here. Asker could come back at any time… Lusa doesn’t know what he’s capable of, how many shady connections he has. How he always gets what he wants, no matter what. It’s not fair to put Lusa and Arc in danger needlessly.

Esper grins, setting Arc down. “Now, how about that dinner? I don’t know about you, but I’m starving and the food is just sitting there getting cold.”

There’s already a plan in his mind as he plates the Chinese from its boxes. ‘Sorry, Arc,’ he thinks somberly, ‘but it looks like I’ll have to let you down this once.’

#elsword #addcest #lpde #.elsword #.addcest #.lpde #.ch #.cs

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 32

from asakusa craziness to family drama

Tool: O____o; "...He cannonballed into my pool--and bashed my head six feet under! Aren't you gonna reprimand his ass for that?!" setsuna: *tiny chop* bad. Tool: >_< -elsewhere- juria: *chewing on some gum* Kishiri: "...Get. Away." juria: nyeh? vivian: but torryyyy~ i want to get crepes together~! Kishiri: "...One crepe. Then your crazy ass leaves me alone." vivian: yay~! ^w^ juria: oi, aint you that helvitz girl? Kishiri: "???" ("Holy crap--hot girl!") vivian: hmm? yes, im vivian helvitz. juria: whats with the uniform? vivian: oh? its a customized special fire brigade uniform. i wanted to look stylish on the job~ juria: heh... AHAHAHAHAHAHA ARE YOU FUCKIN WITH ME AHAHAHAHA!! Kishiri: "...??? What the heck is with you?" juria: nyeh? whats it to you punk? just look at her, she's just a pampered little princess. little rich girls like her arent fit to be in brigades, *mocking voice* dey're just too dewecate! HAHAHAHA vivian: you wanna try me b*tch? juria: nah, i'd squash you like a bug, it wouldnt be a fair fight. Kishiri: -_-; "Vivian isn't delicate. Believe me." juria: you her boyfriend? vivian: *shiny eyes* you have that much faith in me torry~? Kishiri: -_____-; "I have faith. No, she is not my girlfriend..." *then takes Juria's hand* "Which means I'm single, babe~" juria:....do you want me to beat you to a pulp you little low rank yankee? Kishiri: "Kinky...And I like a little girl on girl--" juria: *KNEED IN THE JUNK* no. Kishiri: Q______Q *whimpering* "My progeny..." vivian: OUR BABIES!! D8> juria: wow. you are pathetic. Kishiri: *crying* "Vivian...KICK HER ASS." vivian: *takes out fan* Kishiri: *crying, clutching his groin* "Why should a cat fight be so painful..." -elsewhere- Relan: [tummy ache?] shinra: [i'm used to spicy food, so i'll live, haha] Relan: [ :) and you have the festival tomorrow] iris: [be sure to have fun ^^] shinra: [can and will do!] shinra:......[still, we have to remember its a mourning for the ones who passed on...] iris: [right]..... Relan: [...oh. yeah...] -elsewhere- Konro: *stretching* -knock knock- Konro: "Enter." katarou's wife: good evening commander. Konro: *nods* "Ma'am. How are you?" katarou's wife: surviving....*sigh* toshio's...been rather difficult about all this. Konro: *nods* "I can understand...Might it help for someone to speak with him?" katarou's wife: perhaps... Konro: *nods* "...Will you and Toshio be at tomorrow's event?" katarou's wife: if i can get him out of his room, yes.....otherwise, we'll be at the shop... Konro: "I'll let Benimaru know as well." katarou's wife: thank you commander. i'll be returning home now… Konro: "Until then. And again, my condolences." -elsewhere- Arthur: *groaning* "Ugh..." tamaki: easy there... Arthur: "My tummy...Why?" tamaki:...*getting him a cold compress* Arthur: "Thank you, Tamaki...My...My..." tamaki: hmm? Arthur: "...My...um..." -\\\\\- "My thanks to you..." ("My nurse...") tamaki:....no problem....*hesitant small smooch on the forehead* Arthur: -\\\\\\\- "Th-Thanks...I l--" tamaki: d-dont go telling shinra! he'd never let me live it down 7-7; Arthur: "..." *sad eyes* tamaki:.....*small smooch on the forehead for real now* .////. Arthur: "..." *nods* "Th-Thank you for...you." tamaki:....*small smile* Arthur: *lies down, struggling to breathe through the pain* -elsewhere- Kid: *lies in bed* stocking: zzzz... Kid: *looks a little worried* stocking: zzzz..... Kid: *inhales* ("One day...I can do this.") stocking: *still asleep* Kid: "..." *hugs her gently and tries to fall back asleep* -elsewhere- tsuyu: *watching tv* samidere: hey sis, phone for you. tsuyu: *picks up* yes? Izuku: "Um...Tsu? It's me...Izuku?" tsuyu: oh, hey izuku, whats up? Izuku: "I, um...I'm fine. I wanted to see how you were." tsuyu: im doing well. Izuku: "That's good. Um, I went to the hospital today--not for any injury! Just to see Iida." tsuyu: ah, how is he? Izuku: "...He wasn't there. He got released." tsuyu: i see. Izuku: "You haven't heard from him, have you?" tsuyu: not yet. maybe we can visit him tomorrow? Izuku: "I'd like that. Morning or afternoon?" -elsewhere- Anya: *filling up a glass of water* layla: trouble sleeping? Anya: *nods* "Yes." Anya: "I take it you cannot sleep either." layla: just needed something to drink... Anya: "How are classes?" layla: doing good. and you? Anya: "Could be better. There's one technique I'm having some difficulty with." layla: oh? Anya: "It involves wielding Tsugumi's halberd forms." layla: ah. she's a triple bladed weapon, right? Anya: *nods* "So I have been trying to focus on wielding some of those other forms." layla: ah. i see. you're pretty good with the spear part, and hoshino uses the scythe part, right? Anya: -_-; "Yes..." layla: ah, i see. Anya: "I would love to master her scythe form...Scythe meisters are less common." layla: yeah...... Anya: "How is your training going?" layla: it's been doing good. i've been trying to learn how to use a bowstaff. chidori and kimiko are doing well too. Anya: "Hmmm...Bowstaff? Wait, who is your partner?" layla: havent found one yet. ^^; Anya: "Perhaps a social meeting with new students?" layla: maybe. *she smiles* Anya: *smiles back, then yawns* "I better try for more sleep...You should as well." layla: ok then. night. Anya: "Night." *walks back up stairs to room...hears snoring* "???" mio: *at her desk, asleep* Anya: -_-; *takes blanket from Mio's bed, puts it over her shoulders* mio: *muttering* meme... Anya: "???" ("...Jeez, those two...") -elsewhere- Arthur: *tosses a little in bed* tamaki: zzzzz... Arthur: *knocks into Tamaki a bit* "Hmmm..." tamaki: *nuzzle* Arthur: *holds her in his sleep, letting out soft sigh* tamaki:....*small smile* Takehisa: *getting a glass of water...his stomach growling* "Ugh..." serina: good evening commander. Takehisa: "Evening...How are you?" serina: doing well. Takehisa: *stomach growls* -\\\\\\- "...Are there leftovers?" serina: i think so. Takehisa: *opens fridge, removes leftovers* "...Don't tell Obi I took these." serina: i wont. Takehisa: *heats up some* "Want some?" serina: im good. Takehisa: *after heating his meal* "...How was everyone at dinner?" serina: it went well...i think the commander has forgiven you now... Takehisa: "That is good to know...I will have to make it up to Shinra, however." serina: im sure he'll forgive you too....he's a good kid. Takehisa: "Yes..." *groans* "I was a fool." serina: its ok, *pap pap* Takehisa: -\\\\- *small bite of food* "...I did so many stupid things today. What is wrong with me?" serina: perhaps its nerves? or maybe a lack of sleep? Takehisa: "Both, likely. I can imagine the nervousness's causes..." Takehisa: ("Why did I behave so awkwardly around Maki? That's out of character for me.") serina: ah, i see. maybe you should sleep in tomorrow, see if it helps? Takehisa: "..." *nods* "Thank you. Please let the Commander know I was feeling ill." serina: understood…. miss oze......do you have feelings for her? Takehisa: o\\\\\\\\\\\\o "Um...Yes?" serina: ah. well, its best to come to terms with those feelings sooner rather than later, i guess. Takehisa: "...Easier said..." serina: *she nods* the 8th's fraternization rules arent too strict, are they? Takehisa: "No, although Akitaru does tend to see us as a family, and can be rather insistent for everyone's well-being." serina: ah, i see.....i suppose its different for each brigade.....the 1st is far more strict in that regard... *she seems sad* Takehisa: "...Someone you are thinking about in the 1st?" serina: O/////O w-well....i-its rather complicated. Takehisa: "More complicated than Maki and me?" serina: well..... serina: one of the company commanders, foien li... i guess it was during collage that we met and dated for a while....unfortunately, due to being a company commander for the 1st, as well as a priest, we couldnt be together like that. even so, we're still close. *sad smile* Takehisa: "I'm sorry. I imagine this is difficult. Did you break up before he became a priest?" serina: well, thats the complicated part. sometimes in his off hours, we still see each other from time to time... .///. Takehisa: " 'See each other'? For dates or something platonic?" serina: somewhat like that. Takehisa: "Hmm...Have you directly asked him whether he would consider pursuing a more consistent romantic or sexual relationship in the future?" serina: ..... O/////////O Takehisa: "...I assume no, then." serina: i'll have to think about that one... *steam coming from her ears* Takehisa: *nervous laugh* -\\\\\- "Yes, I know the feeling." -elsewhere- Wes: *turns in bed, as Ghost Dog is sleeping right on top of him, tries to pet him* dog: =w= Wes: *petting* "Good puppy..." -elsewhere- mephisto: zzzzzz..... felisia: *sleeping next to him* Amaimon: *somehow in bed with them, spooning with Mephisto* mephisto: *YAAAWN*... ?? Amaimon: "...Hi." mephisto: ammy, do you mind not drooling on my neck? its rude. Amaimon: "Oh..." *wipes his mouth* "Sorry." mephisto: thank you. Amaimon: *back to spooning* "Good night." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: -w- "So nice, peaceful at this hour..." kabuki: indeed. Tsukiyo: "Kinda glad I got night-watch with you. So...What should we talk about?" kabuki: perhaps how we got here....do you want to start or should i? Tsukiyo: "Why don't you start~?" kabuki: oh, well, its quite an unusual story. before i joined the brigade, i worked as a circus performer. Tsukiyo: "...For real? What did you do?" kabuki: i used my ignition ability and played the role of a trickster fox. Tsukiyo: "Kind of like a circus performer doing fire dance and stuff?" kabuki: indeed. to be quite honest, i've never been much of a fighter. i just wanted to see people smile. Tsukiyo: "D'awwwww!" :3 "Did they like your performance, then?" kabuki: i would like to think so. *he smiles* Tsukiyo: "So, after the circus, you came to the 7th? How did that go?" kabuki: it went fairly well. i guess i learned to fight from konro. Tsukiyo: "I can see that. He's so beefy~!" kabuki: now what about you miss usada? Tsukiyo: *shrugs* "I didn't have much going on back home. Parents just let me do what I want, play where I want...weren't home much..." kabuki: *listening* Tsukiyo: "...Not many friends...School was boring...Then--" *holds up small flame* "This happened. And that's when I met..." <3 "Beni-Chan..." kabuki: ah, i see. ^^; Tsukiyo: "I didn't get to be very personable with many people, but here feels...fun! Get to goof around, have excitement in my life!" kabuki: ah. but you do have friends here, like miss huo, right? Tsukiyo: "Yep! And she's awesome, right? A bit serious, though." kabuki: im sure she's just looking out for you. she worries about your well-being and doesnt want you to get hurt. Tsukiyo: "...Yeah." T~T kabuki:....are you ok? Tsukiyo: *wipes face, puts on smile again* "Yeah...Just emotional about friendship and corny stuff like that..." kabuki: understandable. Tsukiyo: "...And she's cute, too, huh~?" *struggling to keep up the act* kabuki: well she isnt unattractive. but then again i usually dont pay attention to those things. Tsukiyo: "..." :3 *she's back in her previous mode* "You telling me you don't scope out any of the fine booty around here?" kabuki: not often. but i've had some...interesting encounters in my life ^^; Tsukiyo: *leans closer* "Do tell~" kabuki: as told by my appearance, i've often been mistaken for female. Tsukiyo: *nods, listening* -elsewhere- Emine: "..." lin: *handing him a towel* going up to the roof after the rain? Emine: *nods* lin:....want me to come with you? Emine: "..." *nods* lin: ok. Emine: *opens window, sets down towel, exits, then holds out hand to Lin* lin: *she follows him* its nice and cool out.... Emine: "Yes. The rain smells clean." lin: *she smiles* Emine: "...I don't see your hair down this often. You look good." lin: o///o um, thank you emine. Emine: "..." *lets a hand pass through her hair* lin: *blushing* e-emine... Emine: "Yes...?" lin: ....n-nothing... *a bit flustered* Emine: "...I want to kiss you." lin: o...ok...*leans in* >////< Emine: *small awkward peck on her lips* lin: *smooch*..........*she soon relaxes* Emine: "...I was bad, wasn't I?" lin: .////////. it felt nice.... Emine: "...Your lips are soft. I liked how they felt." lin: *blushing*.....