GambolMuse
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Back on my "pining for fictional women" shtick!
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If I owe you a post, it's coming! Been a very busy week but finally settling down!
9 yrs ago
The adult in me says sleep, the kid in me wants to play NieR. The kid's winning D:
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youtube.com/watch?v=7RzA_Oom.. All of my yes. Love this theme <3
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If you've not had a chance to watch "Your Name" yet, highly recommend!
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Yumi hadn't a clue why Viral hadn't surfaced yet, but she figured it couldn't be anything good. Something might have gotten to him, or maybe when he fell he hurt himself and couldn't get back up. As it happened the former was the case; spines poking up above the water's surface told her there was something in there. Overcoming her fierce disdain of water awfully quickly she darted back into the lake, splashing a bit awkwardly as she tried to swim over to where Viral had been. Murky as the water might be she could tell soon as she had reached the same point that her friend wasn't there any longer. Where then? Where could he have gone? Hissing angrily Yumi scanned the water for any trace, desperately trying to find where Viral had been taken. She might not have spotted anything had an odd coloration of the water not caught her attention; a pool of dark liquid was gathering at the surface. Swimming deeper she wrinkled her nose in recognizing that it was blood, and grew even more concerned as she recognized it being Viral's. He was under water then...? Being wet was so disgusting, her ears were going to get water logged and it would take hours to clean herself, but she couldn't well leave the Beastman. Inhaling deeply she dove under the water, blindly paddling towards where she hoped her friend might be.
"What are you, my mom? Teach me manners? Hmph, maybe I am a bit of an ass, but at least I'm not acting high and mighty, saying I'm going to teach people like I'm someone special," Kabocha retorted, rolling his eyes. In fact he had been doing just that, but only the twins would acknowledge this; he could do no wrong. Even if the twin was trying to blame it on him he was sure Kai saw the children as weird too. It wasn't bad to think that when it was true! Just as they saw Kaesstrian children as odd he was certain Kaesstrians in turn would look at Saiyan babies weirdly. All covered in goopy, disgusting mess and like an over-inflated small person even Kabocha considered their own children to be a bit of an oddity. "No, trust me, I got PLENTY out of those girls. I have money to throw around so I don't care if they ended up taking some or not," Kabocha said, waving a hand dismissively. No longer feeling up to dealing with the woman and her stall the Saiyan handed off their exchanged currency to his friend, smirking when Kai asked about it. "But you looked like you had so much fun with it I couldn't bear to keep you from enjoying yourself." That and he didn't want to speak with her so soon, he was still marginally annoyed.
Just spotting T'charrl randomly out in the forests was going to be impossible; hiding was his specialty and he knew the area far better than they did. If they had any hopes of finding their friend they would have to try something else, maybe even use their scouters to pinpoint where he was. Takeshi was hopeful when he turned his on and began speaking that they might get a reply, but after a bit of waiting the line remained utterly silent. Making a sound of discontent he glanced over at Shu, shaking his head as he lowered his hand. "Nothing, he didn't reply. Anyone using it can hear, as long as your tuned to the same signal. I'm willing to bet ours are, so he should have heard us," Takeshi replied, "And you just have to push the button on the side, right by your ear. Try it, I'll keep an eye out for him." Knowing the guy they were looking for he could very well have had a bit of a panic over who knows what. If that was the case, and gods forbid he couldn't handle it, then they may not see their friend for some time. What a rotten thing to happen; get back to Kaesstra only for T'charrl to freak and get lost.
Everything about this situation was confusing, from the vaguely familiar, overly-inflated Kaesstrian to that strange static that came through that device. L'esta hadn't even noticed it before, but now that he was seeing it he recognized the tool near immediately. If he wasn't mistaken that was the same device the Saiyans who befriended the Prince had used before during their visit; this revelation only served to confuse the Captain even further. Did those children have something to do with this? Or was it sheer coincidence? He loathed to believe it may just well be coincidence, something was much too strange about everything for it to be just that. Holding the stranger at sword point while trying to suss out what to do next the Captain found his decision being made for him. In sudden surge of anger T'charrl shouted at him before swinging some strange blade at him, forcing L'esta to react. Parrying the arm-blade he was astonished by the force behind it, having to fight to grip onto his sword as he stumbled slightly. So this person was just as strong as he feared, it was best then his men stayed back. "I tried to give you a chance, but you leave me no choice now!" the Captain snapped, raising his sword up high before taking a swing at T'charrl, "For the safety of Kaesstra you must die!"
