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[Sometime after receiving an ominous message from Diva, Shu decided to contact Ange. She'd be able to understand his situation....maybe.]
Ange? I'm sorry for bothering you so suddenly, but I need your help on something.
It's kind of urgent.
Please, contact me later.
Ange? I'm sorry for bothering you so suddenly, but I need your help on something.
It's kind of urgent.
Please, contact me later.
Oh, sensitive information?
[ She raises an eyebrow to herself, since what could have happened bad enough to not be able to discuss it like that, but.. well, whatever, not like she has anything else to do. ]
Not at all. Just name the place and I'll be right over.
[ She raises an eyebrow to herself, since what could have happened bad enough to not be able to discuss it like that, but.. well, whatever, not like she has anything else to do. ]
Not at all. Just name the place and I'll be right over.
[ Don't worry, whereas any other girl might take that as.. more.. Ange honestly doesn't care, so she just knocks and then walks into his room like it's no one's business, aw yeah. ]
Shu. -- [ ... ] What happened to you? [ aka you're not looking very good there bro.. ]
Shu. -- [ ... ] What happened to you? [ aka you're not looking very good there bro.. ]
[The vampires kind of got him. He looks disappointed him himself, but decides to answer Ange's question calmly.]
The thing is, I don't know. [Wow shu.] Euri found my body abandoned in an alley way.
This next part doesn't sound pleasant at all. Someone ambushed me and I got wounded badly.
If it weren't for Euri, I'd be dead.
[He says plainly.]
Now do you understand why I called you out here? It's not something I can talk about over the bracelets.
Someone might get the wrong idea.
The thing is, I don't know. [Wow shu.] Euri found my body abandoned in an alley way.
This next part doesn't sound pleasant at all. Someone ambushed me and I got wounded badly.
If it weren't for Euri, I'd be dead.
[He says plainly.]
Now do you understand why I called you out here? It's not something I can talk about over the bracelets.
Someone might get the wrong idea.
Someone ambushed you? Seriously?
[ She already thought this place was full of idiots, but this is taking it to a whole new level. Someone breaking into her room had been one thing, but at least he hadn't tried to hurt her..
But going after someone as obviously spineless as Shu is just low. ]
Do you know what exactly happened to you when they ambushed you? Do you remember anything at all?
[ She already thought this place was full of idiots, but this is taking it to a whole new level. Someone breaking into her room had been one thing, but at least he hadn't tried to hurt her..
But going after someone as obviously spineless as Shu is just low. ]
Do you know what exactly happened to you when they ambushed you? Do you remember anything at all?
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[ but she doesn't wear pants.. ]
Well, I'd rather not hang out with anyone who frequently ambushes people if I could help it, yeah. [ she's acting rather casual about it, but she actually is a little more concerned than that, okay.. ]
Are you feeling okay now though..?
Well, I'd rather not hang out with anyone who frequently ambushes people if I could help it, yeah. [ she's acting rather casual about it, but she actually is a little more concerned than that, okay.. ]
Are you feeling okay now though..?
Kind of.
[He sighs.]
My fever's almost gone, but I still have huge bruises. That's what happens when you pass out in the freezing cold, I guess.
[Pause.]
Diva called me after and I didn't know what to do. I just don't feel like leaving my place for a while. It's probably safer inside.
[He sighs.]
My fever's almost gone, but I still have huge bruises. That's what happens when you pass out in the freezing cold, I guess.
[Pause.]
Diva called me after and I didn't know what to do. I just don't feel like leaving my place for a while. It's probably safer inside.
... Yeah, don't go outside much. If she actually bothered to contact you after it, she's looking to talk to you for whatever reason, right? And it's probably for the best to just never talk to her again.
[ trusting someone who ambushed you is never a good plan. ]
You should lie low for a while and make sure to be careful.
[ trusting someone who ambushed you is never a good plan. ]
You should lie low for a while and make sure to be careful.
Probably. [ a sigh. ] Listen, Shu, I told you this before, but people would probably consider you an easy target since you're so gullible and-- sorry to say, but pretty spineless too. She probably thought that if she would talk all nice to you, she could maybe pull the same trick again or whatever.
Glad to see you at least wisened up about that much then, though.
Glad to see you at least wisened up about that much then, though.
Everyone can see my weakness.
[This is depressing!]
I need to get stronger than this. I'm not about to fall for her trap twice.
Ange, would you mind training with me?
[He's trying so hard to force a smile. He doesn't want to worry Ange anymore than he already is.]
[This is depressing!]
I need to get stronger than this. I'm not about to fall for her trap twice.
Ange, would you mind training with me?
[He's trying so hard to force a smile. He doesn't want to worry Ange anymore than he already is.]
No, I wouldn't mind. [ She just casually brushes back some hair before nodding slightly. ]
I'd rather not see you getting beaten up again either, considering I think it's disgusting if people use someone weaker or more gullible than them as a target. So I'm fine with training together, if you want.
I'd rather not see you getting beaten up again either, considering I think it's disgusting if people use someone weaker or more gullible than them as a target. So I'm fine with training together, if you want.
[Hey, cool.]
Hold on a minute.
[He goes to the back of his room for a few seconds. Comes back out holding two pairs of .44 Magnum pistols.]
We'll use these.
[Let's get down to business.]
Hold on a minute.
[He goes to the back of his room for a few seconds. Comes back out holding two pairs of .44 Magnum pistols.]
We'll use these.
[Let's get down to business.]
[I'M NEVER GONNA CATCH MY BREATH
SAY GOOD BYE TO THOSE IMOUTOS WHO KNEW ME
WHY WAS I A FOOL IN SCHOOL FOR CUTTING GYM?]
Remember when the dragon attacked? That was a while ago. I purchased them at the blacksmith then. Along with some other things that could be useful.
SAY GOOD BYE TO THOSE IMOUTOS WHO KNEW ME
WHY WAS I A FOOL IN SCHOOL FOR CUTTING GYM?]
Remember when the dragon attacked? That was a while ago. I purchased them at the blacksmith then. Along with some other things that could be useful.
[ASGARD PLANET TONIGHTTT.]
Please, cut it out. [He says that but he actually looks like he's enjoying himself a little. Finally someone he can talk to about this terrorism stuff yeahh.]
Did... you kill anyone?
[He's fairly sure he can run into that territory now without being awkward.]
Please, cut it out. [He says that but he actually looks like he's enjoying himself a little. Finally someone he can talk to about this terrorism stuff yeahh.]
Did... you kill anyone?
[He's fairly sure he can run into that territory now without being awkward.]
[ EVERYBODY ASGARD PLANET TONIGHT LIKE IT WAS 15.99, THE PRICE OF A REGULAR ASGARD PLANET
But okay, she's.. well, being fairly open about this all too, since Shu is pretty much a wuss which means she can trust him for the most part. And he can't judge her either, really, since he's a terrorist himself as unbelievable as that is. ]
Yeah, I did. Although I only shot one person, I killed the others in a different way.
But okay, she's.. well, being fairly open about this all too, since Shu is pretty much a wuss which means she can trust him for the most part. And he can't judge her either, really, since he's a terrorist himself as unbelievable as that is. ]
Yeah, I did. Although I only shot one person, I killed the others in a different way.
[ ... he's offering to let her abuse him again.. but okay, no.. ]
We can save that for later. You wanted to practice with these guns first, right? We need to have something other than these powers to rely on, since we never know when those so-called "gods" will take them away randomly.
We can save that for later. You wanted to practice with these guns first, right? We need to have something other than these powers to rely on, since we never know when those so-called "gods" will take them away randomly.
[ Ange's.. quiet for a little while. Yeah, it's exactly why she hasn't used her power much, even when she did it on Shu before it was sort of like a joke, but.. she doesn't really show anything except for a slight shrug. ]
... We're here now. We should get started.
... We're here now. We should get started.
[ ... Oh Shu. Even though you're a terrorist, you're still this predictable?
It's not like Ange has a lot of experience with guns, but she can at least see this much isn't going to work out. ]
Shu. You need to calm down, or you won't be able to aim well. You're shaking, don't you see that?
It's not like Ange has a lot of experience with guns, but she can at least see this much isn't going to work out. ]
Shu. You need to calm down, or you won't be able to aim well. You're shaking, don't you see that?
[ don't all terrorists use guns what kind of terrorist are you supposed to be, Shu.. ]
Yeah, that's better, but.. [ normal people might try to touch the other person's arms and adjust them here, but HAH, not ange, antisocial queen. ] You should stretch your elbow out a bit more.
Yeah, that's better, but.. [ normal people might try to touch the other person's arms and adjust them here, but HAH, not ange, antisocial queen. ] You should stretch your elbow out a bit more.
[They taught him how to use guns but it was hopeless! FUU.]
Okay.
[A firm nod. It looks like he finally has it right now.
After adjusting his elbow a bit he too the liberties upon himself and fired at the target.
He's slow, but it's effective.]
...
You should give it a try now.
Okay.
[A firm nod. It looks like he finally has it right now.
After adjusting his elbow a bit he too the liberties upon himself and fired at the target.
He's slow, but it's effective.]
...
You should give it a try now.
[ LMFAO SHU IS FOREVER HOPELESS it's canon
But yes, she's just staring at it, and.. well, it isn't too bad for someone who seems so spineless as Shu. So with a nod and without saying anything, she takes position too. Even though she isn't perfect posture-wise, her shot seems pretty effective in one try. Some sort of natural talent in the Ushiromiya genes. ]
... Hm, these guns don't shoot too bad.
But yes, she's just staring at it, and.. well, it isn't too bad for someone who seems so spineless as Shu. So with a nod and without saying anything, she takes position too. Even though she isn't perfect posture-wise, her shot seems pretty effective in one try. Some sort of natural talent in the Ushiromiya genes. ]
... Hm, these guns don't shoot too bad.
[ THAT'S KIND OF GOOD FOR A WITCH gjhjfhdgkjf this thread is hideous I'm crying. ]
A little more practice is good. We don't know what'll come after us next, no matter whether it's something this place planned or some annoying people in this place who feel the need to assault others.
A little more practice is good. We don't know what'll come after us next, no matter whether it's something this place planned or some annoying people in this place who feel the need to assault others.
[Uwooo Jelle. DON'T CRY MAMA'S HERE.]
...
[Shu feels a little nauseous at it. His paranoia of someone wanting to attack him somehow manages to resurface.
He's scared again. Good job, Ange. It's not really her fault, by the way. He's just an emotional train wreck.]
I-I guess so...
[Forcing out replies like it's Jelle planet in 1990.]
...
[Shu feels a little nauseous at it. His paranoia of someone wanting to attack him somehow manages to resurface.
He's scared again. Good job, Ange. It's not really her fault, by the way. He's just an emotional train wreck.]
I-I guess so...
[Forcing out replies like it's Jelle planet in 1990.]
[ ...... as if being encouraged to join it by other people before too, there's her older brother too now? et tu, Battler onii-chan?! ]
Why would he want me to join that club? Does he think of me as a friendless loser? Way to compliment me, Battler onii-chan.
Why would he want me to join that club? Does he think of me as a friendless loser? Way to compliment me, Battler onii-chan.
Something like that would only annoy me and he knows it.
[ Then again, maybe it would make her happy in a way deeep down, but she'd be too busy being annoyed at surface level, yup.. but wait, why is Shu giving her advice on something she'd pick either way?! ]
.. Oh, you don't have to worry about that. I'm not even thinking of saying yes in the slightest.
[ Then again, maybe it would make her happy in a way deeep down, but she'd be too busy being annoyed at surface level, yup.. but wait, why is Shu giving her advice on something she'd pick either way?! ]
.. Oh, you don't have to worry about that. I'm not even thinking of saying yes in the slightest.
Battler onii-chan just needs to realise I'm not six years old anymore. [ t-tsun.. ] He can't always keep treating me like a kid.
[ even if in some ways it's nice to have her protective older brother right there, and in that sense she doesn't mind, but when it comes to this.. ]
[ even if in some ways it's nice to have her protective older brother right there, and in that sense she doesn't mind, but when it comes to this.. ]
[ This is.. more than a little awkward, all things considered. It was Battler who stabbed her and made her end up here in the hospital to start with, after all, but she can't believe it really was him, he wouldn't do that.. right? It's that tiniest doubt in the back of her head that makes her feel sick moreso than the wound does and makes her hesitate in contacting him, but.. she wants to ask, or if not just see him right now. ]
... Onii-chan? Can we talk?
... Onii-chan? Can we talk?
[ Battler had heard about what had been happening, and in all the frenzy to know if everyone was okay, if those who were important to him were alright--it was a relief to know that Ange had made it through things okay.
He immediately responds as soon as he hears his little sister's voice -- ]
Ange--! You're alright....
He immediately responds as soon as he hears his little sister's voice -- ]
Ange--! You're alright....
[ He sounds normal, and that's a relief as well, but still.. that other Battler had acted just like him too, even when he had stabbed her, and just-- god. ]
Yeah, I'm fine, don't worry about me. [ She's pretty tough, after all, compared to what happened back home getting stabbed here was nothing. ] I'm in the hospital though, so.. you wouldn't mind stopping by right now, right? [ She has to make sure, if not just to stop that tiny nagging part of her. ]
Yeah, I'm fine, don't worry about me. [ She's pretty tough, after all, compared to what happened back home getting stabbed here was nothing. ] I'm in the hospital though, so.. you wouldn't mind stopping by right now, right? [ She has to make sure, if not just to stop that tiny nagging part of her. ]
[ The hospital? ... So, he was right. This place continued to get more and more hectic, and now his sister was seriously getting hurt-- and where had he been during all of this? Needless to say, he feels more than just a little guilty for leaving her alone when that had happened ] You don't even need to ask-- I'm already on my way.
Who did it? [ Because he'd definitely find the bastard responsible for hurting his sister -- there's no way he'd let them get away with this ]
Who did it? [ Because he'd definitely find the bastard responsible for hurting his sister -- there's no way he'd let them get away with this ]
[ There's a wave of.. what exactly? Maybe it's just downright happiness at those words, to know he's coming over and that she can see him and it'll be okay. She's not even worried about the wound anymore (she wasn't really worried to start with, but still), moreso about the situation itself.
But.. of course he has to ask the awkward question, and there's a very noticable awkward silence before she answers. ]
The one who stabbed me.. That was you, onii-chan. [ Well, it wasn't him, but rather some sort of.. weird life-like illusion of him, but she wants to hear his reaction first. Her tone definitely doesn't sound accusatory, though, because she knows it couldn't have been him. There's no way. ]
But.. of course he has to ask the awkward question, and there's a very noticable awkward silence before she answers. ]
The one who stabbed me.. That was you, onii-chan. [ Well, it wasn't him, but rather some sort of.. weird life-like illusion of him, but she wants to hear his reaction first. Her tone definitely doesn't sound accusatory, though, because she knows it couldn't have been him. There's no way. ]
[ Once again, Battler has to stop at those words. It was him? ... That can't be right. That definitely can't be right. Because he'd definitely never do that -- because he'd remember if he had done something like that.
No-- that.... He's heard wrong. That's it, isn't it? ]
... Sorry. What?
No-- that.... He's heard wrong. That's it, isn't it? ]
... Sorry. What?
... I said that it was you who did that to me.
[ She's trying to keep her voice as steady as possible, but it's difficult when thinking back on it, on that moment - more scary than anything, the very idea of her smiling brother plunging a knife into her gut, even if it wasn't him. She's still sure. ]
But it wasn't really you, right? I know you wouldn't do something like that, onii-chan, so.. [ her voice can't help but shake just slightly. ] .. please tell me it wasn't really you, just like I thought..
[ She's trying to keep her voice as steady as possible, but it's difficult when thinking back on it, on that moment - more scary than anything, the very idea of her smiling brother plunging a knife into her gut, even if it wasn't him. She's still sure. ]
But it wasn't really you, right? I know you wouldn't do something like that, onii-chan, so.. [ her voice can't help but shake just slightly. ] .. please tell me it wasn't really you, just like I thought..
Like Hell-- the last thing I would do is hurt anyone important to me! Especially not you, Ange...! It had to have been someone else! ... Dammit. I'll find the person who did this-- I definitely will! [ He wouldn't seriously hurt them, but he might give them a good punch to the face n_n ]
I won't let the bastard who hurt you, or anyone else like this get away with it.
I won't let the bastard who hurt you, or anyone else like this get away with it.
[ ... Yeah. Hearing that is a relief - not the fact that he seems so determined to find out who did it, but just the fact that he's denying it. Of course it wasn't really him, even if they were identical. It was some stupid trick, of course. She almost smiles at the bracelet when she speaks up again. ]
It's fine, onii-chan. Don't worry about it too much. Instead of you finding the person who's responsible for this.. I'd rather just see you right now. That much is fine.
It's fine, onii-chan. Don't worry about it too much. Instead of you finding the person who's responsible for this.. I'd rather just see you right now. That much is fine.
It's [ insert room number here.. ] in the hospital in Sigyn. .. I'll be waiting.
[ So she turns off the feed over the bracelets, instead just settling in in her bed to wait for him. The wound wasn't too deep or terrible to begin with, just enough to get her to her knees before, so she won't have to stay well, but.. if Battler's coming by, she might as well enjoy it for the time being. So Ange waits. ]
[ So she turns off the feed over the bracelets, instead just settling in in her bed to wait for him. The wound wasn't too deep or terrible to begin with, just enough to get her to her knees before, so she won't have to stay well, but.. if Battler's coming by, she might as well enjoy it for the time being. So Ange waits. ]
... onii-chan.
[ There's almost something awkward about seeing him now, after what happened, but she knows she just has to shake off that memory, especially since all of it was fake. Even if the wound is real, the rest might as well have been an illusion. The one standing here now is her real older brother, the one who would never hurt her, who must have hurried considering he's even a little out of breath.
So she smiles, despite the circumstances, and sits up a little more. ]
Thank you for coming.
[ There's almost something awkward about seeing him now, after what happened, but she knows she just has to shake off that memory, especially since all of it was fake. Even if the wound is real, the rest might as well have been an illusion. The one standing here now is her real older brother, the one who would never hurt her, who must have hurried considering he's even a little out of breath.
So she smiles, despite the circumstances, and sits up a little more. ]
Thank you for coming.
You can't always be by my side, right? [ She doesn't blame him, not in the slightest - she didn't even blame him when she saw it was him who stabbed her, since her immediate reaction was some sort of self-defense mechanism to keep her from freaking that said it wasn't him. ]
Besides, even Amakusa wasn't there, and he's the one who's supposed to prevent this from happening to me. If it's anyone's fault, it's this place's.
Besides, even Amakusa wasn't there, and he's the one who's supposed to prevent this from happening to me. If it's anyone's fault, it's this place's.
You don't have to promise something like that, onii-chan.. [ Even if it does really make her happy to hear that, even if it's something she really wants.. that would be selfish, right? He has a game to finish back home. ]
I mean, this happened to me, and.. well, I'm fine, right?
[ Just still a little traumatized over seeing her older brother stabbing her, but she's good at hiding everything always. ]
I mean, this happened to me, and.. well, I'm fine, right?
[ Just still a little traumatized over seeing her older brother stabbing her, but she's good at hiding everything always. ]
[ well, at least she doesn't mind the half teasing in this situation - it actually makes her feel a little bit better after everything to see him just being himself so much rather than the one who stabbed her. ]
Then you'll have to take me out to ice cream sometime if there's somewhere in this place they sell that, okay? That's the most important part of it. [ it's okay, she's half teasing as well.. maybe even more than just half. ]
Then you'll have to take me out to ice cream sometime if there's somewhere in this place they sell that, okay? That's the most important part of it. [ it's okay, she's half teasing as well.. maybe even more than just half. ]
[ okay, this is getting embarassingly sappy for her.. and close to the tsun field.. but then again, this is Battler, and he always has some sort of special exclusion from the tsun field. ... well, most of the time, either way. ]
Yeah. One of the reasons I'm able to bear this place is since I have a chance to see you again here, onii-chan. Back home I wasn't even able to tell you my name..
Yeah. One of the reasons I'm able to bear this place is since I have a chance to see you again here, onii-chan. Back home I wasn't even able to tell you my name..
[ oh... his expression softens quite a bit at that. it's the same for him--because he was able to be with everyone, and see them... well... alive.... he's hasn't been in as big as a rush as he probably should to leave. but battler's never been all that responsible in the first place ] No matter what, I'll stay here with you as long as possible.
... Me too. I want to stay here like this.. for as long as possible. So it's a promise.
[ well, at this point she also thinks she has nothing else to go back to, but all the same, being in a place with people she normally wouldn't be able to see from back home is always the better alternative. ]
[ well, at this point she also thinks she has nothing else to go back to, but all the same, being in a place with people she normally wouldn't be able to see from back home is always the better alternative. ]
Then, I'll be at your side as much as possible until then.
[ Though we all know how Battler is with promises... but he is really very determined to try to keep it -- as much as possible. Though, he knows that here, it can't be helped too much. Still, Battler was never one to go down in anything without a fight. ]
Lucky for us, the Gods seem pretty fond of us, huh?
[ Though we all know how Battler is with promises... but he is really very determined to try to keep it -- as much as possible. Though, he knows that here, it can't be helped too much. Still, Battler was never one to go down in anything without a fight. ]
Lucky for us, the Gods seem pretty fond of us, huh?
[As one of the very few people Soushi slightly trust in Asgard, he decided it would be best to leave Ushiromiya a message over his master's whereabouts without having to resort into giving her an anonymous message. After all, Ririchiyo would want her friends to know she was safe and sound after the Idles of March incident.]
Good day, Ushiromiya-sama. I hope you and your beloved bodyguard have been doing very well. The last few days have been rather difficult, have they not? With the large reports over the recent stabbings and all. I apologize for not having checked up on you during these difficult times.
Now then, I also apologize for this belated and abrupt message -- it's about Ririchiyo-sama's current situation. She, too, was a target during the massive stabbing incidents. Idles of March, I believe is called.
But do not fret, Ririchiyo-sama is currently in a safe location, peacefully resting. Her wounds are properly healing. She has, thankfully, regained consciousness a day after I aided her.
I promise she will return fully healed and ready to speak to you as she usually does in the near future. The only thing I ask from you is patience until then.
Thank you for reading this humble message of mine.
Good day, Ushiromiya-sama. I hope you and your beloved bodyguard have been doing very well. The last few days have been rather difficult, have they not? With the large reports over the recent stabbings and all. I apologize for not having checked up on you during these difficult times.
Now then, I also apologize for this belated and abrupt message -- it's about Ririchiyo-sama's current situation. She, too, was a target during the massive stabbing incidents. Idles of March, I believe is called.
But do not fret, Ririchiyo-sama is currently in a safe location, peacefully resting. Her wounds are properly healing. She has, thankfully, regained consciousness a day after I aided her.
I promise she will return fully healed and ready to speak to you as she usually does in the near future. The only thing I ask from you is patience until then.
Thank you for reading this humble message of mine.
[ Ange didn't quite expect a message, so she's a little surprised to find it, but.. she does actually bother to read all of it, no matter that the fact she got it to start with confuses her slightly like that. She can't help but be a little surprised though, even that girl got caught up in all of this..?
... How does she do social interactions. It's probably polite to send something back at least, right? This is a situation in which she should bother to be polite.. probably.. somewhat.. ]
Thank you for taking care of her. I guess you should give her my well wishes too, if that'll help her in any way.
... How does she do social interactions. It's probably polite to send something back at least, right? This is a situation in which she should bother to be polite.. probably.. somewhat.. ]
Thank you for taking care of her. I guess you should give her my well wishes too, if that'll help her in any way.
Yes, I will pass on your prodigious message along to my master. I believe it will help raise her morale a bit. The recent incident has slightly dampered her spirits.
Thank you very much for sending your well-wishes to Ririchiyo-sama.
Thank you very much for sending your well-wishes to Ririchiyo-sama.
....Seriously red? That's your message? It fuckin' sucks.
Anyways, I'm bored- I'm comin' over.
Anyways, I'm bored- I'm comin' over.
[ Normally she might have made a quip back, but.. right now she's not really up to it. It was earlier today that she discovered Battler was nowhere to be found, even asking around to other people in Heimdall or trying to call him as no use. So.. he left this place, right? Her only chance to see him again, completely gone, and--..
Ange didn't plan on being social at all after that, but then there's this message. And she just eyes her bracelet disinterestedly before slowly answering. ]
... 307 in Hel. Be careful with the door.
Ange didn't plan on being social at all after that, but then there's this message. And she just eyes her bracelet disinterestedly before slowly answering. ]
... 307 in Hel. Be careful with the door.
[CAREFUL WITH THE DOOR?? Whatever. Senji makes his way to the Hel district, holding something in both of his hands that he picked up along the way. When he finally reaches her door.... well, he can't exactly knock, so he hits the door with his foot.]
Open up red! [he's brought coffee n__n]
Open up red! [he's brought coffee n__n]
[ SINCE SHIKI CUT IT UP EARLIER AND PEOPLE KEEP BREAKING INTO HER ROOM, OKAY.. but apparently Senji is more polite, considering she can hear an actual knock.. sort of. Thud against the door, that works too.
So she manages to pick herself up from the bed despite feeling like crap, sauntering over to the door. There's a moment where she has to force her face into deadpan mode before she's actually able to open it though. She doesn't want anyone to see her vulnerable..!! 8| ]
Senji, good d-- [ ... ] Is that coffee?
So she manages to pick herself up from the bed despite feeling like crap, sauntering over to the door. There's a moment where she has to force her face into deadpan mode before she's actually able to open it though. She doesn't want anyone to see her vulnerable..!! 8| ]
Senji, good d-- [ ... ] Is that coffee?
[He smiles at her, and then hands her the coffee cup and walks into her room.]
Yeah it is, I picked it up along the way. Figured we both could use some of this stuff.
[and guess what, he goes over to her bed and flops down on it. Legs crossed, hand behind his head, and he sips his drink. Looking right at home indeed.]
So... what's up with you red?
Yeah it is, I picked it up along the way. Figured we both could use some of this stuff.
[and guess what, he goes over to her bed and flops down on it. Legs crossed, hand behind his head, and he sips his drink. Looking right at home indeed.]
So... what's up with you red?
[ ... He's just lying there as if he's king of this room. So cue Ange just staring at him for a few good moments, god, Senji. She's still in her not-so-happy mood though, so she doesn't immediately snap back, instead she just finds a chair in the room and flops down there, sipping a little from the coffee. Well, at least the coffee's good, she guesses.. ]
Thanks.
[ even if you're on her bed-- AT LEAST TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES, SENJI?! ]
And I was mostly just thinking about some stuff. [ sip. ] .. Hey, Senji, have you ever been unable to find anyone here in the city suddenly one day?
Thanks.
[ even if you're on her bed-- AT LEAST TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES, SENJI?! ]
And I was mostly just thinking about some stuff. [ sip. ] .. Hey, Senji, have you ever been unable to find anyone here in the city suddenly one day?
[He's sipping his coffee.... then he sits up, his back against the wall as he sits on her bed.]
Yeah, that fake-girlfriend of mine is gone now. Like I said, I just think the gods send 'em away to make things more interesting, you know? We get to talk to people and then if they send the away... it's all about how we'd react.
[he takes another sip, and he glances over at her, noticing that she's a bit more sad than usual.]
....Someone you know disappeared, huh?
Yeah, that fake-girlfriend of mine is gone now. Like I said, I just think the gods send 'em away to make things more interesting, you know? We get to talk to people and then if they send the away... it's all about how we'd react.
[he takes another sip, and he glances over at her, noticing that she's a bit more sad than usual.]
....Someone you know disappeared, huh?
[ Yeah, he's completely right in what he's saying and she knows it too. It's for them really all just about entertainment, and the way she's acting is probably just funny for those gods, but.. she can't help it when it's her older brother of all people who disappeared. ]
My older brother. Battler onii-chan. [ Telling Senji this much isn't too bad - he's at least someone she trusts and doesn't mind spending time with. She's not looking at him though as she speaks, instead just staring at the coffee. ]
This place.. It was my only chance to still see him again.
My older brother. Battler onii-chan. [ Telling Senji this much isn't too bad - he's at least someone she trusts and doesn't mind spending time with. She's not looking at him though as she speaks, instead just staring at the coffee. ]
This place.. It was my only chance to still see him again.
[He raises an eyebrow at that.] So... the guy stabbed you, didn't take you to the hospital, and now he's left ya?
To be brutally honest, you're better off without him.
[he doesn't know she's been waiting so long for Battler, but... from his perspective, she shouldn't even talk to the guy.]
To be brutally honest, you're better off without him.
[he doesn't know she's been waiting so long for Battler, but... from his perspective, she shouldn't even talk to the guy.]