*small smooch* >////////< Emine: o___o *slowly closes his eyes, returning the small smooch* lin: U/////U Emine: *sigh of relief* "That was...better. You're good at kissing." lin: *she smiles* i....really like you a lot.... Emine: "...You are so supportive, loving...have been there for me." lin: you've been there for me too.... Emine: "...May I hug you?" lin: of course. Emine: "..." *awkward hug* lin: *hugs back* Emine: *awkward pat* "You feel...good." lin: y-you do too..... Emine: "I can feel your heartbeat..." -\\\\- lin: *blushing and petting his head* Emine: *small purr* lin: *smiles* (thinking: too adorable for words) Emine: "I...feel a lot right now, from my body down to my soul. I don't know what to say." lin: if you dont want to say anything, you dont have to.. Emine: "..." *small kiss on her cheek* lin: ^///^ Emine: *another small kiss on her lips* -inside- nea: *soft sigh* u///u Shinoda: "This okay?" nea: y-yeah. Shinoda: *holds her in his arms, kisses her cheek again* "So..." nea: hmm? Shinoda: "Shall I...I mean, should I..." nea: should you what? Shinoda: "..." *kisses behind her ear, as his hand slides along her hip* nea: ahhh~ U///U Shinoda: *kisses down her neck...as his hand gropes one of her breasts* nea: *soft moan* Shinoda: "You feel excited...Your skin has goosebumps..." *slides a fingertip just under her panties* nea: a-ahhh~! *shuddering* Shinoda: "Nea, I don't want to hold back..." *starts to pull down her panties* nea: .//////. c-can you even eat out? g-given your condition... Shinoda: "??? I had my apple today..." *smirks* "Just want a taste of you to complement it~" nea: .///////. maybe not risk it? Shinoda: "...Shall I pleasure you another way?" Shinoda: "Whatever you want." nea:.....maybe just straight up fuck me? Shinoda: o\\\\\\o "Nea...I've been wanting to for so long..." *pulls down her panties* "...So beautiful." nea: *blushing* its been a while since we did this.... Shinoda: "And you look the same as you did then: so pretty..." *strokes a hand along her face, as he kisses her neck again* nea: ahhh.... Shinoda: *he straddles her, tugging at her top to pull it off* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *returns to her room with a glass of water* kim: *asleep* Jacqueline: *sips water, then walks to her bed--and trips* o___O kim: ?? *wakes up* Jacqueline: *falls* "Ow." kim: are you ok? Jacqueline: *rubs her face* "I tripped over something..." *picks up a jacket* "...Yours, I assume." kim: *she examines it* oh, my old letterman, remember this? *she holds it up* Jacqueline: "...Very much so." *walks up to her bed, sits on the side of it, and hands the jacket to her* kim:...if you want to borrow it from time to time, its fine.....you arent hurt or cut are you? Jacqueline: "..." *clutches the jacket, hugging it* "Thank you...My face is just bruised..." *rubs her nose* kim: let me see.... *turns on the light* Jacqueline: *faces her...it's a small bruise* kim:....it doesnt look too bad.... *she looks for the glass* Jacqueline: "You sure? It hurts a little." kim: want me to kiss it and make it better? *she says in a half joking tone* Jacqueline: o\\\\\\o "Uuuuuuuuuuuuh..." kim: ?? well, seems the glass didnt break. Jacqueline: *pouts* "Hmph. First you toy with me, then you make fun of me." kim: .....did you really want me to kiss you? Jacqueline: "...Kim. I like you. A lot." kim: well, i like you too, we are partners, right? Jacqueline: "..." -\\\\\- "Yeah. Partners..." kim: i should get some paper towels for the spill, brb. *goes to get them* Jacqueline: "..." *buries her head in Kim's jacket* (muffled voice when Kim leaves) "I'm an idiot." kim:....(thinking: i should make it up to her somehow....) Jacqueline: *falls sideways onto Kim's bed, still clutching the jacket* -elsewhere- Mifune: *sipping tea* ("Just can't sleep...") yuma: *yaaawn*... Mifune: "Oh. Hello." *offers chair* yuma: *sits down and drinks her milk* yuma couldnt sleep.... Mifune: "Dreams?" yuma:...thirsty.... *sips her milk* .... Mifune: *nods* "Otherwise, you feel okay?" yuma: *she nods* yuma's gonna go back to sleep now... Mifune: "Sleep well." yuma: *goes back to her and angela's room* Mifune: *stares into his cup of tea, sighs* "Long night..." -silence. takane's picture is still placed on the butsudan- Mifune: *sets tea aside, approaches butsudan, bows his head* -there is no response- Mifune: "I will always keep you in my thoughts...Watch over me..." -a small feeling of warmth can be felt- Mifune: "..." *small smile* "Thank you." -elsewhere- Relan: *tosses in bed* "N-No..." -phone rings- Relan: "P-Please, leave me alone..." *seizing the sheets* "LEAVE ME ALONE!" *falls out of bed* "...Ouch." Relan: *hand reaches up, picks up phone, looks at it* shinra: [you ok?] Relan: "..." [no. nightmare] shinra:....[want to talk about it?] fuck.... Relan: [bad memories of the past. bullies. some self-harm] Relan: [sorry. tw] shinra:....[its ok]..... [its stuff like this that makes me wish you were in the 8th with us.] Relan: [i do. but i also like the 3rd. not that i don't want to be with you and iris. it's confusing] shinra: [i understand. you're more than welcome to spend the night if needed...] Relan: [i'd like that. thanks. are you not sleeping?] shinra: [i got worried about you....instinct i guess.] Relan: [that's adorable, you know that, right?] shinra: *blush* [yeah, haha ^^] Relan: [it suits you, down to that adorable smile of yours] shinra: [god i wish i could be holding you right now...] Relan: [same. when you get home. <3 ] shinra: [night. love you so much] Relan: [love you too. night] *crawls back into bed, smiles at Buttons* Relan: *snaps a pic and texts it* -elsewhere- shinra: ?? *he checks his phone* *Pic of Relan, smiling and winking at the camera* [love u] shinra: *sends a pic of himself smiling* [love you too <3] Relan: -\\\\\- [handsome man] -early morning- Hibana: *yawn* *squish* gabriella: zzzzzz..... Hibana: "Hmmm..." *she's behind Gabriella in their bed...in her sleep, her hands reach from behind her and cup her breasts* gabriella: >//////< Hibana: *yawn* "You have the world's best ta-tas..." gabriella: h-h-hibana! >//////////////////< -elsewhere- Arthur: *strokes Tamaki's back* tamaki: mmmmm..... Arthur: *small laugh* "You purr like a kitten." tamaki: oh shush -.- ..... thanks for letting me sleep here... Arthur: "Any--" *yawn* "--time. Was it okay? Did I snore or anything?" tamaki: its was warm... Arthur: -\\\\\- "So were you...I was worried my feet would be cold or something." tamaki:...im glad you were here with me. Arthur: "..." *nods* "Same...Tamaki? I had a bad dream. And you being here...helped." tamaki:...arthur.... Arthur: "...It was when I was kidnapped." *small hug* tamaki:.....*hugs him* Arthur: "...I missed you." -elsewhere- chie: zzzzzzzzzzz...... Yohei: *carrying in a tray of breakfast* chie: *yaaaawn* awww, yoheiiii! *smooch* Yohei: *chuckles* "I tried to make it how I thought you'd like it...Anything I'm missing? Sauces? Fruits? Sardines?" chie: hahaha... ^^ Yohei: *smiles, hands her the tray and sits at the foot of the bed* "...You're so beautiful." chie: *smiles and blushes* Yohei: "Sleep okay?" *picks a grape off her tray and eats it* chie: yeah. Yohei: "That's good...Hey, what would you like to do today? Rain stopped, we got the day ahead of us." chie: maybe we could stay in and watch a movie? Yohei: "That sounds great..." *crawls up, careful not to knock the tray, to lie beside her* -elsewhere- Kid: *hugging Stocking* stocking: *smooch* hehe~<3 lord death: morning kiddos~! Kid: -\\\\\- "Morning, Father." stocking: hey da-death! Yumi: *carrying Shiori to her high chair* shiori: ^0^ Kid: *waves* "Morning, Mother, Shiori." kirika: *yaaawn* murnin.... Yumi: "Kirika? Sleep okay?" kirika: yeah, just was up late last night. Yumi: "Perhaps nap later." Kid: "What kept you up?" *hands her a glass of orange juice* kirika: training a lot. visited oriko, usual stuff....she's really getting better in terms of talking. Kid: *smiles* "Progress." lord death: *reading the paper* hmm, seems an austrian/japanese pianist is going to be playing in death city later this month. Kid: "Oh?" *takes plates for him and Stocking to the table, next to Death* stocking: *reading the article* huh. i actually play some piano myself, with a bit of electric guitar on the side. Kid: "And you play very well, too~" stocking: hehe~ Yumi: "Perhaps we can get tickets?" liz: maybe. Patty: "Could be fun!" stocking: i'll see if i can get us tickets... Kid: *smiles* -elsewhere- Shinoda: *cuddle* nea: ^w^ Shinoda: "Was last night okay?" nea: yes, it felt good. Shinoda: "It did for me as well...It meant a lot to me." nea: *small smile* i really missed you, dummy. Shinoda: "I missed you, too. And I am going to do whatever I can to earn your trust." nea: *she smiles* Shinoda: *holds her, kisses her forehead* nea: U///U Shinoda: "...Would you like to go out for dinner tomorrow?" nea:...i would love that.... Shinoda: *smiles* "Okay. I know a place with excellent cold meals." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *sprawled out on floor* "Zzzz..." *snoring* fang-hua: tsukiyo? Tsukiyo: *tosses over* "Wha--?" fang-hua: its morning. Tsukiyo: *groans* "I had night-watch..." *rubs her face* "Did I just fall asleep on the floor?" fang-hua: *helps her up* Tsukiyo: *yawn* "Thanks...I'm still exhausted." *cute rubbing of her eyes* fang-hua: want some tea? Tsukiyo: *nods* "Tha--*yawn*nk you." fang-hua: *she smiles* now come on, we have the mourning festival today... -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *out of the shower, brushing her hair* kim: *streeeeeetch* ha... -knock knock- kim: *she answers* ya? Jacqueline: "???" *she's in her robe* Kana: "Good morning. I have letters." kim: awesome. *she takes the mail for them* thanks. Kana: *holds out hand* "What about my tip?" Jacqueline: *looking over Kim's shoulder at letters* kim: *sigh* fine, here. *hands her some candy* Kana: -W- *skips away* Jacqueline: *small laugh* "Cute...Any mail for me?" kim: *sorting* you...you...junk mail....letter from ox, oh, seems my magazine subscription went through! Jacqueline: "Neat." *looks at the letters* Jacqueline: *opens one envelope, starts reading it...* "Hmm." kim:.....you ok? Jacqueline: "..." *nods, trying to keep it together* kim:...jackie? Jacqueline: *starts crying* kim: jackie?! whats wrong? Jacqueline: "M-My p-parents...w-want me to visit..." kim:..... Jacqueline: *covering her face with her hands* "No...No!" kim: its ok jackie, im right here! *puts the letterman over her shoulders* Jacqueline: "Why now...?" *clutches the jacket around herself* kim: well, thanksgiving is just around the corner... Jacqueline: "That's the problem...I-I don't want to...but I can't get out of this. No..." kim: its ok, no one is forcing you to go, right? Jacqueline: "...Mother is." kim:............*she hugs her* Jacqueline: *cries in Kim's arms* "I can't get out of this." kim:......i have an idea. Jacqueline: "Wh-What?" -jump cut to...- eibon: oh? miss kimial, what do i owe the pleasure? kim: two things, one just call me kim, two is gopher here? Jacqueline: *nervous* eibon: oh, why yes, he should be- Gopher: "Hello! I--" *spots Jacqueline* o_o Jacqueline: o_o kim: heeeeeeey gopher~ mind if we borror him for something, we'll give him back later. eibon: oh...um... *sweatdrop* kim: hey jackie, you still have your old uniform, right? Jacqueline: "...Yes." Gopher: o^o kim: perfect! Jacqueline: "..." *blushes, smiles* "Thank you, Kim." Gopher: T^T -elsewhere- Emine: *holds a water balloon* -elsewhere- Relan: *panting* "T-Time? How did I do?" ryuuko: 6 minutes. Relan: *small sigh of relief* "That's a little better." mikami: congratulations! Relan: "Hee hee...I think that's all for training. I'll cool down, shower, then maybe we can get something to eat?" mikami: sounds good. ryuuko: i hear there is a festival in asakusa today... Relan: -\\\\\\- "That's where Shinra is right now..." mikami: maybe we can visit him? Relan: "...I would like that." *smiles* -and so- Relan: *dressed up* tamaki: this doesnt feel too overly festival like, but at least there is food. Arthur: *yum* "Tasty, too..." Relan: *nervous* shinra: ?? !!! REL! *hug* Relan: o\\\\o "H-Hi..." *hug* shinra: come to see the festival? Relan: "Yes..." *holds his hand* "...and to see you." shinra: *he smiles and stands on his toes to smooch him* Relan: -\\\\\- *kisses back* tamaki:.....(*screaming of adorableness*) Akitaru: ("D'awwwwww...") -elsewhere- Black Star: "Hello, sunny day!" tsubaki: *streeeetch* Black Star: "Ready for a run?" tsubaki: *she nods, getting her training gear on* Black Star: "..." -\\\\\- "Let's see how long you can last out there!" *grabs some water bottles and energy bars* tsubaki: right! Black Star: "On your marks...get set...GO!" -elsewhere- Izuku: *at Iida's front door* "..." maid: yes? Izuku: "H-Hello...Is Tenya Iida in?" maid: ah, he should be in his room. i'll walk you there. *levitating and shows him in* Izuku: o___o *scribbles something quick in his notebook and follows* -knock knock- maid: young master? you have a visitor. Iida: "Yes?" Izuku: "H-Hi, Iida...It's me, Izuku..." tsuyu: hey. *waves* Iida: "...Hello." *small smile* "How are you?" Izuku: *enters* "Alright..." *pulls out a chair for Tsuyu, takes one for himself* "...You have a nice room." tsuyu: it's very clean. Iida: "I try...Well, the staff does, now..." tsuyu:...... Izuku: "...Bed looks comfortable! And I heard that--" tsuyu: *examines the ignium action figure on the desk.... with a smaller figure resembling a young iida next to it made out of play doh* Izuku: "--you're thinking about additional surgery?" Iida: "...I want my eyesight back." tsuyu: *she nods and examines the bookshelf* Izuku: "...Hey." *pats Iida's hand* "We'll support your decision." *smiles* Iida: "..." T______T -elsewhere- Rino: "Okay..." *wipes grease off her hands* "I tightened the bolts on the furnace--all repaired and up and running." iris: *polishing tools* Rino: "...Um, thanks, Iris? But I'm probably going to get grease on those again soon anyway." iris: oh... q.q Rino: "!!!" *nervous laugh* "I mean, it's the thought that counts, right?" *nervous laugh* "...Don't tell Hibana I said that to you. Please?" iris: i wont. ^^; Rino: *sigh of relief* "Thank you...Jeez, she scares me..