Valhalla Public Park | Time: 8:00 PM
Karuna, thankfully for Drake, backed out after her incessant teasing. Closing a few buttons on her shirt but not bothering to close it fully, Karuna chuckled and squeezed Drake's cheeks. "I thought you were a rather innocent guy. Looks like I was right. Not a lot of people can confess that they're embarrassed whenever I tease them like this, you know- ah here we are!"
Karuna and Drake eventually arrived at what looked like a family-owned convenient store of sorts. The doors were closed because the store wasn't a 24/7 stores like those commercial stores by the downtown area, but Karuna had the keys to enter the place as she pulled them out and unlocked the door on her own.
"My... step-grandfather owns this store." Karuna said, having a rather difficult time trying to find out how to make her true backstory as non-Prophet-y as possible. "My parents are all abroad, so they sent me to live here. I love my grandpa, even though he smells like cigarettes all the time. You wanna... come in and get a drink for on your way home?"
Yukimura Household | Uptown District
This. This is what Ikazuchi lived for. Her son reveling at the food she prepared for him. Just watching him eat his belly's worth of food and looking satisfied was enough for Ikazuchi as she merely sat there, watching her son with an adorable, motherly smile.
Alisa's Temporary Residence | Time: 11:01 PM
After the rather passionate kiss, Alisa grabbed the collar of Rez's shirt and whispered in his ears.
"Don't worry and relax. I'll turn you from a boy into a man."
And as the night turned the skies into the deeper shade of black, Rez and Alisa shared a passionate night together, out of reach from anyone to hear them or see them. It was a night, only for the two of them to share...
[IC]Shi no Zencho ~ Bad Omen!
09/12/2015, 03:34 AM #342
Valhalla Public Park | Time: 8:00 PM
Drake became thankful and relieved when Karuna finally buttoned her shirt, after all he was getting quite tense with her actions. The way she had her shirt unbuttoned and kept teasing him did cause more than just embarrasment in Drake, but thankfully he managed to his what Karuna had caused. When she stopped he calmed down as he watched her unlock the door to the closed convenience store.
"Well I always consider being honest to people to be quite a nice trait." Drake spoke with a slight chuckle as he then heard Karuna's speech about how her parents are usually abroad, and that she often lives with her step-grandfather and all. Hearing this he felt a little sad for her, but at the same time quite understanding of it.
"I see... you know. I have a bit of a feeling as to what it's like to well... have parents that are either not around due to various reasons or too busy with work at home to spend time with you..." Drake replied as he gave a quick tip of his hat to Karuna...
"And yes... I'd like a drink..." Finished Drake with a warm smile while resting his hand on Karuna's shoulder. As if he was going to say something, but decided against it at the last minute.
Yukimura Household | Uptown District
A good 10 minutes or so passed as Kaito had continued to eat his mother's delicious dinner. When he finally finished he leaned back, smiled, and stretched.
"Thanks mother, it was really good." Kaito spoke as he sat there for a few moments before standing up. "Anyways I think I need to take a bath then actually get back to that paper work."
Said the detective as his expression and tone switched from his happy and calm one, and back to his tired and stressed one he had earlier in the day.
Drake became thankful and relieved when Karuna finally buttoned her shirt, after all he was getting quite tense with her actions. The way she had her shirt unbuttoned and kept teasing him did cause more than just embarrasment in Drake, but thankfully he managed to his what Karuna had caused. When she stopped he calmed down as he watched her unlock the door to the closed convenience store.
"Well I always consider being honest to people to be quite a nice trait." Drake spoke with a slight chuckle as he then heard Karuna's speech about how her parents are usually abroad, and that she often lives with her step-grandfather and all. Hearing this he felt a little sad for her, but at the same time quite understanding of it.
"I see... you know. I have a bit of a feeling as to what it's like to well... have parents that are either not around due to various reasons or too busy with work at home to spend time with you..." Drake replied as he gave a quick tip of his hat to Karuna...
"And yes... I'd like a drink..." Finished Drake with a warm smile while resting his hand on Karuna's shoulder. As if he was going to say something, but decided against it at the last minute.
Yukimura Household | Uptown District
A good 10 minutes or so passed as Kaito had continued to eat his mother's delicious dinner. When he finally finished he leaned back, smiled, and stretched.
"Thanks mother, it was really good." Kaito spoke as he sat there for a few moments before standing up. "Anyways I think I need to take a bath then actually get back to that paper work."
Said the detective as his expression and tone switched from his happy and calm one, and back to his tired and stressed one he had earlier in the day.