Onii-chan didn't stab me..! [ The defensive part comes a bit quickly, since.. well, she cares a lot about her older brother, and the instinct to defend him comes even easier after the wound of losing him is still raw. ]
... Well, like we said, it was probably just an illusion or something.. Even though I saw him clearly, he wouldn't do something like that. And I called him over to the hospital after you brought me there and he was upset to see what had happened to me as well. And.. [ her gaze drops to the coffee cup - she can only hope. ] ... I'm sure he didn't leave me on purpose.
... Well, like we said, it was probably just an illusion or something.. Even though I saw him clearly, he wouldn't do something like that. And I called him over to the hospital after you brought me there and he was upset to see what had happened to me as well. And.. [ her gaze drops to the coffee cup - she can only hope. ] ... I'm sure he didn't leave me on purpose.
[...Oh boy. She was dead set on protecting him huh? He should have figured as much. Senji takes another sip before speaking up.]
Yeah, he probably didn't leave you on purpose, the gods sent him away and... well- I don't know if they plan to do something with him or not. I'm just telling you to be careful red, I've seen people change after they've left for a bit then come back.
Yeah, he probably didn't leave you on purpose, the gods sent him away and... well- I don't know if they plan to do something with him or not. I'm just telling you to be careful red, I've seen people change after they've left for a bit then come back.
[ At that last part she actually glances away from the cup and back to him - a frown appearing on her face, as if she's thinking. Left for a bit and then come back.. so that means Battler can still appear here too, right? But.. ]
What do you mean, 'change'? Did those so-called gods do anything to them?
What do you mean, 'change'? Did those so-called gods do anything to them?
Edited (LMFAO THAT TYPO MADE ME LAUGH SO HARD) 2012-03-29 00:05 (UTC)
[HE MEANS WHEN PEOPLE DROP AND RE-APP, OBVIOUSLY!!!!!]
Yeah, something like that.... and they usually don't remember this place after they've come back.
So... I'm just saying to keep your hopes low, no use getting worked up when you're just going to be let down again.
Yeah, something like that.... and they usually don't remember this place after they've come back.
So... I'm just saying to keep your hopes low, no use getting worked up when you're just going to be let down again.
[He watches her for a second, and then he smirks.]
Keh... better get used to it, the world is a pretty fucked up place where you'll be let down left and right. But you know, no matter what happens he'll still always be your brother y'know.
Stop dreading over it and start doing something about it, if you want him back so badly- .... don't let it show the gods that it bothers you. Hold your head head up and tell 'em to go screw themselves.
Keh... better get used to it, the world is a pretty fucked up place where you'll be let down left and right. But you know, no matter what happens he'll still always be your brother y'know.
Stop dreading over it and start doing something about it, if you want him back so badly- .... don't let it show the gods that it bothers you. Hold your head head up and tell 'em to go screw themselves.
You don't have to tell me anything about disappointment.
[ Because that's all her life has been so far, right? Disappointment after disappointment - with barely anything to still go on for in the end. ]
Besides, it's not like I'm out to please these so-called gods. If I'm just going to lie around and do nothing in this place, I won't be interesting to them at all, so it's fine. It's not like I have anything else left to do here.
[ Because that's all her life has been so far, right? Disappointment after disappointment - with barely anything to still go on for in the end. ]
Besides, it's not like I'm out to please these so-called gods. If I'm just going to lie around and do nothing in this place, I won't be interesting to them at all, so it's fine. It's not like I have anything else left to do here.
[Senji grunts at that, and then he gets up and walks over to her, snatching that coffee out of her hands.]
I don't give coffee, or even talk to little shits that insist on sitting on their ass and complain. If you want somethin' done then fucking do something. You're not the type to just give in red, right? I thought I felt that from ya, that when you're faced with something you won't just lie down and take it.
Keep moving forward or just roll over and die, those are the only options here. If you're willing to move then I guess we can still talk. [really, he's just trying to get her to not lie around all day and sulk. He doesn't want that for her.]
I don't give coffee, or even talk to little shits that insist on sitting on their ass and complain. If you want somethin' done then fucking do something. You're not the type to just give in red, right? I thought I felt that from ya, that when you're faced with something you won't just lie down and take it.
Keep moving forward or just roll over and die, those are the only options here. If you're willing to move then I guess we can still talk. [really, he's just trying to get her to not lie around all day and sulk. He doesn't want that for her.]
Then what is it that I'm supposed to do, Senji?!
[ She glances up at him, but rather than the emptiness from before there's more somewhat of a frown on her face now. Sure, in a way this is still all her pessimism, but there's some more actual frustration behind it rather than just giving up - the feelings she's been holding in all this time. ]
Am I supposed to fight "gods" that are only just hiding from us all the time? Am I supposed to watch them take everyone important to me away from me after giving me another chance to see them? Am I supposed to fight so everyone can get away from here, back to their own worlds, and I just return to being nothing more than minced meat, is any of that it?
[ She glances up at him, but rather than the emptiness from before there's more somewhat of a frown on her face now. Sure, in a way this is still all her pessimism, but there's some more actual frustration behind it rather than just giving up - the feelings she's been holding in all this time. ]
Am I supposed to fight "gods" that are only just hiding from us all the time? Am I supposed to watch them take everyone important to me away from me after giving me another chance to see them? Am I supposed to fight so everyone can get away from here, back to their own worlds, and I just return to being nothing more than minced meat, is any of that it?
Edited 2012-03-31 11:38 (UTC)
[he stares down at her, his gaze turning cold when she starts to talk to him like that. If she keeps this up he's sure that she'll regret it one day. He thought he knew everything too, those seven years ago, but due to his hardheadedness it was his fault his best friends all died.
He places the coffee down on the desk.]
Nah... you don't sulk when something bad happens to you, just lying there and becoming depressed over it is something they'd want. Giving in to them would make them win, and I know you're too stubborn to just let someone else be the victor.
No matter what happens though, you got other people here that care for ya. Like that Shu kid. [and he's not involved in that nope.] That kind of attitude you have, it won't only get you killed but someone else might get hurt from it.
Only kids think something can't be changed.
He places the coffee down on the desk.]
Nah... you don't sulk when something bad happens to you, just lying there and becoming depressed over it is something they'd want. Giving in to them would make them win, and I know you're too stubborn to just let someone else be the victor.
No matter what happens though, you got other people here that care for ya. Like that Shu kid. [and he's not involved in that nope.] That kind of attitude you have, it won't only get you killed but someone else might get hurt from it.
Only kids think something can't be changed.
[ Yeah, he's right on that much-- she's never one to give in easily, or let someone else control her. It's more just that the loss of Battler is still so fresh it makes her more emotional at the moment.
She's quiet after he finishes talking though, and she does make eye contact for a while, just frowning back at his cold look, but then she finally averts her gaze before she speaks on. ]
So what? Then I'm just supposed to live on like this? Even if they take everything from me, I have to just put on my usual attitude and pretend I don't even care to start with. What kind of life is that? [ Isn't that what she had told those witches as well? If it wasn't for the people she had here, she might as well return to being dead back home. ] Who would want to live like that to begin with?
She's quiet after he finishes talking though, and she does make eye contact for a while, just frowning back at his cold look, but then she finally averts her gaze before she speaks on. ]
So what? Then I'm just supposed to live on like this? Even if they take everything from me, I have to just put on my usual attitude and pretend I don't even care to start with. What kind of life is that? [ Isn't that what she had told those witches as well? If it wasn't for the people she had here, she might as well return to being dead back home. ] Who would want to live like that to begin with?
[He scratches the back of his head.... what the hell else was he supposed to say? That's the kind of life he lives, pretending he doesn't care- and then becoming some sadistic person in prison for a while, only looking forward to fights and killing people.
At least he's not as bad as he was.]
Here's how it's gonna go.... have a little trust, red. Maybe you should rely on lady luck for a bit-
[he reaches into his jacket and takes out a coin, showing it to her.] Tails says your brother is coming back, and he'll still care for you all the same.
[he flips it and-... YA BETTER CATCH IT ANGE.]
At least he's not as bad as he was.]
Here's how it's gonna go.... have a little trust, red. Maybe you should rely on lady luck for a bit-
[he reaches into his jacket and takes out a coin, showing it to her.] Tails says your brother is coming back, and he'll still care for you all the same.
[he flips it and-... YA BETTER CATCH IT ANGE.]
[ ... What is this about? Does he really think some sort of coin toss can predict the future? That's all just based on chance, right?
But.. maybe her heart wants to be reassured just a little, even if it's through a lame way like this, so when he flips it and she notices it flying towards her, she does actually make the effort to catch it. Part of her almost feels nervous to see what it is - why would she? it doesn't affect anything, right? and yet.. - but she does slowly peek. ]
But.. maybe her heart wants to be reassured just a little, even if it's through a lame way like this, so when he flips it and she notices it flying towards her, she does actually make the effort to catch it. Part of her almost feels nervous to see what it is - why would she? it doesn't affect anything, right? and yet.. - but she does slowly peek. ]
[Senji leans over and looks down at her hand when she opens it up, he's smiling. It's a trick coin after all, both sides are tails. He's just doing this to make her feel better, really.]
See Ange? It's tails. No matter how much you wanna just accept things, sometimes you just need to believe in a little luck to make things work out.
[he grabs the coin back from her, before she can realize it's just a trick after all.]
You said you're a witch right? Believing in magic is all the same isn't it? If you start doubting I bet it doesn't work out as well.
See Ange? It's tails. No matter how much you wanna just accept things, sometimes you just need to believe in a little luck to make things work out.
[he grabs the coin back from her, before she can realize it's just a trick after all.]
You said you're a witch right? Believing in magic is all the same isn't it? If you start doubting I bet it doesn't work out as well.
What, you're telling me to believe in a coin toss of all things?
[ Still, she can't help but smile juuust a little - maybe at how ridiculous this is, since it's just.. so corny. Yet it does seem like it suits him, really, doing something like this.. ]
... Fine. I'll give it a chance. ... It's not like I have anything to lose after all, right?
[ Still, she can't help but smile juuust a little - maybe at how ridiculous this is, since it's just.. so corny. Yet it does seem like it suits him, really, doing something like this.. ]
... Fine. I'll give it a chance. ... It's not like I have anything to lose after all, right?
Good!
[and he hands her the coffee again.]
You've earned some caffeine now, hehaha!
[and he hands her the coffee again.]
You've earned some caffeine now, hehaha!
Oh, I get a reward when I'm being a good kid? [ GOD, SENJI.. she means it mostly as a joke though, considering there's almost something amused in her tone despite it being deadpan, and she sips from the drink. ]
Besides, even if onii-chan wouldn't come back, you can make up for it by taking Shu and me out to the amusement park again sometime.
[ for that one's more difficult to tell whether it's a joke or not. ]
Besides, even if onii-chan wouldn't come back, you can make up for it by taking Shu and me out to the amusement park again sometime.
[ for that one's more difficult to tell whether it's a joke or not. ]
[and he goes to sit down on her bed again.]
...Hah?! Why Shu too....?
...Hah?! Why Shu too....?
I guess so.... but you know, it shouldn't be the amusement park again.
We should do somethin' else....
We should do somethin' else....
Well... isn't there that theater or whatever? I hear they sometimes have rock concerts and everythin'.
That might be cool.
That might be cool.
Bah! That guy has shown he has some hardcore edge to him lately. He wasn't even scared at the haunted house!
It really is different, but it'll be great though. I really love that kind of shit- getting all hyped up and with music that's so on target!
[a pause though.... he straightens up on the bed and scratches the back of his head.]
So red.... what's your deal? You don't look like a typical witch or anythin', the hell is your world like?
[a pause though.... he straightens up on the bed and scratches the back of his head.]
So red.... what's your deal? You don't look like a typical witch or anythin', the hell is your world like?
[ Yeah, rock concerts sound like they'd be his kind of thing.. Ange is just apathic to all the things that are supposed to be fun, okay. 8| She glances curiously at him though when she hears that question. Sure, she normally doesn't really talk about her world, but that's more since she feels there's no reason to bring it up.. not like she has some sort of sob story she wants to spread to everyone. But if he's asking, she might as well - Ange never really bothers to keep it secret, and even so Senji is someone she trusts, right? A friend, as weird as that thought is still. ]
My world? [ There's a pause though since.. how does she explain this easily.. ] I guess the whole 'witch' thing started when I was only six. That was when everything started. When I was six years old, my entire family died in an 'incident'. I was the only one who survived since I was sick and couldn't go with them that day, the only other one who survived was one of my aunts, who somehow got away from the incident and returned home alive, but I didn't get along with her at all. She hated me from the very start.
But more importantly.. stories started to spread, and some people thought it wasn't any normal kind of incident, but that it had all happened because of a witch. That my family was killed by magic. Even at my school people believed it, and they verbally and physically abused me over it, calling me a witch over it as well. But I thought it was just ridiculous, that there was no way magic existed. [ surely he thinks the same, from what he had said there wasn't really something like that in his world.. 8U ]
My world? [ There's a pause though since.. how does she explain this easily.. ] I guess the whole 'witch' thing started when I was only six. That was when everything started. When I was six years old, my entire family died in an 'incident'. I was the only one who survived since I was sick and couldn't go with them that day, the only other one who survived was one of my aunts, who somehow got away from the incident and returned home alive, but I didn't get along with her at all. She hated me from the very start.
But more importantly.. stories started to spread, and some people thought it wasn't any normal kind of incident, but that it had all happened because of a witch. That my family was killed by magic. Even at my school people believed it, and they verbally and physically abused me over it, calling me a witch over it as well. But I thought it was just ridiculous, that there was no way magic existed. [ surely he thinks the same, from what he had said there wasn't really something like that in his world.. 8U ]
[he takes another swig of his coffee, nearly finished the thing now. He listens to her story and he stares down at his cup. Really.... it sounds so weird, but at the same time... he believes her. If there's something as abnormal as an earthquake that mutates people and turns them into Deadmen, he'll believe something like magic and witches from another world.
Everything was so fucked up though- she was all alone with an aunt that hated her since she was six? Hah, what a shitty world.... sounds like his wasn't the only one that was unfair.]
Did you kick the asses of those kids at school? Heh!
Everything was so fucked up though- she was all alone with an aunt that hated her since she was six? Hah, what a shitty world.... sounds like his wasn't the only one that was unfair.]
Did you kick the asses of those kids at school? Heh!
I tried, a few times around the time when it just began. [ Ange's not a complete pushover, after all. ] But there were so many of them against just me that in the end I realised it was just useless, so I thought they might stop thinking it's fun and cut it out when I just wouldn't react to them. But even that didn't stop them.
... Well, I guess this and that happened, and in the end I thought about just making an end to all it. My aunt hated me, the girls at school always hated me, and even when I graduated all people wanted to do was kill me to gain my family's money, since we were pretty rich. [ There's still something as deadpan as usual about her, but it's a little different, maybe just a tad softer as she thinks about all of it. It's not as casual as usual, at least. ]
So I was going to jump off a skyscraper, but.. before I could jump, I was offered an opportunity. A chance to change the past. A witch came to me and she said my help was needed. I had to go back in the past and help out my older brother, who was fighting a battle against the witch who killed our family. It was a battle of logic of sorts though, a battle in which he tried to prove that it was a human and not the witch who killed our family. My job was to help him win and get our family back. That's when I was proclaimed a witch as well.
... It's all a little weird and complicated, but you get it up to this far at least, right?
... Well, I guess this and that happened, and in the end I thought about just making an end to all it. My aunt hated me, the girls at school always hated me, and even when I graduated all people wanted to do was kill me to gain my family's money, since we were pretty rich. [ There's still something as deadpan as usual about her, but it's a little different, maybe just a tad softer as she thinks about all of it. It's not as casual as usual, at least. ]
So I was going to jump off a skyscraper, but.. before I could jump, I was offered an opportunity. A chance to change the past. A witch came to me and she said my help was needed. I had to go back in the past and help out my older brother, who was fighting a battle against the witch who killed our family. It was a battle of logic of sorts though, a battle in which he tried to prove that it was a human and not the witch who killed our family. My job was to help him win and get our family back. That's when I was proclaimed a witch as well.
... It's all a little weird and complicated, but you get it up to this far at least, right?
[He had put his coffee down on the ground and laid down on her bed, his hands behind his head and he stared up at the ceiling as he listened. He gets it though, it was really rough... and he understands what it's like to be alone, what it's like to go through such hard times you don't know what to do with yourself.
But killing yourself isn't the answer, it never is.]
Yeah, I'm followin' just fine. It's kinda weird though, you're trying to oppose magic when you're a witch yourself.
....Then again, humans have been fighting humans for centuries, it's really no different. Fighting your own kind really isn't that off the mark.
But killing yourself isn't the answer, it never is.]
Yeah, I'm followin' just fine. It's kinda weird though, you're trying to oppose magic when you're a witch yourself.
....Then again, humans have been fighting humans for centuries, it's really no different. Fighting your own kind really isn't that off the mark.
[ she nods. ]
It doesn't really make sense at first, I guess, but they said I was able to oppose them so well exactly since I'm one of them.. or something like that.
So I fought with Battler onii-chan against the witch. He didn't know I was his little sister though, since the witch who called me said I couldn't tell him about that no matter what, and he didn't recognize me either, so.. I was like a total stranger to him. But even that much was fine with me, as long as I could be with him against for a while after twelve years and free our family.
But.. even though I fought with everything I got, I never made it that far. When something happened to onii-chan to make him forget who he was and what he was fighting for, I realised my true purpose. I was only brought into the game by that other witch in the first place to.. sacrifice myself. To make onii-chan fight again, to make him defeat the witch and bring our family back home, I had to tell him who I was to motivate him. [ The last part is a bit less pleasant to remember - and the last thing she remembers from back home too, so for a moment she pauses, forcing herself to be as lineface as usual, even if it fades just slightly. ] So I told him. And then.. the witch tore me apart piece by piece because I broke the rule, until there was nothing of me left.
... And then the next thing I remember right after that is suddenly being here.
It doesn't really make sense at first, I guess, but they said I was able to oppose them so well exactly since I'm one of them.. or something like that.
So I fought with Battler onii-chan against the witch. He didn't know I was his little sister though, since the witch who called me said I couldn't tell him about that no matter what, and he didn't recognize me either, so.. I was like a total stranger to him. But even that much was fine with me, as long as I could be with him against for a while after twelve years and free our family.
But.. even though I fought with everything I got, I never made it that far. When something happened to onii-chan to make him forget who he was and what he was fighting for, I realised my true purpose. I was only brought into the game by that other witch in the first place to.. sacrifice myself. To make onii-chan fight again, to make him defeat the witch and bring our family back home, I had to tell him who I was to motivate him. [ The last part is a bit less pleasant to remember - and the last thing she remembers from back home too, so for a moment she pauses, forcing herself to be as lineface as usual, even if it fades just slightly. ] So I told him. And then.. the witch tore me apart piece by piece because I broke the rule, until there was nothing of me left.
... And then the next thing I remember right after that is suddenly being here.
Edited 2012-04-04 09:08 (UTC)
[.....So, she had to do all that for her brother? Damn, family relationships are pretty strong. He can relate though, he probably would have sacrificed himself for his best friends if he could, die in their place and all. They were good guys, he wasn't, it was as simple as that. They deserved to live over him....
He sighed, closing his eye. That's a pretty big story to take in, and he mulls it over before speaking up again.]
Well, at least you're not dead now that you're here. The gods must have put you back together and conjured you up in Asgard. Maybe in some sick way you should thank them.
You did all that and he disappeared now though.....? What an ungrateful ass. Hm... if I.... when I see him again I'll have to question him about where he went.
He sighed, closing his eye. That's a pretty big story to take in, and he mulls it over before speaking up again.]
Well, at least you're not dead now that you're here. The gods must have put you back together and conjured you up in Asgard. Maybe in some sick way you should thank them.
You did all that and he disappeared now though.....? What an ungrateful ass. Hm... if I.... when I see him again I'll have to question him about where he went.
[ Thank them? It's not like she asked to be resurrected-- and if Battler wouldn't have been there.. then she probably wouldn't have wanted it to begin with. Even if now, in retrospect, she's actually been able to make.. friends, right? It's weird. ]
.. You don't have to do that much for me, Senji.
[ BUUUUT she knows he might just go into his denial mode at that, so she quickly continues on-- ]
If you want to do anything, then for your own good, stay away from the witches. The one who killed my family and the one who manipulated me are both in this place, the latter even broke into my room. They're still out to harass people, especially me, so it's easier to just ignore them for people like you who aren't involved.
.. You don't have to do that much for me, Senji.
[ BUUUUT she knows he might just go into his denial mode at that, so she quickly continues on-- ]
If you want to do anything, then for your own good, stay away from the witches. The one who killed my family and the one who manipulated me are both in this place, the latter even broke into my room. They're still out to harass people, especially me, so it's easier to just ignore them for people like you who aren't involved.
[yeah, he was about to say it wasn't for her or anything!!! And her telling him to stay away only makes his grin grow.]
That shit just sounds like a challenge now- witches don't scare me, and their powers were taken away after getting here right? I could cut 'em up easily.
Who are they exactly? I just wanna know what they look like and shit so I can point 'em out in a crowd.
That shit just sounds like a challenge now- witches don't scare me, and their powers were taken away after getting here right? I could cut 'em up easily.
Who are they exactly? I just wanna know what they look like and shit so I can point 'em out in a crowd.
Why would you want to cut them up, though..? [ NOT LIKE IT'S FOR HER, RIIIIGHT?! ]
And their names are Beatrice and Bernkastel. Beatrice is the one who killed my family.. she has short blonde hair, it's done up. She wears a rose-like thing in her hair too, and an overly pompous dress. And then there's that other witch, Bernkastel.. she looks like a younger girl with long blue hair who looks like she has no emotions at all. ... Even worse than me. [ AT LEAST SHE ADMITS IT. ] And she has a tail like a cat's.
And their names are Beatrice and Bernkastel. Beatrice is the one who killed my family.. she has short blonde hair, it's done up. She wears a rose-like thing in her hair too, and an overly pompous dress. And then there's that other witch, Bernkastel.. she looks like a younger girl with long blue hair who looks like she has no emotions at all. ... Even worse than me. [ AT LEAST SHE ADMITS IT. ] And she has a tail like a cat's.
...Just because. [NO REASON, OBVIOUSLY.]
Well, they sounds easy enough to spot. And-.... wait, a tail? She has a goddamn tail?
Well, they sounds easy enough to spot. And-.... wait, a tail? She has a goddamn tail?
[ THEY JUST HAPPENED TO RUN INTO HIS BLADE, NOT LIKE HE WANTED TO OR ANYTHING!! ]
Yeah. Is there something wrong with having "a goddamn tail"? They're witches, after all, so don't expect they to look or behave normally. They're pretty open about just how much they like humans suffer.
Yeah. Is there something wrong with having "a goddamn tail"? They're witches, after all, so don't expect they to look or behave normally. They're pretty open about just how much they like humans suffer.
[He laughs a bit at that.] Makin' humans suffer when they fuckin' deserve it is one thing though- but by the sounds of things you family didn't deserve that shit, right?
But cutting up those witches sounds pretty fun- might even be a bit of a challenge.
But cutting up those witches sounds pretty fun- might even be a bit of a challenge.
Of course they didn't deserve it. They did it to me too, and do you think I deserved it? [ well, Senji..? :T ]
... Even when they don't have their powers? I don't know what kind of powers they got assigned here, but it can't be anything like what they had back home. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I'm complaining, though.
... Even when they don't have their powers? I don't know what kind of powers they got assigned here, but it can't be anything like what they had back home. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I'm complaining, though.
[.....fuck.] I don't know you that well- how am I supposed to know if you deserved it or not? [a pause.] But I guess you didn't.... nah.
If they cross my path I'll probably fuck 'em up, but until then they'll be safe.
If they cross my path I'll probably fuck 'em up, but until then they'll be safe.
I doubt they'll do anything to you. [ Dismissing the part where he says she probably didn't deserve it, but.. it does actually make her feel a litle happy, somewhere deep down. ] They prefer harassing specific people they already know, like me for instance.
[ Of course, it's bothersome, but.. in a way it's also better for it to be her than another person, like Battler or any of the people she actually gets along with in this place. ]
[ Of course, it's bothersome, but.. in a way it's also better for it to be her than another person, like Battler or any of the people she actually gets along with in this place. ]
[he nods at that, and then moves to get up.]
Alright.... you doin' better now red? You're not gonna jump out the window now are ya? Keh!
So then I should be going. [and he waves at her and goes to walk away- HEY ANGE IF YOU WANNA KNOW ABOUT HIS PAST BETTER NOT LIKE HIM GET AWAY.]
Alright.... you doin' better now red? You're not gonna jump out the window now are ya? Keh!
So then I should be going. [and he waves at her and goes to walk away- HEY ANGE IF YOU WANNA KNOW ABOUT HIS PAST BETTER NOT LIKE HIM GET AWAY.]
Senji.. Wait.
[ Because there's still something she's wondering about because of what he said earlier, even now.. ]
In exchange for telling you all that, it's fair for me to ask just one question too, right? [ Although she doesn't even wait for an answer, just moving on. ]
And that is.. Senji, you're not a bad person. [ It's fine if he flails or starts yelling at it since she expects as much, really, but she's at least saying it in a very serious and determined way, since it's something she knows for sure. He helped her out when she was bleeding, and then now again - regardless of his talk about killing. ] So combined with you mentioning before that the world's a screwed up place, as we apparently both know.. how would a guy like you end up in jail?
[ Because there's still something she's wondering about because of what he said earlier, even now.. ]
In exchange for telling you all that, it's fair for me to ask just one question too, right? [ Although she doesn't even wait for an answer, just moving on. ]
And that is.. Senji, you're not a bad person. [ It's fine if he flails or starts yelling at it since she expects as much, really, but she's at least saying it in a very serious and determined way, since it's something she knows for sure. He helped her out when she was bleeding, and then now again - regardless of his talk about killing. ] So combined with you mentioning before that the world's a screwed up place, as we apparently both know.. how would a guy like you end up in jail?
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[he stops when she says wait, and he briefly wonders what she's up to then.... ah, she hears him ask about his own past. She had spilled everything about herself, but he would rather not even think about his own past- he would rather just forget about it and pretend it never happened.
....No, he can't forget, he can never forget. Even as he thinks about that question, he turns to look at her, his expression dark and he seems serious. He's.... actually considering it, and that's the closest anyone's gotten. He reaches a hand up to his face, his fingers tracing over the tattoo above his eyepatch.]
You're walkin' on thin ice there, red. I'm the worst kind of person- and just asking that kind of question makes me a little anxious. And when I get anxious I prefer to cut people up.
....No, he can't forget, he can never forget. Even as he thinks about that question, he turns to look at her, his expression dark and he seems serious. He's.... actually considering it, and that's the closest anyone's gotten. He reaches a hand up to his face, his fingers tracing over the tattoo above his eyepatch.]
You're walkin' on thin ice there, red. I'm the worst kind of person- and just asking that kind of question makes me a little anxious. And when I get anxious I prefer to cut people up.
[ It's not difficult to sense the change in atmosphere, especially since she hasn't seen him like this before, so completely serious and.. dangerous, really. She holds in her breath for a few moments while she listens to him speak, but she knows she already can't back down anymore, not now she's asked. Ange Ushiromiya is someone who keeps going on no matter what, right? So.. ]
I'll take that risk. [ Her voice is not exactly deadpan anymore by now, as if she's put the screwing around behind her - instead it's firm, determined, her gaze unwavering even if she has a slightly nervous feeling in the pit of her stomach from seeing that expression, even if she tries to surpress the feeling. ] I've had worse.
I'll take that risk. [ Her voice is not exactly deadpan anymore by now, as if she's put the screwing around behind her - instead it's firm, determined, her gaze unwavering even if she has a slightly nervous feeling in the pit of her stomach from seeing that expression, even if she tries to surpress the feeling. ] I've had worse.
[People get to know him and they know deep down he's good, somewhere inside. But he has layers of hatred for this world, sadistic wanting for blood and fighting- all because of what he's seen and been through. She is very close to being killed, sure- others have asked him but none have ever been so straightforward in wanting his full back story.
Fuck her. Fuck her and her story. She told him everything and he hates feeling like this is just uneven.]
You're lucky. You're damn lucky that I've grown soft.
Fuck her. Fuck her and her story. She told him everything and he hates feeling like this is just uneven.]
You're lucky. You're damn lucky that I've grown soft.