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "And now, to finish it..." *puts the cherry at the top of the sundae* nea: *nom* *shiny eyes* Shotaro: *GOOD DEED COMPLETE pose* Shinoda: -\\\\\- "So cute..." *bites into his slice of apple pie* akaderu: *watching tv* Kepuri: *cuddles* "Wait 'til you see the new improvements I made on the TV." akaderu: oh? Kepuri: *smiles* "HD, 3D, all the D's." mana:....*struggling not to laugh* Kepuri: "??? ... !!!" >\\\\\\< "Sh-Shut up!" mono: i wouldnt stoop to such childish jokes. mana:....mono, you're a year older than me -_-; Kepuri: -\\\\- "You're both childish--and far less mature than I. I'm too smart for such immature humor." akaderu:...*sipping his cherry slushie* Shotaro: "Oh, I know plenty of childish jokes! How do you make a tissue dance?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Do you think it'll work?" kim: its so convincing, it just has to. with some hair extensions and sand in special nylons and a specialized bra, he's good to go! Jacqueline: "But how to explain the voice?" (" 'Specialized bra'?") kim: im sure he can imitate it. Gopher: *nods* "I've had practice!" *clears throat--and speaks in Jacqueline's voice* "Hello, Father, Mother! How are you?" Jacqueline: o______O kim: holy crap that's impressive. (thinking: then again he isnt human and could probably just be that......but then on the other hand he already sounds pretty feminine...) Jacqueline: T_T "This wounds my ego, that a boy can impersonate me so easily..." kim: but at least its something. Jacqueline: T_T "I guess...I don't look mannish, do I?" kim: no of course not! ao:........... kim:....!! i didnt mean anything offensive- ao: it's alright. Jacqueline: Q~Q "S-Sorry!" ao: i forgive you, miss du pre. Jacqueline: "Thank you." Gopher: *playing with his skirt* "This is quite fashionable~!" kirika:......its cute i guess 7////7; Gopher: "...You think it looks good on me?" .w. kirika: y-yeah, i mean, whatever floats your boat, dude. 7////3////7; Jacqueline: *crying on Kim's shoulder* "I'm so confused..." Gopher: "Yay!" .W. -elsewhere- Takehisa: *looking at festivities* Benimaru: *standing, arms crossed, next to him* katarou's wife: hello commanders. Takehisa: *nods* Benimaru: *bows to her* "Hello." *looks at her, offers a hand* "Please let me extend my condolences." katarou's wife: thank you *she smiles*....toshio still wont leave his room... Benimaru: "...Would you like me to visit, right now? I would be happy to speak with him." katarou's wife: i would appreciate it... Benimaru: "I will go now. Hinawa will be here to support you." *pats her hand before walking towards Katarou's home* Takehisa: "..." *nods to her* -inside- toshio: *curled up in the futon, crying to himself* Benimaru: *knocks* "Toshio? It’s me, the Commander." toshio: *no answer* d....dad... Benimaru: *enters* "...We are beginning the mourning ceremony for your father. You should be there." toshio:.....the people are holding it like a festival, they arent even sad! Benimaru: "Because they are celebrating your father--his life, his contributions, all that he accomplished." *pats Toshio's head* "You." toshio:...*sniffling with ghibli tears* Benimaru: *hugs* "Let it out..." toshio: *crying* Benimaru: "You're going to be okay. You are never alone, Toshio. You have this village." -elsewhere- Relan: *munching on red bean pastry* >~< "Tasty..." shinra: these arent that bad! misora: *nom nom nom* >w< Arthur: "One Tamaki for taiyaki!" *flustered* "I mean, one taiyaki for Tamaki!" tamaki: *chuckles* thanks. Arthur: -\\\\- *small bite on his own taiyaki* Konro: *bowing at the memorial for Katarou* katarou's wife: *praying* toshio: *whimpering* Benimaru: *hand on Toshio's shoulder* toshio: *hic* Benimaru: *bows his head, prays* misora:.......... Tsukiyo: *peeps up behind Misora* "O.M.G." misora: EEP! O.O Tsukiyo: "Cee-uuuuute outfit!" *she's in moon-theme yukata* misora: thaaanks~! ^^ Tsukiyo: "Who does your do, girl? 'Cause it is hare-raising!" misora: i have my sources~ tamaki: *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *takes Misora's arm* "Do share! We can talk about it during a walk-sy around!" *winks at Tamaki* fang-hua: -__-; misora: we- *sees some* KYAAAAAAAAAAAAA! BENI-CHAAAAAAAN~!!<3<3<3 tamaki: ow my ears!! Tsukiyo: "!!!" *joins Misora in glomping Beni-Chan* Benimaru: -____-; Relan: "...What's up with those girls?" shinra:....they're very....very strange *sweatdrop* Relan: "Hmm. I don't know why they are crawling all over Benimaru..." *blushes* "You're cuter..." Tsukiyo: *squish squish* "Want to walk with Misora and me for a bit?" shinra: *blush* t-thanks. Benimaru: "Sorry. I have other responsibilities, so--" *FLAME PUSHES TSUKIYO BACK* Tsukiyo: "Owie!" Benimaru: *stares at Misora* misora: O////w////O Benimaru: *sighs* "Fang-Hua, please remove Misora...and do something about Tsukiyo." Tsukiyo: Q~Q "Beni-Chan..." fang-hua: *drags them off* come on... Tsukiyo: *pouts* "Fang-Hua, I'm just wanting to be gracious to our commander..." Relan: "..." *holds Shinra's hand* Arthur: *small laugh, looks at Tamaki* "That Tsukiyo girl is weird, huh?" shinra: *smooches relan's hand* tamaki: thats a delicate way to put it. Relan: o\\\\\o *steam out of ears* shinra: love ya. Arthur: "..." *scratches his cheek* "...Have you talked with her recently? Because she talked with me..." Relan: "I-I-I-I l-l-l-love you, too..." tamaki:.........you could say that. Arthur: "...She gave me some advice." tamaki: really? Arthur: *takes Tamaki's hand* "She said to let you take the lead..." *brings her hand to his lips for a gentle kiss* tamaki: O////O n-not in public yet.... 7////7 Arthur: *small chuckle* "Sorry..._Not in public_, then..." tamaki: jeez... u///u; maki: ta~ko~ya~ki~tiiime~! *nom* Takehisa: "...Is it good?" maki: delish! want some? Takehisa: "..." *nods* maki: here you go~ *holds one to his mouth* Takehisa: o\\\\o *tentative bite, quickly pulls back, munches* "Delicious..." maki: glad you like it ^^ Takehisa: "...Yes. Thank you." -\\\\- Akitaru: (looking at the happy couples, smiles) padma: *slurred* love'as, com'te'tooown *hic* Akitaru: "Wow, there..." *takes the liquor out of her hand* "Easy..." padma: miwaaaa im goooood to gooooo. Akitaru: -_-; "...How about a good meal, some coffee, and plenty of water?" Relan: ._. padma: yes miwa, a breakfast date sounds looovleyyyy. *hic* Akitaru: "..." *praying* "Someone, help me...I don't know what to do..." T_T serina: h-here let me. *helping padma back to the ryokan* Takehisa: "..." *small smirk watching Padma drunk* Akitaru: *sigh of relief* Arthur: "...I think we all learned a valuable lesson now about drinking." tamaki: (thinking: i think we learned something about padma too...) Relan: "...Interesting colleagues." shinra: yeah. Relan: "...You haven't had alcohol before, have you?" shinra: no...at least not to my knowledge... Relan: "M-Me neither...Some bullies tried to force some onto me, but I managed to run..." shinra:....*holds his hand* Relan: *small squeeze* -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* "I'll miss you..." stocking: it'll only be for two days kiddo, and i wont be going on the trip until tomorrow. Kid: "I'll still miss you..." *pulls back, still holding her hands and smiling* stocking: i know, i'll miss you too. but i'll survive two days i think. Kid: *nods* "You're strong..." stocking: *she kisses his forehead and smiles* Kid: -\\\\- "Do you know where you are heading?" stocking: i think camping in a national park not far from here. Kid: "Do you have bug spray?" stocking: yes. Kid: "Change of clothes for the hikes, outdoors?" stocking: yes kid. Kid: "Okay..." *smiles* "Then I guess you need your rest today." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "What would you like for dinner? And dessert?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *panting, collapsed on grass* "Good run..." tsubaki: yeah....*looking around her surroundings* Black Star: *takes off his shirt, waving it to get out the sweat* "...Sense something?" tsubaki: hmm... Black Star: "Hey, sushi!" tsubaki: hungry? Black Star: "Definitely!" *finishes fanning shirt and puts it back on* "Let's go!" -inside- tsubaki: how nice. rather big on the inside. Black Star: "~AH~ Air conditioning, too..." *sniffs* "Tasty meals..." tsubaki: *waiting for a seat* Black Star: *looking for seats as well* "What you going to have?" *looking at customers* *One customer dining on a meal behind Tsubaki, looking at her* tsubaki: i think i might have the salmon roe. Black Star: "Oh, that's tasty! I can't decide on just one...Any seats yet?" ???: *watching Tsubaki intently* *sneer* tsubaki: ah! there. *she points to an empty booth* Black Star: "Awe-soooome!" *follows her to the booth* tsubaki: *checking the menu* Black Star: *looking at his...and still feeling something chilly around him* "Hmm...Fiery shrimp roll...Yum..." tsubaki: *looking around the large room* ???: *still looking intently at Tsubaki* tsubaki:....?? ???: *sneer* tsubaki:....?! *rubs her eyes and looks* *Gone* Black Star: "???" tsubaki: n-nothing... Black Star: "..." *small shrug, as he goes back to menu* tsubaki: *suddenly a lot more chilled, but keeping it together* Black Star: *peeks up, frowns* "Okay. What happened?" tsubaki: just a bit chilly today. Black Star: "...Shit, I should've brought a jacket...Um...I could give you my shirt?" tsubaki: oh, i-its fine. im not dying, haha. Black Star: "...Maybe hot tea?" tsubaki: sure. Black Star: "Awesome! I'm going to try this cola..." -elsewhere- Hibana: *checklist* "Furnace is fixed, bathroom remodeled, new furniture is here--" iris: oh my... Hibana: "???" miwa: its not bad....the furniture i wasnt expecting. Hibana: =w= "I simply want to share my divine image with everyone~" *There is a poster now hanging up with Hibana in her fire uniform, winking at the viewer* Rino: -_-; "Pretentious as fuck." gabriella: O//////////O Hibana: -\\\\\- "My mistress is so cute when she blushes~" *pats Gabriella's shoulder* -elsewhere- Wes: "A concert?" soul: yeah...leetcht...light...how do you say that?? Wes: " 'Licht.' German?" soul: ah....says he's from austria?? Wes: "Interesting...I'll have to check that out!" soul: yeah... Wes: "Up for going? Maybe after the trip to Mom and Dad's?" soul: yeah, it should be after then... Wes: *smiles* "Well, alright then..." *pulls out a box* "I also got you something..." soul: oh? *Inside is a framed photo of Wes and Soul as kids...and also in the box is a really corny piano-key tie* soul: *small smile* thanks, bro. Wes: *smiles* "You're welcome, bro." soul: *pressing the tie* oh my god. Wes: *giggles* soul: well, good to see you have a sense of humor. Wes: *small pout* "I have a sense of humor." -elsewhere- Yohei: *cuddling with Chie on the couch, watching the movie* chie: zzzzzzz....... Yohei: "???" *smiles, bundles her up and sits with her on the couch* chie: =w= Yohei: *whispers* "Love you..." *yawns* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *wearing Kim's jacket, washing dishes* tsugumi: need any help? *putting away groceries* Jacqueline: *smiles* "I'm almost done. But thanks! How was shopping?" tsugumi: it went well. Jacqueline: *nods* "Any plans for your Thanksgiving break?" tsugumi: not sure. we dont really celebrate it in japan for obvious reasons...but anya did mention wanting to invite us to her home country! Jacqueline: "That should be a fun trip!" tsugumi: *she smiles* Jacqueline: *finishes washing plates, dries her hands* "You have your passport, Tsugumi?" tsugumi: *she nods* it's in my room. i think they speak english in yngling. Jacqueline: "...Huh. Does Anya speak Japanese?" tsugumi: she's been learning. Jacqueline: "Ah. That must be exciting. Soon, you'll be able to hold conversations with her!" tsugumi: you say that like i dont already -_-; Jacqueline: "!!!" *nervous smile* "I just meant in Japanese!" -w- tsugumi: maybe ^^ Anya: *sheepishly enters the kitchen* T_T tsugumi: hey anya! Anya: "..." *bow* "Kon'nichiwa." tsugumi: hehe <hello to you too anya!> Anya: "Um..." <How healthy are you?> -She butcheredly asked "How are you?"- tsugumi: im in decent health ^^; Anya: "Oh...Um..." <Glad to hear.