09/13/2015, 12:29 AM #343
Karuna's Residence | Time: 8:00 PM
The interior was what you expect a convenient store to be like:, with aisle of snacks, reach-in refrigerators with beverages both for minors and for adults, and miscellaneous things that are expected to be sold in this type of vendor like gift cards, cigarettes, and lottery tickets displayed near the cashier. One key difference was that there was a staircase that led to the second floor: presumably where Karuna slept at.
"I actually don't know what you like sooo" Karuna said as she pranced to the beverage section and pulled out a sweet strawberry drink for herself. "Just pick whatever you'd like from here: it's on the house."
Meanwhile, the trio including Bora was closely approaching the same convenience store that Karuna and Drake were in. Fabian was still slurring his words, grumbling about how he's not drunk yet, which Bora and the large man next to her promptly ignored. Things seemed to be rather peaceful until Bora stopped and looked around as if she smelled something.
"What's wrong?" Fabian mumbled. Bora's eyes dilated as she looked around frantically.
"This can't be..." Bora said to herself, then turned to her two companions. "There are Omen activities."
Fabian's drunkenness was partially replaced by a look of shock and disbelief, while the large man holding Fabian in place suddenly tensed up and became aware of his surroundings.
"Whoa... Omen activity right now? But it's barely sunset!" Fabian slurred, although he seemed to be more on focus than before. "Can you tell where it is?"
"Judging by my Lens, it's not very far." Bora commented. "But... Fabian is in no shape to battle. What do we do?"
"Look, I can- *hic* fight just fine. I'll just be a wee bit tipsy." Fabian chuckled as he finally released himself from the large cleric's grasps. "Come on, let's go. Can't let any innocent people fall prey to them."
Bora sighed. Fabian wasn't a reliable fighter when drunk; she knew it firsthand. Sure, his attacks still packed a punch, but they lacked in accuracy because of how hazy his visions were while drunk. "I think it's better if you went inside and took some rest. Father Bernard can accompany me."
Fabian grumbled, but obliged. Between him, Karuna, and her, Bora was the oldest, and thus the one who took charge between the three. He could try and object, but with Father Bernard around, he wasn't going to risk getting reprimanded.
"Alright, alright. I'll go and get some rest, then." Fabian sighed and waddled to the convenient store while Bora turned and ran, paying attention to her Lens as she tracked herself to the location of the Omen activity, with Father Bernard quickly following her in escort.
Yukimura Household
"Alright. You do that. Momma will just be right here for you if you need anything." Ikazuchi nodded as her eyes followed Kaito's mood shift. She couldn't tolerate Kaito being stressed out due to his work, but his work was the only thing that kept the family together financially, so she couldn't really complain as she merely nodded.
The interior was what you expect a convenient store to be like:, with aisle of snacks, reach-in refrigerators with beverages both for minors and for adults, and miscellaneous things that are expected to be sold in this type of vendor like gift cards, cigarettes, and lottery tickets displayed near the cashier. One key difference was that there was a staircase that led to the second floor: presumably where Karuna slept at.
"I actually don't know what you like sooo" Karuna said as she pranced to the beverage section and pulled out a sweet strawberry drink for herself. "Just pick whatever you'd like from here: it's on the house."
Meanwhile, the trio including Bora was closely approaching the same convenience store that Karuna and Drake were in. Fabian was still slurring his words, grumbling about how he's not drunk yet, which Bora and the large man next to her promptly ignored. Things seemed to be rather peaceful until Bora stopped and looked around as if she smelled something.
"What's wrong?" Fabian mumbled. Bora's eyes dilated as she looked around frantically.
"This can't be..." Bora said to herself, then turned to her two companions. "There are Omen activities."
Fabian's drunkenness was partially replaced by a look of shock and disbelief, while the large man holding Fabian in place suddenly tensed up and became aware of his surroundings.
"Whoa... Omen activity right now? But it's barely sunset!" Fabian slurred, although he seemed to be more on focus than before. "Can you tell where it is?"
"Judging by my Lens, it's not very far." Bora commented. "But... Fabian is in no shape to battle. What do we do?"
"Look, I can- *hic* fight just fine. I'll just be a wee bit tipsy." Fabian chuckled as he finally released himself from the large cleric's grasps. "Come on, let's go. Can't let any innocent people fall prey to them."
Bora sighed. Fabian wasn't a reliable fighter when drunk; she knew it firsthand. Sure, his attacks still packed a punch, but they lacked in accuracy because of how hazy his visions were while drunk. "I think it's better if you went inside and took some rest. Father Bernard can accompany me."