....There was an earthquake ten years ago. It rocked all of Japan and it even sunk most of Tokyo. After that, there were some that could use that skill- to control their blood. Of course, due to that crime was through the roof. I took it upon myself to try and help out, becoming a cop when I was eighteen and using my Branch of Sin to fight those fuckers that ran around and beat up children, that raped women.
The other cops were corrupt though, they killed these people instead of remember what their job is, to keep the peace and bring justice down upon them. Only me and my four other friends were the good ones in the precinct We attacked but we didn't kill- we took them to jail.
....'Course, this didn't go over well with the gangs. They hated me and my friends because we were some good cops. Even the other policemen didn't like us because we made the gangs hate us. My friends.... they were like family to me- the only goddamn family I have.
Then... one day I got a letter. [He pauses, clicking his tongue and growing more angry as the moments went on.]
The other cops were corrupt though, they killed these people instead of remember what their job is, to keep the peace and bring justice down upon them. Only me and my four other friends were the good ones in the precinct We attacked but we didn't kill- we took them to jail.
....'Course, this didn't go over well with the gangs. They hated me and my friends because we were some good cops. Even the other policemen didn't like us because we made the gangs hate us. My friends.... they were like family to me- the only goddamn family I have.
Then... one day I got a letter. [He pauses, clicking his tongue and growing more angry as the moments went on.]
[ There's somewhat a sense of relief once he starts talking, even though she knows she's not fully done with that - it's easy to notice that his tone is still like that even as he talks and only grows more and more angry, so for once instead of just being deadpan as usual, Ange is looking a bit more genuinely serious as she listens.
... A cop, huh..? Imagining him doing that sort of thing isn't too difficult - fighting those people who were doing the wrong thing, who were hurting others.. even if he does talk about killing much more now, but she's sure that's what follows in the story. The fact that he's from such a world doesn't surprise her much though, Ange definitely knows how corrupt people can be, killing others for money and the like.. it's only natural people would even get worse and worse in their crimes under those circumstances. ]
A letter? [ Yeah, she's not going to say much for now - she is still on thin ice, after all, so she's just more.. prompting him to go on. ]
... A cop, huh..? Imagining him doing that sort of thing isn't too difficult - fighting those people who were doing the wrong thing, who were hurting others.. even if he does talk about killing much more now, but she's sure that's what follows in the story. The fact that he's from such a world doesn't surprise her much though, Ange definitely knows how corrupt people can be, killing others for money and the like.. it's only natural people would even get worse and worse in their crimes under those circumstances. ]
A letter? [ Yeah, she's not going to say much for now - she is still on thin ice, after all, so she's just more.. prompting him to go on. ]
[He glances away from her now, not even wanting to think about what happened next but... he came this far.]
The letter was callin' me out. It was telling me to go to this place and meet with a gang, and I felt like finally I'd get a chance to show my chief what I was made of- and I would handle it. That's what.... adults do after all, have people rely on 'em and handle shit for themselves. My chief said I was still too young though, he punched me in the stomach and I couldn't move on the ground for a while. My four friends went instead of me.... and by the time I got to them....
[He pauses..... dammit, this is the fucking worst.]
By the time I fuckin' got to them- three of them were dead and my chief was just a fucking torso with a head. He was still alive somehow, and they made sure to do the same to my other friends.... just ripped off their limbs and tore them apart like they were all some goddamn animals. When I saw that I just broke down, and my chief was still talking to me... and I just remember screaming at him that it shoulda been me.
They were good guys, they didn't deserve to die. I was the one that was called out, I was relying on them the entire goddamn time- and because I was so fucking childish they all died. After that I spent a year trying to find their killer, and in the end I was tossed in prison under false charges and was expected to kill people in a ring. I didn't care, I just wanted to kill people after that.... I had to take my anger out on somethin'.
The letter was callin' me out. It was telling me to go to this place and meet with a gang, and I felt like finally I'd get a chance to show my chief what I was made of- and I would handle it. That's what.... adults do after all, have people rely on 'em and handle shit for themselves. My chief said I was still too young though, he punched me in the stomach and I couldn't move on the ground for a while. My four friends went instead of me.... and by the time I got to them....
[He pauses..... dammit, this is the fucking worst.]
By the time I fuckin' got to them- three of them were dead and my chief was just a fucking torso with a head. He was still alive somehow, and they made sure to do the same to my other friends.... just ripped off their limbs and tore them apart like they were all some goddamn animals. When I saw that I just broke down, and my chief was still talking to me... and I just remember screaming at him that it shoulda been me.
They were good guys, they didn't deserve to die. I was the one that was called out, I was relying on them the entire goddamn time- and because I was so fucking childish they all died. After that I spent a year trying to find their killer, and in the end I was tossed in prison under false charges and was expected to kill people in a ring. I didn't care, I just wanted to kill people after that.... I had to take my anger out on somethin'.
[ She's quiet for a few moments even as he stops talking, as if she's still thinking about it. Yeah, that sort of story actually.. does explain a lot about him. Some things definitely make more sense like this, but it's not just that. It's a horrible story, but-- it's exactly that she can almost relate a little, or at least understand a little better when comparing it to her own experiences. She too knows what it's like to suddenly lose the people most important to you, knowing they were killed yet not by who, and trying to look for that.. and with the way he's talking, it's as if he probably blames himself for it too, just like she did with her own family. Because she should have stopped them somehow, then it wouldn't have happened. But for him it must have been even worse, since they specifically went out for his sake, because he was originally the one called out, and then..
Of course, there's no use trying to say which story is worse, since they're both horrible in their own way, and even if she knows he said before he didn't want pity.. maybe this isn't as much pity as it's sympathy. ]
... Sorry, Senji. That must have felt.. [ are there even words for it? well, she's sure he understands the sentiment. ] ... horrible. To see people important to you die, and feel like it's your fault..
[ it is a horrible feeling, and she knows it - her tone suggests it, but she doesn't fully say it out loud. ]
But.. thank you for telling me. [ and she honestly means that, since it's easy to see how much trouble he has with it. ]
Of course, there's no use trying to say which story is worse, since they're both horrible in their own way, and even if she knows he said before he didn't want pity.. maybe this isn't as much pity as it's sympathy. ]
... Sorry, Senji. That must have felt.. [ are there even words for it? well, she's sure he understands the sentiment. ] ... horrible. To see people important to you die, and feel like it's your fault..
[ it is a horrible feeling, and she knows it - her tone suggests it, but she doesn't fully say it out loud. ]
But.. thank you for telling me. [ and she honestly means that, since it's easy to see how much trouble he has with it. ]
[It's not like he told her because he actually wanted her to know all about his past.... he just didn't like feeling so unbalanced, almost like he owed her something. He shrugs when she says sorry and thanks. What more can be said about it? He used to hate everyone, he used to enjoy that feeling of cutting people up and watching them bleed to death. He still feels some satisfaction out of it, but it's not as strong as it used to be before meeting with Ganta.]
....S'okay. I found the killer anyways, he tried to attack me in prison and he nearly killed me. I had to cut myself up pretty good to draw more blood out of me and slice the fucker up.
And that's exactly the reason why Shu pisses me off so much- the little shit. I keep tellin' him to move on and try to get away from feeling so sorry for himself and relying so much on others- an attitude like that will only get not only himself, but others hurt.
....S'okay. I found the killer anyways, he tried to attack me in prison and he nearly killed me. I had to cut myself up pretty good to draw more blood out of me and slice the fucker up.
And that's exactly the reason why Shu pisses me off so much- the little shit. I keep tellin' him to move on and try to get away from feeling so sorry for himself and relying so much on others- an attitude like that will only get not only himself, but others hurt.
[ Whatever, she didn't expect him to do much more than shrug - even if she was honest in everything she said. But at least he managed to find the killer and do something about it, right? She's just still completely in the dark as to what happened on Rokkenjima, even in this place she has no clue.. ]
If it's about Shu, I feel he's almost like a hopeless case though, you know. I've already tried to help him out a few times with it, but it seems he truly won't change no matter what. He's a little like my older brother in that regard.
If it's about Shu, I feel he's almost like a hopeless case though, you know. I've already tried to help him out a few times with it, but it seems he truly won't change no matter what. He's a little like my older brother in that regard.
...He is pretty damn hopeless.
[A sigh, and he just crosses his arms.] And is he? So you're brother is just as useless as Shu? I feel sorry for you, you sure didn't turn out to be some hopeless case...
[a compliment from senji, really.]
[A sigh, and he just crosses his arms.] And is he? So you're brother is just as useless as Shu? I feel sorry for you, you sure didn't turn out to be some hopeless case...
[a compliment from senji, really.]
....Yeah, I didn't even mean that much though. The prick was just pissin' me off. [he rubs the back of his neck as he talks.]
I think people forget I'm a criminal sometimes. I've been yelled at over the network for being in prison even- like I even care though.
I think people forget I'm a criminal sometimes. I've been yelled at over the network for being in prison even- like I even care though.
I don't care what I'm judged as, really. If someone is going to underestimate me it's their own damn fault.
[Perhaps fortunately for them both, someone is around to babysit Shu. Never mind that he is the reason that Shu is drunk in the first place.]
I'll go put him to bed before he does any more damage.
I'll go put him to bed before he does any more damage.
Don't worry, I'll stay in there with him to make sure.
[... which will probably be taken the wrong way, but hey, he's had a few drinks as well.]
[... which will probably be taken the wrong way, but hey, he's had a few drinks as well.]
[ ... She isn't.. really.. taking it the wrong way, but she sees how it could be taken the wrong way. She's now discussing with herself whether to point it out or not.. ]
... So that's the kind of nature of you guys' relationship, huh. [ opts for the troll option. IN REVENGE FOR SHU BEING AWFUL WHILE DRUNK.. ]
... So that's the kind of nature of you guys' relationship, huh. [ opts for the troll option. IN REVENGE FOR SHU BEING AWFUL WHILE DRUNK.. ]
That's right. Shu needs someone who can keep him under control.
[This is his revenge for Shu being awful while drunk. The kitchen will never be the same.]
[This is his revenge for Shu being awful while drunk. The kitchen will never be the same.]
It's always the quiet ones who are the most surprising. Even I didn't expect some of the things he's capable of.
That and he's out of energy by then.
[Gai is well aware of just how horrid this sounds and he's getting a kick out of it. After all, he's no stranger to implying that he's sleeping with people he actually isn't.
In truth, Shu's just tired during the day because he stays up listening to Egoist.]
[Gai is well aware of just how horrid this sounds and he's getting a kick out of it. After all, he's no stranger to implying that he's sleeping with people he actually isn't.
In truth, Shu's just tired during the day because he stays up listening to Egoist.]
Gai Tsutsugami. I'm sure he's mentioned me before.
[Probably not always in a positive light, but oh well. Details.]
[Probably not always in a positive light, but oh well. Details.]
That's right. He used to work for me as a member of Funeral Parlor.
[Sort of. He was kind of a fail member most of the time, though.]
I'm almost surprised to hear that he's managed to make friends here.
[Sort of. He was kind of a fail member most of the time, though.]
I'm almost surprised to hear that he's managed to make friends here.
[ Oh, so this is another terrorists? Great, terrorists all over, not that Ange cares though, lack of morals on a certain level and all that.. But wait, that last part-- 8| SHE'S NOT A FRIEND, OKAY, tsundere for friendship. ]
Surprised? He didn't have many back home for you guys?
Surprised? He didn't have many back home for you guys?
Someone like Shu? Don't make me laugh.
[Yup, Shu just keeps the greatest company, really.]
[Yup, Shu just keeps the greatest company, really.]
[GAI IS RUDE SOMETIMES, that is how he rolls. But his voice may be just a tiny bit softer now.]
Sometimes I wonder that myself.
Sometimes I wonder that myself.
[A spineless puppy that runs into walls.]
Oh? Do I seem like the sort of person who would do that?
Oh? Do I seem like the sort of person who would do that?
[He can't help but smirk at that, though he doesn't doubt her words at all.]
Maybe he can learn a few things from you. He's kind, but he's far too naive for his own good. It's going to end up hurting him someday.
Maybe he can learn a few things from you. He's kind, but he's far too naive for his own good. It's going to end up hurting him someday.
And that's exactly the problem.
[Because Shu can be... well, Shu.]
[Because Shu can be... well, Shu.]
I'm used to that much by now.
[This isn't dere. Nope. Not at all.]
I'll be taking his bracelet away until he's sober enough to use it responsibly. Don't expect to hear from him for a day or so.
[This isn't dere. Nope. Not at all.]
I'll be taking his bracelet away until he's sober enough to use it responsibly. Don't expect to hear from him for a day or so.
[HUSH.]
He'll thank me for it later, as will the rest of the network.
He'll thank me for it later, as will the rest of the network.
[Sometime after this abomination.]
Ange. Excuse me do you--
[Oh no he can't ask. This is hard.
How is he supposed to bring it up without being suspicious?]
There's something.
Something I need to ask.
There isn't a reason for it I just need you to answer. So please.
[There totally is a reason. He is just lying and is bad at it. If Ange was paying enough attention she could tell.]
Ange. Excuse me do you--
[Oh no he can't ask. This is hard.
How is he supposed to bring it up without being suspicious?]
There's something.
Something I need to ask.
There isn't a reason for it I just need you to answer. So please.
[There totally is a reason. He is just lying and is bad at it. If Ange was paying enough attention she could tell.]
[ awful, but yes, Ange isn't trusting this. ]
Shu.. Why are you randomly calling me and telling me to list all the guys I talk to? [ prepare yourself for a horrible deadpan joke. ] Don't tell me you're jealous of them after confessing your love. [ SHE KNOWS IT WAS SINCE HE WAS DRUNK BUT JUST-- it's since he's doing something lame like asking her that, okay. ]
Shu.. Why are you randomly calling me and telling me to list all the guys I talk to? [ prepare yourself for a horrible deadpan joke. ] Don't tell me you're jealous of them after confessing your love. [ SHE KNOWS IT WAS SINCE HE WAS DRUNK BUT JUST-- it's since he's doing something lame like asking her that, okay. ]
A survey with all sorts of questions.
And I got it from an older man.
Not older!
I mean.
A bearded guy with suspicious glasses.
[That's not rudolf..]
He had a weird face and kept talking about snakes. Snakes are violent. And scary.
Maybe he had a monocle...
[What is he even saying anymore.]
And I got it from an older man.
Not older!
I mean.
A bearded guy with suspicious glasses.
[That's not rudolf..]
He had a weird face and kept talking about snakes. Snakes are violent. And scary.
Maybe he had a monocle...
[What is he even saying anymore.]
[ Shu, stop rambling your mouth off, you're just making it worse.. ]
So let me get this straight. A bearded suspicious guy with glasses-- oh, and a weird face-- approached you, talked about snakes, and then told you to take a survey about which guys I talk to.
And you.. said yes.
[ this scenario is clearly so likely. ]
So let me get this straight. A bearded suspicious guy with glasses-- oh, and a weird face-- approached you, talked about snakes, and then told you to take a survey about which guys I talk to.
And you.. said yes.
[ this scenario is clearly so likely. ]
Dear Ange-san,
Keine-san is interested in organizing a committee with multiple representatives from each Welcome Hall/God’s group to keep track of people in each hall, pass on information in case of emergencies and organise volunteer activities – it’s pretty open right now! For more information you can contact Keine-san herself or read her post. Right now, I’m hoping you’ll answer a few questions for us! Please put a mark in the [ ] boxes of any sentences you agree with! I’ll only follow up people who respond to the survey, so if this isn’t something you’re interested in, just don’t respond! It’s that easy.
[ ] I am interested in representing Hel in a wider Asgard committee.
[ ] I am interested in taking part in volunteer activities.
[ ] I am not interested in taking part in the committee personally, but would like to be kept informed of their meetings and decisions.
[ ] I have a particular interest in law / law enforcement.
[ ] I have a particular interest in training others in the use of their powers.
[ ] I would like help using my power.
[ ] I have experience that might be useful (in committees, first-aid, tell us below!)
Um, that’s all ! Write a note if there’s something you’d like us to consider and put your completed form downstairs in the living room – I made a box and everything!
Yours,
Edogawa Conan.
((ooc: if your character is going to respond, please use the link to Conan’s survey box to do it – just makes things easy ooc! Thanks in advance!))
Keine-san is interested in organizing a committee with multiple representatives from each Welcome Hall/God’s group to keep track of people in each hall, pass on information in case of emergencies and organise volunteer activities – it’s pretty open right now! For more information you can contact Keine-san herself or read her post. Right now, I’m hoping you’ll answer a few questions for us! Please put a mark in the [ ] boxes of any sentences you agree with! I’ll only follow up people who respond to the survey, so if this isn’t something you’re interested in, just don’t respond! It’s that easy.
[ ] I am interested in representing Hel in a wider Asgard committee.
[ ] I am interested in taking part in volunteer activities.
[ ] I am not interested in taking part in the committee personally, but would like to be kept informed of their meetings and decisions.
[ ] I have a particular interest in law / law enforcement.
[ ] I have a particular interest in training others in the use of their powers.
[ ] I would like help using my power.
[ ] I have experience that might be useful (in committees, first-aid, tell us below!)
Um, that’s all ! Write a note if there’s something you’d like us to consider and put your completed form downstairs in the living room – I made a box and everything!
Yours,
Edogawa Conan.
((ooc: if your character is going to respond, please use the link to Conan’s survey box to do it – just makes things easy ooc! Thanks in advance!))
[ooc: chronologically two days after senji beat up shu and ange took him to the hospital woops. No i just wanted an excuse to spam Ange's inbox okok]
Ange?
Sorry for making you take me all the way to the hospital. You're always helping me out and you must be sick of it by now.
Ange?
Sorry for making you take me all the way to the hospital. You're always helping me out and you must be sick of it by now.
[ By now she should just assume that if someone's directly calling her, it's Shu.. ]
... It's fine. [ Technically this is the kind of message that could pierce through her deadpan but she won't give in that easily!! ] It wasn't as if Senji would bring you there and letting you lie around hurt just wouldn't be right.
... It's fine. [ Technically this is the kind of message that could pierce through her deadpan but she won't give in that easily!! ] It wasn't as if Senji would bring you there and letting you lie around hurt just wouldn't be right.
[ Exactly, she knows that much too. If she hadn't brought him to the hospital or stopped Senji, things could have ended badly.. And despite the fact people don't die when they are killed in Asgard, she still doesn't want to see one of her friends die. Especially not when she could have stopped it. ]
Are you seriously sure about that, Shu? [ calling him out on his bluff. ]
Are you seriously sure about that, Shu? [ calling him out on his bluff. ]
Because there's no way that you could have dragged yourself to the hospital in that state. In other words, if I would have left you alone, you most likely would have died sooner or later.
[ she didn't want to fully point it out but if you're being stubborn..!! ]
... Not that I care, though. I just helped you since it didn't feel right to leave you there after Senji beat you, that's all.
[ she didn't want to fully point it out but if you're being stubborn..!! ]
... Not that I care, though. I just helped you since it didn't feel right to leave you there after Senji beat you, that's all.
Do you know what happens to people who die here?
They come back.
It's not a big deal.
Wouldn't it be more serious if you died back at home though?
[Yeah he's kind of jaded after seeing so many people die in this place. Cries. What is giving a shit.]
They come back.
It's not a big deal.
Wouldn't it be more serious if you died back at home though?
[Yeah he's kind of jaded after seeing so many people die in this place. Cries. What is giving a shit.]
[ This is one of the few topics Ange gives a shit on.. but just since she actually does care about her friends and doesn't want them hurt. ]
Dying.. it still hurts, right? I just didn't want something like that to happen to you. [ see, she even admitted that much..!! ]
Dying.. it still hurts, right? I just didn't want something like that to happen to you. [ see, she even admitted that much..!! ]
[ because hugging... ]
It's not that I hate you or anything, but don't come near me or look for me in the days to come. It's not like it's that big a deal, so it's not like you have to ask about it, and it's not like you have to worry about it or anything because I'm perfectly fine. I just wanted to let you know because I will be unavailable for a certain period of time for certain reasons I cannot disclose. It's not like I'll miss you or anything, but I'll see you when this curse subsides.
- Yozora
It's not that I hate you or anything, but don't come near me or look for me in the days to come. It's not like it's that big a deal, so it's not like you have to ask about it, and it's not like you have to worry about it or anything because I'm perfectly fine. I just wanted to let you know because I will be unavailable for a certain period of time for certain reasons I cannot disclose. It's not like I'll miss you or anything, but I'll see you when this curse subsides.
- Yozora
[ ... ah.. this couldn't be more tsundere, really, but Ange agrees on not seeing each other. No hugs is definitely for the best, especially with Yozora of all people.. so despite the sheer ridiculousness of the message, she decides to not question it. Instead she just sends back a short, down-to-business as usual note. ]
Got it. [ okay, okay, she can't help it, she just has to add-- ] And I won't think too much of it.
Got it. [ okay, okay, she can't help it, she just has to add-- ] And I won't think too much of it.
[Suddenly message from a random Shu who has been awfully quiet lately. ]
It's been a while, Ange.
[A long time for him. Not her. For him it's been a few months since they've last seen each other. WOOPS.
The feed is angled so she could see that the lower part of Shu's right arm had been severed. He doesn't seem bothered by it though. HE JUST CAME TO SAY HE'S IN YOUR HOUSE NOW! yep.]
It's been a while, Ange.
[A long time for him. Not her. For him it's been a few months since they've last seen each other. WOOPS.
The feed is angled so she could see that the lower part of Shu's right arm had been severed. He doesn't seem bothered by it though. HE JUST CAME TO SAY HE'S IN YOUR HOUSE NOW! yep.]
[ Yes, she's realised he was quiet, but she just assumed he was busy or something. Not.. well, this, since she immediately noticed the arm and it makes her hold her breath for a moment or two. What-- ]
Shu! What happened to you? [ for once the surprise slips through her usual deadpan. ]
Shu! What happened to you? [ for once the surprise slips through her usual deadpan. ]
[Ugh that question. He clearly looks uncomfortable being asked that. So he shifted his eyes towards the ground awkwardly. In spite of this he's still trying to keep a stoic expression. Battle of the deadpan.]
What happened then doesn't matter.
[Still an idiot. ]
I went home and this was the end result. That's all there was to it.
What happened then doesn't matter.
[Still an idiot. ]
I went home and this was the end result. That's all there was to it.
You went home..? [ He went home and she hadn't even noticed.. it feels strange, way strange. And now he's back, with an arm less.. ]
What are you saying, it doesn't even hurt?
[ Although that makes her wonder if Shu is actually less.. Shu-like now.. or just so much of an idiot that it doesn't even bother him anymore. ]
What are you saying, it doesn't even hurt?
[ Although that makes her wonder if Shu is actually less.. Shu-like now.. or just so much of an idiot that it doesn't even bother him anymore. ]
I don't know if it should really be 'enough about me', you know. I'm not the one who got to go home and have all sorts of things happen to me, apparently.
But.. if you insist, I'm fine, I guess. You're lucky that you missed out on the embarassing hugging thing.
But.. if you insist, I'm fine, I guess. You're lucky that you missed out on the embarassing hugging thing.
It's all in the past now. Instead we should focus on moving forward. You always said that before, didn't you?
Ange, you're mistaken about something.
I was here for it briefly. Gai and Inori both hugged me mercilessly that day. I was stupid for thinking I'd be safe from the curse by hiding in my own house.
Ange, you're mistaken about something.
I was here for it briefly. Gai and Inori both hugged me mercilessly that day. I was stupid for thinking I'd be safe from the curse by hiding in my own house.
[ Moving forward, huh.. Sure, she can say those words easily, but following them herself is more difficult. She's always just been lingering in the past.. ]
So despite getting to go home they didn't even save you from that fate, huh. You had to endure it just like the rest of us.
So despite getting to go home they didn't even save you from that fate, huh. You had to endure it just like the rest of us.
[Shu doesn't really do that sort of thing anymore. On the battle field there's no choice but to go forward so there you have it. He isn't as weak willed anymore.]
It seems that way.
There's something else I need to tell you. My house has been switched from Sigyn to Hel.
I didn't think it was possible, but at least now I can protect you and Shiki.
It seems that way.
There's something else I need to tell you. My house has been switched from Sigyn to Hel.
I didn't think it was possible, but at least now I can protect you and Shiki.
Protect-- [ she's about to say that isn't she usually the one protecting him, does he really feel like it should suddenly be the other way around? but there's more prominent other thoughts right now. ]
.. Wait, why did you get switched? Did they tell you?
.. Wait, why did you get switched? Did they tell you?
[He's just so amused at that response and it's true. Ange would normally protect him from stuff (like Diva) but things have changed...alas.
Suddenly a smirk.]
No, they didn't.
[A short pause.]
I can think of a few reasons why.
It's not hard to figure out.
[His involvement in loop 7 and how many crimes he was willing to commit them would be the deciding factors. The pain over Hare's death hasn't left him either so yes his thoughts have become quite morbid. He can deduct this much on his own.]
Suddenly a smirk.]
No, they didn't.
[A short pause.]
I can think of a few reasons why.
It's not hard to figure out.
[His involvement in loop 7 and how many crimes he was willing to commit them would be the deciding factors. The pain over Hare's death hasn't left him either so yes his thoughts have become quite morbid. He can deduct this much on his own.]
[ Ange doesn't know exactly just how much changed yet - and how it was possible for so much to change in the first place, it's why she seems a little curious about it instead. Besides, Shu, why are you smirking, that doesn't suit you at all.. ]
And would you mind sharing your thoughts on this, in that case?
And would you mind sharing your thoughts on this, in that case?
[He's only smirking because it's what Gai would do in this situation. Remember how he smirked a lot? YEAH. Shu is just behaving as he would. Monkey see monkey do. Also sudden filter because he doesn't want Gai or Inori to listen in on this. It's too horrible. Ange should be able to handle it though.]
I'm guilty of torturing and killing other humans.
Their blood is on my hands. [He was laughing at death back then, but now? He regrets it completely. ]
That sort of person wouldn't belong in Sigyn, would they?
I'm guilty of torturing and killing other humans.
Their blood is on my hands. [He was laughing at death back then, but now? He regrets it completely. ]
That sort of person wouldn't belong in Sigyn, would they?
[ If she knew he was imitating Gai of all people, she would have been like '.. really, Shu. :|' but she isn't making the mental connection just yet. ]
Shu, you tortured people? [ she's used to it, so it's not the torturing that bothers her.. it's the idea that Shu would do that, since he's.. well, Shu. ] For what purpose?
Shu, you tortured people? [ she's used to it, so it's not the torturing that bothers her.. it's the idea that Shu would do that, since he's.. well, Shu. ] For what purpose?
[ she sighs. ]
That you can talk about that so freely now.. You've seriously changed. [ But Ange wouldn't be Ange if she didn't have the capability to shrug off practically anything ever, so.. ] You aren't planning on going around and torturing people here, right?
[ considering how her voice just dropped right back into deadpan, it's a joke. ]
That you can talk about that so freely now.. You've seriously changed. [ But Ange wouldn't be Ange if she didn't have the capability to shrug off practically anything ever, so.. ] You aren't planning on going around and torturing people here, right?
[ considering how her voice just dropped right back into deadpan, it's a joke. ]
[ he's.. actually going along with the joke.. oh god, what is this. What did he change into. Somehow it now seems like an even worse idea to let him talk to Senji, and it was already a bad idea before too.. ]
No, thanks. The masochists here would just enjoy it. [ At least she can easily cover up her discomfort. ]
No, thanks. The masochists here would just enjoy it. [ At least she can easily cover up her discomfort. ]
[ this is so weird for her, you have no idea. but Ange tries to pokerface as usual either way. ]
I'm just making sure you aren't going to freak anyone out with your switch in thinking and acting. It's just like if I would disappear for a while and then come back all laughing and boycrazy.
I'm just making sure you aren't going to freak anyone out with your switch in thinking and acting. It's just like if I would disappear for a while and then come back all laughing and boycrazy.
Edited 2012-06-12 17:39 (UTC)
[ HE SAID THE F-WORD.. abandon ship, it's not as if Ange still really knows how to deal with friendship, but.. well, Shu's someone she's spent a lot of time with before, sure, she can call it like that without it being embarassing, right..? ]
... Sure. I have no objections.
... Sure. I have no objections.
[ She's not used to compliments, okay-- and yes, she's embarassed, but not like she's going to say that out loud, oh god, need to run away from this. ]
.. Ah, Shiki is calling me for something. [ BIG FAT LIE. ] See you later, Shu.
[ STOPS THE CONNECTION AND RUNS AWAY.. ]
.. Ah, Shiki is calling me for something. [ BIG FAT LIE. ] See you later, Shu.