> -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...So, what nicknames do you give to each other in your Brigade, Kusakabe?" shinra: well- Arthur: "Shinra's nickname is Bed Wetter." Relan: -_-; shinra: ARTHUR! jeez! *embarrassed* tamaki: and there's the time you called commander oubi 'dad' shinra: TAMAKI! Arthur: "Ha ha! That was pretty funny." Relan: -_-; "And what nicknames do you two have? One of you has a knight complex, the other one a cat fetish." Benimaru: *snort* shinra: *snickers* tamaki: funny. Arthur: "I am a knight! There is no shame in that!" shinra: yeah. Relan: *holds Shinra's hand* "His nickname isn't Bed Wetter. It's 'Hero.'" Benimaru: *eyebrow raised* shinra: yeah! *beaming smile* Relan: -\\\\- *whispers* "So cute." tamaki:....so whats the 'kohana story'? Benimaru: *small smirk* tamaki:... *slight blush* d-do you like her?! shinra: !!! that's a pretty bold question!! Benimaru: "...You are in no position to ask me such a forward question, and I owe you no answer to my private thoughts and feelings." Relan: "..." *growing smile* "That's not a 'no'!" tamaki: *sigh* figured as much.... shinra: i wont even ask... Benimaru: -\\\\\- "Hmph. Are the Cat and the Knight a couple?" tamaki: ./////////////////. shinra: its a long story. Arthur: o\\\\\\\o Benimaru: "I figured as much, especially when Tsukiyo was getting involved." -elsewhere- misora: so they've arrived then? *talking on the phone* Joker: "Yep. How about you give them a tour?" misora: *she grins* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Hey, have you seen Cute Lolita Dress?" serina: she went on a walk, but i havent seen her for a bit...im worried she may have come down with something... Tsukiyo: "Well, that's no good. Want to help me cook some soup for her~?" serina: i could try. Tsukiyo: *claps hands* "Yay! I know a quick carrot soup recipe we can prepare!" serina: that sounds lovely. Tsukiyo: *opens cabinet, removing potatoes, bowls* "Just need some milk..." *pulls up her sleeves* maki: do we have any milk? Tsukiyo: "...I hope so. Check the fridge." *her sleeves slip down* *pouts* maki: *checks* Tsukiyo: *pulls out rubberbands from a drawer, puts them along her sleeves to hold them up* "Any milk?" maki: nope, doesnt look like it... Tsukiyo: *pouts* "D'aaaaw...Well, we could substitute with coconut milk, unless anyone else here has an idea." maki: commander oubi! commander hinawa! want to go with me to buy some milk? i found a nice shop to go to! Akitaru: "Hey, sounds great!" Takehisa: -\\\\\- "Sure." maki: come on, i'll show you the way! Tsukiyo: "..." *light bulb* "Have fun, Captain Hinawa and Maki! Oh, and you too, Akitaru." *pulls him down by the ear, whispers, angry* "Listen here, you gorilla--get those two together, alright?!" Akitaru: Q___Q "What the hell?! I'm a commanding off--" Tsukiyo: "Do it!" Akitaru: "Okay, okay!" -later- shinra: see you later relan! be safe! Relan: *nods, shuffling awkwardly* "Okay...G-Good night..." tamaki: *she smiles* Arthur: "...Cute couple, huh?" tamaki: yeah.... Arthur: "..." *brushes hand along hers* tamaki: *blush*....oh! c-commander shinmon, didnt you mention wanting to speak with the commander about something? Arthur: *stabbed in the chest with an arrow: TAMAKI-BLOCKED* Benimaru: "...Yes. I wanted to speak with your commander: I am prepared to speak with him about an alliance between our brigades." shinra: that's great! Benimaru: -_-; "Don't get too excited. This is just to talk. Where is Obi?" shinra: not sure, but he should be somewhere around the town. Benimaru: "Hmm...I'll make my rounds then. Please let my staff know..." shinra: sure thing. -on the roof as the sun sets, hiding in the dark is...- misora: he's coming this way! the show's about to begin....ah~ my heart's pounding just thinking about it~<3 "Akitaru": "Easy...Just give a good performance..." "Takehisa": "Don't screw it up." misora: i'll just be an observer for this...... "Akitaru": *nods* "Takehisa": "Hmph..." *crosses arms* Benimaru: *walking within sight* misora: *watching as benimaru comes down the street* "Akitaru": "We succeeded." Benimaru: "???" ("The Commander?") *follows the sound* *Benimaru peeks around the corner--and spots them* "Akitaru": "We managed to turn that old coot Kantaro into a Flame Being." Benimaru: "?!!!" Takehisa: "We can proceed with the next phase, transforming more villagers..." misora: *from the darkness....smirks* Benimaru: *stays hidden (so he thinks)...clenches his fist, grits his teeth* "Akitaru": *smiles* "Indeed. Let's get back to the festival...We'll take a short-cut." misora: *follows from the rooftops* *Akitaru and Takehisa disappear into the shadows* Benimaru: "..." *follows them, struggling to keep an eye on them from an alternate alley...* -the two seem to have vanished- Benimaru: "..." *clenches his fists, furious* -chatter can be heard in the street from two people...- Benimaru: "???" *furious, marching towards the location of those two people... -oubi and takehisa are talking, coming down with bags in hand- Akitaru: "I can't wait to try out this new protein powder!" Takehisa: "As if you need more muscles..." *spots Benimaru* Akitaru: "Commander! I wanted to compliment you on those desserts! I hope you don't mind that I tried one--" *BOOM* tamaki: !!! what the heck was that?! serina: fireworks? Arthur: "Awfully loud--and no light..." *BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!* *Akitaru and Takehisa are seen running* Akitaru and Takehisa: Q____Q "AAAAAAAH!" shinra: commander! what's going on?! tamaki: is it a flame human?! Takehisa: "BENIMARU IS ATTACKING! IT'S BECAUSE THE COMMANDER ATE ONE OF HIS DESSERTS!" Akitaru: "Shut up! I only ate one!" *Benimaru fires another blast--Akitaru tackles Takehisa out of the way, but the fireball explodes a building* maki: COMMANDER!! Takehisa: "Ugh...What is wrong with him?" Benimaru: *marching forward, charging up another blast* "...Traitors..." tamaki: HEY! WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?! shinra: *running to kick the fireball away* HYAH! Benimaru: *does not flinch, as the fireball sails past him and explodes in the sky* shinra: h-hey, come on now, im sure that granny can make you more daif- Benimaru: *aims, and fires at Shinra* shinra: !!! *kicks up* WOAH!! maki: this is bad... Tsukiyo: "Beni-chan! What the hell are you doing?!" *NOT!Akitaru and NOT!Takehisa look down from the roofs, in cloaks* Benimaru: "Those two...The 8th...They transformed Katarou into that monster!" tamaki:..........*looks up, getting a glimpse of their faces*.....!!! *mutters* what the fu- fang-hua: ?!?! shinra: !!!! what?! *Hoods leap away* Akitaru: *holds up his hands* "No we didn't!" Takehisa: *shakes his head "no"* "We would never do--" *Benimaru picks up a potted plant and hurls it at Takehisa* Takehisa: "...A plant?" *The plant catches on fire* Takehisa: O______O fang-hua: !!!! shinra: !!! COMMANDER! maki: TAKEHISA!! Takehisa: *pulls out his pistol and fires shots at the plant, causing it to explode--but knocking back him and Akitaru* Akitaru: "Oomph!" Benimaru: "Asakusa residents! These two--they were the ones who transformed our friend Kantarou! Do not let them escape alive!" maki: *taking position* i dont know where you got that idea, but we have nothing to do with what happened to katarou! Benimaru: *marches towards Maki* "Out of my way..." tamaki: yeah! where's your proof?! maki: *taking stance* Villager: "Kick her ass, Commander!" -from the roof, a woman watches- ???: "Progress?" misora: he's so angry.....such beautifully burning rage.....*squirming* ahhhhh.....that destructive fury....this much chaotic power.....that's what i love most about you, benimaru shinmon~<3 ???: "..." ("Jeez.") tamaki: *nekomata mode and charges* NYAAAH! Benimaru: *grabs Tamaki by her leg, swinging her* tamaki: !!!!! *bends forward and slaps him smack in the face* Benimaru: *smacked...turns slowly, fire burning in his eyes* tamaki: O-O;;;; oh boy. Benimaru: *pulls back his fist, clenches his jaw, and--* *SLASH* Arthur: *slices at Benimaru, who releases his grip on Tamaki* tamaki: !!! Arthur: *catches Tamaki, leaps back* "Are you okay?" tamaki: yeah...thanks. Arthur: *sets her down* "The Commander seems to favor his right side. Take him on the left, I'll take him on the right..." tamaki: right. Arthur: *takes Benimaru on the right* Benimaru: "..." Akitaru: *getting back on his feet* "Ugh, my head..." tamaki: *rushing for his left* Benimaru: *slams his foot down, knock up a piece of earth, which he hurls at Tamaki's face, before his fist slams into Arthur* tamaki: what the fu- *The ground explodes around Tamaki, knocking her back* *Arthur is slammed against the building's wall, a potted plant from above slamming onto his head* tamaki: uuugh.... Benimaru: *picks up a potted plant, hurling it at Maki* shinra: *charges forward and tries to kick it away* Benimaru: *while Shinra tries to kick, Benimaru rushes at Shinra, aiming for his other leg* shinra: !!!!! maki: !!!!!! Benimaru: *reaches Shinra, taking his leg and spinning him, tossing him at Maki* shinra: ack!! -CRASH- shinra: maki! you ok? maki: y-yeah, barely felt it. shinra: *frowns* Benimaru: *tosses another plant at Shinra and Maki* Takehisa: *aims his firearm at the plant...* *BANG* *Plant explodes just before reaching Maki and Shinra* maki: O-O; shinra: 0-0; Takehisa: *fires point-blank at Benimaru* *BANG BANG BANG* Benimaru: "A pea-shooter? Really? That's the best you have? So useless." Takehisa: "I know it is useless..." Benimaru: *redirects the bullets back at Takehisa, who barely moves yet still dodges each bullet* Takehisa: "..." *smirks* Benimaru: "???" *Someone is rushing at Benimaru from behind...* *Benimaru is tackled* maki: ?! Akitaru: *tackled Benimaru, having changed into his fireproof outfit* "Never." *punches Benimaru's face* "Touch." *punch* "My." *punch* "Team!" *punch* Benimaru: *catches the last punch, clenches his teeth...fire burning in his eyes* Akituar: O_O "Oh shi--" *PHWOOSH!* Akitaru: *knocked back across the ground* shinra: commander!! *Villagers have gathered to watch this fight--and are cheering on Benimaru* Villager #1: "Kill 'em, Beni-chan!" Villager #2: "Show them what we're about, Commander!" Tsukiyo: Q____Q "Not good not good not good..." hinata: where did big sis kohana go? hikage: last i saw she ran to the shrine... hinata: big sis bunny girl! go get konro! Tsukiyo: T_T "O-On it!" *hops up and away towards the Shrine...* tamaki: ....... Arthur: *holding his head* "Ugh..." Benimaru: *furious at Akitaru* "You killed Katarou...transformed him into that monster!" Akitaru: "We didn't! I didn't! We're trying to stop whoever is doing that!" Benimaru: *aims two fingers at Akitaru, charging an attack* Akitaru: "...So, I'll have to beat that answer into you, then..." *arms himself with a shield* shinra:...*grips fist* COME ON COMMANDER! YOU HAVE TO WIN! Arthur: "Defeat him, Sir Obi!" Benimaru: *fires his flame at Akitaru--who blocks and sends the flame up to the sky to dissipate* Benimaru: "??? How do you intend to win if you don't try to kill me?" Akitaru: " 'Kill you'?" *rushes at Benimaru* "I'm only human! I couldn't kill you if I wanted to!" Benimaru: *kicks into the shield, running up it--and kicks Akitaru in the head, knocking him to the ground* maki: oooh, that has to hurt! Akitaru: *struggling to stand up* Benimaru: *holds matois in the air, each one flaming and pointed at Akitaru* *Matois fire--but Akitaru blocks them with his shield* Akitaru: "Good aim...But I can still stand up to you..." *gets back on his feet* "...Because I train all day, every day!" *Akitaru pulls a grenade from his sleeve, tossing it at Benimaru--coating him in fire extinguisher foam...that solidifies around his body until he can't move* Takehisa: ._. "Um...That tech is still only in the developmental stage..." Akitaru: "...'Developmental'?" o_o; "Oh no..." *BOOM* *Benimaru explodes out of the foam, rushing at Akitaru and tackling him down, punching one fiery fist after another into Akitaru's chest* *Akitaru screams in pain* shinra: COMMANDER!! Benimaru: "I can't stand someone like you! Murderer! Weakling! You let another human transform like this! You sicken me, you bastard!" *pulls back one last fiery fist...* ???: commander, wait. *a soft, calm, but firm voice can be heard* Benimaru: "..." *holds back his punch* kirei: i understand you're angry, but wouldnt it be wise to hear their side of the story first? fang-hua: yeah. Konro: "...Benimaru...Young Master..." *disappointed dad voice* "What have you done?" Akitaru: *struggling to get up, smoke coming off his chest* serina: *rushing over* Akitaru: "Ow...Thank goodness for fire-proof clothes..." *small laugh--then grimaces in pain* Benimaru: "Konro! I heard them discussing, in the alley--they transformed K--" Konro: "Did you ask for their side?" *points at Maki* "Is this true? Was your commander in that alley?" Tsukiyo: Q___Q "Beni-chan, why...?" maki: of course not, he went to get milk. katarou's wife: it's true, toshio and i spoke with them in the shop. toshio: mr oubi showed me pictures in his wallet. Benimaru: "...That can't be true--" Konro: "You are calling Katarou's wife and son a liar...Young Master?" *glare* Akitaru: *struggling to stand, needing Shinra, Takehisa, and Maki to hold him up* tamaki:............i saw..... Takehisa: T_T "Too...heavy..." Konro: " 'Saw'?" tamaki:....two hooded figures on the roof....they...had commander oubi and commander hinawa's faces.... shinra: ?! misora:.......