Fabian grumbled, but obliged. Between him, Karuna, and her, Bora was the oldest, and thus the one who took charge between the three. He could try and object, but with Father Bernard around, he wasn't going to risk getting reprimanded.
"Alright, alright. I'll go and get some rest, then." Fabian sighed and waddled to the convenient store while Bora turned and ran, paying attention to her Lens as she tracked herself to the location of the Omen activity, with Father Bernard quickly following her in escort.
Yukimura Household
"Alright. You do that. Momma will just be right here for you if you need anything." Ikazuchi nodded as her eyes followed Kaito's mood shift. She couldn't tolerate Kaito being stressed out due to his work, but his work was the only thing that kept the family together financially, so she couldn't really complain as she merely nodded.
09/13/2015, 03:45 AM #344
Valhalla Streets
Koishi was a little confused, still following along. Omen activity? What was an Omen? It sounded bad, but her curiosity was driving her, and more importantly, her legs forward. It had to be urgent, certainly, considering how fast they were moving.
She hopped over fences and other obstacles, just out of their view. For some reason, a looming sense of dread was building somewhere in her stomach. Or wa it the head? Questions ran through her head like bullets, never really leading anywhere as she continued to follow along.
Last edited by Koishi; 09/13/2015, 03:48 AM. Koishi was a little confused, still following along. Omen activity? What was an Omen? It sounded bad, but her curiosity was driving her, and more importantly, her legs forward. It had to be urgent, certainly, considering how fast they were moving.
She hopped over fences and other obstacles, just out of their view. For some reason, a looming sense of dread was building somewhere in her stomach. Or wa it the head? Questions ran through her head like bullets, never really leading anywhere as she continued to follow along.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
09/13/2015, 06:55 PM #345
Karuna's Residence | Time: 8:00 PM
Drake followed Karuna into the Conenience Store, and seeing the inside showed him that it was... normal. The place was a simple store that sells various things ranging from snacks, to lottery tickets. It was definitely nothing really entirely different about this one compared to others he has seen. The only thing remotely different was the stair-case that probably led up to where Karuna slept.
Once inside he then went up to one of the refrigerators, and upon being told that they are on the house he reached in and grabbed a simple bottle of cola. With the bottle of soda in hand he looked at Karuna and smiled once again. "Thank you Karuna... you're probably one of the nicest people I've met in this town, let alone any other schools I have been to in the past." Drake replied with a rather dry chuckle.
Drake followed Karuna into the Conenience Store, and seeing the inside showed him that it was... normal. The place was a simple store that sells various things ranging from snacks, to lottery tickets. It was definitely nothing really entirely different about this one compared to others he has seen. The only thing remotely different was the stair-case that probably led up to where Karuna slept.
Once inside he then went up to one of the refrigerators, and upon being told that they are on the house he reached in and grabbed a simple bottle of cola. With the bottle of soda in hand he looked at Karuna and smiled once again. "Thank you Karuna... you're probably one of the nicest people I've met in this town, let alone any other schools I have been to in the past." Drake replied with a rather dry chuckle.
09/14/2015, 02:13 AM #346
(Flan have given me permission to post in behalf of her.)
Black Widow Firing Range | 8:00pm
Callie smiled, having finished her shift an hour ago, already at the firing range with an array of weapons beside her. She was a regular here, and the owners stored some of her personal guns with them in the shop. Picking up one of the carbines, her favorite G36C, she clicked off the safety lock and held the gun up. Staring down the sight, she located her target before firing off a short spray of bullets, grinning. Clicking the safety lock back, she moved the ear protection back, placing the carbine down and giving a thumbs up to the customer next to her. “Alrighty, I think that’s enough shooting for tonight. See you guys tomorrow.”
Placing the headgear down and paying on her way out, Callie grabbed her bag and checked her phone. “No calls from Amaya? That’s pretty strange. Guess she must have remembered that I was heading here tonight. Now then… I need to call a cab.”
The Royal Ridge Apartment Building- Cunningham Residence | Downtown Valhalla | 8:00pm
Amaya sat in the bath, soaking there with rose scented candles lit around the tub. “I never get to relax this much.” She smiled, closing her eyes and sinking lower into the warm water. After her busy day at the bakery, she needed all the rest she could get. With Callie out of the house at the moment, she had the bathroom all to herself.
Black Widow Firing Range | 8:00pm
Callie smiled, having finished her shift an hour ago, already at the firing range with an array of weapons beside her. She was a regular here, and the owners stored some of her personal guns with them in the shop. Picking up one of the carbines, her favorite G36C, she clicked off the safety lock and held the gun up. Staring down the sight, she located her target before firing off a short spray of bullets, grinning. Clicking the safety lock back, she moved the ear protection back, placing the carbine down and giving a thumbs up to the customer next to her. “Alrighty, I think that’s enough shooting for tonight. See you guys tomorrow.”
