[center][b][color=limegreen][h1]Kazumin Nagasa[/h1][/color][/b] [img]https://i.postimg.cc/hPWyKFt6/705180d7-9a87-4496-9b09-a1eaec19a979.png [/img] [/center] [color=limegreen]Time: [/color]Mid-late morning [color=limegreen]Location: [/color]Sorian Beach [color=limegreen]Interactions:[/color] Ruby [@SausagePat] [color=limegreen]Mentions:[/color] [hr] Ruby's blush storm went unnoticed by Kazu who had found himself wrestling with trying to get Otto off face, the slimy bugger proving stickier than that damn starfish. His face really could not catch a break and swear to god if he starts getting crotch shot as well there would be hell to pay! With a somewhat nasty wet phlop Otto popped off his face leaving large sucker marks over his bruised face."[color=limegreen] Enough with the clinginess aleady![/color]" He scowled out at the cute tentacled creature only to have Ruby suddenly laughing making the two of them jump from the unexpectedness, not that it bothered Kazu in the lightest who was very well used to Ruby's unexpected spurts of emotions to which he just grinned and laughed along with her. With the issue settled, the cowlicked blonde shifted to lean against the squirming net making himself comfortable as he listened to Ruby's retelling of her past few days."[color=limegreen] Oh! You got to partake of that breakfast festival?! Though last I recalled it was a pancake party, but waffles are pretty great too.[/color]" Kazu kept his gaze fixed on Ruby who looked impossibly cute with childlike wonder the way she spoke so excitedly, the bubbly feeling infectious and with each word the frustration and aches afforded him were quickly melting away. His smile did, however, falter at the mention of Duke Lorenzo starting a fight. One that quickly escalated and worsened until the whole thing was ruined." [color=limegreen]That is just...horrid. I love fighting as much as the next guy but...never when food involved.[/color]" Turning his head to the side to allow himself a moment to shed a tear for all the poor, unfortunate waffles and pancakes that went uneaten or soiled by the ground. Merely one in countless abhorrent atrocities these nobles have concocted. He still had good opinions of the duke, though the same wasn't shared after their abysmal first meeting of which he intended to amend or else being friends with Charlotte would forever be tainted. Afterwards he turned his head to let Ruby continue or finish with spending all of yesterday sleeping." Nobody hibernates better than you, Ruby. A skill I'm still wholeheartedly jealous of and had dire need of." Nodding his head laughing as he moved to rest his head against his right hand propped up by the elbow. Before planning to speak he made sure to take a mental note of this doctor who slapped her. " [color=limegreen] For the tale I have to tell you will blow all my previous stories out of the water.[/color]" Giving Ruby a playful splash through his left hand as he stated so while a flashback recap of the past couple days flashed through his head. [s]which the writer is not going to bother typing up as everyone knows them too well.[/s] A story that would go untold for now. And unknown to Kazu could very well be the story he has been searching for, but that is a tale for the future. Yet again, his friend let out a scream, but this time was anything but jovial or happy and its mere utterance had Kazu turning his gaze over the beach until he saw the large gathering hard to miss. For the first time, Kazu's face had turned completely blank as he saw the state Charlotte had been left in. Ruby's reaction was understandable and one this farmer might have shared normally, in fact would already have sprung into action. But, for the first time in days he was very much sober and his mind cleared and as such, his reaction was, instead placing a hand on Ruby's shoulder giving it a soft comforting squeeze. This act was two-fold. To calm the agitated blonde and secondly to tell her to wait. She would see Kazu gently placing a finger to his lips before turning his gaze back to the group. Even from where they were, he could practically see the myriad of emotions and tension. Something was going to happen regardless; a situation that would only become far worse had the two of them decided to shoving their noses into it. Such that only serves to humilate and worsen the situation for Charlotte all the more. Even without a good view of Olive's face, Kazu could guess how she must be feeling too and the fact none of them could do a damn thing is what infuriated him to no end. Just as expected, things went into motion as one of the men who looked to be an Alidasht native as well stepped forward to confront the guards blocking the cowardly snake bitch from any attempt at fitting punishment. Witnessing the fight break out and if that wasn't bad enough, some second guy decided to step forward and... Images of Calbert's cold face flashed into view with empty, calculating eyes. Gun in hand, the cool, cold metal all to fresh against his forehead. A man who held no qualms or hesitation in killing others. In a blink it was gone, the beach and gentle waters bubbling against him reformed. By this point the situation was over. Only one thought went through Kazu's head, his bouncing cowlick almost seeming to twitch.*[color=004b80] Pointless.[/color]* And when it came down to it, their actions really did nothing but ease their own personal frustrations. Taking it out on the guards who were merely doing their job and even for Kazu, firing a gun so casually in a public place was simply idiotic and as someone who did stupid shit on a daily basis... No, not this time. He has caused enough strife for Charlotte and Olive especially. This woman, Layla, while not dangerous like Calbert, was another toxin infecting the kingdom. One of many; who all seemed determined to prevent anyone from just being able to enjoy their fucking day. The warm and soft touch of Ruby's skin brought comfort, enough so to keep his own anger in check. There was a time and a place. *[color=00aeef] Go ahead and laugh Layla. Enjoy yourself while you can for just like Calbert. I'll tear you down root and all.[/color]* Kazumin thought darkly, his eyes burning holes in Layla's direction. The viper who thought herself untouchable; nothing more than the shredded remains of trash. The alidasht siblings, each of them were nothing more than a problem and danger to Caesonia whom already had plenty of issues due to our disgusting joke of a king. The image of Edin being rubbed and hugged by women made his stomach churn with disgust. Closing his eyes; shutting it all out to let himself take in a slow, deep inhale followed by a slow exhale. Once finished, his hand on Ruby's shoulder pulled away after giving a comforting pat."[color=limegreen] Whew. Talk about a hectic scene. Looks like things have settled down.[/color]" Kazu said followed by laughing while rubbing the back of the head." [color=limegreen]So you know Charlotte too, huh? Guess we got a lot more to share than we thought.[/color]" Nodding as he looked back over at Charlotte wondering how she of all people felt about this. The men and their attempts to help, while nice was not something a woman as sweet as her would like. Tilting his head pondering something while scratching at his head before letting loose a sigh."[color=limegreen] Go on ahead, Ruby. I'm sure seeing friendly faces will cheer her up. I'll be along shortly.[/color]" Patting the net as he finished." Got to get this stored away for later tonight. A bonfire fish roast should save the day." Giving her a thumbs up to show everything was good before moving to pick up the net which as expected proved tad difficult."[color=limegreen] Oof...hope its enough. Oh, and Ruby. Tell them not to worry about treats.[/color]" With a wink, Kazu began dragging off the net with Otto chilling on his shoulder waving to Ruby. A momentary halt as Kazumen peered over at the group. Farim and Wasun, two more he need to learn about and keep his eyes on starting with their names.