*vanishing into the dark* (thinking: she didnt mention me.....good girl...) Benimaru: "...People, who look like Four Eyes and Gorilla Face?" Akitaru, Takehisa, and Konro: -____-; Benimaru: "None of this makes any sense...Escort the Commander to medical. Keep him and Hinawa under arrest until we get answers..." shinra:......... maki: guess we're staying a little longer..... Benimaru: "Tsukiyo, escort the remaining members of the 8th back to their inn." *turns to depart...not even looking at Katarou's widow and son* Tsukiyo: *looks ashamed* "...Follow me..." tamaki: i'll go with the commander....to give my alibi. maki: if they're going, we're all going. shinra: right! Arthur: *nods* Tsukiyo: "Um...I think you have to break a law or something first, right?" Arthur: "..." *picks up a potted plant, smashes it against the ground* "I smashed a plant!" maki:......*PUNCHES TSUKIYO RIGHT IN THE FACE* Tsukiyo: *knocked to the ground* "Motherfucker! What the hell?!!!" shinra + tamaki: >->;;;; we're just gonna go in.... *follows* Arthur: "Your walls can't hold me in, man! Attica! Attica! Attica!" Tsukiyo: Q____Q "Why me?!" fang-hua: *drags them in* please stop... you're just embarrassing yourselves... Tsukiyo: *her nose is bleeding, as she follows them in, pushing Maki* "I'll get you for this, you ogre!" maki:........*sharp inhale* its not worth it maki Akitaru: "...I am so sorry--" Konro: "Forget it. We get this kind of thing all the time..." Konro: "After all, look at Tsukiyo--" Tsukiyo: "COULD EVERYONE JUST GET OFF MY CASE?!!" kabuki: *yaaaawn* what's all the commotion? *Buildings demolished, Tsukiyo's bleeding face glaring at him, Konro looking confused* Konro: "...You slept...through all of that?" kabuki: *he nods* Tsukiyo: "Benimaru tried to straight up kill the 8th, their commander and captain are under arrest, the rest of them demand to be arrested with them--AND MY NOSE IS BLEEDING! WAAH!" kabuki: oh? -and so, everyone gives their alibis- Arthur: "--And then I saw Benimaru running after Obi and Hinawa!" soldier: i see... soldier 2: *has a map of asakusa out* now commander, you say you saw them in this alley...*points* at what time did you see them talking? Benimaru: "The clocktower had said 7:15." soldier: and commander oubi, you were at the store for how long? and when did you enter? Akitaru: "The clock said 6:50 PM when we entered...We took maybe 5 minutes to get all items...Then I was comparing photos for about 10 minutes...I don't know when we exited." soldier: *looks at takehisa* Takehisa: "We exited at 7:22 PM by the clock in the shop. _He was showing photos for far longer than 10 minutes_." soldier:...i...see... Akitaru: "I-I have a lot of photos!" -later- soldier: we spoke with the shop keeper and katarou's wife, and the story checks out. Arthur: *blowing on a harmonica in the jail cell* Benimaru: "Hmph...Shape-shifters, now? That's the story we are to believe?" tamaki: i dont know if i believe it either....but i know what i saw! Benimaru: "...How reliable is the word of someone who left the 1st for the 8th?" Arthur: *stops playing, glaring* soldier 3: COMMANDER! WE FOUND SOMETHING! Benimaru: "???' Akitaru: "What is it?" Takehisa: -_-; "Wrong commander, sir..." soldier: we found this in the alley. *places a red, cross like object on the table* Akitaru: "!!!" Benimaru: "..." *puts on a glove, then picks it up* "...From one of our factories..." shinra: !!! fang-hua: commander?? Akitaru: "This was the same type of cross found on one of the 8th's first missions..." Arthur: "..." *shudders* "Oh no..." maki: yeah, noz- Akitaru: "Our investigations here were to find the location of this cross--the factory that made it, whether someone here was involved in the artificial creation of Flame Humans." Benimaru: "...You withheld this information from us..." maki:.... Akitaru: "I'm sorry. If the factory associated with these Flame Beings was located here, we had to vet you as well." Konro: *nods* "Sounds reasonable." Benimaru: "Hmph." kabuki: what will we do now commander? shinra: if you need time to consider helping us, we'll leave you be and let you call us back if needed. Benimaru: "...I want guards outside their inn..." shinra:......*looks at oubi* Akitaru: *nods* "Very well. I am sorry all of this is happening..." -at the inn- shinra: i guess we're going home until further notice then? Takehisa: "It is for the best...We'll return when they are ready for us to do so." shinra: understood.... tamaki: will we be taking classes again then? Takehisa: "Yes...although judging by this brigade, I would not be surprised if its members kept a close eye on you." tamaki: *sigh* -morning- iris:..!! commander! shinra! *she hugs him* shinra: hey iris, i missed you! nozomi: commander, welcome back. Akitaru: *deep breath, a little wheezing* "Hey...Good to see you safe." *smiles* miwa: oi! akitaru! great to see you!...now, im gonna warn you, hibana did a bit of....'redecorating' but i made sure to fix a lot of it so it isnt as bad as it was....your office is safe, dont worry. Akitaru: "Um...Thanks? ...How bad are we talking in terms of damage?" Takehisa: "...Oh boy." shinra: *goes in......* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!! *faints, foaming* iris: SHINRA!! *goes to get him some ice* Akitaru: "!!! Shinra!" *runs into the room* "...You have to be kidding me." tamaki:.....wow. my words fail me. maki:..... 0-0;;;;; *Mural of multiple Hibana's on the wall, worshipping her, her face on all the pillows, a chandelier...* Takehisa: "...The chandelier is nice, though." shinra: this is terrifying. Q____Q Akitaru: "...THAT DAMN PRINCESS!!!" maki:....commander....you miiight not want to see your bedsheets.... *Takehisa moves a lamp--which causes the chandelier to pull up and be replaced by a disco ball and loud music* Akitaru: "..." *storms up to his bedroom* "...OH GOD!" Arthur: "...Please tell me no one went into my bedroom...or looked under my bed..." iris: at least the rest of our bedrooms are untouched. *A loud sigh is heard, as someone walks out of the bathroom in a robe* Rino: "Man, after all that clean up work, I'm--" *spots the 8th* "...Oh, you're those guys." shinra: *darts to his room and hides* Q-Q maki:...is she a new recruit? Rino: *spots Maki* "..." -_-; "I'm Hibana's new whipping girl. You. You have weird tasks, ma'am." maki: ???? Takehisa: "???" Rino: "Hey, Iris, I finished recalibrating the furnaces. Did the 5th already leave without me?" iris: they should be back soon.... miwa: i'll keep akitaru from murdering her. Rino: "Okay, I'm going to change..." *poins at Maki* "Keep that one away while I do! Sick fuck!" *goes back into the bathrooms* maki: ?!?! what did i even do?! ..oh.... OH CRAP!!! *goes to her room* Hibana: "I'm back~ Oh! And so are you all! How was your trip?" *looks around* "Where are Shinra and the Gorilla?" shinra: *cowering under his bed clutching his action figure* Q~Q Takehisa: "..." *turns off the disco ball and music* "Hibana, these decorations...You are not charging us, are you?" Hibana: "No...Not unless you all want to pay--" *Everyone*: "No!" Rino: *comes out, fully dressed* "Hey, Boss Bitch. We done here?" Hibana: *slaps Rino across the head* iris: sister!! Rino: -_-; "I mean...What ever can I do for you, Princess?" Hibana: *smiles* "Please carry my bags out to the limo~" Rino: *growls, mutters* "I'll carry your bags, you old bag..." *grumbling* Hibana: *smiles at Iris* "It was good to see all of you again~ Enjoy the decorations! Tell Shinra to enjoy the special gift I left for him, Relan, and Iris~" gabriella: i feel like i forgot something- Akitaru: *tearing sheets off the bed* "I'll just burn these and--" *something falls off the sheets...and onto his head* "...I am going to light my head on fire now...* *LOUD SCREAM FROM AKITARU'S ROOM* tamaki:.........................................???? iris:...... O_____________O sister, you didnt. Hibana: "You'll remember it when we're back home, dear~" *pats Gabriella's bottom--and notices...* "Oh, my~" Hibana: "Hee hee...Just a little fun, Iris." *winks* tamaki: ugh, get a room. and not the commanders -_-; Arthur: "...This used to be the normal brigade..." shinra: *notices something with a card* Card: "A small gift for you, Relan, and Iris, courtesy of your 'Mama Hibana'--your 'Hi-mama,' if you will. xoxo" shinra:............*he opens it*..................................... *Inside are various items, including Hibana Brand furry handcuffs* shinra:.......*puts the lid back on*..................... *single tear* -later he buried the box, had iris bless the ground, and spend 30 minutes in the shower and 30 minutes in confession- -at school- Kid: T_T stocking: it'll only be two days kid, i'll be fine, i promise. *kiss* Kid: *nods* "I know...These are tears of happiness for when you get back..." stocking: try to be safe while im gone, ok? Kid: *nods* "I will keep up on my medication, I will stay calm, and I will be here when you return. I love you." stocking: *smoooch* hehe~ -at the bus- stocking: rin! hey! *high-fives!* Rin: *high five back* "How's it going?" stocking: good, looking forward to the trip, what im not looking forward to is- Mr. Angel: "Demon 1. Demon 2." stocking:....triple A batteries. *forced smile* how. nice. to see you. ^^ <3 *on the inside, she is so pissed* Rin: -_-; "Douche Lord." Mr. Angel: "I expect you two to be on your best behavior--or you'll have to contend with me." Rin: *pats Stocking's shoulder* "We're not going to let this jackass ruin our week, right?" stocking: of course not! *thumbs up* luna: they're rather close. student: i think they're cousins? stocking: o-o; *is technically rin's niece* sure.....cousins.....yeah... Rin: -__-; "I feel old..." stocking: we'll you're two years younger than me, so... ^^; Rin: "Yeah...I mean, I wasn't saying you're old or anything..." *small smirk* "Although, I am wondering when I get to call Kid 'Mr. Stocking'." stocking: oh shush you! *chop* Rin: "Ha ha!" -elsewhere- Yohei: "...Well, everyone seems more lovey-dovey around here..." Shinoda: -\\\\\\- setsuna: *not even bothered* -elsewhere- Black Star: "Feeling better?" tsubaki: yes, much better. ???: *shuffling along the halls* Black Star: *spots someone* "Hey, who's that?" tsubaki:....chrona? lilac: *nervous* Black Star: "Maybe...CRONA! LOVE THE NEW HAIR!" lilac: *trembling and curled up* mami: ??? Black Star: "??? Mami, what's up with Crona?" mami: chrona's right here. *points* Black Star: "...Crona, you got a twin?" lilac: *trembling* Crona: "??? Oh! I met you early!" *holds out hand* "I'm Crona." lilac: um....i-im..i-im lilac...*meekly shakes* Crona: "You're new to the school? I-It's kinda scary, but there are some kind people here." lilac: i-its big....lots of p-people... tsubaki: my name is tsubaki, nice to meet you. lilac: !!! that's.....a very nice name, ma'am. Black Star: "I'm Black Star! If anyone is harrassing you, just let me know--I'LL KICK THEIR ASSES!" lilac: o-oh..ok -later- Kid: *stirring spoon through his soup* ):> liz: cheer up kiddo, she'll be back tomorrow night! Kid: *nods* "A long 24 hours..." liz: why dont we go to the library and look at butterfly books? Kid: *twitch* "...I...would like that." liz: ..... Kid: "??? Are you okay?" liz: of course, come on, eat up kiddo. Kid: *smiles, his appetite returning* -elsewhere- mana: opening more rooms? chie: that's the plan. Yohei: "Doesn't hurt to have a few more dollars coming in, and another few hands to help with chores." mana: ah, i see. Yohei: "Anyone reply to the housing ad yet?" chie: not yet, but maybe soon. Yohei: "Well, I'll be around to help interview. Mana, I'll need some help with cleaning out some rooms we were using for storage..." mana: *salutes* on it! chie: i also made some 'house rules/warnings' so they know what they're getting in to... Yohei: "...Shotaro and Emine will require at least two pages. Each." chie: ^^; Yohei: *looking over rules* "How you feel about people bringing pets in?" chie: maybe, but im worried emine might do something to them...if we do, we'll have to make sure there are ground rules for emine to follow too. Yohei: "Don't now how to convince him to follow them. Maybe have to do a reward/punishment system, like a carrot and the stick..." -elsewhere- Hibana: "Hello, you lowly worms! Your goddess has returned!" Kishiri: *holding ice over his groin, weakly waves* "Hey, boss..." angels: welcome home princess!! Hibana: *smiles* "Ladies, good to see you...Kishiri, what happened to you?" Kishiri: -_-; "Crazy girl got into a fight with me and Vivian." gabriella: let me guess, you doing your usual thing? Kishiri: *anger twitch* "I DIDN'T START THIS! That crazy former gang member did!" Hibana: *sweatdrop* "...'Gang member'? Gabriella...It's them..." gabriella: them? as in- Hibana: "Those crazy blaze gangsters!" *slams fist against a wall* "Those bitches!" gabriella: hibana!! *making sure hibana didnt hurt her fist too much* Hibana: T_T "Those gangsters piss me off..." *pouts* "Kiss my knuckles and make them feel better?" gabriella: of course! angels: *sweatdrop* (thinking: so much for fraternization rules....) Hibana: -\\\\- "Kishiri, you will give a full report to Gabriella. Let's keep an eye on these fuckers..." -elsewhere- Relan: *waves at Shinra and Iris in library* iris: hey relan! shinra: hey rel! how're you doing? Relan: "Okay. Can't wait to see how I do in gym!" shinra: we'll be rooting for you! Relan: *smiles* "Thank you both. How has everything been in the 8th? How was the festival? I texted but--" shinra: ah! *checks his phone* iris: we'll check right now! Relan's text: [how was the festival? you coming back to classes soon?] Relan: *shy head scratch, smile* "I just wanted to check in with you both. Back to classes, then?" shinra: yeah. had fun at the festival too. Relan: "That's good. So, the meetings there went well?" shinra: more or less. Relan: *smiles* "The Commander Benimaru seemed to really like you." shinra: yeah, although nothing's concrete yet, so we'll have to wait and see. (thinking: i shouldnt worry him...) Relan: *nods* "Iris, I heard that...um...the 8th was redecorated?" iris:......