Placing the headgear down and paying on her way out, Callie grabbed her bag and checked her phone. “No calls from Amaya? That’s pretty strange. Guess she must have remembered that I was heading here tonight. Now then… I need to call a cab.”
The Royal Ridge Apartment Building- Cunningham Residence | Downtown Valhalla | 8:00pm
Amaya sat in the bath, soaking there with rose scented candles lit around the tub. “I never get to relax this much.” She smiled, closing her eyes and sinking lower into the warm water. After her busy day at the bakery, she needed all the rest she could get. With Callie out of the house at the moment, she had the bathroom all to herself.
09/14/2015, 04:58 PM #347
Mirabelle's Home
No matter how she shifted on the bed, the pinkette couldn't obtain any chance of sleeping, there was this itch on the back of her mind that needed to be dealt with. And such itch was of her body needing adrenaline.
With a sigh, Mirabelle got up and stretched her limbs (Really? I'm so used to the routine that my subconscious wants me to move? Damn it) she thought while going to the house's main hallway, passing the staicase to the second floor was a door that showed another set of stairs going down. The pinkette turned on the lights of the basement room and there was some training equipment, a boxing bag on one side and the wall across it had big mirrors that covered the whole surface of it.
Starting with some exercise stretches, Mirabelle got ready for a nocturnal session.
No matter how she shifted on the bed, the pinkette couldn't obtain any chance of sleeping, there was this itch on the back of her mind that needed to be dealt with. And such itch was of her body needing adrenaline.
With a sigh, Mirabelle got up and stretched her limbs (Really? I'm so used to the routine that my subconscious wants me to move? Damn it) she thought while going to the house's main hallway, passing the staicase to the second floor was a door that showed another set of stairs going down. The pinkette turned on the lights of the basement room and there was some training equipment, a boxing bag on one side and the wall across it had big mirrors that covered the whole surface of it.
Starting with some exercise stretches, Mirabelle got ready for a nocturnal session.
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
Spoiler
09/14/2015, 07:31 PM #348
Gym | Valhalla High School
It had been an hour since Nicholas had started his exercise and after running three miles on the school's running track, Nicholas was thoroughly tired enough to call it a night and head home. After heading back inside and packing his bag, Nicholas headed out the door and back home.
Residential District | Valhalla
Although Nicholas had already run before, he decided to get home a little faster and jog there. It took about 15 minutes to reach the outskirts of the district, and when he finally stopped, he felt almost as tired as he did immediately after exercising. It didn't matter though. He felt satisfied with his efforts today and felt that he had somehow rightfully earned the right to rest in a warm home on his soft bed. A small smile spread across his face as he thought about resting on a comfy couch after a long day, enjoying whatever he felt like making for dinner at the time, most likely just a cup of noodles to wind down... for now.
It had been an hour since Nicholas had started his exercise and after running three miles on the school's running track, Nicholas was thoroughly tired enough to call it a night and head home. After heading back inside and packing his bag, Nicholas headed out the door and back home.
Residential District | Valhalla
Although Nicholas had already run before, he decided to get home a little faster and jog there. It took about 15 minutes to reach the outskirts of the district, and when he finally stopped, he felt almost as tired as he did immediately after exercising. It didn't matter though. He felt satisfied with his efforts today and felt that he had somehow rightfully earned the right to rest in a warm home on his soft bed. A small smile spread across his face as he thought about resting on a comfy couch after a long day, enjoying whatever he felt like making for dinner at the time, most likely just a cup of noodles to wind down... for now.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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09/15/2015, 05:46 PM #349
Residential District | Valhalla
Nick was close to his home. It was just around the corner. Too bad when he turns around the corner, he will come face to face against a putrid-looking amalgamation of plants and bipedal animal. While the vegetation on the top looked healthy and green, the "body" of the monster was not so prosperous as it was rotting and sagging at the bottom. The monster's face was three egg-shape in various state: hopelessly cracked open and releasing noxious fume, in a slight despair, or polished and flawless. But there was no denying that the monster looked absolutely disgusting.