[ STOPS THE CONNECTION AND RUNS AWAY.. ]
Edited 2012-06-28 17:59 (UTC)
can't sleep
wuts up?Edited 2012-06-22 22:38 (UTC)
[ At first she just ignores the bracelet. Ange isn't sleeping - she hardly sleeps, really, and when she does it's irregularly - but even so she doesn't feel like bothering with being social at this time of night.
The bracelet keeps going though, new messages over and over, so.. ugh, there's no choice, huh. If she doesn't reply this person is going to bother her all night, so she opts to look at the messages. ... Ah, there's only one person who calls her 'red'. Doesn't even need to look at the name. ]
I'm pretty sure you can overdose on anything as long as you use enough of it.
And apparently protein supplements overdose causes a complete lack of sense of time. [ this is her deadpan way of saying IT'S THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. ] How did you even know I was awake?
The bracelet keeps going though, new messages over and over, so.. ugh, there's no choice, huh. If she doesn't reply this person is going to bother her all night, so she opts to look at the messages. ... Ah, there's only one person who calls her 'red'. Doesn't even need to look at the name. ]
I'm pretty sure you can overdose on anything as long as you use enough of it.
And apparently protein supplements overdose causes a complete lack of sense of time. [ this is her deadpan way of saying IT'S THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. ] How did you even know I was awake?
[NOOOOPE ANGE!! He's bored and he's picking on you tonight. Maybe he'll text Euri or Shu another night and bother them.]
cant overdose on zuppashi
i didnt know, i was just guessing. looks like i was right though. ur lying
dont lie to me ange
if you lie your thumbs will fall offnah, we found what ur good at
typing with ur face
anyways, im bored and its too late to go train
or is it..... i think u need 2 relax and go for a walk or something red cmon i'm bored
lets go do something
...
...ill even buy 4 ui dunno
just wanna go for a walk i guess [this is how he gets out of paying.]yeah sure, dont talk to any strangers along the way nowif u fall for that shit u deserved to get killed[oh wow okay!!
But yeah, he just comes jogging over to the general area of the library. He spots her and walks on over to where she is.]
Yo red! I see those vans full of candy didn't distract ya too much.
But yeah, he just comes jogging over to the general area of the library. He spots her and walks on over to where she is.]
Yo red! I see those vans full of candy didn't distract ya too much.
Yeah- I kinda blend in don'tcha think?
[black hair, black eyepatch, has his black jacket on.... he's invisible!!]
[black hair, black eyepatch, has his black jacket on.... he's invisible!!]
[he pokes her forehead.]
Dumbass, now you're just bein' a brat.
Dumbass, now you're just bein' a brat.
[he pulls his hand away from her and just shrugs.]
Dunno, the park?
Dunno, the park?
[...MONSTERS?!]
Shit, I shoulda brought my blades with me- I could have had some fun things to cut up.
Shit, I shoulda brought my blades with me- I could have had some fun things to cut up.
True! I can actually rip 'em apart easily!
[he could.....]
[he could.....]
Baahhh the fuck do you have to worry about? [he shrugs and just starts walking, LET'S GO ANGE.]
[baa]
Kinda.... can't really sleep like I used to. [meaning, thanks to everything that happened to him he can't sleep through the night anymore.]
Kinda.... can't really sleep like I used to. [meaning, thanks to everything that happened to him he can't sleep through the night anymore.]
It's boring to just sleep your life away anyways, that shit is too short to just nap through it.
Hah? Pretty sure if you know me you should know I say some pretty weird stuff sometimes.
Y'know, like if if you're weak don't bare your fangs- all that shit. [he.... is always giving out advice in strange ways.]
Y'know, like if if you're weak don't bare your fangs- all that shit. [he.... is always giving out advice in strange ways.]
Ya think?
Nah I think charms would work better. Kiyomasa Good Luck Charms!
What'dya think?
Nah I think charms would work better. Kiyomasa Good Luck Charms!
What'dya think?
Yeah you're right about that. He's not as much of a pussy anymore.
Happier? That kid?
[senji thinks about it for a second...] Heh, guess you might be right.
[senji thinks about it for a second...] Heh, guess you might be right.
[............yeah that shit is weird.]
Heh- it's kinda weird.... he leaves and comes back without an arm. I bet if I left I'd come back without one too... Minatsuki told me I lose an arm after all.
Heh- it's kinda weird.... he leaves and comes back without an arm. I bet if I left I'd come back without one too... Minatsuki told me I lose an arm after all.
[....she sounds kind of pouty about that. Well, Ange you do care! He shrugs, looking over at her and placing a hand on her head for a moment before retracting it again.]
I'm not goin' anywhere- I like it here after all. It's just as crazy as prison, but I'm not getting poison pumped into me all the time! Buahaha!
I'm not goin' anywhere- I like it here after all. It's just as crazy as prison, but I'm not getting poison pumped into me all the time! Buahaha!
[ She totally does care, okay. Senji's one of the people closest to her, why wouldn't she care.. she just doesn't admit it out loud as much, maybe that's why she doesn't say anything about the hand either. ]
Then we'll be seeing each other around here for quite a bit. I don't really have anywhere to go to begin with, considering I'm dead and all.
Then we'll be seeing each other around here for quite a bit. I don't really have anywhere to go to begin with, considering I'm dead and all.
[oh don't worry Ange, he cares for you a lot too. But like hell he'll ever say anything. best frands.]
Heh.... and what'dya know, I'm a Deadman. Guess we're both surrounded by death.
Heh.... and what'dya know, I'm a Deadman. Guess we're both surrounded by death.
Well, I'm fine- dunno about you.
[pushes her playfully.] Your face might crack if you smile.
[pushes her playfully.] Your face might crack if you smile.
Hah?! My laugh ain't anythin' like that! [this girl....!]
[He just has to grin about that one.]
What? Don't like it?
What? Don't like it?
...Really?
I've never been skiing before either... [THAT WOULD BE SO DEAD CENTER.]
I've never been skiing before either... [THAT WOULD BE SO DEAD CENTER.]
Your aunt?
[...he's trying to remember if she ever talked about her.]
I thought your family was dead? [NOT BLUNT AT ALL.]
[...he's trying to remember if she ever talked about her.]
I thought your family was dead? [NOT BLUNT AT ALL.]
[ it's a good thing she's used to talking about her dead family by now, so she doesn't really mind the bluntness.. ]
She was the only one who survived the incident and so she was the one who took care of me since my parents were dead. But she pretty much just hated me, so that only made things worse.
She was the only one who survived the incident and so she was the one who took care of me since my parents were dead. But she pretty much just hated me, so that only made things worse.
....Hah?
How come she hated you? You were the only one left... [she should have loved Ange even more.]
How come she hated you? You were the only one left... [she should have loved Ange even more.]
I guess she grew bitter from losing her husband and son in the incident. And I was pretty upset about losing my own family too, so I guess that since I was only six and didn't understand, I didn't exactly treat her warmly at the start either.. and it just went downhill from there, to a point where she could only hit me and insult me, even in front of other people. [ her voice does grow softer and softer the more she talks, to a point where it almost trails off. ]
[...Oh.
At those kinds of words Senji gets a little awkward here, he didn't want to hear about how she got beat or anything. He reaches out and pats her on the head before taking his hand back.]
That old cow sounds like she deserves an early grave.
At those kinds of words Senji gets a little awkward here, he didn't want to hear about how she got beat or anything. He reaches out and pats her on the head before taking his hand back.]
That old cow sounds like she deserves an early grave.
Hey!! I wanted to check up on you, that flood was pretty sudden. Is everything okay over there? I was hoping to move out of the main house here, but I think the flood wrecked my plans for a few weeks!! :'(
I'm fine. Drowning in water that came up to my ankles would have been a pretty pathetic kind of death either way. [ of course, Ange, make morbid jokes like that like it's nothing.. ]
You're moving out of there though? I didn't know.
You're moving out of there though? I didn't know.
You've already found someone to make your personal slave for such a thing? I'm not sure whether I should congratulate you or not.
... I guess as there aren't too many people and especially not too many annoying people [ yozora already on the list oh god.. well at least they.. get.. along.. sometimes.. sort of.. ] I might be able to survive it.
... I guess as there aren't too many people and especially not too many annoying people [ yozora already on the list oh god.. well at least they.. get.. along.. sometimes.. sort of.. ] I might be able to survive it.
[ooc: continuation from this.]
[After Senji watches Shu leave, he then realizes that he's... definitely alone with the girl now. Now isn't the time to be freaking out over such things anyways. Senji brings both of his hands to her shoulders, gripping them slightly and he leads her over to her bed, urging her to at least sit down. It seemed like she was about to topple over, really.
After he did that he just knelt down in front of her, it's easier to get a good look at her like this anyways.]
Heh, Shu really does care about ya you know. He's just a little shit that can't even say it. [Not like Senji can say it either though. But Crow then sighs, bringing a hand up to the back of his head and scratching it.]
....m'sorry about all this Ange.
[After Senji watches Shu leave, he then realizes that he's... definitely alone with the girl now. Now isn't the time to be freaking out over such things anyways. Senji brings both of his hands to her shoulders, gripping them slightly and he leads her over to her bed, urging her to at least sit down. It seemed like she was about to topple over, really.
After he did that he just knelt down in front of her, it's easier to get a good look at her like this anyways.]
Heh, Shu really does care about ya you know. He's just a little shit that can't even say it. [Not like Senji can say it either though. But Crow then sighs, bringing a hand up to the back of his head and scratching it.]
....m'sorry about all this Ange.
Edited 2012-07-06 22:16 (UTC)
[ She's more than grateful for it, at least it means she can sit down without worrying about whether she's going to fall over or not. It's suddenly a lot more quiet without Shu and it makes her realise just how.. empty she feels after hearing all of it. Senji's words only half reach her as she stares at him blearily.
She almost says 'don't apologize', but she already knows apologizing like this is rare for him either way, so.. ]
Hm, it's not like you can change anything about it. You just told me what you heard, so.. [ she stares at her hands folded on her lap instead of directly at him. ] .. I guess I should say 'thanks'. I feel so.. so stupid, like everyone already knew this but me all along, and if you hadn't told me I still wouldn't have known.
She almost says 'don't apologize', but she already knows apologizing like this is rare for him either way, so.. ]
Hm, it's not like you can change anything about it. You just told me what you heard, so.. [ she stares at her hands folded on her lap instead of directly at him. ] .. I guess I should say 'thanks'. I feel so.. so stupid, like everyone already knew this but me all along, and if you hadn't told me I still wouldn't have known.
[It really wasn't any of his business, this entire thing just annoyed him- that's why he did it. It would be an even bigger headache if she found out on her own and no one had even told her. That's why he did it, yeah, the only reason he told her was because he didn't want to deal with some shitty aftermath.
Still, this was pretty crappy.]
..As soon as I found out I came over here to tell you about it, don't drag me into that kinda circle. Nah- this is family business and it shouldn't have even been me that said anythin', he shoulda told you a while ago.
He was married before though- right? Before he disappeared and came back with a cape? Whatever you missed out on, it looks like there's where you need to start askin' the questions.
Still, this was pretty crappy.]
..As soon as I found out I came over here to tell you about it, don't drag me into that kinda circle. Nah- this is family business and it shouldn't have even been me that said anythin', he shoulda told you a while ago.
He was married before though- right? Before he disappeared and came back with a cape? Whatever you missed out on, it looks like there's where you need to start askin' the questions.
Before he left here, he was from an even earlier point in time in our world than me. [ She knows that for sure, since Battler didn't even realise she was Ange until he told her - so he must have been from the time she was still just 'Gretel', right? ]
But.. I don't get what could have happened at all. [ At least it's easier to talk about this with Senji - he knows everything that happened, after all. ] Right before I sacrificed myself for him, I told him to fight the witch, to beat her.. What could even have happened for him to marry her instead of going home to me..?!
But.. I don't get what could have happened at all. [ At least it's easier to talk about this with Senji - he knows everything that happened, after all. ] Right before I sacrificed myself for him, I told him to fight the witch, to beat her.. What could even have happened for him to marry her instead of going home to me..?!
[Wow, even though Ange thinks so highly of her brother, he can't help but grow more and more bitter towards that man. Seriously, he just turned around and married that witch instead of keeping his damn head on straight and doing what he needed to do.
If it were Senji in the same position, he would take down that witch. Not for Ange's sake, maybe, but because someone took everything away from him.]
You put your life on the line and the kid still doesn't get it. How dense is he? In any case, whatever happened during that time away.... it was enough for him to come to the conclusion that she isn't so bad and marry her.
I don't agree with any of this one bit though.
If it were Senji in the same position, he would take down that witch. Not for Ange's sake, maybe, but because someone took everything away from him.]
You put your life on the line and the kid still doesn't get it. How dense is he? In any case, whatever happened during that time away.... it was enough for him to come to the conclusion that she isn't so bad and marry her.
I don't agree with any of this one bit though.
I guess in the end, onii-chan is the only one who can tell me the reasons.. [ even if part of her feels.. oddly scared too, as if she doesn't want to know why he would abandon her to run off with the person who killed their family instead. ]
.. Thanks for everything though, Senji. If anyone else would have told me about this, I wouldn't have known what to do..
.. Thanks for everything though, Senji. If anyone else would have told me about this, I wouldn't have known what to do..
[Yeah, Senji has no clue what was even going through Battler's head when he came to that decision. But Senji smirks at Ange's response, chuckling a little.]
Hehaha...! Yeah right, I know what you woulda done. Either broke their nose for lyin' to ya, or jumped out the window and said some corny line on the way out.
Gotta go out with a bang or not at all, that's the kinda girl you are. Even now I know you'll recover from this shit!
Hehaha...! Yeah right, I know what you woulda done. Either broke their nose for lyin' to ya, or jumped out the window and said some corny line on the way out.
Gotta go out with a bang or not at all, that's the kinda girl you are. Even now I know you'll recover from this shit!
You sure have confidence in me, Senji.
[ Even if she completely lacks any form of confidence right now - it's why her strong front isn't fully on, even if she's struggling a little to keep it on just a bit. ]
I guess.. I just need some rest first and then I can hopefully decide what I should do with a clear head. Or maybe it'll all turn out to be a super lame nightmare.
[ Even if she completely lacks any form of confidence right now - it's why her strong front isn't fully on, even if she's struggling a little to keep it on just a bit. ]
I guess.. I just need some rest first and then I can hopefully decide what I should do with a clear head. Or maybe it'll all turn out to be a super lame nightmare.
Rest huh-?
[he nods, and then goes to stand up. It might look like he's leaving but... nope, he's just looking around the room.]
Wonder where I'm gonna sleep. [THAT'S RIGHT HE'S STAYING.]
[he nods, and then goes to stand up. It might look like he's leaving but... nope, he's just looking around the room.]
Wonder where I'm gonna sleep. [THAT'S RIGHT HE'S STAYING.]
[ It takes her a moment to realise while she's still exhausted, honestly, since she thinks he's just leaving.. but then her brain registers what he's saying. Wait. What. ]
What are you saying..? [ she knows what it implies but she's denying it to herself..!! ] Isn't the answer 'back in your room'?
What are you saying..? [ she knows what it implies but she's denying it to herself..!! ] Isn't the answer 'back in your room'?
[He shakes his head, still just looking around.]
Nah- normally that would be the case but not now. Don't flatter yourself or anything red, but I think you need someone to keep an eye on you. I don't know what the fuck you're gonna do at this point.
Nah- normally that would be the case but not now. Don't flatter yourself or anything red, but I think you need someone to keep an eye on you. I don't know what the fuck you're gonna do at this point.
Oh, of course. The moment you leave, I'm going to jump right out of that window.
[ She doesn't mean it seriously, obviously, but.. she just can't bring herself to exactly protest against him staying over for the night while she's this tired, just letting her drop back on the bed for a moment instead. ]
... Can you sleep on a couch or do we need to get something fancier?
[ She doesn't mean it seriously, obviously, but.. she just can't bring herself to exactly protest against him staying over for the night while she's this tired, just letting her drop back on the bed for a moment instead. ]
... Can you sleep on a couch or do we need to get something fancier?
[he shrugs.]
I don't like that fancy shit anyways, I had been sleeping on a regular prison bed for the past seven years, not like I need anythin' more luxurious now.
I don't like that fancy shit anyways, I had been sleeping on a regular prison bed for the past seven years, not like I need anythin' more luxurious now.
It's just that if you're going to insist on staying over, it'd still be rude to let you sleep somewhere that's super uncomfortable. [ don't think too much of it, not like she cares!! ]
But if you're fine with the couch, just use it. You can take my bed too if you want and then I'll sleep somewhere else, I don't care. Amakusa was always praising couches for being comfortable to sleep on either way.
But if you're fine with the couch, just use it. You can take my bed too if you want and then I'll sleep somewhere else, I don't care. Amakusa was always praising couches for being comfortable to sleep on either way.
[yeah he's already going to flop down on the couch, bringing his hands up and hooking them behind his head as he tries to get comfy. Kicking off his shoes now too!!!]
Like hell I would want your bed.... what kind of dude would kick a chick out of her bed? Seriously, maybe some pussy would.
[he yawns a bit though, closing his eye.]
Don't tell anyone about this either.
Like hell I would want your bed.... what kind of dude would kick a chick out of her bed? Seriously, maybe some pussy would.
[he yawns a bit though, closing his eye.]
Don't tell anyone about this either.
[ .. Well, she was too tired to change into pyjamas either way, not like she's going to do it while Senji's in the room.. so she just fiddles with the buttons on her jacket, opting to just take that off instead before dropping back on the bed - her shoes were already off in her room to being with. ]
Why would I tell anyone about this? It'd just be embarassing. And then dad would blow a fuss over nothing and think weird stuff that isn't even going on.. [ pulling up the blankets-- she's just all curled up under it now. ]
Why would I tell anyone about this? It'd just be embarassing. And then dad would blow a fuss over nothing and think weird stuff that isn't even going on.. [ pulling up the blankets-- she's just all curled up under it now. ]
[Yeah, he grows kinda quiet now, just staring at the ceiling. He's never been one for small talk, but something enters his mind here and he feels like expressing it.]
....Hey, Ange. [uh oh her actual name!!] ...You think it's too late for people like me? [too late meaning, he won't ever fit in properly again thanks to what's happened to him and being in prison, people like him being criminals and the sort. Talking about Battler being married made him think of it after all.]
....Hey, Ange. [uh oh her actual name!!] ...You think it's too late for people like me? [too late meaning, he won't ever fit in properly again thanks to what's happened to him and being in prison, people like him being criminals and the sort. Talking about Battler being married made him think of it after all.]
[ She's almost about to close her eyes already, but when she hears him speak up again they go wide open instead for a moment. He usually never calls her by her first name, so something serious is bound to follow-- and so it does, making her grow a little more quiet as well as she thinks. ]
.. No, not at all. [ It's half-muffled against the blankets, but then she moves her face a little so she can speak more properly. ]
Honestly, I've met people who were way worse than you back in my world, and they were all supposed to be respectable members of society. [ all those corrupt people who were only out for her money. ] If they somehow fit in, you're definitely allowed a place in society along with the rest of us. I mean.. you're better than that, you wouldn't just kill me over something dumb like money.
.. No, not at all. [ It's half-muffled against the blankets, but then she moves her face a little so she can speak more properly. ]
Honestly, I've met people who were way worse than you back in my world, and they were all supposed to be respectable members of society. [ all those corrupt people who were only out for her money. ] If they somehow fit in, you're definitely allowed a place in society along with the rest of us. I mean.. you're better than that, you wouldn't just kill me over something dumb like money.
[Well, that's a surprise, sounds like she's actually being... dere about this for once. Senji is staring at the ceiling, thinking about what she said to him. No, he wouldn't kill anyone over something like money- he's not like that at all. He frowns even more.]
D'ya know.... I even tried to get a job when I got out of prison. I was a shitty cop before, and a punk kid on top of that- so what kind of job could I get with my kind of record?
So I uh... even tried to slick my hair back and put on a suit. Had a job interview and everythin', I think they just stared at my eyepatch the whole time. In the end I stormed outta there, couldn't do it.
D'ya know.... I even tried to get a job when I got out of prison. I was a shitty cop before, and a punk kid on top of that- so what kind of job could I get with my kind of record?
So I uh... even tried to slick my hair back and put on a suit. Had a job interview and everythin', I think they just stared at my eyepatch the whole time. In the end I stormed outta there, couldn't do it.
[ It's since she does care about him, okay.. He's saved her life before with the whole stabbing thing and he's helped her out a few times after, like even now-- the least she can do in return is being honest for once. Not like anyone else is listening either way, nobody will know, so..
But when she listens to what he's talking about, she's slowly trying to lazily imagine it. Senji in a suit.. with slicked back hair.. and no doubt he would have been the most awkward thing ever like that, trying to talk to the job interview people and then running out halfway through, nearly knocking over everything in his wake.. It does really sound like something that this guy would do, huh?
But thinking about something like that after everything that's happened today just seems so.. so surreal. Such a dumb mental image.. And thanks to all the events and all the emotions she's already released today, Ange can't actually hold herself back this once. So she doesn't even answer out loud, all that comes from the bed is an actual giggle. ]
But when she listens to what he's talking about, she's slowly trying to lazily imagine it. Senji in a suit.. with slicked back hair.. and no doubt he would have been the most awkward thing ever like that, trying to talk to the job interview people and then running out halfway through, nearly knocking over everything in his wake.. It does really sound like something that this guy would do, huh?
But thinking about something like that after everything that's happened today just seems so.. so surreal. Such a dumb mental image.. And thanks to all the events and all the emotions she's already released today, Ange can't actually hold herself back this once. So she doesn't even answer out loud, all that comes from the bed is an actual giggle. ]
[....Was that a...
WAS THAT A FUCKING GIGGLE.
Senji shoots up suddenly, gripping the couch and looking over at her, his eye wide and he's just.... staring in disbelief.]
W..wait did I hear a laugh out of you-?! Did you seriously just laugh at me?! Hey...!
WAS THAT A FUCKING GIGGLE.
Senji shoots up suddenly, gripping the couch and looking over at her, his eye wide and he's just.... staring in disbelief.]
W..wait did I hear a laugh out of you-?! Did you seriously just laugh at me?! Hey...!
[ At that she seems to realise what she just did, slowly but surely.. so she starts to roll onto her side, her back towards him now. ]
I coughed. [ She very obviously really laughed, but Ange will be Ange so she's denying it even if it's obvious.. ]
I coughed. [ She very obviously really laughed, but Ange will be Ange so she's denying it even if it's obvious.. ]
[....Ange you little bitch.]
Liar.
[but he just shrugs, going back to lying down.]
Night red.
Liar.
[but he just shrugs, going back to lying down.]
Night red.
[ there's a couple of second of rin!yozora's face on the feed before she thinks, "you know what fuck logs i do what i want"
so she throws a rock at ange's window again ]
Ange! Ange!
so she throws a rock at ange's window again ]
Ange! Ange!
[ honestly, she should just be used to this by now.. she doesn't even check the bracelet since she hears the stone ticking loudly against the window, so she just walks over there to open it instead, her face a lineface, but-..
.. that's not anyone she expected to see. or anyone she knows, really. ]
... Ah, do I have a secret admirer? [ with that deadpan it's obvious she doesn't mean it. ]
.. that's not anyone she expected to see. or anyone she knows, really. ]
... Ah, do I have a secret admirer? [ with that deadpan it's obvious she doesn't mean it. ]
[ that moment when Yozora forgets she's a boy... ah... ]
Don't flatter yourself. Ugh, why are you normal...? Come down quickly!
Don't flatter yourself. Ugh, why are you normal...? Come down quickly!
A secret admirer who won't explain himself. [ apparently she's not even too fazed though, she does know about the bodyswap stuff going on.. so she just assumes it's someone she knows, even if she doesn't know who. she's sort of curious though, so she nods.
and then she just puts one leg on her window.. what is taking the stairs. another leg goes and then she just jumps down - and despite it being a floor or two, she seems to land safely, miraculously enough. all she does is casually brush some dirt off her skirt.. ]
Was that quickly enough for you?
and then she just puts one leg on her window.. what is taking the stairs. another leg goes and then she just jumps down - and despite it being a floor or two, she seems to land safely, miraculously enough. all she does is casually brush some dirt off her skirt.. ]
Was that quickly enough for you?
[ Yozora steps back and lets out a yelp. She didn't know you had it in you, Ange... ]
Kgh, don't do something so sudden! ... But fair enough.
[ Since this was the solution to many curses, Yozora thinks she might give this a shot. ]
Ange, h... hug me.
Kgh, don't do something so sudden! ... But fair enough.
[ Since this was the solution to many curses, Yozora thinks she might give this a shot. ]
Ange, h... hug me.
Shut up! Just hug me already! [ And then Yozora lunges forward to attempt this herself. In Rin's body... ]
[ Ange takes a step back, but it's already too late, just a split second.. so 'Rin' (or rather, Yozora) has enough time to latch onto her, which causes Ange's expression to distort first to shock and then to something akin to disgust or even tsun. ]
W-.. what do you think you're doing?! [ pulling back her foot to kick 'his' shins in 3.. 2.. 1.. ]
W-.. what do you think you're doing?! [ pulling back her foot to kick 'his' shins in 3.. 2.. 1.. ]
Don't ask!
[ Yozora, of course, hugs tightly in the hopes of getting rid of the curse once and for all. She hopes Shiki will forgive her... ]
[ Yozora, of course, hugs tightly in the hopes of getting rid of the curse once and for all. She hopes Shiki will forgive her... ]
Can't you tell it's me? I'm Yozora!
[ Ange is still free to kick her, though. ]
[ Ange is still free to kick her, though. ]
[ somehow that actually stops the kick, but it does make her attempt to shove the other girl/guy off her. ]
You could've just said so. What, did you think you could change back by hugging me? Please tell me you didn't actually get an idea that ridiculous.
You could've just said so. What, did you think you could change back by hugging me? Please tell me you didn't actually get an idea that ridiculous.
[ She backs off and folds her arms in her usual manner - though it's pretty weird to see Rin's body do that if Ange knew him. ]
Of course not. [ Itsuki said so... ] I just, felt like it, that's all.
Of course not. [ Itsuki said so... ] I just, felt like it, that's all.
Don't say it like that! [ BUT YOU SAID IT YOURESLF, YOZORA ]
T... taken? I don't-! I mean, what? What do you mean by that?
[ She takes a step back. ]
You don't mean you have a, a, b-b... bo, boy, fr...
[ She takes a step back. ]
You don't mean you have a, a, b-b... bo, boy, fr...
[ .. ah, she didn't exactly plan to tell many people, but she just.. didn't think with that one.. ]
I do mean that. [ not like it's horrible for other people to know, just a little embarassing, so she tries to play it cool.. ] What, is it so strange?
I do mean that. [ not like it's horrible for other people to know, just a little embarassing, so she tries to play it cool.. ] What, is it so strange?
It is strange! How do you not have friends when you already have a b, b, bo-... boyf...
It's not weird, it's normal! That sort of thing can't sort of happen! Who did this to you? Was it Shiki? Did he cast a spell to become your b-b-bo-- [ etc. YOU GET WHAT SHE'S STAMMERING AND IT SHOULD JUST STOP ]
[ the stammering only makes it worse, since if she's going to shout a little more about it the whole neighbourhood will soon know about her and shiki.. god, yozora, why do you make this more difficult than it already is!! ]
.. Yeah, it's Shiki, now be a little more quiet about it. [ she has to keep from raising her voice herself at this point, really.. ] And no spells were involved.
.. Yeah, it's Shiki, now be a little more quiet about it. [ she has to keep from raising her voice herself at this point, really.. ] And no spells were involved.
I refuse to believe it. He must have some... some... mystic eyes that hypnotized you into falling for him so quickly. [ she's being quiet about it now because it's embarrassing to talk about. ]
Like Meat...
Like Meat...
Is it that difficult to believe I just fell for him? [ yes, this is embarassing to talk about, but at the same time there's part of her that wants to defend shiki's honor at least a little bit. ]
He was nice to me. I can't say as much about most people.
He was nice to me. I can't say as much about most people.
[ That brings her usual haughty smirk back. Since she cares about Ange - not that she would admit it - she'll be blunt. ]
Heh. Even with an attitude like that, you are still too naive! That guy... isn't he a normal?
Heh. Even with an attitude like that, you are still too naive! That guy... isn't he a normal?
I think most people wouldn't exactly say Shiki is normal. [ but that's 'normal' in.. you know, the usual sense of the word, not 'a' normal. it's just ange being a smartass as usual okay!! ]
.. But.. well, I guess he's a little like your definition of 'a normal', yeah. Is that such a problem?
[ don't make her worried.. ]
.. But.. well, I guess he's a little like your definition of 'a normal', yeah. Is that such a problem?