*excalibur face* to an extent..... Relan: "??? I'm not that great at interior design, so I imagine someone as fashionable as Hibana didn't do terribly..." shinra:......*triggered* *screaming on the inside* QwQ;; Relan: "!!! Shinra?" shinra: im okaaaay. -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Hmm...It's those new students again." kim: ?? Jun: "Yo." yumikage: hey. Tsurugi: "How are you, Jackie and...Kimberly?" kim: just kim. Tsurugi: "Well, Jackie, Kim, where were you two ladies heading?" -in the woods- stocking: *pitching a tent* Rin: "Got it okay?" stocking: yeah luna: nice job! Rin: "Well, better get to cooking. Stocking, I made sure to figure out something sweet to cook on campfire." stocking: thanks ^^ Mr. Angel: "...Tent is crooked." *keeps walking* Rin: -_-; stocking: *studies it* perfectly symmetrical i think... Rin: *smiles* "Kid would be pleased." Mr. Angel: "Fufufu...The reaper...Such a silly fixation..." stocking: *glares* shura: come on artie, lay off. *bwap* Mr. Angel: *frowns* "Fine...Okumura, finish the meal and make it palatable." Rin: "..." *sneers* "Of course..." stocking: *whispers* you're gonna spit in his food, arent you? Rin: *whispers* "Please...I'm not gross..." *pulls out a small box of "X-Lax"* stocking: *griiiins* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *grumbling* "Now I have to order a new bed..." maki: it's ok commander. *pats back*.....at least your pictures made it out unscathed. Akitaru: *horrible thought of Hibana putting her face over the image of his daughter and wife* Q_Q "Indeed...I'll just have to wait for replacement bed to arrive. I guess I'm on the couch tonight or bunking with Takehisa--" Takehisa: -_-; maki:......*shuddering with joy* Akitaru: "??? You two okay?" Takehisa: "...I have clean-up to do, including dealing with that mural..." maki: huehuehuehuehue~ Akitaru: "Well, when you're done with that, I'll help you with the inspection...bunk mate!" Takehisa: "Oh, lord..." -elsewhere- Anya: *stretching for gym* ochako: *streeetch* Izuku: *bouncing in place, ready to run...* EF: on your marks....get set.....go! Izuku: *keeping a good pace, but well behind Ochako* Anya: *keeping up with Izuku* Relan: *just right behind the two of them* iris: you can do it relan! Relan: *pacing himself until the final stretch...and starts to push himself further* ("I can do this!") *Relan is catching up to Anya...* -and so- shinra: you did great! Relan: *panting, smiling* "Th-Thanks...Woo, that was a challenge." Izuku: "Great work, Ochako!" ochako: thanks ^^ Izuku: "That was one powerful burst of speed!" Anya: *pouts* tsugumi: 4th isnt that bad, anya. ^^; Anya: "I wanted to be further along than that..." ao: there's always next time ^^ Anya: "Hmph..." Relan: "??? She seems...annoyed. Did I do that? Oh no..." iris: it's ok relan Relan: *nods fervently* "I-I better go shower and change..." -elsewhere- Konro: *groans* fang-hua: feeling any better, commander? Konro: "A bit...I'm just glad I didn't get too involved in that battle..." fang-hua:....commander shinmon's really been on edge today.....after last night, i cant blame him, but i cant blame the 8th either....i just have this gut feeling they're telling the truth... Konro: *nods* "Something is not right...but you know how stubborn the Commander is." fang-hua: perhaps........you've really known him a long time, havent you commander? Konro: *nods* "Long before we even had a fire brigade." fang-hua:....ah. Konro: "..." *looks at his ashy skin* "It was a battle that gave me this...and made Benimaru the future commander." fang-hua: ...... Konro: "I gave up my safety, and my ability, to prevent Benimaru from being attacked by that...demon. And now, the very creation of such a Flame Being may be from our own home..." fang-hua: that's a pretty scary thought.... Konro: "The red cross...any indication where it was made?" fang-hua: not to my knowledge, no... Konro: "Then we keep searching. Please try to keep morale up among the village, but tamp down on the threats...A lot of people here are less trusting of the 8th now." fang-hua: i'll see what i can do....tsukiyo and i...still believe in them.... Konro: *nods* "I know you will go where your heart and mind takes you." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: (in class) Q____Q tamaki: usada? why're you here? keeping an eye on us? Tsukiyo: "..." *nods* "I'm sorry. It's just...this is all confusing." shinra: how do you think _we_ feel about this?..... Tsukiyo: "..." *looks down, ashamed* "I know...I didn't want this to happen...You all seem fun and friendly..." shinra: thanks...i think... Tsukiyo: "Who do you think could be behind this? Why would someone want to turn the 7th against the 8th?" shinra:.... -he explains the situation about the preacher, but leaves out the part about his brother- Tsukiyo: "...I'm sorry...What you two [Shinra and Tamaki] have gone through...Good thing you have each other." tamaki:....you implying something? Tsukiyo: "...Well, you're siblings, right?" tamaki + shinra: NO! Tsukiyo: "...Oh. But your hair, faces, and that creepy twin simultaneous speech thing--" tamaki: *elbows shinra* shinra: god why! Q-Q Tsukiyo: "..." *loud sigh of relief* "Good...'Cause I am so not into twincest..." tamaki: *headlocks shinra* shinra: GRK- TAMAKI LET GO!! D8> Tsukiyo: O____O Relan: *calm voice* "Is there a problem here?" iris: *chops tsukiyo* bad tsukiyo, bad. Tsukiyo: "Ow! What did I do?! Why is everyone in the 8th now hitting me?!" -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at photos of butterflies* "This one looks just like her..." liz: ...... Kid: "..." *goofy Charlie Brown smile and hearts appearing over his head* "I am going to marry that girl..." liz: we know kiddo, we know -__-; Kid: "Cupcakes with butterfly decorations served at the reception..." *he is now literally floating in the air...* liz: KID! *Other people are staring* Everyone else: o_o; Kid: *suddenly collapses onto the floor* "...Ow." liz: *sweatdrop* honestly kid.... Kid: "..." *awkwardly crawls back into his seat, tries to resume dignified posture and poise...and fails to notice his hair is a mess and that he is holding the book upside down* -elsewhere- Rin: "Alright, food's ready!" stocking: awesome! -several students eat- student: so delicious~! Rin: -\\\\- "Aw, it was nothin'..." Mr. Angel: "Hmph. Flavor is lacking, over-cooked..." *Stomach gurgling* student: wow, you're tongue musnt work, teach. cause this is really good! Rin: "Thanks, Stocking!" Mr. Angel: *looking pained* "My...tongue is fine...This food is...is..." *groans* stocking: no problem. Mr. Angel: "..." *clutches his stomach* "I HAVE TO GO!" *stumbling to get up and run into the forest* shura: jeez, what a baby. Rin: *struggling to hold in laughter* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Those new students still seem...bizarre." kim: yeah... Jacqueline: "...Kim? I didn't get to thank you for...helping me with Thanksgiving issues..." kim: its fine, anything for my partner, right? Jacqueline: *nods* "I just...feel like I owe you. I was so scared..." kim: its ok. Jacqueline: "..." *pats her hand* kim: *smiles* Jacqueline: "Maybe...I could treat you? Dessert?" kim: sure, that sounds good. Jacqueline: "Then let's get going..." *takes Kim's hand to lead the way* -elsewhere- Emine: "...Why do we need more tenants? And why should I have to change my behavior to accommodate them?" chie: we have plenty of rooms... *she looks at yohei* besides, we arent asking you to change completely, but try not to go _too_ overboard in your bad deeds, ok? Yohei: *nods* "I already had to disable some of your 'tricks' around here..." Emine: "Like the bubble gum bomb?" Yohei: "...The what?" *BOOM* mono: GET ME OUT OF HERE!! Assi: "Mono! I'll save you! ... Um...Now my hands are stuck..." Yohei: -_-; "...I think freezing the gum may make it easier to shatter it off..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Pumpkin pie, pumpkin fries, pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin coffee..." tsubaki: still quite a bit left over from halloween ._.; Black Star: "But so tasty!" *giggles* "Can't wait for Thanksgiving." tsubaki: so what did you want to do for it? Black Star: "Anyone staying around Death City in need of a dinner?" tsubaki: i'll have to see. Black Star: "Maybe Mifune and his kids? Or Kilik?" tsubaki: sounds good. -elsewhere- Hibana: *seated at her desk, underneath piles of late paperwork* T_T "I didn't realize how much I missed having to cover for the 8th, too..." gabriella: would you like some assistance? princess? Hibana: *nods* "Yes. I don't even know which papers are due first, so let's sort them..." *hands half to Gabriella* -elsewhere- Relan: "..." shinra: you ok? Relan: "Just worried...for you and Iris. I worry a lot about things." shinra: well, we're here for you, ok? *holds his hand* Relan: *nods* "I just...want you both to keep being there...overall. Not hurt or...worse." shinra:.....*hug* i understand. Relan: *hugs back* -at the campground in the tent- stocking: zzzzz..... *A small clicking sound is heard* stocking: mmn? *A silhouette of a fox can be seen outside the tent, in the moonlight* stocking: a fox? well, it is a park....*she goes back to sleep* Fox: "..." *pulls up the zipper to the tent...* stocking: ?! what the fu-?! Fox: *nuzzles against Stocking's hand, licking it* stocking: um.....hi? .w.;;;; Fox: *panting like a puppy, nuzzling against her* stocking:...*awkward petting* Fox: *rests head along her lap* stocking: ^^; Fox: >w< "...Mr. Mephisto was right--you are kind." stocking: !! oh...i see ^^; Fox: "He asked me to come here to make sure you were safe. Are you okay? And can you rub my belly?" stocking: im doing fine *pet pet* ....*sad smile, remembering her pet cat from private school*........... Fox: "...You seem a little sad." stocking: just remembering something from the past..... Fox: *nods* "Do you want me to leave?" stocking: i do have to go to sleep. but im glad i had some company. *she smiles* thanks, and let my dad know im doing well. Fox: *smiles* "On it! Good night, ma'am." *exits* -morning- Mr. Angel: *groaning in his tent* "Damn these brats..." Rin: ^_^ stocking: *streeetch* morning everyone~! Rin: "Morning! Sleep alright?" Mr. Angel: *glaring at Rin and Stocking from his tent* stocking: yeah. Rin: *notices something on Stocking...plucks a bit of fur off her shoulder* "The heck?" stocking: yeah, one of dad's familiars visited. ^^; Rin: "Really? Was it a cat?" stocking: a fox actually. Rin: "Cool! A guardian angel for you!" stocking: i guess, haha ^^ Rin: "I was just making campfire coffee--want some?" stocking: sure. -elsewhere- liz: kid? you up? Kid: *praying before shrine* liz: kid? Kid: O-O "I'M NOT DOING ANYTHING!" liz: O-O;;;;; i'll just....let you do your thing..*closes the door* O_O;;;; Kid: o________o "...I should lock that door..." doll:......................................................... Kid: "..." *picks up Stocking doll, gives it a small kiss on the forehead* "Be safe on your return, my love." -elsewhere- Arthur: "Maki, you see the Commander? His bedroom is empty--not even a bed." maki: he's bunking with commander hinawa.....