Karuna's Residence | Time: 8:01 PM
"No problem!" Karuna yawned. She was growing a bit tired and, judging by her fidgeting with her school uniform shirt again, she was ready to take a shower. "Anyway, I'm gonna go take a bath and relax. You be careful going back home, alright-"
But before Karuna could say goodbye to Drake, an obviously drunk Chinese boy about a few years older than Karuna and Drake staggered inside, catching Karuna's attention. This man was wearing what could be the stereotypical thug outfit: with dirty, ripped jeans, red cotton shirt with a metal band logo, and a leather vest; with a headband tied across his head.
"Fabian!" Karuna leaped forward to hug the Chinese man: he obviously was a good friend of Karuna's by the way she greeted him. "Ugh, you reek of alcohol!"
"Yeah, yeah, I ain't drunk just yet." Fabian chuckled uneasily as he accepted Karuna's embrace. He was about to say something but, noticing the presence of a guest, he held his words back. "I need to talk to you about something. Can you tell our guest to leave us alone for a bit?"
"No need. He was about to leave anyway." Karuna said as she pulled herself away from Fabian and addressed Drake. "So yeah! I'll see you tomorrow, Drake! Be careful on your way back home, okay?"
Valhalla Streets
Bora and Father Bernard stormed through the streets, heading towards the Omen activity, oblivious to Koishi chasing after them in curiosity. It was a marvel how fast Bora can run, especially in her modest attire of black lingerie and red heels, as she zipped around alleyways with a giant man following her.
"We're getting close. I can feel the Omen's aura getting stronger and stronger." Bora announced to Father Bernard as the two closed in on the destination. "I hope the Omen hasn't found anyone yet! I really don't want to risk another innocent person..."
Nick was close to his home. It was just around the corner. Too bad when he turns around the corner, he will come face to face against a putrid-looking amalgamation of plants and bipedal animal. While the vegetation on the top looked healthy and green, the "body" of the monster was not so prosperous as it was rotting and sagging at the bottom. The monster's face was three egg-shape in various state: hopelessly cracked open and releasing noxious fume, in a slight despair, or polished and flawless. But there was no denying that the monster looked absolutely disgusting.
Spoiler
Karuna's Residence | Time: 8:01 PM
"No problem!" Karuna yawned. She was growing a bit tired and, judging by her fidgeting with her school uniform shirt again, she was ready to take a shower. "Anyway, I'm gonna go take a bath and relax. You be careful going back home, alright-"
But before Karuna could say goodbye to Drake, an obviously drunk Chinese boy about a few years older than Karuna and Drake staggered inside, catching Karuna's attention. This man was wearing what could be the stereotypical thug outfit: with dirty, ripped jeans, red cotton shirt with a metal band logo, and a leather vest; with a headband tied across his head.
"Fabian!" Karuna leaped forward to hug the Chinese man: he obviously was a good friend of Karuna's by the way she greeted him. "Ugh, you reek of alcohol!"
"Yeah, yeah, I ain't drunk just yet." Fabian chuckled uneasily as he accepted Karuna's embrace. He was about to say something but, noticing the presence of a guest, he held his words back. "I need to talk to you about something. Can you tell our guest to leave us alone for a bit?"
"No need. He was about to leave anyway." Karuna said as she pulled herself away from Fabian and addressed Drake. "So yeah! I'll see you tomorrow, Drake! Be careful on your way back home, okay?"
Valhalla Streets
Bora and Father Bernard stormed through the streets, heading towards the Omen activity, oblivious to Koishi chasing after them in curiosity. It was a marvel how fast Bora can run, especially in her modest attire of black lingerie and red heels, as she zipped around alleyways with a giant man following her.
"We're getting close. I can feel the Omen's aura getting stronger and stronger." Bora announced to Father Bernard as the two closed in on the destination. "I hope the Omen hasn't found anyone yet! I really don't want to risk another innocent person..."
09/15/2015, 11:00 PM #350
Valhalla Streets
Koishi wiped sweat from her brow. "Geez, they can move fast. Hardly can keep up." Koishi thought to herself, trying to keep her breathing steady.
She kept moving, legs pushing on and on, catching more words about an 'omen' and hoping it hasn't found anyone. So it was some kind of being, and it WAS dangerous. What was she walking into? Her self-preservation was a long way away from the front of her head, and was quickly and brutally replaced by excitement and curiousity as she continued running along.
Koishi wiped sweat from her brow. "Geez, they can move fast. Hardly can keep up." Koishi thought to herself, trying to keep her breathing steady.
She kept moving, legs pushing on and on, catching more words about an 'omen' and hoping it hasn't found anyone. So it was some kind of being, and it WAS dangerous. What was she walking into? Her self-preservation was a long way away from the front of her head, and was quickly and brutally replaced by excitement and curiousity as she continued running along.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.