[ don't make her worried.. ]
I don't fully understand love, but since they experience it so often, normals... normals don't see the value of relationships, that's all.
[ She folds her arms and looks away. ]
[ She folds her arms and looks away. ]
[ How sure Ange looks, how foolish she is to trust him - that makes Yozora cringe. She approaches her and leans in close, now only inches away from her face. ]
How are you so sure? You haven't even known him for long. Do you know anything about his past? Anything at all?
How are you so sure? You haven't even known him for long. Do you know anything about his past? Anything at all?
[ The mention of his dead family makes her uncomfortable - it's not something she wants to know about an acquaintance. ]
In any case, I'd be wary if I were you.
[ She doesn't know what else to say to Ange without being awkward, so she just... leaves... ]
In any case, I'd be wary if I were you.
[ She doesn't know what else to say to Ange without being awkward, so she just... leaves... ]
[ She isn't entirely sure what this feeling is in her stomach, some uneasiness about her words.. was she really supposed to be that wary? But Shiki really did want to be with her, right, otherwise he wouldn't have bothered taking her out on a date and doing all that--
.. she shakes her head, trying to get rid of the thought if not just temporarily. ]
Hey, Yozora. [ even if the other 'girl' is already walking away, Ange says something - maybe exactly because Yozora is already leaving so it won't get even more awkward. ] Next time you need me, just call me on my bracelet instead and I'll come, okay? [ ... ] Just so you won't ruin my windows any further.
[ CLEARLY THE ONLY REASON. Not like she somewhat considers you somewhat-of-a-friend, yozora, geez, don't think too much of it. ]
.. she shakes her head, trying to get rid of the thought if not just temporarily. ]
Hey, Yozora. [ even if the other 'girl' is already walking away, Ange says something - maybe exactly because Yozora is already leaving so it won't get even more awkward. ] Next time you need me, just call me on my bracelet instead and I'll come, okay? [ ... ] Just so you won't ruin my windows any further.
[ CLEARLY THE ONLY REASON. Not like she somewhat considers you somewhat-of-a-friend, yozora, geez, don't think too much of it. ]
[ She already has her back hunched over and her hands in her pockets when Ange calls out to her. Reluctantly, she looks at the other girl from the corner of her eye. ]
Whatever. Walking all the way here is a hassle, anyway...
[ But from the bottom of her heart, she feels a little more at ease with that. It meant that Ange accepted her in her own way, even if she didn't explicitly show it. Embarrassed from the happiness she feels, Yozora picks up her pace until she is out of Ange's sight. ]
Whatever. Walking all the way here is a hassle, anyway...
[ But from the bottom of her heart, she feels a little more at ease with that. It meant that Ange accepted her in her own way, even if she didn't explicitly show it. Embarrassed from the happiness she feels, Yozora picks up her pace until she is out of Ange's sight. ]
[There will be an incoming text message arriving to Ange's inbox. An interesting text message, to be exact. Too bad the next incoming message wasn't very short.]
Good afternoon, Ushiromiya-sama.
It's an honor to be able to send you another message. I do believe the last time I sent you a message quite like this one was a few monthes ago. Time seems to pass by so quickly. I did not even notice the exact length of time I have been in Asgard along with my master, Ririchiyo-sama. I do hope you are fairing well. It truly has been a very long time since I have had the chance to speak with you in person. It almost feels as half a year has gone by. If you are still within the city, may I be as bold to ask for you to return this message with your prefer method of contact. I have a few urgent matters to discuss with you. There is no one I trust enough to speak about these matters with. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated, if you so wish to offer it to me.
Thank you very much for your time.
Soushi Miketsukami.
Good afternoon, Ushiromiya-sama.
It's an honor to be able to send you another message. I do believe the last time I sent you a message quite like this one was a few monthes ago. Time seems to pass by so quickly. I did not even notice the exact length of time I have been in Asgard along with my master, Ririchiyo-sama. I do hope you are fairing well. It truly has been a very long time since I have had the chance to speak with you in person. It almost feels as half a year has gone by. If you are still within the city, may I be as bold to ask for you to return this message with your prefer method of contact. I have a few urgent matters to discuss with you. There is no one I trust enough to speak about these matters with. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated, if you so wish to offer it to me.
Thank you very much for your time.
Soushi Miketsukami.
[ ange's always fairly surprised to get text messages - she wasn't used to anything like that back home, especially not with nineties technology and a lack of friends - so she glances at it fairly instantly, staring at it for some time. 'urgent matters'.. 'no one I trust enough to speak about this with'? she quickly moves to reply. ]
Of course I'll help you out. [ soushi is someone she fairly trusts, after all. ] I don't care how you contact me though, doesn't that depend on how you want to discuss it? I don't mind whether it's like this or in person.
Of course I'll help you out. [ soushi is someone she fairly trusts, after all. ] I don't care how you contact me though, doesn't that depend on how you want to discuss it? I don't mind whether it's like this or in person.
[At receiving a returning message from the red head, Soushi was relieved to know that she was still within the city. Truth be told, he was filled with concern over the thought of contacting Ange through audio because he did not want to hear the "the bracelet you are trying to contact is unavailable" message. The thought of her precense being missing from the city was truly unnerving. Ririchiyo was not one to easily accept whenever something terrible happened to any of her precious friends. Just the thought alone was one he wanted to shield from her.]
Thank goodness. You are still within the city. [Can you hear the sigh of relief and happiness within the text, Ange?] You are most gracious towards me. I truly appreciate it. Thank you very much for your kind offer. [Which he was currently thinking about because he was not certain if it was a good idea to meet with Ange before his own master. Of course he knew there was not unusual with doing so, but...he has already broken a rule by contacting Ange before his own master. At this point, in his opinion, it was obvious what the best option was.] No, there is no need to. I think it would be best to speak in audio instead of meeting in person. I do not wish to disturb nor take away more of your precious time than necessary. But, if you cannot speak through audio, then I understand and do not mind continuing our conversation like this instead.
[He thought over the best course of action to do: leave the message as it is or ask her a question. Hmm. Maybe it would be best to ask her a question now.]
How long ago has it been since we last spoke, Ushiromiya-sama? I believe the last time we did was during the odd mustache event?
Thank goodness. You are still within the city. [Can you hear the sigh of relief and happiness within the text, Ange?] You are most gracious towards me. I truly appreciate it. Thank you very much for your kind offer. [Which he was currently thinking about because he was not certain if it was a good idea to meet with Ange before his own master. Of course he knew there was not unusual with doing so, but...he has already broken a rule by contacting Ange before his own master. At this point, in his opinion, it was obvious what the best option was.] No, there is no need to. I think it would be best to speak in audio instead of meeting in person. I do not wish to disturb nor take away more of your precious time than necessary. But, if you cannot speak through audio, then I understand and do not mind continuing our conversation like this instead.
[He thought over the best course of action to do: leave the message as it is or ask her a question. Hmm. Maybe it would be best to ask her a question now.]
How long ago has it been since we last spoke, Ushiromiya-sama? I believe the last time we did was during the odd mustache event?
[ Geez, Soushi's compliments never get any easier to deal with, no matter how many times she hears them - it's just something she's so unused to, especially on such a big scale. But at least text means that she doesn't have to control her physical reaction from embarassment as much, nor mask her pause.. ]
Audio is just fine. Whatever is the best for you is fine by me, honestly. Although you should know there's no way you would inconvenience me or take away some of my time, I don't waste my time on people that aren't worth it. [ at least that's true, ange's picky enough. ]
And the last time we talked was when you were asking for advice over the network, right?
Audio is just fine. Whatever is the best for you is fine by me, honestly. Although you should know there's no way you would inconvenience me or take away some of my time, I don't waste my time on people that aren't worth it. [ at least that's true, ange's picky enough. ]
And the last time we talked was when you were asking for advice over the network, right?
[If only Ange was able to witness the happy reaction Soushi was offering as she admits in being a picky individual. He was glad his existance was not inconvieniet to her because that was the last thing he wanted to be to her -- a burden of sorts. With that said and agreed upon, he will offer her one final text before deciding to change their way of communication.]
Your words. They are most comforting and honorable to be able to read. It is a shame they are wasted on someone as insignificant as I am. [But...] You are very kind, Ushiromiya-sama. I am grateful to have your acquaintanceship. Even if it is not as close with Ririchiyo-sama, I still appreciate your precense in this world. Thank you very much for allowing us to be in good terms with one another. [Ange, congratulations. You are the first person he has genuinely admitted to enjoying their company that is not Ririchiyo.
There will be some moments of silence because Soushi needed to find the courage to face the other girl after admitting to such a thought. In truth, he felt a bit embarrassed in admitting such a thought to another individual that wasn't Ririchiyo nor anyone else from the mansion. He can now understand Ririchiyo's feelings over the matter. But along with giving him some time to recover, he decided to give Ange some space too. Just in case, he...disturbed her or formed some sort of reaction she might not want him to witness. The last thing he wanted to do was embarrass her.]
Yes. It was during the strange musctache and beard occurance. [Which he still dislikes with a passion. No matter how much Ririchiyo seemed to approve of it.] Along with offering your wisedom over the subject of special spots one visits, if they had one. [Soushi was still searching for his because he noted that Ririchiyo had a special place to go to get away from everyone.] ...has anything happened during my absence after that?
Your words. They are most comforting and honorable to be able to read. It is a shame they are wasted on someone as insignificant as I am. [But...] You are very kind, Ushiromiya-sama. I am grateful to have your acquaintanceship. Even if it is not as close with Ririchiyo-sama, I still appreciate your precense in this world. Thank you very much for allowing us to be in good terms with one another. [Ange, congratulations. You are the first person he has genuinely admitted to enjoying their company that is not Ririchiyo.
There will be some moments of silence because Soushi needed to find the courage to face the other girl after admitting to such a thought. In truth, he felt a bit embarrassed in admitting such a thought to another individual that wasn't Ririchiyo nor anyone else from the mansion. He can now understand Ririchiyo's feelings over the matter. But along with giving him some time to recover, he decided to give Ange some space too. Just in case, he...disturbed her or formed some sort of reaction she might not want him to witness. The last thing he wanted to do was embarrass her.]
Yes. It was during the strange musctache and beard occurance. [Which he still dislikes with a passion. No matter how much Ririchiyo seemed to approve of it.] Along with offering your wisedom over the subject of special spots one visits, if they had one. [Soushi was still searching for his because he noted that Ririchiyo had a special place to go to get away from everyone.] ...has anything happened during my absence after that?
[ Despite the pause he gave to let Ange recover herself, it's still not quite enough. She's still pretty taken aback by it - for a girl who had no friends and no one who really genuinely liked her back home, hearing this from other people is always difficult to suddenly just go along with. So even as she feed changes, there's still something slightly awkward about her - or rather, slightly flustered - and her usual deadpan is lacking a little. ]
.. Nothing in particular, I guess. Nothing too important.. [ there was the whole deal with Battler, but she doesn't particularly feel like talking about it. ] .. That's all.
[ It's suddenly much more difficult to find words-- geez, thanking her for being friends..? It's still so weird. ]
.. Nothing in particular, I guess. Nothing too important.. [ there was the whole deal with Battler, but she doesn't particularly feel like talking about it. ] .. That's all.
[ It's suddenly much more difficult to find words-- geez, thanking her for being friends..? It's still so weird. ]
Are you certain?
[Her awkwardness in speaking to him does not go entirely unnoticed. It was very easy to notice. He could not help feel guilt for over what he said. Maybe his words did disturb her.]
...I do not mean no disrespect from my questioning. It is rather surprising that nothing has happened in the half year I was in my world. [He hasn't checked the calender yet. His mind was still currently trying to arrange his memories in order.] ...have you spoken to my master recently, by any chance?
[Her awkwardness in speaking to him does not go entirely unnoticed. It was very easy to notice. He could not help feel guilt for over what he said. Maybe his words did disturb her.]
...I do not mean no disrespect from my questioning. It is rather surprising that nothing has happened in the half year I was in my world. [He hasn't checked the calender yet. His mind was still currently trying to arrange his memories in order.] ...have you spoken to my master recently, by any chance?
Half a year.. well, it certainly wasn't half a year here, which might explain why there wasn't anything particularly exciting here. [ The difference between time here and that time back home is interesting though-- it implies just how much these gods can manipulate time and space, huh? ]
.. And.. yes, I have. But that's only since you two seem to have disappeared and then returned around the same time. It seems the gods are pretty fond of the two of you as a duo.
.. And.. yes, I have. But that's only since you two seem to have disappeared and then returned around the same time. It seems the gods are pretty fond of the two of you as a duo.
[There will be silence from Soushi's end as he realizes, from her tone of voice and words, that the amount of time gone by in his world was not equivilant to the ones from this world. How much time has gone by? It would seem as the rulers of this world truly did have great power over time and space like they claim to. The mere thought might be beginning to slightly intimediate the SS agent.]
How long do you think it has been? I do not exactly remember on the exact day of my slumber. What day is it today? [Soushi, maybe you should check yourself instead of trying to find your previous broadcast. :|
Well, no matter, Ange's next words caught him by surprise. Wait. Does that mean...?] ...Ririchiyo-sama was in deep slumber at the same time as I was?
How long do you think it has been? I do not exactly remember on the exact day of my slumber. What day is it today? [Soushi, maybe you should check yourself instead of trying to find your previous broadcast. :|
Well, no matter, Ange's next words caught him by surprise. Wait. Does that mean...?] ...Ririchiyo-sama was in deep slumber at the same time as I was?
Both of you were unavailable at the same time, yes. At first I thought you two might have gone out on some lovers' trip together, but it was more serious than that, huh? [ it had become more worrying as time went on, either way - but she had tried to push it out of her mind back then, worrying only made it hurt more. and since both of them are back now, it doesn't matter anymore either way, right? ] But I guess instead you two both had this happen to you at the same time coincidentally. [ ... ] As for the time.. It's been a little while, today should be day.. 124, I guess? I don't keep track of it as well as other people do.
It would seem so. We were both, by the sound of it, returned to our homeworld at the same time. Most likely I will have to talk to Ririchiyo-sama over the current situation. [Yeah, no, he does not want to talk about it right now. So, it was now time to switch from serious to silly.] Do not fret, Ushiromiya-sama. If we had gone out on a trip, then Ririchiyo-sama would have informed you about it beforehand. She is not the type to allow others to worry over her. Her thoughfulness would never allow it. [More like she would warn her and everyone else to not distract them due to Soushi's temper and possesiveness. He might accidentally do horrible things to whoever comes between them on a lover's trip of sorts.]
Today is day 124, and my last post was done around day 105 or 106. [Don't worry, he was one of those that did not keep track of time as easily neither. It would seem as though he forgot to add the date of the mustache event on his bracelet.] It would seem as though I have been absent for over a week. Two weeks, at most. [Well, he was glad to have gotten that settled along with getting up to date on the situation. Althought, he still felt a great discomfort over the asgard rulers having so much power over his own world.] Thank you very much for your assistance, Ushiromiya-sama. I greatly appreciate it.
Today is day 124, and my last post was done around day 105 or 106. [Don't worry, he was one of those that did not keep track of time as easily neither. It would seem as though he forgot to add the date of the mustache event on his bracelet.] It would seem as though I have been absent for over a week. Two weeks, at most. [Well, he was glad to have gotten that settled along with getting up to date on the situation. Althought, he still felt a great discomfort over the asgard rulers having so much power over his own world.] Thank you very much for your assistance, Ushiromiya-sama. I greatly appreciate it.
.. No problem. It's no effort at all. [ And, even if it was, she would've helped him all the same - he's been pretty friendly to her so far, after all. ]
I guess I'll inevitably talk to you sometime later again, huh? Until then.. I suppose all I can do is say welcome back to the both of you.
I guess I'll inevitably talk to you sometime later again, huh? Until then.. I suppose all I can do is say welcome back to the both of you.
Certainly. I do hope we will get the chance to do so.
[He has always liked Ange for her kindness and understanding. She is one of the few people he actually gets along with.Maybe he does not mind sharing his girlfriend with her neither.]
Thank you very much. It is wonderful to have been given the chance to return and reunite with you, Ushiromiya-sama. I do hope we will be able to work alongside one another again.
[He has always liked Ange for her kindness and understanding. She is one of the few people he actually gets along with.
Thank you very much. It is wonderful to have been given the chance to return and reunite with you, Ushiromiya-sama. I do hope we will be able to work alongside one another again.
[ during the whole darkness havoc and chaos, it's any wonder Ririchiyo managed to find some time to spare to make sure that her best friend was safe. granted, she sounds rushed in her voice message she left the other but that was mainly because of the fact that Takens were swarming everywhere and she, by herself, was fending them all off. or had been since she'd found a moment to spare to check up on her best friend. ]
I’m only calling you to make sure you’re alright, not because-- Just call me back if you’re safe, okay? I’m extremely preoccupied right now, so if I don’t answer just go to the shelters. If you’re with Miketsukami-kun, tell him that I’ll make sure he doesn’t feel lonely for too long.
I’m only calling you to make sure you’re alright, not because-- Just call me back if you’re safe, okay? I’m extremely preoccupied right now, so if I don’t answer just go to the shelters. If you’re with Miketsukami-kun, tell him that I’ll make sure he doesn’t feel lonely for too long.
[ It's sort of ironic that she comes into contact with the girl right after having had contact with Soushi-- seriously, it's like they just barely missed each other right there. Although Ange - despite not voicing it out loud - has been pretty concerned about the other girl especially after hearing she went missing, so she quickly tries to answer. ]
I'm fine. [ Her tone is a little tense, as if she's trying to keep emotions in check moreso than usual. ] I was just worried about you. That guy tried to ask me about where you are, so I thought something might've happened.
[ even if she doesn't get an answer, that's fine - she just wanted to make sure the other girl knew this much. ]
I'm fine. [ Her tone is a little tense, as if she's trying to keep emotions in check moreso than usual. ] I was just worried about you. That guy tried to ask me about where you are, so I thought something might've happened.
[ even if she doesn't get an answer, that's fine - she just wanted to make sure the other girl knew this much. ]
Text; Day 129; before Ririchiyo because I am cool that way!
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2012-08-19 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
[While the all out of invasion of the Taken was currently happening, Soushi was searching for his master in every corner that he could think of. He should have known better to have left her go anywhere on her own. The natives have been acting odd for a one or two nights. He should have known that something was going to happen in the near future from the early warning signs. Why did he allow his master to go off on her own?
But, it was not the time to panic, not just yet. He had to focus and contact those he and his master, especially, cherished. They might know the whereabouts of his master along with needing his assistance. Soushi, as did everyone, realized the shadow's weaknesses and held in his possesion a few weapons to use against them. Now, it was a good time as any to check on a few people like Ange.]
Ushiromiya-sama, I apologize for my sudden message. This message is not out of disrespect to you and your capabilities. I only wish to check on you due to the dire situation facing this realm, along with wanting to ask you a question over Ririchiyo-sama's wherabouts. But before I make my inquiry, I wish to know: Are you doing well?
But, it was not the time to panic, not just yet. He had to focus and contact those he and his master, especially, cherished. They might know the whereabouts of his master along with needing his assistance. Soushi, as did everyone, realized the shadow's weaknesses and held in his possesion a few weapons to use against them. Now, it was a good time as any to check on a few people like Ange.]
Ushiromiya-sama, I apologize for my sudden message. This message is not out of disrespect to you and your capabilities. I only wish to check on you due to the dire situation facing this realm, along with wanting to ask you a question over Ririchiyo-sama's wherabouts. But before I make my inquiry, I wish to know: Are you doing well?
[ Ange's good at avoiding things by now. Sure, she can fight too, but it's more her style to just run rather than bothering unless she's completely driven into a corner. Which is why she's still safe now - safe enough to get the message, either way. ]
I haven't seen Ririchiyo. Do you mean she's missing? [ Despite how to-the-point the message is, there's actually quite some worry hidden behind the question. If she really was missing in the middle of all this..
It should also say something that she answered that before saying whether she herself is okay, keeping up the front even now.. ]
I'm alive and uninjured though, which is more than most could say in a situation like this, I suppose.
I haven't seen Ririchiyo. Do you mean she's missing? [ Despite how to-the-point the message is, there's actually quite some worry hidden behind the question. If she really was missing in the middle of all this..
It should also say something that she answered that before saying whether she herself is okay, keeping up the front even now.. ]
I'm alive and uninjured though, which is more than most could say in a situation like this, I suppose.
[Her reaction was more than enought for him to realize that his master has not gone to visit her. It was clear that he was both deeply disappointed by the realization along with his current anxiety increasing. This was not good...]
Missing might not be the correct term to describe it. I simply cannot find her anywhere. [That means the same thing, Soushi.] I was hoping she would have gone over to visit you during this disaster due to feeling concern over your well-being.
[Just as Ange was showing her concern, Soushi was showing Ange the level of trust he had for her. He would not be giving up this detail to just anyone.]
That is good to hear. I, too, was concerned over your well-being along with your dear older brother. Are you and Battler-onii-sama going to a shelter?
Missing might not be the correct term to describe it. I simply cannot find her anywhere. [That means the same thing, Soushi.] I was hoping she would have gone over to visit you during this disaster due to feeling concern over your well-being.
[Just as Ange was showing her concern, Soushi was showing Ange the level of trust he had for her. He would not be giving up this detail to just anyone.]
That is good to hear. I, too, was concerned over your well-being along with your dear older brother. Are you and Battler-onii-sama going to a shelter?
[ There's an awkward pause before she answers. Mentioning Battler.. it hurts, because she hasn't been as close to him ever since the bodyswap incident where she confronted him with what she learned about him - they haven't even spoken. She hasn't even sought him out during all of this going on, and now once again she doubts whether she shouldn't just have gone ahead and done just that.. ]
I don't know what onii-chan is doing. [ It's curt and somewhat awkward in that curtness, considering how she's usually much more concerned about him.. but she doesn't really want to deal with the thought of him right now. ]
I was thinking about going to one though, yeah, although I can't help but wonder if it wouldn't be better for me to try and help you find Ririchiyo now if she really is missing.
I don't know what onii-chan is doing. [ It's curt and somewhat awkward in that curtness, considering how she's usually much more concerned about him.. but she doesn't really want to deal with the thought of him right now. ]
I was thinking about going to one though, yeah, although I can't help but wonder if it wouldn't be better for me to try and help you find Ririchiyo now if she really is missing.
[Her return answer over not knowing about her brother's current location or plan will not go unnoticed. Soushi knew they were close, so reading such information made him feel concerned over her current well-being. It would seem they were currently in the same boat over their most precious loved ones.
The thought of her searching for Ririchiyo was greatly appreciated; however, it might be best for her not to. If Ririchiyo has not appeared before her closest friend in Asgard, then she was not going to be near the other's district nor appear before her. Now, Soushi could not help ponder over his master's current plan. What was she thinking? What was she currently doing?]
Your thought is very much appreciated, but I cannot fully accept it. It's currently too dangerous to do so. Besides, Ririchiyo-sama would not approve of such a plan neither. If she has not shown herself before you, then it is most likely she will not do so.
[But he had a feeling that Ririchiyo will find some way to get in contact with her, nevertheless.]
However, I do believe we will have a better chance in reuniting with her over at the safehouse that I have set up in the Sigyn district. Would you mind if I accompany you to its location instead of the shelters? I could use some assistance in looking after Ririchiyo-sama's precious foxes.
The thought of her searching for Ririchiyo was greatly appreciated; however, it might be best for her not to. If Ririchiyo has not appeared before her closest friend in Asgard, then she was not going to be near the other's district nor appear before her. Now, Soushi could not help ponder over his master's current plan. What was she thinking? What was she currently doing?]
Your thought is very much appreciated, but I cannot fully accept it. It's currently too dangerous to do so. Besides, Ririchiyo-sama would not approve of such a plan neither. If she has not shown herself before you, then it is most likely she will not do so.
[But he had a feeling that Ririchiyo will find some way to get in contact with her, nevertheless.]
However, I do believe we will have a better chance in reuniting with her over at the safehouse that I have set up in the Sigyn district. Would you mind if I accompany you to its location instead of the shelters? I could use some assistance in looking after Ririchiyo-sama's precious foxes.
[ There's some hesitation in going along with what Soushi says. On one hand, it feels.. wrong to do nothing while her best friend is lost, especially to someone as stubborn as Ange. On the other hand, she doesn't exactly want to protest though since he has a point-- Ririchiyo probably wouldn't want her to go looking for her either. So she does agree, even if it's definitely grudgingly. ]
No, I don't mind at all, especially not if it'll be the best in meeting up with her later on. Unless it's too much trouble for you, that is, then I could try and find a way over there by myself. [ She's still pretty much a daredevil, after all. Everything that's going on isn't scaring her at all, the only thing that can scare her is the thought of the people important to her being in danger. ]
No, I don't mind at all, especially not if it'll be the best in meeting up with her later on. Unless it's too much trouble for you, that is, then I could try and find a way over there by myself. [ She's still pretty much a daredevil, after all. Everything that's going on isn't scaring her at all, the only thing that can scare her is the thought of the people important to her being in danger. ]
[Even if she is agreeing to his plan begrudgingly, he still appreciates her cooperation nonetheless. It was one of the few good things that have been going in a positive way. Everything was out of his control. Just the mere thought was beginning to go past feeling unsettled and frustrated, but turning into actual fear. For the first time in his life, he was beginning to feel actual fear over the situation being entirely out of his control. Right now, he can rest easily, even if it is for a bit.]
Being able to assist you, Ushiromiya-sama, will never be a burden. On the contrary, it is a great honor to be able to do so. [Along with that, she was Ririchiyo's precious friend along with a...close acquaintance of his that he has great respect for. He was not going to leave her behind.] Usually I would reject the thought of allowing you to roam the streets alone; however, due to the severity of the situation, I will sent you the coordinates to the safehouse. If I am able to, I will try my utmost to meet you over at Sigyn district. Will that be all right with you?
Being able to assist you, Ushiromiya-sama, will never be a burden. On the contrary, it is a great honor to be able to do so. [Along with that, she was Ririchiyo's precious friend along with a...close acquaintance of his that he has great respect for. He was not going to leave her behind.] Usually I would reject the thought of allowing you to roam the streets alone; however, due to the severity of the situation, I will sent you the coordinates to the safehouse. If I am able to, I will try my utmost to meet you over at Sigyn district. Will that be all right with you?
It's more than fine. [ She honestly doesn't care about going there by herself. She's been running from the Sumaderas for so long back home - this isn't any different, is it? The only difference is that Amakusa isn't by her side right now, but it's just like that unreliable guy to actually have left this place for quite some time by now. ] Don't worry, I'll get there alright one way or another.
[ there's a moment of hesitation, but then the message continues; ]
I guess I should thank for you being concerned about me. I don't know if it's just for Ririchiyo's sake or you personally being worried about me as well, but thanks either way.
[ there's a moment of hesitation, but then the message continues; ]
I guess I should thank for you being concerned about me. I don't know if it's just for Ririchiyo's sake or you personally being worried about me as well, but thanks either way.
[For his own sake, she better get over to Sigyn safely because he would not be able to live it down if anything were to happen to Ange.]
All right, then I will meet you over at Sigyn's district, so I can guide you to the safehouse. But just in case I am unable to, I will sent you the exact coordinates. [Which he sents her right now! His safehouse is surprisingly pretty close to the hospital.]
[At the rest of her message, Soushi will freeze because he was having a difficult time trying to decide on what to exactly write in response. What should he say? It was difficult to tell. He did not wish to offend her nor be too open neither. Last thing he needs is to make the situation even more awkward, so...he will do what he usually does -- be neutral, but formal!]
There is no need to thank me. It is I who should be grateful towards you and your kindness, Ushiromiya-sama. You are Ririchiyo-sama's most precious friend and one of the few people I trust within this realm. I do not wish for any harm to befall you.
[...okay, maybe he was a tiny bit honest.]
All right, then I will meet you over at Sigyn's district, so I can guide you to the safehouse. But just in case I am unable to, I will sent you the exact coordinates. [Which he sents her right now! His safehouse is surprisingly pretty close to the hospital.]
[At the rest of her message, Soushi will freeze because he was having a difficult time trying to decide on what to exactly write in response. What should he say? It was difficult to tell. He did not wish to offend her nor be too open neither. Last thing he needs is to make the situation even more awkward, so...he will do what he usually does -- be neutral, but formal!]
There is no need to thank me. It is I who should be grateful towards you and your kindness, Ushiromiya-sama. You are Ririchiyo-sama's most precious friend and one of the few people I trust within this realm. I do not wish for any harm to befall you.
[...okay, maybe he was a tiny bit honest.]