*drools* shinra: he's replacing his bed....i'd have done the same thing. tamaki: since most of it was worth a lot, we're auctioning the 'hibana furniture' online. we've made quite a bit with it! Arthur: "Really? What're you doing with the money, you know, aside from replacing stuff in the Commander's room?" *handing a tissue to Maki for her drool* tamaki: maybe fix some stuff that's still broken, maybe get more stuff for ourselves too! Arthur: "SUIT OF ARMOR, SUIT OF ARMOR!" shinra: -_-; Akitaru: "Morning, everyone!" *beaming happily* Takehisa: *exhausted, looking ready to murder someone* shinra: morning commander! maki: morning~ Arthur: "...Hinawa, sir? Are you o--" Takehisa: *death glare* Arthur: o_____o *hides behind Tamaki* tamaki: commander? O-O; Takehisa: "...Coffee. Donuts. Lots of coffee and donuts. Now..." tamaki: right away! maki: *goes with her* nozomi: good morning everyone. Akitaru: "Good morning, Nozomi. How was sleep?" nozomi: it went well... shinra:...was it me, or was my room a bit spacier? iris: sister expanded your bedrooms too. shinra: seriously? Arthur: "...How? Wouldn't that compromise the load-bearing walls and cause the roof to fall in on...us?" *looks up, scared* tamaki:....what? shinra: *kick kick* looks pretty sturdy.... Takehisa: >__< "If the rooms were bigger, why did my bed still feel so cramp?" Akitaru: "I thought it was comfy and cozy--" Takehisa: "Your big arms knocked me out of the bed--five times!" Arthur: (" 'Bigger room'? I could get a bigger bed...one big enough for me and...") >\\\\\\\\< maki: *NOSEBLEEDS* Arthur: -_-; *holds up another tissue to Maki* -later that evening- stocking: kid! im home! Kid: *kitten leap into her arms* "Angel!" *hug* stocking: hehe~ you really missed me, huh kiddo? Kid: *nods* :3 "Did you have a good trip? Are you okay?" stocking: yeah. *she tells him about the trip* Kid: *serving tea to her with a cupcake* "A fox familiar?" stocking: yeah. im glad to see my dad's looking out for me in little ways like that. *she smiles* Kid: *smiles* "Sounds like Rin as well. I wish I had been there to see Mr. Angel's face when his 'stomach problems' began." stocking: *evil grins* Kid: *chuckles* "...I missed you. A lot." stocking: aww *kiss* Kid: -\\\\\- *holds her hand* stocking: *hug* Kid: *returns the hug* "Mmm...You're so huggable." -elsewhere- Shinoda: "Okay, I finished re-painting the room. Amazing the power of apples~" ((referring to his speed and strength at painting so quickly)) mana: not bad. nea: must this room be so....dark? chie: the tenant prefers darker places... Shotaro: "I bought the black-out curtains! And I got the low-light lamps they wanted!" chie: *she smiles* good job showtaro *hair ruffle* Shotaro: "Hee hee..." Assi: *hair is noticeably much shorter* T_T "Stupid bubblegum..." mono: 7n7 *in a change of clothes* Zuno: *waves at Mana* "Hi, Mana!" *sees Mono* "...Why are there two Mana's?" mono: im mono! MO-NO! >n< Zuno: "...Oh. Right...You just look a lot like her in her clothes...Why _are_ you in her clothes? Is it clothes-swapping day?" Emine: "..." *devlish grin* "Yes..." -elsewhere- Hibana: *stretches* "Paperwork...complete!" gabriella: phew, im beat. Hibana: "I want a hot shower, a hot dinner, and sleep." -some days later- Wes: *in limo, being driven...* "...Ready for this?" soul: *sighs* yeah, as ready as i'll ever be.... *looks at stein* liz: you're gonna be ok, soul... Stein: "...You'll get through this." soul: *he nods* Wes: *sees the mansion approaching* "...We're here." Stein: "...Damn. Big." soul: *breathes* Wes: *pats Soul's back* soul: ok...im ready. *Limo pulls into the mansion...The chauffer opens the door, as quartet exit and approach the door, where a butler welcomes them inside* soul:...... Stein: *looking at the artwork...musical instruments under glass* soul: not much has changed about the place... Wes: "Yeah...but we have..." liz: even after years of living in gallows manor, i feel so out of place.... Stein: *shudders a little* "Chilly." soul:....... Butler: "Young Masters...Your parents are ready to greet you." soul:..... *looks at wes* Wes: *nods* "Thank you." *looks to Soul and Liz* "Ready? Or do you need a little longer?" liz: im ready. soul:.....yeah, no more running. *They follow the Butler into a large den, with a framed family painting over the fireplace...Their parents are seated there* nora:......... James: "Wes...Soul..." soul: dad. Wes: *gulps* "H-Hello, Mother. Father." nora: ......!!!! my...my baby boy....*she hugs him tightly, practically hysterical* my baby boy my baby boy my baby boy.... Wes: o___o soul: !!.... *hug* hey mom... James: "..." *awkward walk up to Soul...pats shoulder* "Hello." soul:........ James: "...Soul." soul:......hey. liz:....*ahem* Wes: "!!! Um, Mother, Father? This is Liz Thompson, my girlfriend." liz: hi. *meek wave* nora:.....hello.... James: "...Hello." *looks at Wes, his eyes looking rather hard* Wes: "!!!" liz: a pleasure to meet you, mr evans. *extends hand, nervous* James: *firm handshake* "Quite." liz: ^^;;;; (thinking: god please let this go smoothly!) -meanwhile- mephisto: so whats new with you, kiddo? Kid: "I have been preparing for the next steps in helping Father lead the Academy, after graduation. And other steps..." mephisto: ah, i see. interested in telling me? Kid: o\\\\\o "Um..." Kid: "...I intend to propose marriage to your daughter." mephisto: well it's about damn time! in otherwords, yes, but _after_ graduation! Kid: "O-Of course! yes!" *takes Mephisto's hands* "Thank you, sir! Thank you!" *kisses Mephisto's hands* mephisto: oh my~ it's my daughter you're marrying not me! Kid: o\\\\\o "R-Right!" *lets go of Mephisto's hands* ("...Jeez, now I know where Stocking's soft hands come from...") -elsewhere- Black Star: *wearing a "Kiss the Chef" apron and finishing up sweet potatoes* angela: yay! they're ready! Black Star: "Yep! Just need that bird...Tsubaki, how's the turkey looking?" tsubaki: it's doing well. -later, elsewhere- Akitaru: "Mmmm~ Tasty!" shinra: *nom nom* tamaki: so yummy~ =u= Arthur: *scarfing up potatoes and gravy* nozomi: i heard a school concert is later in the week... Arthur: "Oh?" *gravy dripping down his face* iris: *hands him a napkin* Relan: "Th-That should be entertaining." Arthur: -_-; *takes napkin* "Thank you." *pats his mouth* tamaki: hmm, nice. Takehisa: "Doesn't the concert feature that musician, Licst?" maki: licht todoroki, SQUEEEEEEE~!! Takehisa: "...???" *jealousy alarm going off* Arthur: "Who?" Relan: -\\\\\- "Licht Todoroki..." iris: oh! he's that piano player, right? Akitaru: "Huh? You mean that boy with the sharp teeth who looks like Shinra?" shinra: no, that kid with the sharp teeth is someone else. nozomi: *looking it up on her phone* Licht Jekylland Todoroki, no relation to Enji Todoroki, is a half japanese half austrian piano prodigy. it's said his preformances are enough to bring its listeners to tears. Relan: "His music is quite moving..." *flashbacks to listening to it alone in his room* maki: and he's sooo dreamy~<3 >///< shinra:.... 7///7; i guess he's attractivish.... Relan: -\\\\\- Takehisa: "..." ("No one even complimented my yams...") shinra: .... (thinking: stupid sexy piano player! >//////< ) iris:...the yams are delicious sir! Relan: "!!!" *holds Shinra's hand* Takehisa: "..." *serious face, loud voice* "Thank you! I am glad the meal was satisfactory!" shinra: *flustered* thanks rel. Relan: *smiles* "How about you, Iris, and me go to the concert, enjoy some music?" iris: that sounds lovely! Takehisa: "..." Takehisa: "...Maki! Would you be interested in going with me to the school concert?" maki: sure! Takehisa: -\\\\- "Very good, then!" Relan: ._. *whispers to Shinra and Iris* "He has it _bad_." shinra + iris: no kidding. Akitaru: "Okay, I hope you all made room for dessert!" -elsewhere- Patty: *playing with Julie* "What sound does a turkey make?" julie: *gobbling* hehe! shiori: gabu gabu! Patty: *claps hands* "Correct!" *giggles* Yumi: *patting her belly* "So full..." lord death: *cleaning dishes* kirika: *playing games with riley* Yumi: *smiles* "Big family, huh?" lord death: indeed. Patty: "I haven't heard from Kid, Liz, or Stocking. Hope they're alright." lord death: i'm sure they're fine. Patty: "Hope so..." *smiles* "At least they'll have leftovers when they get home!" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *relaxes in chair, content* "Good meal." kim: yeah. Jacqueline: *smiles at Kim* "I wonder how 'Jackie' is doing with her parents..." -elsewhere- Gopher: .w. "Enjoyable meal. Thank you, Mother, Father." papa du pre: likewise. Mama DuPre: *sipping on wine* "Hmm. The meat was a bit dry." *studying "Jacqueline"* Gopher: .v.; papa du pre: so how have your studies come along? Gopher: "I'm doing well! I received highest marks in all classes last semester!" ("Thank goodness I memorized Jacqueline's report cards.") papa du pre: excellent! Mama DuPre: "...What rank are you in your class?" Gopher: ("...Crap!") "T-Top five percent, Mother." Mama Dupre: "But not Number One?" Gopher: .w.;;;;;;;;;; -elsewhere- James: *staring at Soul* "..." soul:.... *not saying anything* James: "...You're tall." soul: yeah, that's kinda what happens when you get older. James: "Indeed. Wherever you are living must be keeping you healthy." soul: it sure is. James: "Hmm...Which continent?" soul: ..... James: "Your accent sounds American." soul: really? i never would'a guessed. James: "...Are you someplace safe?" soul: the safest place i know.... James: "...Are you happy?" soul: happier than i ever was. James: "...Then I am happy for you." soul:...*weak smile* how's grandma? James: *small laugh* "Vacationing in the Bahamas, of all places." soul: ah. James: "...Are you healthy? Are you getting regular check-ups?" liz: *struggling to find a topic to discuss* soul: yes dad. nora: *still hugging soul, trembling* James: -_-; "Please, Nora, this is unseemly and overly emotional..." Wes: Q_Q; "Such a beautiful family reunion..." *sniff* maid: mr evans, please understand, it's been a while since young master soul has been here, let her at least enjoy this.... James: "...I am not heartless. I just want to be reasonable." Wes: Q____Q *holds Liz's hand* liz: ^^; James: *glances at Wes and Liz, sees the hand-holding* "How long have you been dating my son, Elizabeth?" liz: about 3-4 years now. James: "Hmmm...How is Wes behaving? Appropriately?" Wes: ._.; liz: of course! Wes: "...Where did you meet?" liz: well... liz: i go to a very exclusive private collage! OwO *looks at wes* Wes: *nods* "I teach there." James: "You are dating your student?" liz: IMALEGALADULT! soul: >->;;;; Wes: o____O liz: ..... *sinks into her chair* ./////. James: "...What is the name of your school?" soul: *sweats* Wes: "The...Star Academy for Exceptional Students?" James: "..." soul: *excalibur face* James: "I've heard of this school. It's in the northwestern United States, right, Elizabeth?" liz: yeah..... owo James: "Nora and I have an estate up there. We will have to visit your school the next time we are there. Perhaps for Christmas." liz: that sounds...lovely. OwO;;; soul: sounds great.... Wes: "...Yes." *screaming internally* James: "Soul, tell me a bit about this school." soul: some of the brightest minds of this generation attend! *mentally laughs as he mentally digs his own grave* James: "Then I'm happy students like you and Elizabeth are in attendance, and that Wes is a teacher. But if this is such an important school, why have I not heard of it?" liz + soul: *forced smile* *sweats* Stein: *returns, with drinks* "The Academy is very exceptional, so few know of it." *hands out drinks* "Sorry, I got lost in this labyrinthine estate." nora: ???? Stein: *hands a drink to Nora* "I am a teacher there as well, and your children are in good hands." *twists the screw in the side of his head* James: ._. *staring at the screw* nora: doesnt...that hurt? Stein: *sneer* "Immensely..." Wes: "..." *nervous laugh* "Oh, Professor--you are such a laugh riot!" *nervous laugh* James: *glaring at Stein* soul: OwO;;;;;; -music is playing from the screw?- James: "What the devil?!" Stein: "...Not a fan? I could switch to classical..." liz: ._____.;;;; Wes: "...Could you just turn it off, _Professor_?" *death glare* Stein: "..." *twists screw to turn off music* James: *deep, loud inhale* soul:...........dad- James: "Professor Stein, what exactly do you teach?" Stein: "...Biology." James: "Soul. Why did you bring this man here for Thanksgiving? Is he your lover?" soul: HE'S MY TEACHER! D8< James: "Who brings their teacher to Thanksgiving, except for evidently your brother's girlfriend?" Wes: *anger twitch* soul: *scythe blade* knock it off! nora: !! James: "What the hell?!" Wes: "Soul, no!" Stein: *grips Soul's wrist* "Revert. Now." soul:.....*changes back*...........*he doesnt take his eyes off james* James: *shrinking away from Soul, fear on his face* soul: yeah...that's right...i'm a goddamn weapon! what the fuck were you expecting, some kind of monster?! James: "...H-How is that even possible? You don't have weapons for...parents..." Wes: "..." *struggling to take a step forward to intervene* nora: *hyperventilating* Wes: "!!! Mother!" Stein: *doctor mode* "Relax, ma'am. I'm a doctor." nora: its all my fault.....all my fault...all my fault..... James: "Nora!" *rushes to her side* soul: mom!!! Stein: (" 'My fault'? ...Oh no...") Wes: *immobilized* nora: m...my...my mother....my mother was.... Wes and James: "..." *slowly realizing* soul:...mom....*hugs her* its ok mom, just breathe.... nora: *she breaks down* James: "Nora..." *holds her hand* Wes: "..." *losing balance* liz: wes! *goes over to her* Wes: *steadying himself* soul:....guess we outta tell him, eh? Stein: "..." Wes: "It-It's up to you, bro..." -soul explains everything. and i mean _everything_- James: "..." *stunned* Wes: "..." *holding onto Liz's hand* liz: yeah, that's basically what's been going on... *she told the truth about herself....including her son* James: "...Soul...I...I'm sorry." soul:.......you're going to have to be more specific. James: "I-I'm sorry for what you have gone through...To...To lose...her." soul: *bites his lip and grips his fist*....... James: "The pain you have had to go through..." Wes: *spotting Soul's reaction, whispers...