[ Trust is a difficult kind of thing for Ange. It's been becoming so very difficult after her family's death, and it's even more difficult to tell over text than in person, so she ends up staring at the text for a few moments. Believing, trusting.. she should give it a try at least this once, right? If not in return for at least bothering to use kind words. ]
In that case, I'll be right over. [ There's a momentary pause, as if she's already left, but.. then, almost as if she's hesitated over sending it or not, another one follows. ]
And, to tell you in return, I'd rather not see you hurt as well. There's enough idiots to hurt instead of you here, either way.
[ Of course saying it in a straightforward way is much too difficult, so she just pretends it's like she only thinks well of him since he's not as idiotic as some others, even though it's more than that - she's just grateful to him, really. ]
In that case, I'll be right over. [ There's a momentary pause, as if she's already left, but.. then, almost as if she's hesitated over sending it or not, another one follows. ]
And, to tell you in return, I'd rather not see you hurt as well. There's enough idiots to hurt instead of you here, either way.
[ Of course saying it in a straightforward way is much too difficult, so she just pretends it's like she only thinks well of him since he's not as idiotic as some others, even though it's more than that - she's just grateful to him, really. ]
Edited 2012-09-05 13:07 (UTC)
[Once he read the first text message, he decided it would be best to make his way back to Sigyn, in order to await for Ange's arrival. He was too far from Hel, at the moment, so he wanted to be sure to be by her side once she arrives to the district, at least. It did not take very long for his bracelet to offer him one more text message from the red-head. He will stop in his tracks to read the second message.
When he did, there will be a slight pause on his part, as thought he was not going to return any messages. It was difficult to form any sort of relationship with others. No matter how good he was in serving others, being formal, and kind; he did not understand the true meaning behind the word friendship. Yes, he has three childhood friends, but his relationship with them was odd at best. He has never been friends with other woman before. It was difficult to form any sort of connection with them. Maybe he could try to figure it out. Ange could be a good test run along with Regina. They both were very kind. So, with that train of thought, he decided to sent her a final message before moving on to Sigyn.]
Thank you very much, Ushiromiya-sama. Please do be careful on your own journey to Sigyn. We will be awaiting your arrival.
When he did, there will be a slight pause on his part, as thought he was not going to return any messages. It was difficult to form any sort of relationship with others. No matter how good he was in serving others, being formal, and kind; he did not understand the true meaning behind the word friendship. Yes, he has three childhood friends, but his relationship with them was odd at best. He has never been friends with other woman before. It was difficult to form any sort of connection with them. Maybe he could try to figure it out. Ange could be a good test run along with Regina. They both were very kind. So, with that train of thought, he decided to sent her a final message before moving on to Sigyn.]
Thank you very much, Ushiromiya-sama. Please do be careful on your own journey to Sigyn. We will be awaiting your arrival.
Uh...about your dad...
[Oh boy, what a message to leave.]
[Oh boy, what a message to leave.]
Well, yeah. I just wanted to let you know that it doesn't bother me. In case you were actually worried about something like that.
I don't think you were but better to just make sure.
I don't think you were but better to just make sure.
Ah.. [ She was actually a little worried about it, even though she figured it might not bother a guy like Shiki, but.. at least there's some relief in realizing that thought was right. ]
.. You really don't mind? I can realise putting up with dad when he's being this protective can be a pain..
.. You really don't mind? I can realise putting up with dad when he's being this protective can be a pain..
I don't mind, really. I'm a pretty stubborn kind of guy so that kind of reaction makes me more enthusiastic.
[Wait, that might have sounded weird.]
Y-You know what I mean.
[Wait, that might have sounded weird.]
Y-You know what I mean.
It's not like I plan to crawl in your window or anything like that.
I don't know if I'll understand but I'll make sure it doesn't come between us. That will never happen.
If you're happy then...I'll make sure I can do anything to keep you happy. Right now, that's all that matters.
[What's wrong, CAN'T HANDLE SAP, ANGE?]
R-Right. I'm opening up my ramen stand soon so maybe I can convince your dad with food.
R-Right. I'm opening up my ramen stand soon so maybe I can convince your dad with food.
L-Let's just wait and see what happens then. I'll still have my hopes up.
If you want to.
But, you know, the more I think about it, the more I realize you probably should be there.
But, you know, the more I think about it, the more I realize you probably should be there.
How about we set up a day for this?
[because we totally need a log for this shit]
[because we totally need a log for this shit]
Your father seems to be under the impression that Miketsukami-kun poses a threat to your purity. [ And she isn’t particularly happy about that since she knows Soushi better than anyone else here. ] You can only imagine my vexation at hearing him speak about him as though he was some kind of swindler.
In any case, I just thought to leave you a message so call me back whenever that old man stops embarrassing you to the point that you’ll hide under your bedsheets and lock yourself up in your room.
In any case, I just thought to leave you a message so call me back whenever that old man stops embarrassing you to the point that you’ll hide under your bedsheets and lock yourself up in your room.
.. Hey, it's me, you told me to call you back. Either way, yeah, I figured as much from what he was saying over the network. [ a sigh - she doesn't particularly feel like going over this whole deal again, but then again, she at least needs to start some damage control here.. ]
I guess I should apologize in his place.
I guess I should apologize in his place.
It’s not you who should be apologising. He’s an adult and he shouldn’t be making lists like that, protective parent or not. [ All in all, she means to say that she doesn’t blame Ange for her dad’s crazy behaviour. ] I’m the last person to go to when it comes to the relationship a father has with his daughter as I don’t really know my own. Or either of my parents, actually.
I haven't seen him in a long time either, so it's not like I know much more about it. In fact, he probably still views me as that six year old girl, even though I'm much older by now.
.. But even so.. I should've figured it out earlier that he was going to do that and found some way to stop him. So in a way, it is my responsibility. [ like she's a babysitter for her family.. ]
.. But even so.. I should've figured it out earlier that he was going to do that and found some way to stop him. So in a way, it is my responsibility. [ like she's a babysitter for her family.. ]
He has to come to face the fact that you aren’t that little girl anymore. I don’t know how you were at the age of six but it’s clear that you have changed a lot since then - he just needs to accept that.
[ She heaves a silent sigh to herself. Really Ange? ] You aren’t the official babysitter of your own family, Ange. All of the family members of yours I have met thus far are all adults and, thus, they should clean up after themselves rather than leaving the damage control to you.
[ She heaves a silent sigh to herself. Really Ange? ] You aren’t the official babysitter of your own family, Ange. All of the family members of yours I have met thus far are all adults and, thus, they should clean up after themselves rather than leaving the damage control to you.
[ she's just too responsible, ririchiyo.. ]
They might be adults, but that doesn't mean they always have an adult mentality. [ especially not since it's battler and rudolf.. ] If mom was here too it'd be different, she could keep them in check, but.. since she's not here, I should at least put in some effort.
They might be adults, but that doesn't mean they always have an adult mentality. [ especially not since it's battler and rudolf.. ] If mom was here too it'd be different, she could keep them in check, but.. since she's not here, I should at least put in some effort.
[ it's okay bff, she understands how that is.. ]
With an attitude like that, people are going to step all over you. There’s putting effort into something and then there’s being overly obediant. [ like you’re one to talk when it comes to this stuff ririchiyo... soushi practically blackamails you on a daily basis and you let him have his own way. ] Still, I’m sure having a family must be nice.
With an attitude like that, people are going to step all over you. There’s putting effort into something and then there’s being overly obediant. [ like you’re one to talk when it comes to this stuff ririchiyo... soushi practically blackamails you on a daily basis and you let him have his own way. ] Still, I’m sure having a family must be nice.
[ they're the same person after all, although the last part does make her a little quiet - maybe she feels a little guilty at hearing that, since ririchiyo doesn't have a family here like her, but.. ]
.. I'm glad to see them again here, yeah. It's been so long, so it's.. strange, but it's nice as well. I missed them, after all.
.. I'm glad to see them again here, yeah. It's been so long, so it's.. strange, but it's nice as well. I missed them, after all.
[ falling silent she ceases with her talking, almost as though she'd let the topic come to a close. but that was far from the truth as many thoughts were swirling around in ririchiyo's head revolving around having a family. she wasn't sure if she would ever be ready to tell ange about the wish soushi had told her about wanting children someday, but only time would tell. ]
Hey, Ange. Can I ask you a question? [ deciding not to wait for her acceptance or rejection on the topic she continues on. ] What does it feel like, having a parent who cares for you as much as that man?
Hey, Ange. Can I ask you a question? [ deciding not to wait for her acceptance or rejection on the topic she continues on. ] What does it feel like, having a parent who cares for you as much as that man?
Huh?
[ it's.. a strange question, but she gets it, in a way - ririchiyo has told her about her things from back home too, so despite both having been lonely, their family contact was very different.. after all, if ange's family hadn't died when she was young, she would have been close to him like she was when she was little. ]
Well.. it's difficult to explain. [ and she wants to put it in a way that would hurt the other girl the least, since she is strangely thoughtful when it comes down to it. ] But.. it's nice, I guess I can at least say that much. Even if dad can be a huge idiot and much too protective.. I love him. I really love my family, and they all love me in return, so.. that's the best feeling in the world. It mans you're never alone.
[ it's.. a strange question, but she gets it, in a way - ririchiyo has told her about her things from back home too, so despite both having been lonely, their family contact was very different.. after all, if ange's family hadn't died when she was young, she would have been close to him like she was when she was little. ]
Well.. it's difficult to explain. [ and she wants to put it in a way that would hurt the other girl the least, since she is strangely thoughtful when it comes down to it. ] But.. it's nice, I guess I can at least say that much. Even if dad can be a huge idiot and much too protective.. I love him. I really love my family, and they all love me in return, so.. that's the best feeling in the world. It mans you're never alone.
[ ... so that’s how it felt. she didn’t really understand what the other girl was saying but, somehow, she understood the concept of family a little better now. to have a family meant that you were never alone, no matter what the circumstances. in that moment she couldn’t help but wonder if that was how her younger sister felt, smiling happily as she always did in photographs. did she feel as though, no matter what, their parents would stand by her through thick and thin? that they would love her without comparing her to her older sister?
it must be nice though, to know that your family would stand by your side regardless of who or how you are. the only memory that stood out to ririchiyo was when her father hit her for admitting in how she felt like she was always living in her normal younger sisters’ shadow. what right did she have to feel that way? she was the throwback, the lucky charm; what chance did her younger sister have in being more like her? she was normal. even if she knew why her father reacted the way he did and accepted what he was saying, she couldn’t simply erase the envy she felt. ]
... I don’t understand it all that well, but I’m sure it’s nice. [ and she meant that. ] When I was younger, I told my father how I was jealous of my normal little sister. I felt like I was always being compared to her no matter what I did and that’s when he struck me. At that time he said to me; “What do you know!? What do you know... Compared to you, who is in a more pitiful situation?” It was then that I realised that his eyes that were brimming over with tears weren’t out of confusion and nor were they for me. They were tears of compassion for my sister, and not me.
Even so, I understand what he meant now. I don’t want anyones compassion; in fact, I feel blessed to have the life that I have because I have people who try and understand me. Even for someone like me, there are people like that. That, in itself, makes me happy.
it must be nice though, to know that your family would stand by your side regardless of who or how you are. the only memory that stood out to ririchiyo was when her father hit her for admitting in how she felt like she was always living in her normal younger sisters’ shadow. what right did she have to feel that way? she was the throwback, the lucky charm; what chance did her younger sister have in being more like her? she was normal. even if she knew why her father reacted the way he did and accepted what he was saying, she couldn’t simply erase the envy she felt. ]
... I don’t understand it all that well, but I’m sure it’s nice. [ and she meant that. ] When I was younger, I told my father how I was jealous of my normal little sister. I felt like I was always being compared to her no matter what I did and that’s when he struck me. At that time he said to me; “What do you know!? What do you know... Compared to you, who is in a more pitiful situation?” It was then that I realised that his eyes that were brimming over with tears weren’t out of confusion and nor were they for me. They were tears of compassion for my sister, and not me.
Even so, I understand what he meant now. I don’t want anyones compassion; in fact, I feel blessed to have the life that I have because I have people who try and understand me. Even for someone like me, there are people like that. That, in itself, makes me happy.
.. That feeling.. is one I understand as well, either way. [ Because even if she did have her family, it changed when Eva started raising her instead - only comparing her to her own dead son, hitting her just because she was never good enough, just something to take her frustration out on. ]
But.. don't say stuff like 'I don't want anyone's compassion'. I'll give you it, because I want to.. because you deserve to be happy as well.
But.. don't say stuff like 'I don't want anyone's compassion'. I'll give you it, because I want to.. because you deserve to be happy as well.
[ You deserve to be happy as well.
Those words, those very words, struck her harder than she thought possible. Did she really deserve to be happy, smiling alongside her younger sister in those photographs she received every now and again? She wasn’t familair with the emotion of happiness and it wasn’t until the moment she confessed her feelings to Soushi that she understood what happiness felt like. It was a beautiful feeling pinched in with a bit of sadness -- or had that been joy? She couldn’t remember and nor could she differincate the two.
In the books she read she would often come across chapters which revolved around happiness and love and she would wish she knew what that felt like. Or, at least, her younger self wished that she knew.
Unable to conjur a witty response, she merely stares at her bracelet as she fiddles around with it every now and again before throwing herself, head first, on to her bedsheets. With an absentminded mind, she creates circles on her sheets as she brushed her finger counter-clockwise. ]
You really are a strange one, Ange. [ But she meant no ill by stating such a fact. ] I do wonder what you see in me sometimes.
Those words, those very words, struck her harder than she thought possible. Did she really deserve to be happy, smiling alongside her younger sister in those photographs she received every now and again? She wasn’t familair with the emotion of happiness and it wasn’t until the moment she confessed her feelings to Soushi that she understood what happiness felt like. It was a beautiful feeling pinched in with a bit of sadness -- or had that been joy? She couldn’t remember and nor could she differincate the two.
In the books she read she would often come across chapters which revolved around happiness and love and she would wish she knew what that felt like. Or, at least, her younger self wished that she knew.
Unable to conjur a witty response, she merely stares at her bracelet as she fiddles around with it every now and again before throwing herself, head first, on to her bedsheets. With an absentminded mind, she creates circles on her sheets as she brushed her finger counter-clockwise. ]
You really are a strange one, Ange. [ But she meant no ill by stating such a fact. ] I do wonder what you see in me sometimes.
Saying I'm strange for saying you deserve to be happy is like saying I'm strange for saying you're allowed to breathe.
[ That's still a little deadpan, since it's more or less an automatic retort, but.. ]
.. The two of us.. we're friends, right? You've been putting up with me and talking to me all this time already, and I know you aren't a bad person at all. So of course I can at least say something like that for sure.
[ That's still a little deadpan, since it's more or less an automatic retort, but.. ]
.. The two of us.. we're friends, right? You've been putting up with me and talking to me all this time already, and I know you aren't a bad person at all. So of course I can at least say something like that for sure.
Of course we’re friends. [ If it was easy to detect or not, Ange may notice how much easier she could say the f-word in her presence and the sole reason behind that was because, out of everyone she’d ever met in Asgard, she always considered Ange her true friend, the friend who would never leave her on her own. And, much as she hated to think about that day (if such a day ever came), she knew that without her it would be so much harder to function and even more harder to allow anyone else to get this close to her.
Ange really helped a lot during her stay here and so the very thought of her leaving was almost like losing a soulmate. Essensially, that is what they were -- the two of them were soulmates, but on a more platonic scale. After all, the term ‘soulmates’ didn’t only apply to those of romantic ties for even friends could be considered as such. Best friends moreso than anything else. ]
It’s nice to know that someone besides Miketsukami-kun thinks of me in that light. To be honest with you, my orginal plan was to be left alone before people started interesting me. I was so used to people thinking of me in the way of not wanting to be involved with me unless they wanted some of my families money. In fact, I had grown to used to it that people could badmouth me as loudly as they could and I would just grit and bear all the horrible things said about me to me.
But, even so, I’m glad to have a friend like you Ange. It’s a nice feeling, and it’s different from being lovers but... it’s nice. Having friends and knowing people believe that you deserve happiness, it’s almost like being part of a family. At least, from how you described it.
Ange really helped a lot during her stay here and so the very thought of her leaving was almost like losing a soulmate. Essensially, that is what they were -- the two of them were soulmates, but on a more platonic scale. After all, the term ‘soulmates’ didn’t only apply to those of romantic ties for even friends could be considered as such. Best friends moreso than anything else. ]
It’s nice to know that someone besides Miketsukami-kun thinks of me in that light. To be honest with you, my orginal plan was to be left alone before people started interesting me. I was so used to people thinking of me in the way of not wanting to be involved with me unless they wanted some of my families money. In fact, I had grown to used to it that people could badmouth me as loudly as they could and I would just grit and bear all the horrible things said about me to me.
But, even so, I’m glad to have a friend like you Ange. It’s a nice feeling, and it’s different from being lovers but... it’s nice. Having friends and knowing people believe that you deserve happiness, it’s almost like being part of a family. At least, from how you described it.
[ .. It happens so often when they talk, right? The more she hears about Ririchiyo, the more Ange always realises they really are the same in a lot of ways. They both closed themselves off to other people out of fear of getting hurt or lied to again - they just did it in different ways, either by being rude or being completely apathic, but.. it's not what they really want. Something as simple as a friendship like this.. it's maybe just what they needed all along, Ange realises that much. ]
I'd hope it's different from being lovers. [ It's a joke, and for once instead of only saying it in a deadpan tone, she even manages to crack a small smile at it. ] But.. yeah, you're right. Having friends or family.. it's almost the same, the difference is that with family you're connected by blood. But it's the same feeling, the feeling of.. belonging somewhere.
I'd hope it's different from being lovers. [ It's a joke, and for once instead of only saying it in a deadpan tone, she even manages to crack a small smile at it. ] But.. yeah, you're right. Having friends or family.. it's almost the same, the difference is that with family you're connected by blood. But it's the same feeling, the feeling of.. belonging somewhere.
[ Simply having a friendship as simple as this one... it was all either of them needed, if they were to be perfectly honest. All along all they needed was a friendship as strong as the one they possessed right now to open up a little more; of course, both of them still had a long way to go before they felt comfortable in their own skin and it would take them twice as long to realise that people could actually like them, even love them. But there was someone out there for both of them, someone who tried to understand them better than anyone else in the world. ]
Hm-Hmph. I guess what I’m trying to say is... [ Losing her cool, she begins stuttering and stumbling over her words due to the reality of the things she’d been saying sunk in -- embarrassing things, yes but nothing she wished she could take back. ] I-I’m happy that you’re my friend and if you ever disappear on me I will drag you back here myself if I have to. And if you ever forget me... I’ll have to make you remember, I suppose.
Hm-Hmph. I guess what I’m trying to say is... [ Losing her cool, she begins stuttering and stumbling over her words due to the reality of the things she’d been saying sunk in -- embarrassing things, yes but nothing she wished she could take back. ] I-I’m happy that you’re my friend and if you ever disappear on me I will drag you back here myself if I have to. And if you ever forget me... I’ll have to make you remember, I suppose.
...
[ the smile cracks just a little wider. ]
I'll be counting on you then.
[ in other words, she's happy, okay.. it's rare to hear ririchiyo admit this much, but that only makes it better in itself. and it's.. nice. a little happy, even. ]
I guess I should get back to damage control about dad suddenly going crazier than usual though by now.
[ the smile cracks just a little wider. ]
I'll be counting on you then.
[ in other words, she's happy, okay.. it's rare to hear ririchiyo admit this much, but that only makes it better in itself. and it's.. nice. a little happy, even. ]
I guess I should get back to damage control about dad suddenly going crazier than usual though by now.
[ while she may not be able to see the smile, she can certainly hear it in ange's voice. it made her feel a little happier about saying the things she did just now as it was clear her words meant a great deal to the other girl. unable to hold it in anymore, she lets out a light laugh at a mixture of the image of ange's dad being crazy and the relief she felt. ]
I suppose that would be wise, right? You never know what else he’ll do after broadcasting the list of guys he banned from speaking to you. ... Not that any of them will listen, though.
I suppose that would be wise, right? You never know what else he’ll do after broadcasting the list of guys he banned from speaking to you. ... Not that any of them will listen, though.
Of course not. The guys I know are way too stubborn to let some old guy stop them. [ she's sort of grateful for that, honestly. ]
Tell that guy I'm sorry for my dad listing him too. [ she means soushi, of course, but she hardly has to mention the name when there's obviously one guy super close to ririchiyo. ] And then I'll talk to you again later.
Tell that guy I'm sorry for my dad listing him too. [ she means soushi, of course, but she hardly has to mention the name when there's obviously one guy super close to ririchiyo. ] And then I'll talk to you again later.
Mi-Miketsukami-kun is taking it better than I thought he would. [ in her own language that meant that soushi didn’t care for being threatened by ange’s dad and, by the end of the day, it was just ririchiyo being a considerate girlfriend, if not a little defensive. ] Hmph. You don’t have to worry about him come to think of it. A-Anyway, I’ll talk to you later Ange...!
[ and before she allows for her to respond, she ends the call with an abrupt beep -- seems someone didn’t want to admit that she was worrying over soushi’s manly parts thanks to rudolf. ]
[ and before she allows for her to respond, she ends the call with an abrupt beep -- seems someone didn’t want to admit that she was worrying over soushi’s manly parts thanks to rudolf. ]
[Raspy voice and some coughing here and there aside, at least one can be thankful Shiki did call.]
I'm not feeling so good today, Ange, so don't go out looking for me. Instead, I'll probably go visit a doctor or something. With my health the way it is, I don't want to take too many risks.
[Whoops, he won't reply but he can be found riiight here. Punch him there, Ange.]
I'm not feeling so good today, Ange, so don't go out looking for me. Instead, I'll probably go visit a doctor or something. With my health the way it is, I don't want to take too many risks.
[Whoops, he won't reply but he can be found riiight here. Punch him there, Ange.]
Edited 2012-09-23 02:06 (UTC)
[ ... Shiki, seriously. You tell her that and then expect to not go looking for you? :|
Yup, once she hears the message she immediately goes out, looking for him for a bit, at first at his place but when he isn't there she heads to the hospital instead since he mentioned seeing a doctor and all. ONTO THE LOG. ]
Yup, once she hears the message she immediately goes out, looking for him for a bit, at first at his place but when he isn't there she heads to the hospital instead since he mentioned seeing a doctor and all. ONTO THE LOG. ]
Good evening. I apologize for my abrupt message to your inbox at this late hour, Ushiromiya-sama. It is not in my usual pattern to do so, but I have urgent news to report to you. Please. Do not seize from reading this message.
[Oh, look who is currently disobeying a certain dad's request. That would be Soushi and he does not even care. :|]
Are you doing well? The current situation that is plaguing the city has urge me to text you this message to inform you over Ririchiyo-sama's condition. Along with finding out information about your own health to inform my master with. At this very moment, Ririchiyo-sama has been stricken with the strange illness along with the others in the Freya district. I fear that I will be unable to care for her for much longer.
[Unfortunately, Soushi is bringing Ange the bad news after the whole father fiasco. Sorry, Ange.]
That is why I am here to inform you about my decision in taking Ririchiyo-sama to the hospital. Hopefully, the healers and doctors there will have some sort of treatment to ease the pains caused by the current illness. I am unable to do anything else to help her. All I was able to do was feed her the glowing pollen from the spring ball. Do you remember that time?
[There will be a long while until Ange will receive the final message because Soushi is having a difficult time typing at the moment. The illness has been ailling him worse than his master which he will never admit to. Ange might be able to notice by the message in the end:]
Once you receive this message, please let me know about your current condition. Ririchiyo-sama and I would feel most at ease to know such information.
Thank you for your time.
[Oh, look who is currently disobeying a certain dad's request. That would be Soushi and he does not even care. :|]
Are you doing well? The current situation that is plaguing the city has urge me to text you this message to inform you over Ririchiyo-sama's condition. Along with finding out information about your own health to inform my master with. At this very moment, Ririchiyo-sama has been stricken with the strange illness along with the others in the Freya district. I fear that I will be unable to care for her for much longer.
[Unfortunately, Soushi is bringing Ange the bad news after the whole father fiasco. Sorry, Ange.]
That is why I am here to inform you about my decision in taking Ririchiyo-sama to the hospital. Hopefully, the healers and doctors there will have some sort of treatment to ease the pains caused by the current illness. I am unable to do anything else to help her. All I was able to do was feed her the glowing pollen from the spring ball. Do you remember that time?
[There will be a long while until Ange will receive the final message because Soushi is having a difficult time typing at the moment. The illness has been ailling him worse than his master which he will never admit to. Ange might be able to notice by the message in the end:]
Once you receive this message, please let me know about your current condition. Ririchiyo-sama and I would feel most at ease to know such information.
Thank you for your time.
[ .. Ange stares at the message for quite a bit. She's actually in the hospital already when she reads it, by the place where Shiki is sleeping - at least he's sleeping for the night, she's worried to pieces about him. And worse is that she herself started getting the symptoms as well, but she's trying to hide them since Shiki would just worry more - not to mention everyone else she knows. At least it's easier to pretend she's 100% okay over text. (Although that thought is exactly what makes her wonder if Soushi isn't just doing the same as well.) ]
It's okay, the circumstances are a little weird so I don't care about you sending me this message now. I'm fine. [ the quickest lie she's ever told. ] I've been staying in the hospital to watch over Shiki.
If you bring Ririchiyo here, the two of you could meet up with me.
[ She hesitated over that message just a little longer - she's afraid they would notice she's gotten the disease too, but.. she could try to use her pokerface, and she really does want to see the two of them, since of course she's worried over them as well. (Mostly Ririchiyo since she's sick for sure, but she suspects Soushi might be as well, honestly.) ]
Unless that would be too much of an inconvenience, of course. But even so, I'd like to help you out with caring for her.
[ The rest of the message takes a little while to appear because of a coughing fit. ]
Take care of yourself, either way.
It's okay, the circumstances are a little weird so I don't care about you sending me this message now. I'm fine. [ the quickest lie she's ever told. ] I've been staying in the hospital to watch over Shiki.
If you bring Ririchiyo here, the two of you could meet up with me.
[ She hesitated over that message just a little longer - she's afraid they would notice she's gotten the disease too, but.. she could try to use her pokerface, and she really does want to see the two of them, since of course she's worried over them as well. (Mostly Ririchiyo since she's sick for sure, but she suspects Soushi might be as well, honestly.) ]
Unless that would be too much of an inconvenience, of course. But even so, I'd like to help you out with caring for her.
[ The rest of the message takes a little while to appear because of a coughing fit. ]
Take care of yourself, either way.
Edited (sob, sorry for the edits! html sucks.) 2012-09-26 11:50 (UTC)
[Upon hearing news over Shiki being ill, Soushi could not help feel entirely turned off in meeting Ange due to the fact that he did not remotely like Shiki. On the contrary, Soushi dislikes him even more than he did with Kagerou. He would not feel comfortable allowing his master to be an inch closer to the other. He was against it; even though they lived a few doors down from their home.]
I will tranfer your request to Ririchiyo-sama. It is not within my power to make any kind of decision without her approval. But I am certain that she will be pleased in wanting to meet with you. I trust she will be in good hands with you...
[There will be a pause because he was debating the thought of asking for Shiki's health. Sadly, he really did not care about him in the least bit. It would be a good idea not to mention him at all as if his name was not on the previous message. Right now, there were more serious matters to discuss.]
What room are you currently residing in, Ushiromiya-sama? Are you in the need of anything? I will be heading to the hospital very soon. It would not be an inconvenience to pick up any sort of item that you need.
I will tranfer your request to Ririchiyo-sama. It is not within my power to make any kind of decision without her approval. But I am certain that she will be pleased in wanting to meet with you. I trust she will be in good hands with you...
[There will be a pause because he was debating the thought of asking for Shiki's health. Sadly, he really did not care about him in the least bit. It would be a good idea not to mention him at all as if his name was not on the previous message. Right now, there were more serious matters to discuss.]
What room are you currently residing in, Ushiromiya-sama? Are you in the need of anything? I will be heading to the hospital very soon. It would not be an inconvenience to pick up any sort of item that you need.
[ Luckily enough Ange doesn't seem to find anything strange about Shiki not being named in Soushi's message either way, so she just normally replies back. ]
I don't need anything. Really, I'm fine, don't worry about me. [ Right now there are more important matters, after all, the people who are more sick than her deserve worry. She's fine, it's just a cough - even if it's sometimes bad enough to draw blood - she can deal with this. ]
I don't need anything. Really, I'm fine, don't worry about me. [ Right now there are more important matters, after all, the people who are more sick than her deserve worry. She's fine, it's just a cough - even if it's sometimes bad enough to draw blood - she can deal with this. ]
As you wish, Ushiromiya-sama. I will be heading to the hospital with Ririchiyo-sama as of this moment. Please, do take care of yourselve. I do not recommend anyone to lower their guard during a time such as this. The illness...I am uncertain if there is a cure to it.
[The thought, alone, worried him tremedously. No matter what, he had to keep his master alive. More than anything. It was all he desired, at the moment.]
[The thought, alone, worried him tremedously. No matter what, he had to keep his master alive. More than anything. It was all he desired, at the moment.]
Of course, I can promise that much. It's not like I am dumb enough to not take care of myself, either way. [ okay, no, that's sort of a lie - she's way too self-sacrificing to take proper care of herself most of the time, but she really doesn't want to make the guy worry. ]
In return, please make sure to take care of the two of you. So that means both of Ririchiyo and yourself. That's all I can ask.
In return, please make sure to take care of the two of you. So that means both of Ririchiyo and yourself. That's all I can ask.
[He felt concern for her. Regardless of her words in being able to care for herself, Soushi could not help continue to worry about her well-being. But for now, he will not press the matter to her further because he was going to catch of glimpse of her soon enough. With his own eyes, he will be able to determine of her safety and health. After all, he still held a great deal of unpaid debt to her.]
If you keep your word in staying safe from harm, then I will follow suit. You have my word, as Ririchiyo's SS Agent, to keep her safe from any and all types of danger. Along with trying to keep myself from falling into a compromising position.
[Although, he is currently uncertain about being able to keep half of the promise to her. At this rate, he could only save one life...]
If you keep your word in staying safe from harm, then I will follow suit. You have my word, as Ririchiyo's SS Agent, to keep her safe from any and all types of danger. Along with trying to keep myself from falling into a compromising position.
[Although, he is currently uncertain about being able to keep half of the promise to her. At this rate, he could only save one life...]
Thank you. [ there's another pondering moment after that, but.. this is the time to say things, right? with the way things were right now, maybe she wouldn't be able to say it anymore at a later time, so.. just in case, maybe for once she shouldn't hold back.. ]
It means a lot to me, so I owe you.
It means a lot to me, so I owe you.
[By the time Ange's message was sent to Soushi, he will have been getting ready to leave his home to take Ririchiyo to the hospital. But eitherway, he took a look at the message, which caught him by surprise. He owed her one? What did she mean by those words? It was clear that Soushi was having a hard time deciding on a proper way to respond. No matter how much Soushi seems to be the type to be social and good with words, he was not good at responding other people's kindness towards him. Him, as a seperate human being. Normally, he would disregard it and sent those words back with a servitude block, but the one giving him these words was not a stranger. It was someone he knew and almost fully trusted with his master. How does one respond to those words?]
Thank you. Thank you very much for your kind words, Ushiromiya-sama. I will do everything in my power to keep her safe. This is the one promise that I will be able to fully complete.
[The message was a good start as any. Now he just needed to keep himself from throwing a block at her. He will not throw her kind words away like he has done to so many others whenever they thank him for his services.]
It would seem as thought we are finally even. Aren't we?
[There Ange. Soushi is trying over here. Trying to be a little bit of himself. He is quite childish, isn't he?]
Thank you. Thank you very much for your kind words, Ushiromiya-sama. I will do everything in my power to keep her safe. This is the one promise that I will be able to fully complete.
[The message was a good start as any. Now he just needed to keep himself from throwing a block at her. He will not throw her kind words away like he has done to so many others whenever they thank him for his services.]
It would seem as thought we are finally even. Aren't we?
[There Ange. Soushi is trying over here. Trying to be a little bit of himself. He is quite childish, isn't he?]
[ She stares at the words for a moment, especially staring at the last part.. even, huh?
... Her head feels so.. woozy. Stupid illness. She figures that it's for the best to reply quickly while she still can, saying something like that deserves a response at the very least. ]
Calling it even sounds like a plan.
[ although now she needs an excuse that doesn't mention she's sick to turn off the bracelet's conversation.. ]
Shiki's stirring in his sleep though, so I better pay attention to that for now. I'll see you later.
... Her head feels so.. woozy. Stupid illness. She figures that it's for the best to reply quickly while she still can, saying something like that deserves a response at the very least. ]
Calling it even sounds like a plan.
[ although now she needs an excuse that doesn't mention she's sick to turn off the bracelet's conversation.. ]
Shiki's stirring in his sleep though, so I better pay attention to that for now. I'll see you later.
Yes, certainly. I do hope you take care of yourself, Ushiromiya-sama. We will speak another time.
[Totally ignoring the mention of Shiki. Although, he is now curious to know she was looking after him. Why? What was Shiki to Ange? He will be sure to ask her about it another time.]
[Totally ignoring the mention of Shiki. Although, he is now curious to know she was looking after him. Why? What was Shiki to Ange? He will be sure to ask her about it another time.]
Oi, haven't heard from you in a while, you still breathing?
[so nice.]
[so nice.]
[ good thing that they're dumb enough friends for ange to not even mind it, apparently, since she just sounds deadpan as always when she speaks up.. ]
You've reached the afterlife voicemail of Ange Ushiromiya. Please leave a message after the angelic chorus.
You've reached the afterlife voicemail of Ange Ushiromiya. Please leave a message after the angelic chorus.
Then I must have the wrong number. There's no way you're in heaven.
[:) you're going to hell along with him.]
[:) you're going to hell along with him.]
Whoa! Already with the insults! Buahahhaa!
[oh yeah, she's fine.]
[oh yeah, she's fine.]
'Course I didn't. [he felt ill though, that's about it.] I'm way too strong to be put down from shit like that.
Made sure to stay far away from any sick fuckers though. Hehaha! [uh oh, senji may or may not be regressing back to sadistic times. he really doesn't give a damn if people died from that illness or not.]
Made sure to stay far away from any sick fuckers though. Hehaha! [uh oh, senji may or may not be regressing back to sadistic times. he really doesn't give a damn if people died from that illness or not.]
Hm....
Yeah, I didn't want to be around anyone. People need to learn to help themselves.
Yeah, I didn't want to be around anyone. People need to learn to help themselves.
[ .. Yeah, he's really getting worse again, huh? Not that he wasn't like this to begin with, but a while ago it seemed like he had eased up a little again.. was it because of the stuff with the darkness? ]
There isn't a whole lot to be done against a deadly illness though. .. Just saying.
There isn't a whole lot to be done against a deadly illness though. .. Just saying.
They can still find a way to fight it. If they're strong enough they'll live, if not- then oh well.
[he smirks at that, chuckling a bit.]
[he smirks at that, chuckling a bit.]
[ Seriously, that just confirms it more. And at the same time she wants to force it out of him, but forcing something out of this guy is impossible. So, baby steps, it's easier if it's in person, maybe-- ]
Hey, Senji, where are you now? [ said real casually.. ]
Hey, Senji, where are you now? [ said real casually.. ]
[He hasn't caught on yet it seems.]
The arena, why?
The arena, why?
[...What? Why would she-
And coffee too?!]
Wh.... what's with you all of a sudden?
And coffee too?!]
Wh.... what's with you all of a sudden?
You're going to complain after all? [ she sighs, as if there isn't some big meaning behind it while there actually is.. ]
I just thought we could hang out and talk for a bit.
[ so she can find out what's wrong exactly. or try to drag it out of him somehow, at least. ]
I just thought we could hang out and talk for a bit.
[ so she can find out what's wrong exactly. or try to drag it out of him somehow, at least. ]
Uh.... oh, alright.
[fine, he won't complain to that.]
Hurry up then.
[fine, he won't complain to that.]
Hurry up then.
[ Picky, Senji.. But sure, sure, she's just getting over there, picking up some coffee along the way.. it really is some sort of ritual by now, huh? No serious talks without coffee..
Ah well, at least it's easy enough to spot him once she gets near, he's huge and it's not often that you see a muscle-covered guy like that, after all. ]
Senji. [ She raises the coffee in one of her hands, as if to draw his attention. ] I'm here.
Ah well, at least it's easy enough to spot him once she gets near, he's huge and it's not often that you see a muscle-covered guy like that, after all. ]
Senji. [ She raises the coffee in one of her hands, as if to draw his attention. ] I'm here.
I see that, red.
[he reaches out, taking the cup in his hands. He brings the cup to his lips, taking a sip of it as he turns around to go walking towards one of the benches. After sitting down he pats the seat next to him.]
[he reaches out, taking the cup in his hands. He brings the cup to his lips, taking a sip of it as he turns around to go walking towards one of the benches. After sitting down he pats the seat next to him.]
[ She slowly walks after him, sitting down next to him - she must look almost comically small next to him, really.. - and sips from her drink a little too, but she's mostly just holding it inbetween her hands as if she's warming herself up. It's starting to get colder, after all.
And she's meanwhile thinking about how to subtly bring this up. But in the end it just comes down to the fact that Ange isn't really great at being subtle, so.. ]
.. I can ask you something, right?
And she's meanwhile thinking about how to subtly bring this up. But in the end it just comes down to the fact that Ange isn't really great at being subtle, so.. ]
.. I can ask you something, right?
[Oh boy... what is it this time? Lately he's been helping out so many people, even offering advice to others. He normally would only do that with Ganta, but seems like he's branched out even more.
...How stupid.
Senji grunts in response before speaking up.] Yeah, what?
...How stupid.
Senji grunts in response before speaking up.] Yeah, what?
[ He's already sounding annoyed over this.. it just means the tightrope she has to walk is getting thinner and thinner. But it's not like she can back down by now - it wouldn't be her style, either way. ]
Are you okay?
[ The question seems so.. well, ridiculous in this situation, since it's such a normal conversation question.. but she means more with it right now, and it's obvious. ]
Are you okay?
[ The question seems so.. well, ridiculous in this situation, since it's such a normal conversation question.. but she means more with it right now, and it's obvious. ]
[Senji was about to take another drink, but then he stops. He turns to look at her, raising an eyebrow at that.]
...What'dya talkin' about? I'm fine. [what's her deal?]
...What'dya talkin' about? I'm fine. [what's her deal?]
That's not what I meant. [ Geez, she should've figured it would be more difficult than that to pull it out of him.. ]
I meant if you are okay or not. [ But she realises it's not very direct, so-- ] You're regressing. Don't you notice that yourself too?
I meant if you are okay or not. [ But she realises it's not very direct, so-- ] You're regressing. Don't you notice that yourself too?
[...
...What?
He frowns at her words. He straightens up, his eye narrowing as he watches her closely.]
You got about five seconds to explain yourself. The fuck d'ya mean by that? [In other words, no he hasn't noticed.]
...What?
He frowns at her words. He straightens up, his eye narrowing as he watches her closely.]
You got about five seconds to explain yourself. The fuck d'ya mean by that? [In other words, no he hasn't noticed.]
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[ He really doesn't know? Well, that's easier than it just being denial or something like that-- the only thing left is trying to figure out how to explain it to him exactly, but yeah, he's not really up for a wait. ]
This is exactly what I mean. You've become more aggressive, and less.. well, less caring. Like you used to be in the very beginning. Not that you've ever cared a whole lot for random people, but you used to at least want to help your friends here. [ .. there's a very short pause, but-- ] Like when you helped me, remember? Back with those stabbings?
This is exactly what I mean. You've become more aggressive, and less.. well, less caring. Like you used to be in the very beginning. Not that you've ever cared a whole lot for random people, but you used to at least want to help your friends here. [ .. there's a very short pause, but-- ] Like when you helped me, remember? Back with those stabbings?
[Senji stared at her, trying to understand what she was even talking about. He had never really cared about anyone else- he needed to focus on himself, it was easier that way, right? It was much easier to simply not care so when someone might get hurt then he wouldn't....
...He wouldn't give a fuck- ....right?
Ah, that's it. He had come to care about people here without even knowing it fully himself. He had been.... actually having fun with them, he had come a long way, he had become less sadistic and more willing to open up to people. Three people even knew about his past, and to him that was a massive achievement by itself.
The convict continued to look into her blue eyes, for a moment the coffee entirely forgotten as he contemplated her words. Slowly his gaze slid to the floor, that cup moving up to his lips once more and he took a sip of the warming liquid. After he took it away from his mouth he finally spoke.]
....Is that so?
[It's such a simple statement, really. But it speaks volumes that he's not blowing up at her right now. Normally he would have, but in this case.... she really was right, wasn't she? He had become far too attached to people without realizing it, and when Chie got hurt.... he just got so overly angry at everything. Why though? This was obviously the answer.]
I tell people not to take steps back and then I'm the one that does it....? Keh- what a fuckin' joke.
...He wouldn't give a fuck- ....right?
Ah, that's it. He had come to care about people here without even knowing it fully himself. He had been.... actually having fun with them, he had come a long way, he had become less sadistic and more willing to open up to people. Three people even knew about his past, and to him that was a massive achievement by itself.
The convict continued to look into her blue eyes, for a moment the coffee entirely forgotten as he contemplated her words. Slowly his gaze slid to the floor, that cup moving up to his lips once more and he took a sip of the warming liquid. After he took it away from his mouth he finally spoke.]
....Is that so?
[It's such a simple statement, really. But it speaks volumes that he's not blowing up at her right now. Normally he would have, but in this case.... she really was right, wasn't she? He had become far too attached to people without realizing it, and when Chie got hurt.... he just got so overly angry at everything. Why though? This was obviously the answer.]
I tell people not to take steps back and then I'm the one that does it....? Keh- what a fuckin' joke.
[ Without even fully realising it, Ange had started to grip her cup a little tighter - mostly out of.. some sort of nervousness, she never knew how he would respond to something, just like the time he had suddenly grabbed her and lifted her off the ground. But luckily he actually seemed to be taking this well, so.. did he finally start to understand? ]
It's only human to do that. [ The least she can do is help him out more in return for not exploding, huh. ]
Sometimes it hurts so much that it's just.. easier to close yourself off. [ She knows all about that, it's practically the story of her life. ] Most of the time it even takes effort to not do that when bad things happen.
It's only human to do that. [ The least she can do is help him out more in return for not exploding, huh. ]
Sometimes it hurts so much that it's just.. easier to close yourself off. [ She knows all about that, it's practically the story of her life. ] Most of the time it even takes effort to not do that when bad things happen.
[He nods at her words, fully understanding them. Back when his friends died that's exactly what he did, close himself off and tried to get as far away from the person that he used to be. Slowly though he had started to open up again, he had started to care- but after someone got hurt it pained him way too much. It freaked him right out.
Still...
Senji looks at her, a hand reaching out to her and patting her on the head.]
This makes us even, doesn't it? [since he helped her out before.]
Still...
Senji looks at her, a hand reaching out to her and patting her on the head.]
This makes us even, doesn't it? [since he helped her out before.]
[ She almost looks a little sulky at the headpat - it feels too much like being treated like a kid again, she's an adult, okay!! Not that she doesn't enjoy it, it's just.. a little embarassing, but at least nobody else can probably see this.. ]
It has nothing to do with being 'even' or whatever. You're my friend, so I'd help you out whenever you'd need it. [ Honestly saying it for once, yup. ]
It has nothing to do with being 'even' or whatever. You're my friend, so I'd help you out whenever you'd need it. [ Honestly saying it for once, yup. ]
[He takes his hand away, that lopsided grin appearing on his face as he sips his coffee.]
Since when are you a fuckin' softie? Cheh... but just so you know.... I still don't give a shit about most people, got it? A lot of them deserve what they get. [but he'll help his friends.]
Maybe I'll swing by and assist ya when you're in trouble, if I'm in the neighborhood. But other than that I'm not helpin' any of those shits out there.
Since when are you a fuckin' softie? Cheh... but just so you know.... I still don't give a shit about most people, got it? A lot of them deserve what they get. [but he'll help his friends.]
Maybe I'll swing by and assist ya when you're in trouble, if I'm in the neighborhood. But other than that I'm not helpin' any of those shits out there.
[ There's a half-mumbled 'shut up' at the first part as she strokes her hair a little to get it back in order. ]
I wouldn't expect any different from you, Senji. [ just let her dere once in a while, geez!! ] But it's not like I particularly need help either way. I know how to fend for myself.
I wouldn't expect any different from you, Senji. [ just let her dere once in a while, geez!! ] But it's not like I particularly need help either way. I know how to fend for myself.
Do you....?
[Senji takes another sip of his coffee, standing and placing it on the bench where he had been sitting. He goes over to an area in the workout room, grabbing what looks to be a blade. He moves to slip it on his arm, and of course when he turns back to her the blade juts out, and it looks identical to his Branch of Sin.]
I wonder how well you can fight against an armed opponent, red. There's all kinds of shit around every turn.
[Senji takes another sip of his coffee, standing and placing it on the bench where he had been sitting. He goes over to an area in the workout room, grabbing what looks to be a blade. He moves to slip it on his arm, and of course when he turns back to her the blade juts out, and it looks identical to his Branch of Sin.]
I wonder how well you can fight against an armed opponent, red. There's all kinds of shit around every turn.
[ .. So it comes down to this, huh? She can't exactly pretend, so.. ]
I haven't fought anyone using swords or whatever before, nobody uses those back home. Only guns. [ at least she admits it honestly, even if the pokerface doesn't fade. ] I've learned more how to survive by making good escapes.
I haven't fought anyone using swords or whatever before, nobody uses those back home. Only guns. [ at least she admits it honestly, even if the pokerface doesn't fade. ] I've learned more how to survive by making good escapes.
Huh I see....
[he nods, looking down at his weapon...
BEFORE HE LUNGES AT HER!! Sorry Ange, he was really messed up after Chie died, he needs to see what she can do so he doesn't have to worry about her as much. He swings his blade at her, and even if she doesn't dodge it'll stop right before her neck- but hopefully she'll attempt to move.]
[he nods, looking down at his weapon...
BEFORE HE LUNGES AT HER!! Sorry Ange, he was really messed up after Chie died, he needs to see what she can do so he doesn't have to worry about her as much. He swings his blade at her, and even if she doesn't dodge it'll stop right before her neck- but hopefully she'll attempt to move.]
[ Kch--
It's a good thing that her reflexes are still as good as ever after having had to endure so many surprise attacks and chases back home.. so the moment she notices him approaching that quickly her brain immediately starts working overtime. Dodging to the side or moving back won't help much, he's faster than her, so-- she quickly ducks, sliding to the floor and under the blade past Senji, hopefully ending up at his back instead then. ]
It's a good thing that her reflexes are still as good as ever after having had to endure so many surprise attacks and chases back home.. so the moment she notices him approaching that quickly her brain immediately starts working overtime. Dodging to the side or moving back won't help much, he's faster than her, so-- she quickly ducks, sliding to the floor and under the blade past Senji, hopefully ending up at his back instead then. ]
[That move huh....?
Far too predictable.
When she attempts to move behind him, he merely turns, bringing his blade back and he drags it across the floor and upwards right to where she is. Yet again he's making it easy for her to dodge, but if she doesn't dodge it'll stop right before her side.
She was doing alright, but he could read her movements and she could try and be faster too. Training, she needed training.]
Far too predictable.
When she attempts to move behind him, he merely turns, bringing his blade back and he drags it across the floor and upwards right to where she is. Yet again he's making it easy for her to dodge, but if she doesn't dodge it'll stop right before her side.
She was doing alright, but he could read her movements and she could try and be faster too. Training, she needed training.]
[ He really is pretty fast too.. although she supposes it can't be helped, he's much more used to combat than she is, after all. All she can hope is to keep dodging him - attacking is practically impossible like this, her only option is trying to tackle him by kicking him at the ankles or something but he's so heavy there's no way even that would work, huh?
She quickly tries to dodge - backwards now she has more space to do so, away from him with a backflip. ]
She quickly tries to dodge - backwards now she has more space to do so, away from him with a backflip. ]
Backflip?! Buahahahaha!
[He grins at that, bursting out into laughter. Oh man he hadn't expected that from her at all! That's really interesting. She has some really good moves it seems! But okay, he's going to wrap this up already.
Senji dashes towards her, it seems like he's moving at a very fast pace unlike before, not actually holding back in this moment. In an instant he's closed the distance between them, and he's in his regular fighting stance, swiping at her and it seems far too fast for her to even see properly. His blade stops just short of her neck though, and Senji holds that position.]
...But you're still too slow.
[He grins at that, bursting out into laughter. Oh man he hadn't expected that from her at all! That's really interesting. She has some really good moves it seems! But okay, he's going to wrap this up already.
Senji dashes towards her, it seems like he's moving at a very fast pace unlike before, not actually holding back in this moment. In an instant he's closed the distance between them, and he's in his regular fighting stance, swiping at her and it seems far too fast for her to even see properly. His blade stops just short of her neck though, and Senji holds that position.]
...But you're still too slow.
Shit..! [ It's more out of instinct that she actually curses, since the moment he comes at her that fast she knows she's cornered. And she knows he won't really hurt her - which is why she's not surprised to stop it right in front of her neck there - but the situation almost made it feel that way all the same.
A moment or two later she seems to stop tensing up like that though, instead letting out a sigh. ]
.. Well, it's not like we were evenly matched to begin with.
A moment or two later she seems to stop tensing up like that though, instead letting out a sigh. ]
.. Well, it's not like we were evenly matched to begin with.
[Senji straightens up, grinning as he looks at her.]
True, but you do got some good moves. I guess I don't need to be concerned about you all that much. [...whoops.]
Well, not like I would ever be concerned, but still.
True, but you do got some good moves. I guess I don't need to be concerned about you all that much. [...whoops.]
Well, not like I would ever be concerned, but still.
[he grows a little more serious though.]
....But there might be enemies out there that will be as strong as me, maybe even stronger. Don't go around claiming you're strong or that you'll be fine on your own, that's a way to get killed.
Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, the difference between life and death for you could be another person watching your back.
....But there might be enemies out there that will be as strong as me, maybe even stronger. Don't go around claiming you're strong or that you'll be fine on your own, that's a way to get killed.
Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, the difference between life and death for you could be another person watching your back.
[ Suddenly something that's so very simple but which she never really thought about seems to click in her mind with those words. Don't go around claiming that, that's a way.. to get killed.. That's right. She always has said that, but that's exactly because she was fine even with dying, right? Since she had nothing to live for anymore.
But here.. she does. That's why his advice suddenly seems even more important, as something that should be taken seriously no matter what. But even so-- ]
I wouldn't want to bring anyone else into trouble though. [ Even so, her selflessness is even stronger. ]
But here.. she does. That's why his advice suddenly seems even more important, as something that should be taken seriously no matter what. But even so-- ]
I wouldn't want to bring anyone else into trouble though. [ Even so, her selflessness is even stronger. ]
There's only one simple solution to that then.
[He's going to remove that blade from his arm, setting it down somewhere. It's a damn good thing he got these custom made a long time ago, they've really come in handy.]
Either you train and get stronger or you ask someone that's strong enough to handle anything that comes your way. [HIM, PICK HIM.]
[He's going to remove that blade from his arm, setting it down somewhere. It's a damn good thing he got these custom made a long time ago, they've really come in handy.]
Either you train and get stronger or you ask someone that's strong enough to handle anything that comes your way. [HIM, PICK HIM.]
[ .. It's a little difficult. Mostly since she's never 100% sure with Senji, I mean, it's obvious that he's hinting at himself, but on the other hand, she can never be sure if it's just a coincidence, whether he really wants to help out.. but after this conversation of all things there's no way he wouldn't want to help, right? If not just a little.. ]
I wonder where I can find someone like that. [ It's obvious from the way she's looking at him and how she actually seems a little.. well, grateful already that she's practically asking him. ] I'd really have to ask them in that case.
I wonder where I can find someone like that. [ It's obvious from the way she's looking at him and how she actually seems a little.. well, grateful already that she's practically asking him. ] I'd really have to ask them in that case.
Hah? Speak up, if you got someone in mind then just ask them already. Don't be a pussy.
[He turns to look at her, and even though he was frowning during his spiel here his expression is already turning into a lopsided smirk.]
They might change their mind if you don't hurry up.
[He turns to look at her, and even though he was frowning during his spiel here his expression is already turning into a lopsided smirk.]
They might change their mind if you don't hurry up.
[ Well, at least that gives confirmation. And she does trust Senji in the end, 100%. So if there's anyone she knows she can fully rely on to help her once he promises to do so.. ]
Then.. will you help me out if I'll need it once there's a big fight here, Senji?
Then.. will you help me out if I'll need it once there's a big fight here, Senji?
Hah.... that damn upcoming war huh? That's somethin' to think about too....
[He walks over to the bench, grabbing the coffee he had set down before and drinks it. He looks down at his cup when he speaks up next, a grin plastered on his face.]
...Just say the word, red, and I'll be there by coincidence to help you out.
[He walks over to the bench, grabbing the coffee he had set down before and drinks it. He looks down at his cup when he speaks up next, a grin plastered on his face.]
...Just say the word, red, and I'll be there by coincidence to help you out.
By coincidence, huh? [ Yup, that sure sounds like Senji alright. It's completely what he'd say too if he ever did pop up and save her life or something like that..
But still.. she's glad. Sure, there's probably more people she can rely on here to help her out if it really came down to it, but most of them - Rudolf, Shiki - she would rather not get into danger. But she knows Senji is tough, definitely moreso than most people here.
So she can't help but smile. It's strange, having someone day that, but nice. ]
I'll be relying on you then. Hope that doesn't make you too nervous.
But still.. she's glad. Sure, there's probably more people she can rely on here to help her out if it really came down to it, but most of them - Rudolf, Shiki - she would rather not get into danger. But she knows Senji is tough, definitely moreso than most people here.
So she can't help but smile. It's strange, having someone day that, but nice. ]
I'll be relying on you then. Hope that doesn't make you too nervous.
[Senji turns to look at her when he hears her say those words. He opens his mouth to say something but then he sees her.... actually smiling?! Oh god. He's never seen her smile before, and he's actually stunned for a second. He feels the color rise to his cheeks and he looks away.
Shit...! This is why women are dangerous-!]
...D...doesn't make me nervous, shut up already. [it's her smile that makes him nervous okay. He clears his throat, the flush leaving him at least.]
That heavy weight of responsibility will keep me goin' stronger than before, you'll see.
Shit...! This is why women are dangerous-!]
...D...doesn't make me nervous, shut up already. [it's her smile that makes him nervous okay. He clears his throat, the flush leaving him at least.]
That heavy weight of responsibility will keep me goin' stronger than before, you'll see.
[ .. Huh? She hardly even realises what's up with him, she just raises her eyebrows as if she's just.. confused.. ]
You're sure? I'm not even teasing or whatever [ since okay, okay, she admits she does that a few times.. but that's just proof of how she gets along with him, okay. ] but you looked sort of weird for a moment there.
You're sure? I'm not even teasing or whatever [ since okay, okay, she admits she does that a few times.. but that's just proof of how she gets along with him, okay. ] but you looked sort of weird for a moment there.
[He looks back at her, a frown on his face.]
You looked weird too.... [THAT SMILE.] I know you're not teasing, and I'm being serious too. It doesn't make me nervous, it'll push me forward if anything.
You looked weird too.... [THAT SMILE.] I know you're not teasing, and I'm being serious too. It doesn't make me nervous, it'll push me forward if anything.
I know. You're.. strong, Senji. [ Knowing his backstory and having him seen in action makes her sure of this fact - both physically and mentally he's stronger than her, she doesn't doubt that. ]
I bet no enemy would be a match for you in that war.
I bet no enemy would be a match for you in that war.
[it comes with years of training, really. Seeing his friends that he had considered to be family laying there, dead, ripped up entirely.. it had changed him so drastically.]
Cheh.... better believe it. Still-.... I ain't gonna help with the war. There are others to do that, I'm no keeper of the peace, I'm just Kiyomasa Senji. If someone wants to face me then they'll soon reach the gates of hell. [basically saying he'll kill them so fucking fast.]
Cheh.... better believe it. Still-.... I ain't gonna help with the war. There are others to do that, I'm no keeper of the peace, I'm just Kiyomasa Senji. If someone wants to face me then they'll soon reach the gates of hell. [basically saying he'll kill them so fucking fast.]
[ oh thanks for the senji speak translation ]
Yeah, I figure you wouldn't be one to be on the frontlines. Especially not without a good reason. [ ... ] Not that it matters, I'm not particularly planning on fighting for the good of this city or whatever either. Other people who do feel like it can do that.
Yeah, I figure you wouldn't be one to be on the frontlines. Especially not without a good reason. [ ... ] Not that it matters, I'm not particularly planning on fighting for the good of this city or whatever either. Other people who do feel like it can do that.