* "Oh no..." soul: ......... James: "You didn't deserve any of that." soul: oh, so i did deserve all the times you cut me down for not trying hard enough? James: "...Soul, I...But that...A-Are you seriously bringing _that_ up, right now?" soul: not sure when im gonna get another chance, but may as _fucking_ well! liz:.... soul: i was born into the evans family, a family of status, and i had to push myself to my very limits to be considered worthy of the name, even when it affected my own health, and did you care? no. no you fucking didnt! James: "Th-That's not true! I wanted the best for you! You just needed the right push--" soul: PUSH WHERE?! TO THE POINT OF NEAR DEATH?! even with talent, we're only human! we make mistakes! we screw up! thats what makes us who we are! and she helped me to realize that. she gave me a reason to live, and she still does. James: "..." *opening his mouth...but he can't speak* soul: thanks to her, i know i found my own path in life; to become a death scythe, and take destiny into my own hands. the name is soul eater. dont forget it. James: "...This is what you want to do, then?" soul: yes. if you plan on disowning me for this, i dont really care. the way i see it, you disowned me a long time ago....im going to be in the limo.... *exits* James: "..." *stunned, looking around at everyone* "...Isn't anyone going to talk to him? Suddenly, he's a weapon and wants to be a...What even is a Death Scythe?" liz: stein? you're the teacher here, teach him! Stein: "...'Death Scythe.' The highest rank a weapon can achieve, upon consuming the souls of 99 humans, and one witch's soul. It is a task few weapons accomplish--and live to brag about." *stares at James* "Your son, and his meister, went far in that task. And Soul is going to be one hell of a Death Scythe--like he is already one hell of a student, person, and son." *stands and leaves, following Soul* Wes: "..." *holds Liz's hand" " 'Anyone going to talk to him'? You mean like his dad?" liz: ....*smiles* James: "...Wes? How long have you known about this? We were worried for years about Soul, and he was running around...He could have been killed! Like that--that--that girl!" Wes: "..." liz: *aims gun arm* dont. underestimate. my friends. ok? James: o_o "Jesus Christ! What are you?! Wes?! You gallivant around with this--this thug?!" Wes: "..." *lets go of Liz's hand, marches up to James* James: *steps back, seeing how much taller Wes has become* Wes: "..." *glares daggers...then wraps his arms around James, hugging him tightly* James: "...???!!!" liz:.....*observing, arm reverting to normal* Wes: "Take care of Mom, Dad. Because I'll be back to see you both--and you better treat her better than you ever treated Soul." *lets go of him, crying* "...I love you, Dad..." *turns and faces Liz* Wes: *looks back at James* "And don't you ever talk that way about Liz again." liz:...*she smiles* Wes: *approaches Liz, looking ashamed, whispers to her* "I am so sorry." liz: its fine... Wes: *sobbing* "It...isn't..." James: "..." *staring, having broken his two sons...* maid: young master, wait!...please, make sure soul gets this. *its a box filled with his old belongings* Wes: *wiping his tears, nods* "Th-Thank you...Is Mother...?" maid: she's....she's fine, she's just asleep right now. Wes: "...I'll be back in the morning to see her. Please, if her condition worsens, get her to a hospital." maid: understood. Wes: *looks to Liz, smiles weakly* "Let's blow this joint." -elsewhere- Relan: *asleep on the 8th's couch, from turkey* shinra: *puts a blanket over him* *he smiles* hey, commander... Akitaru: "???" shinra: in a few days, i'll be a year since nozomi joined. Akitaru: "...What you got in mind?" shinra: we should do something for her, especially considering what she had been through... she's important to us, like everyone is. Akitaru: *nods* "That is a good idea. Host it here, or maybe Nozomi's favorite restaurant?" shinra: im not sure where she likes to eat the most, but lets have it here, just to be on the safe side. Akitaru: "Okay, then." *small laugh* "I guess the new disco ball will have some decent use...And we can get her some gifts." shinra: *he smiles* one more thing....about relan....if he, for whatever reason, decided to join the 8th, could he? Akitaru: "..." *pats Shinra's head* "Of course." shinra: glad to know. *he smiles and looks at relan* Relan: *drooling in his sleep* shinra: *smiles and wipes his mouth* Relan: *smiles in his sleep* -elsewhere- stocking: *yaaaawn* so tired~ Kid: *nods, rubbing his eyes* "Good food, good conversations..." *yawn* "Accomplishment." stocking: yeah. good to be *yaawn* back home... Kid: *yawns* "Turkey is tiring..." *collapses in bed* stocking: *she smiles* good night, kid. *kisses his forehead* -a few days later- kirika: school concert's tonight! what a way to spend a birthday! yeah! Gopher: "A super-happy birthday!" *...He is still in a skirt* kirika: yeah, im actually going to be preforming too! Gopher: .w. "I will be cheering after your excellent performance!" student: is that a boy? student 2: its so convincing! student 3: i'd still hit that! Gopher: *twitch twitch* "BOYS CAN WEAR SKIRTS, TOO, YOU HETERONORMATIVE BASTARDS!" Relan: *from far away* "..." *thumbs up* student 3:.....i'd still hit that. Gopher: .\\\\\\. "...I'm not used to being treated like a piece of meat." kirika: *kicks them in the dicks* FECK OFF YOU WANKER FUCKS! kim: just ignore them and enjoy yourself. Jacqueline: Q_Q "...The resemblance is still uncanny..." kim: speaking of, how did it go? Gopher: "Quite well! ...I mean, Jacqueline's mother was...Um..." Jacqueline: " 'Strict'?" Gopher: "Yes, let's go with that word." -elsewhere- stocking: *practicing guitar* Kid: -\\\\\- "So wonderful~" stocking: thanks ^^ im going to be wearing one of the new outfits my mom made. Kid: o\\\\\o "Wonderful...I look forward to its premiere~" stocking: hehe! -elsewhere- Yohei: "How's the new tenant working out?" chie: she...spends a lot of time in her room. Yohei: "She seem friendly, or...?" chie: i guess 'introverted' is the appropriate term here? ^^' Yohei: "I think I know that feeling. Well, as long as rent is on time, not giving trouble to anyone...and as long as no one is troubling her..." *looks around for Emine* -elsewhere- Wes: "..." liz: you ok? i brought you some coffee. Wes: *weak smile* "Thanks...I called Mother." liz: how is she? Wes: "Better...It's going to take her more time. Nerves shot." liz:...... Wes: "..." *puts his head in his hands* liz:.....*she hugs him* it isnt your fault, wes. Wes: "...I didn't say anything for years...I didn't know Mom was..." liz:........ Wes: *holds onto Liz* "I'm sorry for not stopping my dad." liz:..*rubs his head* Wes: "..." *sigh of relief* -elsewhere- Kishiri: *doing inventory* "So, Gab, how many more of these do we got?" *gestures to cloning tank* gabriella: quite a lot. Kishiri: "...So, you could say these cloning tanks are...replicating as we count them?" gabriella:...................did you just....? Kishiri: ‎( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) -elsewhere- Black Star: "...How you holding up?" tsubaki: doing good. Black Star: *nods* "I think the dinner went well. The kids seemed to like it..." tsubaki: *she smiles* looking forward to the concert tonight? Black Star: "Hell yeah! Could use some music!" *pauses* "...Do I have to dress up?" -later that evening- kirika: *preforming screamo metal* liz:...wow. O-O Gopher: .w. "So...metal..." Kid: *covering his ears* >_< -backstage- marie: *answering phone* yes? ah! mr kranz.......oh....i see.....ok then.... *she hangs up* well this isnt good. Spirit: "What's wrong?" marie: that was rosen kranz on the phone, looks like licht todoroki wont be arriving until later in the month or even early december... Spirit: "What?! What happened, travel delay?" marie: yeah...now what? shinra:.... !! excuse me for a moment. *he exits to someplace* Spirit: "I don't know...We set aside all that time for Todoroki..." -minutes later- tamaki: you sure about this? shinra: you're our best hope for this! soul: not used to a keyboard, but im sure it wont be too hard. -the curtain rises, tamaki takes a deep breath, and begins her song- Black Star: *headbanging* Arthur: *jaw drop, in awe* nozomi: *listening* Kid: *listening to Soul's playing* ("Outstanding...") stocking: *guitar solo* Kid: ._. *Instant heart-boner* -when the song, concludes, there is a wild applause- Relan: *applauding* Arthur and Kid: Q_Q *loud cheering* maki: yeah! way to go tamaki!! tamaki:...*she smiles* -in the after party- nozomi: you did great, miss tamaki! tamaki: thanks. ^^; Arthur: *awkward shuffle* o\\\\\o "...You're an incredible singer." tamaki: umm 7///7 thank you.... shinra why did you even volunteer me? shinra: well i heard you doing it in your room and i thought it wasnt too bad. tamaki: thank you too....i think. shinra: ^^;

#death city days

[lettuce-seize-the-day]

this is just a sad rambling because i have no one to sad ramble to and because my journal has had almost identical entries over the past few weeks and i need a new medium of venting.

recently i have become obsessed with the book the perks of being a wallflower. i have read it twice this week and will probably read it at least one more time before returning it to the library. idk man. everything just really sucks. the part where he has no friends and is like “i wish god or my sister or sam or my mom or just someone would tell me what is wrong with me in a way that makes sense so i can stop being like this” is honestly all i can think about. idk man just, the fact that someone else at some point had to feel this shitty and be this completely alone and to end up successful and tell a beautiful story like that is just so important to me. but the thing that sucks is that this book character is kind of the only person that understands me and is willing to spend time with me. because he lives in a book. that i carry in my backpack. like theres no choice. its a fucking book. but its all i fucking have. and it feels pathetic, but at the same time i feel blessed to have something at all.

like when i first read it in middle school and i had to bring in a permission slip from my mum because it had the word fuck in it as well as some gay characters, i knew it was a really important book because there was just something so very real about it but i was too young to really understand. and i read it again freshman year because i was a freshman and it was appropriate and i picked up a lot of things that i didnt the first time. and at some point last year i read it and the same thing happened because there is just so much to it that you find something new every time you read it, you really do. and now im reading it because the parts where he has absolutely no friends and no one wants to talk to him and he feels like he should just stop existing? thats me. thats all i fucking feel.

i mean you guys know how much i loved theatre and how it gave me a sense of purpose and made me glad that my suicide attempts were unsuccessful. and now? now i wish i could quit the musical. i said it. if i could go back to january me, who was preparing for my audition, i would tell myself not to audition. its not fun at all and i dont have any fucking friends. do you have any idea how fucking lonely it is to be in an activity like theatre, in a musical as huge a cast and crew as the little mermaid, and still not have any ffriends? you feel like a rock in a stream. everyone is all around you and you just stand still and watch them because you dont know what else to do.

and i know its all my fault because i dont know how to make or keep a goddamned friend and i know that everyone else is pretty or thin or talented or smart or funny or has a good personality or they just have something going for them and theyre not socially awkward or mentally ill or terribly bookish or only friends with the school librarian or just dont have a fucking tumblr account so i know that i am the only one to blame but i dont know how to stop being like this and the shitty thing is that at least charlie had someone to write his letters to. i dont have anyone to write anonymous letters to. i wish i did. i wish i could be completely anonymous to someone and have someone that cared about me at all but all i have is this freaking keyboard and this stupid blog and my stupid beautiful cats. and all of these things are great (except this fucking blog. fuck this blog) and im grateful for them but jesus they are the only fucking things i HAVE and its PATHETIC and i KNOW IM THE PROBLEM HERE but i just dont know what to do differently so that i can make a fucking friend. i dont know. i dont know. like is it BECAUSE im fat? is it BECAUSE im an idiot? is it BECAUSE im mentally ill? like because i know plenty of people that are one or all of these things and people still care about them. i just wish i knew what was wrong with me. i really do. i dont know how much longer i can go without a friend.

#shut up hanna #text #long post for ts #ignore #delete #depression cw #pobaw