[Senji just smirks at that, his grin completely evident now.]
....Good. [she doesn't need to fight, he doesn't want her to anyways.] I know you at least have a brain, those fuckers that want to die so badly can go right ahead and do it for a stupid reason. They'll learn their lesson soon enough.
....Good. [she doesn't need to fight, he doesn't want her to anyways.] I know you at least have a brain, those fuckers that want to die so badly can go right ahead and do it for a stupid reason. They'll learn their lesson soon enough.
[ Ange probably wouldn't put it as bluntly, although honestly the sentiment she feels about it isn't that far off from it either way.. so she doesn't seem to care much about what he says. ]
It helps, either way. It means I won't have to worry about you putting your life in danger over something dumb like some people I know might.
It helps, either way. It means I won't have to worry about you putting your life in danger over something dumb like some people I know might.
Those kinds of people will soon find out it's not worth it to risk your life for others that are so ungrateful. They'll forget what you did for them in time.
[being a cop was suffering....]
[being a cop was suffering....]
[He frowns at that. Yeah yeah, there are good people out there but it's rare he comes across them or even trusts someone.]
Forget about that. It was a one time deal.
Forget about that. It was a one time deal.
It better be, if I see you in trouble again I'll personally rip your head off. [because he'd be worried!!]
[...should he?!
SHOULD HE?!
he turns his back to her.]
....You're welcome.
[And then clears his throat, just drinking his drink. He didn't say that, nope.]
SHOULD HE?!
he turns his back to her.]
....You're welcome.
[And then clears his throat, just drinking his drink. He didn't say that, nope.]
[ .. OH, SHE DID HEAR THAT. Not that she's going to tease him over it or anything, she knows it's rare to hear him say that, and.. honestly, it makes her a little glad either way. She shrugs, but there's something content about her expression. ]
I finished mine. [ holding up her empty coffee cup.. ] So.. I guess I'll just go again for now.
I finished mine. [ holding up her empty coffee cup.. ] So.. I guess I'll just go again for now.
[ look ange, she spared you the rocks and the tsuntexts for once! but now you have to deal with her nervous breathing as she tries to figure out how to word this message.
so... yep. just breathing on the other end here. ]
so... yep. just breathing on the other end here. ]
Don't give me a disgraceful title. It's my first time calling you, so show a little respect to your president! [ Yozora, Ange isn't a friendless loser. ]
For a long-term goal, that's not bad. [ 
] Unfortunately, that's out of my reach. Anyway, forget that. [ because explaining it is embarrassing. ] You told me to call you when I wanted to talk to you, right? I'm here to ask for a favor.
] Unfortunately, that's out of my reach. Anyway, forget that. [ because explaining it is embarrassing. ] You told me to call you when I wanted to talk to you, right? I'm here to ask for a favor.[ IGNORES ANGE ]
I'm doing a little experiment, see. What sort of power do you have? As far as I know, Hel has the powers of shadow manipulation and body control.
I'm doing a little experiment, see. What sort of power do you have? As far as I know, Hel has the powers of shadow manipulation and body control.
Body control.
[ she doesn't know why she's answering either - maybe since sometimes it's easier to just go along with yozora rather than trying to protest, that just makes it more bothersome.. ]
Is that enough for your survey or do you need my bloodtype and starsign too?
[ she doesn't know why she's answering either - maybe since sometimes it's easier to just go along with yozora rather than trying to protest, that just makes it more bothersome.. ]
Is that enough for your survey or do you need my bloodtype and starsign too?
[ she's amazed by how easy it was to get her to cooperate, but that doesn't merit a comment. ]
No, that's fine. In fact, it's perfect.
Ange, I want you to have my body.
No, that's fine. In fact, it's perfect.
Ange, I want you to have my body.
..... [ there's a long stare at the device before she figures it's probably yozora being yozora again, and so she replies in deadpan (and quite some deja vu, isn't this what happened last time yozora bothered her for help too..) ]
I already have a boyfriend.
I already have a boyfriend.
[ realizing she said something wrong again, she sputters ] No, that's not what I meant.
See, I have telekinesis. What I want to test is whether or not I can counter your body control with it.
See, I have telekinesis. What I want to test is whether or not I can counter your body control with it.
[ ikr the power of friendship does wonders ]
I'll see you at the Loki apartments in ten minutes.
[ When Ange gets there, she'll find Yozora sitting at the steps in front of the building. ]
I'll see you at the Loki apartments in ten minutes.
[ When Ange gets there, she'll find Yozora sitting at the steps in front of the building. ]
[ And Ange actually shows up - and actually on time, since she can be somewhat loose with it sometimes.. just slightly.. but apparently she cares enough to show up in ten minutes. Even if she's looking as lineface as usual. ]
Hey. [ .. glancing around,SHE DOESN'T EVEN GO HERE she hardly comes to this part of the city. ]
Hey. [ .. glancing around,
Hey.
[ oh man this is so awkward, yozora's often the one who goes to ange. ]
I didn't think you could walk on those two feet all the way here, bourgeois.
[ so this is how she deals with it. ]
[ oh man this is so awkward, yozora's often the one who goes to ange. ]
I didn't think you could walk on those two feet all the way here, bourgeois.
[ so this is how she deals with it. ]
That's fine. I wouldn't want you to get kidnapped the moment you step out. Ah, but maybe that is for the best.
[ She stands up and smooths her pants. ]
Well, let's get started. Try controlling my hands. I'll see if I can move them.
[ She stands up and smooths her pants. ]
Well, let's get started. Try controlling my hands. I'll see if I can move them.
Fine, leave it to me. I'm not responsible for anything inappropriate though. [ IT'S JUST A JOKE OKAY YOZORA she won't do anything weird.. it's Ange, after all..
But at least at moments like these she's glad her body control is so strong already, it makes it less embarassing since there's not as much of a chance to fail. Even if she hasn't used her powers in quite some time, so it's almost weird by now.. She focuses on Yozora's hands, trying to make them move up the best she can. Come on, Ange, just imagine it as a marionette whose strings you're pulling up.. ]
But at least at moments like these she's glad her body control is so strong already, it makes it less embarassing since there's not as much of a chance to fail. Even if she hasn't used her powers in quite some time, so it's almost weird by now.. She focuses on Yozora's hands, trying to make them move up the best she can. Come on, Ange, just imagine it as a marionette whose strings you're pulling up.. ]
You're well aware that I'm capable of just as much as you are.
[ Anyway, Yozora watches her hands move on their own. Creepy. She tries to move them, but as expected, she can't. ]
Uwah, if I didn't know you were doing this, I'd be pretty freaked out. But rather than a magical girl, you've become a witch. How disappointing.
[ Anyway, Yozora watches her hands move on their own. Creepy. She tries to move them, but as expected, she can't. ]
Uwah, if I didn't know you were doing this, I'd be pretty freaked out. But rather than a magical girl, you've become a witch. How disappointing.
I already was a witch to begin with, so that's nothing too surprising.
[ Just a casual remark inbetween, you know, no big deal, nothing special.. Makes Yozora waves her hands a little. ... It's funny that she almost looks excited when Ange makes her do that, save for her facial expression.. ]
[ Just a casual remark inbetween, you know, no big deal, nothing special.. Makes Yozora waves her hands a little. ... It's funny that she almost looks excited when Ange makes her do that, save for her facial expression.. ]
[ man, why does ange always say that... ]
Why do I get the feeling that you're actually enjoying this?
[ ANGE STOP!!! but anyway, yozora concentrates on her hands for a while, but still no luck. this is probably ange's last chance to make yozora do something completely stupid today. ]
Why do I get the feeling that you're actually enjoying this?
[ ANGE STOP!!! but anyway, yozora concentrates on her hands for a while, but still no luck. this is probably ange's last chance to make yozora do something completely stupid today. ]
[ and who would she be to not abuse it, asgard would be so disappointed in her.. not that Ange is one to publically humiliate Yozora - it feels too much like the bullying she herself had to endure before, and she wouldn't wish that on anyone - but when it's just the two of them.. well, just a little bit. ]
How mysterious. I wonder where that feeling is coming from.. [ Yup, more deadpan. She focuses, trying to make Yozora spin around and form a heart shape with her hands..MOE MOE KYUN except ange doesn't know about that okay ]
How mysterious. I wonder where that feeling is coming from.. [ Yup, more deadpan. She focuses, trying to make Yozora spin around and form a heart shape with her hands..
[ And spin around she does. It feels as if she is being dragged along at first, but her movements become more fluid toward the end. Moe moe kyun~! ♥ Agh, it looks like something one of Sena's 2D friends would do! It's only one small action, but Yozora is already so deep in embarrassment that her face has turned a bright red. ]
This is abuse! Stop this foolishness! [ she says as her hands are in a heart shape. ]
This is abuse! Stop this foolishness! [ she says as her hands are in a heart shape. ]
[ ... Well, nobody ever said Ange was super cruel in the end, so.. she knows, she knows, she'll just drop the whole thing now. Doing any more would be boring either way, but in the end she does care for this girl in some.. really.. strange way...
So she stops the body control. ]
Hey, you just told me to. [ AS IF, ANGE. ]
So she stops the body control. ]
Hey, you just told me to. [ AS IF, ANGE. ]
[ Yozora growls and gives Ange a piercing glare before folding her arms and getting back to business. ]
That power, it only works if you concentrate on it, right? If I break your concentration, will I still be in your control?
That power, it only works if you concentrate on it, right? If I break your concentration, will I still be in your control?
Let's try it. Focus as hard as you can this time, or I'll kill you. [ WHY
She puts her arms out, waiting for Ange to get a hold of them again. ]
She puts her arms out, waiting for Ange to get a hold of them again. ]
At least make sure they put something decent on my gravestone and not some sappy or corny lines.
[ it's near amazing how calmly she can say that.. but either way, fine, here we go again - this time she actually narrows her eyes a little as she tries to concentrate even more to make her move them up. ]
[ it's near amazing how calmly she can say that.. but either way, fine, here we go again - this time she actually narrows her eyes a little as she tries to concentrate even more to make her move them up. ]
[ She's about to poke fun at that, but she knows Ange has to focus. Once Yozora is sure that Ange has total control of her arms - and she knows that as soon as they rise and stay up - she makes a leaf float up. No harm done, it's just there, floating as if it was riding along the wind.
Then it immediately sticks itself on Ange's nose. Wham! ]
Then it immediately sticks itself on Ange's nose. Wham! ]
Kch--
[ That does break her concentration, yes, considering it's.. well, all up in her sight right about now, so she has to grab at it to pull it off her face (stupid annoying leaf) which at the same time stops her control over Yozora's movements. ]
[ That does break her concentration, yes, considering it's.. well, all up in her sight right about now, so she has to grab at it to pull it off her face (stupid annoying leaf) which at the same time stops her control over Yozora's movements. ]
Thanks for your cooperation. Now we're a little more even, and I have something to report to that guy later.
[ Satisfied, she lets out a sigh and gives Ange one of her less malicious smiles. Still malicious though, all things considered... ]
[ Satisfied, she lets out a sigh and gives Ange one of her less malicious smiles. Still malicious though, all things considered... ]
[ Yozora nods. ]
You better stay on your toes. You never know when I'll strike next to settle the score.
You better stay on your toes. You never know when I'll strike next to settle the score.
You are dismissed. [ She turns on her heel, waves and bids her goodbye. ]
You've been a great help.
You've been a great help.
[ .. yup, that sure is typical Yozora being Yozora. And somehow she definitely seems to mind the girl a lot less nowadays, even though there's always that distinct.. well, Yozoraness to her. So there's the tiniest of smiles on her face as she answers - maybe since she knows Yozora can't see it since the other girl already turned around. ]
Don't even mention something this little.
Don't even mention something this little.
Yo, Ange-san. You ever thought about how the days here translate into the 12 months calendar we're used to back home?
[SURPRISE PHONECALL, ANGE. ...But totally innocuous line of questioning, okok... He seems pretty serious about it too, it may be worthwhile to note.]
[SURPRISE PHONECALL, ANGE. ...But totally innocuous line of questioning, okok... He seems pretty serious about it too, it may be worthwhile to note.]
[ Well, it's good that she gets surprise phonecalls so often that it doesn't even surprise her anymore.. In fact, this is already sounding less ridiculous than 75% of those calls, so she isn't even bothered. ]
.. Ah, hey. [ She sounds a little surprised though at the line of questioning, she's already thinking about it.. ] I guess I haven't. What, are you trying to do some survey among the people here?
[ Why else would anyone call her, after all, what is being popular!! ]
.. Ah, hey. [ She sounds a little surprised though at the line of questioning, she's already thinking about it.. ] I guess I haven't. What, are you trying to do some survey among the people here?
[ Why else would anyone call her, after all, what is being popular!! ]
[he is the normal dude in the secretly abnormal universe so
if nothing else he's got that going for him...]
Kinda, I guess? I might hafta if this keeps bugging me, it just crossed my mind today. With a weird calendar like Asgard's, what do we do about stuff like holidays? More importantly, what happens to people's birthdays??
[you'll... see... MAYBE...]
if nothing else he's got that going for him...]
Kinda, I guess? I might hafta if this keeps bugging me, it just crossed my mind today. With a weird calendar like Asgard's, what do we do about stuff like holidays? More importantly, what happens to people's birthdays??
[you'll... see... MAYBE...]
[ ... wait no she has a vague idea of where this is going but she really hopes that's not it.. because it would be the most unsubtle way to bring something up EVER but fine she'll humor him-- ]
I never really thought about that kind of stuff. I haven't celebrated my own birthday in twelve years, so it didn't even cross my mind, actually. [ she manages to say it in the straightest tone since it's true, okay. ] Besides, when it's about holidays, I doubt most people here even celebrate the same ones.
I never really thought about that kind of stuff. I haven't celebrated my own birthday in twelve years, so it didn't even cross my mind, actually. [ she manages to say it in the straightest tone since it's true, okay. ] Besides, when it's about holidays, I doubt most people here even celebrate the same ones.
[>arihiko
>subtle
pick one, ange
(but at least seems like you're starting to see where this is going...)]
--Sounds like something else we gotta fix. What season, at least? And yeah, but a lot of us are still from Earth. Shouldn't stop friends from getting together either, I bet lots of guys know Christmas.
>subtle
pick one, ange
(but at least seems like you're starting to see where this is going...)]
--Sounds like something else we gotta fix. What season, at least? And yeah, but a lot of us are still from Earth. Shouldn't stop friends from getting together either, I bet lots of guys know Christmas.
[ well okay even if he isn't subtle he's at least nice.. she supposes.. ]
Yeah, I guess I can see you as the type to throw some sort of Christmas party. [ don't say it as if parties are a foreign thing, okay, ange.. well, maybe they are to you, but still!!
(maybe she's also trying to change the subject just a little bit
but she's more subtle) ]
Yeah, I guess I can see you as the type to throw some sort of Christmas party. [ don't say it as if parties are a foreign thing, okay, ange.. well, maybe they are to you, but still!!
(maybe she's also trying to change the subject just a little bit
but she's more subtle) ]
[he's a bro ok]
Christmas? Nah, not so much. Those get-together are for families. All I have around those times is Tohno begging me to crash at my place, go figure. [he doesn't sound too annoyed, despite making a face.] But no, really. How'd you convert the months? I know we're in Fall, the weather tells that much, but then what?
[help him out THIS IS IMPORTANT... :(]
Christmas? Nah, not so much. Those get-together are for families. All I have around those times is Tohno begging me to crash at my place, go figure. [he doesn't sound too annoyed, despite making a face.] But no, really. How'd you convert the months? I know we're in Fall, the weather tells that much, but then what?
[help him out THIS IS IMPORTANT... :(]
[ BUT... well, fine, she can be nice this once but this better not get her into any awkward situations okay!! ]
It's a little difficult. I can't tell exactly even though I've been here for a while, but if you'd ask me, then I'd say the seasons are moving way too fast compared to what they were like back home. A year's 365 days back home, but so far I haven't even been there for half of that yet even though we've already gone through three seasons. [ ... ] If anything, I'd say it's almost like the seasons are moving twice as fast here. Maybe even thrice, who knows.
It's a little difficult. I can't tell exactly even though I've been here for a while, but if you'd ask me, then I'd say the seasons are moving way too fast compared to what they were like back home. A year's 365 days back home, but so far I haven't even been there for half of that yet even though we've already gone through three seasons. [ ... ] If anything, I'd say it's almost like the seasons are moving twice as fast here. Maybe even thrice, who knows.
Yeah, that sounds about right. Twice'd be fine and all, but it's not like there's a month system here where you can divide properly to make the dates fit. Like, we know the scale, but not the base to work it on? [HEADSCRATCH...] --Bah, this is so confusing. I know it's gotta be close real soon, but not knowing exactly when it OUGHT to be's driving me nuts!!
.. 'It'? From the way you're talking, it's almost as if you're trying to figure out when a certain something will happen. [ NO SHIT SHERLOCK but no okay there's only so much deadpan she can be about this. ]
Normally I'd say it's your birthday you're trying to figure out, but if you're coming to me it's more likely you're wondering about Shiki's, right?
Normally I'd say it's your birthday you're trying to figure out, but if you're coming to me it's more likely you're wondering about Shiki's, right?
I honestly don't think it's me being sharp as much as it is you being obvious. [ SORRY SHE'S SO BLUNT.. but at least it's not really said in an insulting way, it sounds more casual than anything else. ] But of course I can at least try to help when it's for that guy's sake. When exactly is his birthday in terms of a normal calendar year?
The result is the same, so it doesn't matter. [so smooth...]
It's on October 15th, smack middle of the month. Tohno was never a people person, so I was just thinking of getting the people we live with and a few others close to him together for something. You'll come, right?
[what do you mean we haven't even established any dates and he's already jumping the shark for the event, THIS IS LEGIT PACING]
Of course I'll come.
[ Despite her usual hesitance in dealing with stuff like.. well, friendship or in this case even romance because of hardly or never having to deal with it before, she at least seems firm on this. After all, what reason would she have to not go to her boyfriend's birthday getting together? ]
It's not even a question. I guess I should at least thank you for telling me about his birthday though, I had no idea it was already this close.
[ either way, she has to think about it now-- ] Technically speaking it should be pretty impossible to figure out when exactly it is, since the dates back home vary for everyone who was brought to this place. But since I've been here from the start, I can at least say that it must've been [ ... thinking.. what was the last count someone told her? add some numbers to that-- ] about 156 days ago that I first appeared in this place, along with quite some other people. I don't think anyone was here from different worlds before us.
When I arrived, I guess the season was.. early winter, very early winter, something like that. And ever since then we've been through winter, spring and summer, since it's turning more into autumn now, right?
[ Despite her usual hesitance in dealing with stuff like.. well, friendship or in this case even romance because of hardly or never having to deal with it before, she at least seems firm on this. After all, what reason would she have to not go to her boyfriend's birthday getting together? ]
It's not even a question. I guess I should at least thank you for telling me about his birthday though, I had no idea it was already this close.
[ either way, she has to think about it now-- ] Technically speaking it should be pretty impossible to figure out when exactly it is, since the dates back home vary for everyone who was brought to this place. But since I've been here from the start, I can at least say that it must've been [ ... thinking.. what was the last count someone told her? add some numbers to that-- ] about 156 days ago that I first appeared in this place, along with quite some other people. I don't think anyone was here from different worlds before us.
When I arrived, I guess the season was.. early winter, very early winter, something like that. And ever since then we've been through winter, spring and summer, since it's turning more into autumn now, right?
No probs, and thanks for giving me a hand on this! [SHOUNEN THUMBS UP] The guy normally doesn't do anything on his own, I practically had to force him to come drinking with me every year just so he does something different on the day of, heh! [DON'T REMINISCE LIKE IT'S A GOOD THING... That and ange can probably guess that those sessions ended up with Shiki dragging Arihiko home... oops]
It does, but we know that time passes twice as slow here, or fast, depending on your perspective, and we can still tell the seasons just by the weather, right? It's sumthing to go by. ... [just gonna nod and pretend he's following her. ...Well he SORTA is, he's just not on board 100%, can't blame him alright...] Yeah, makes sense. It's gotten too cold to be August or early September at the very least, which is why I gotta feeling October's either close, or we're already in it.
[ yes ange has a fairly good idea of how stuff works with these two.. but then again, it's not like arihiko is too bad of a guy - she's certainly met worse - so it's not much of a problem. ]
That's what I was thinking too. If it's exactly twice as fast, then a year here should have about 183 days. If my count was right and it's really been about 150 days at least, then we're pretty close to being the year round, right? A month back home should be about.. 15 days here, I guess, so if by that logic we say people first arrived here around late November or early December, it has to be October now. [ somehow this is turning into a teach me ange-sensei segment... ]
.. But then again, that's only assuming a year here is exactly twice as fast as back home.
That's what I was thinking too. If it's exactly twice as fast, then a year here should have about 183 days. If my count was right and it's really been about 150 days at least, then we're pretty close to being the year round, right? A month back home should be about.. 15 days here, I guess, so if by that logic we say people first arrived here around late November or early December, it has to be October now. [ somehow this is turning into a teach me ange-sensei segment... ]
.. But then again, that's only assuming a year here is exactly twice as fast as back home.
[re: wannabe delinquent...
just going to
nod and chinhandto look good]
Yeah, assuming's fine. I don't really care if we're a few days off, and I don't think Tohno will either. So if we say a year here is twice as fast, what day would that make the 15th fall on?
just going to
nod and chinhand
Yeah, assuming's fine. I don't really care if we're a few days off, and I don't think Tohno will either. So if we say a year here is twice as fast, what day would that make the 15th fall on?
Assuming we started out in late November or early December rather than perfectly at New Years, considering we did celebrate that here.. I'd say somewhere inbetween day 155 and 160. Although I'm leaning more towards the latter than the former, so maybe day 158 or 159.
[ ... she's not sure if that makes it better or worse.. well, in this situation better, probably.. ]
Rejected. [ and at least she's straightforward too, welp. ] That might be something for the two of you together, but going to a bar with a group for a birthday party seems like it's a little too much.
Rejected. [ and at least she's straightforward too, welp. ] That might be something for the two of you together, but going to a bar with a group for a birthday party seems like it's a little too much.
Now you're starting to sound like my dad. [ well, obviously he's old enough for drinking, but.. with.. other laws.. ] Not that he'd say any of that stuff to my face, though..
But that's not what I'm worried about, no. Just take my word that it's generally a bad idea for everyone involved.
[ that, and.. well.. ange has never even gone to a bar to begin with.. ]
But that's not what I'm worried about, no. Just take my word that it's generally a bad idea for everyone involved.
[ that, and.. well.. ange has never even gone to a bar to begin with.. ]
[ .. huh, was his conversation with rudolf that bad? then again, arihiko is probably exactly the kind of guy he'd threaten with a gun for just coming near her, so.. is it that he's scared..? (nope, getting the completely wrong impression here.) ]
How about you guys' place? You moved out of the welcome hall a while ago, right? [ she remembers shiki telling her about that. ] That should be suitable enough to have a party in.
How about you guys' place? You moved out of the welcome hall a while ago, right? [ she remembers shiki telling her about that. ] That should be suitable enough to have a party in.
[why don't you... try asking, ange... (not exactly but the answer will only reveal hideousness anyhow let's be real)]
Huh? Oh yeah, we're at Freya paid. ... [makes a clear grimace] The place's way too big and fancy, but we're managing.
...
I guess........ [grumble] Cleaning up's gonna be a huge pain though, what about that? [#teenagerproblems...]
Huh? Oh yeah, we're at Freya paid. ... [makes a clear grimace] The place's way too big and fancy, but we're managing.
...
I guess........ [grumble] Cleaning up's gonna be a huge pain though, what about that? [#teenagerproblems...]
[ is there any conversation involving arihiko that is not hideous in some way, answer me that.. ]
I'll help clean up.
[ She says it fairly instantly, since.. honestly, despite not having had to do so much back home, she doesn't mind either way. Especially not if Arihiko is going to make some big deal out of it, then it's better to just settle it now.. ]
Is that good enough for you?
I'll help clean up.
[ She says it fairly instantly, since.. honestly, despite not having had to do so much back home, she doesn't mind either way. Especially not if Arihiko is going to make some big deal out of it, then it's better to just settle it now.. ]
Is that good enough for you?
[
no
i apped him just for that i confess you caught me... shakes head slowly
he kinda just stares at that.]
There's probably gonna be a lot to do, though.
[he still has a shred of manner underneath that awful, ok. yeah of course he'll do it too, no way he's shoving all the work on the bff's gf, but STILL...]
no
i apped him just for that i confess you caught me... shakes head slowly
he kinda just stares at that.]
There's probably gonna be a lot to do, though.
[he still has a shred of manner underneath that awful, ok. yeah of course he'll do it too, no way he's shoving all the work on the bff's gf, but STILL...]
[ mama, i don't know whether to be disappointed or proud... ]
I don't mind. [ no, seriously, even if you don't want to get your ass to work she will just clean by herself no problem.. ange might complain a lot, but it's more about other people than about having to do something. ] .. What, do you think I'm that delicate kind of girl that can't handle a little work?
I don't mind. [ no, seriously, even if you don't want to get your ass to work she will just clean by herself no problem.. ange might complain a lot, but it's more about other people than about having to do something. ] .. What, do you think I'm that delicate kind of girl that can't handle a little work?
[alas this is the type of family you are stuck with...]
What, no!! [said pretty quickly too!] Sheesh, you're more like those hard-boiled boss ladies. Tohno'll never let me hear the end of it if you do all the work, not like I'd be OK with that either. [grumbles a bit...] Let's just be careful, I guess. We're keeping it small, so it shouldn't get too messy.
What, no!! [said pretty quickly too!] Sheesh, you're more like those hard-boiled boss ladies. Tohno'll never let me hear the end of it if you do all the work, not like I'd be OK with that either. [grumbles a bit...] Let's just be careful, I guess. We're keeping it small, so it shouldn't get too messy.
I usually don't make a mess at parties.
[ then again, when does.. ange.. got to a party-- she's been at a few of those really formal ones before but A) she didn't want to and B) that's way different, okay. ]
Do you? [ she probably figures the answer to that is 'yes'.. ]
[ then again, when does.. ange.. got to a party-- she's been at a few of those really formal ones before but A) she didn't want to and B) that's way different, okay. ]
Do you? [ she probably figures the answer to that is 'yes'.. ]
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[IT WON'T BE THAT BAD, REALLY...]
You got it, I'll make sure we got enough cleaning supplies too. [note to self, Inui: at least try to not puke somewhere in the house, but might be good to try not geting to that point in the first place...] I can take care of the shopping, if you can make a list of stuff we'll need?
You got it, I'll make sure we got enough cleaning supplies too. [note to self, Inui: at least try to not puke somewhere in the house, but might be good to try not geting to that point in the first place...] I can take care of the shopping, if you can make a list of stuff we'll need?
[the destroyer of worlds
it is him
the most normal guy
in a canon where everyone has OP powers]
Don't think so? Buying stuff, setting it up, getting the guys together...
--Oh yeah. Can you throw out a few invitations? Whoever you think should and would want to come, anyway. You may know people that I don't, or think of someone I missed.
it is him
the most normal guy
in a canon where everyone has OP powers]
Don't think so? Buying stuff, setting it up, getting the guys together...
--Oh yeah. Can you throw out a few invitations? Whoever you think should and would want to come, anyway. You may know people that I don't, or think of someone I missed.
[ nobody saw it coming!!! ]
I don't know most of the people Shiki knows though, I think.. [ that pause probably means she's trying to go over it in her mind right now-- ] I guess I can ask Ririchiyo to come. That's already going to be enough trouble by itself, but I'll make it work.
I don't know most of the people Shiki knows though, I think.. [ that pause probably means she's trying to go over it in her mind right now-- ] I guess I can ask Ririchiyo to come. That's already going to be enough trouble by itself, but I'll make it work.
[ bring more deets next time, arihiko. ]
Of course. I'll talk to her while she's there, and I don't doubt that you and Shiki will as well. [ since Shiki is nice and Arihiko is.. well.. just loud. Pretty much.Okay, no, he's pretty nice in his own way too, she can figure that much. ] As long as there's at least some people she knows she'll feel better, I'm sure.
Of course. I'll talk to her while she's there, and I don't doubt that you and Shiki will as well. [ since Shiki is nice and Arihiko is.. well.. just loud. Pretty much.
I'm exactly 'sweating it' since you're saying something as ridiculous as 'I know her type'. [ akihiko, why.. suddenly she's pretty glad he came to her to help organize all this or she bets it'd be a disaster in the making. ] She's a person, you know, not some kind of animal that you can use your tricks and strategies on.
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