Should I add more to my IC post? :o
There were plenty of things to get upset about while at the Academy; being dropped from a class, being dumped by a crush; losing your books, these were all things that could make your time her right miserable. Doing poorly on a placement test was not one of those things however, and getting worried over it was just unnecessary. Aldis had to dismiss the pink-haired girl's fit over her scores for that very reason, he couldn't see why anyone would be so concerned. It probably helped his own case that he had done fairly well on the test itself. Noticing a finger being shoved in his face he turned to look at Fern confused, smiling in spite of being glowered at.
"Me...? Oh I suppose I did pretty well," Aldis replied, glancing back over at the board as he scratched his head, "Looks like I'm number 8 in the class. Kind of surprising since I'm pretty sure I fell asleep partway through it." If he recalled right the information on the exam had been rudimentary at best, meaning anyone with a basic understanding of alchemy should do fine on it. Shrugging his shoulders he looked to Fern furiously, folding his hands into his pant pockets. "Maybe you just didn't study hard enough? Should put in more time if you want to do well!" That in of itself was about as simple as it got; studying and practicing was the only way any of them would learn the material. Even the top 10, himself included didn't know everything, they had to read and take notes like anyone else.
Really now, why was Fern so angry with him? He was trying to help by telling her it was nothing to worry about and instead she was mad at him for so much as speaking. Certainly a fiery girl, he'd have to be careful not to say the wrong thing, lest he get knocked around a bit for it. Feeling another set of eyes trained on him Aldis ventured a guess at who was watching and found an Ishvalan boy looking on at the scene at hand. What was he so curious about? Smiling politely in his direction Aldis walked right by Fern, ignoring the finger that had been in his face as he approached the other boy. "Hey there! How's it going?" he asked, grinning as he leaned over slightly an extended a hand, "Nice to meet ya! Name's Aldis, and what's the name of the guy staring at me?"
There was nothing quite like attending a school where everyone was working towards the same goal. It gave everyone a sense of community, of camaraderie, and it helped develop friendships that would last well after graduation. At least that's what the proctors had told everyone during the introduction ceremony; they would become allies-in-arms, brothers and enjoy a sense of belonging unlike anywhere else. That sounded fine and all but this was a place of higher learning, not some summer camp where everyone could sing along and play games. For some that message fell a bit short, seeming almost artificial and cheesy. Though they spoke of everyone becoming friends there was an air of competition about the academy. Indeed, the entire atmosphere of the State Alchemist Academy was unlike any other school around; the push to succeed and improve oneself was almost suffocating. Anyone could become an Alchemist if one so chose to but it still took a lot of work, especially if you wanted a higher position.
In spite of the uncertainty surrounding the establishing of such a school, Central had gone ahead with its plans and built the Academy anyways. There it sat high atop a hill in the Eastern district of the city, sprawling across a sizable plot of land and overlooking a high-class residential district below. The buildings surrounding the Academy lent an air of prestige and wealth to it, though one didn't necessarily need the most finances to attend. Yes it was a private school but it was also to train military personnel, so anyone who wished to join could. As a result people from all walks of life entered the halls during the inaugural ceremony this year; rich and poor, those from the country and those from the city; foreigners and local names alike, it took all kinds to make up the class. After brief introductions to the faculty were given the prospective students were thrown to the proverbial wolves and assigned their first test; a placement test in order to determine where in the class they fit academically as well as who might be selected for the student governing body.
Students who scored particularly high, generally the top 50, had the opportunity to become part of the student body if they so chose. Seats were limited and interviews with the faculty had to be done, and even then there wasn't a guarantee you could get in. For some the chance to gain a position of power right away was too much to pass up, and many went right into the offices following the exams to await their chance at grabbing a spot. Not every student who scored highly desired any sort of prominence, nor did they want to make a fuss over their achievements. Aldis was one such student who really could not be bothered to chase after any extra opportunities, they sounded like too much work. Instead he was just one amongst the crowd currently gathered at a series of cork boards, scanning over the names to try and find where he had fell. Starting from the top he went down the list, and after finding his name within the top 10 he broke into a small smirk, folding his hands into his pockets casually as he chuckled. And he was scolded for blowing off studying, so much for that being an issue.
Relaxed as he might be about the exams it couldn't be said everyone shared his viewpoint. For some it was essentially do or die, which was silly seeing as you got in even if your tests were poor. The only difference was what your potential rank might be upon completion of the Academy, and therein the jobs that might be available to you. A girl not far off to the side sounded pretty concerned with how she had done, and without knowing her name it was impossible for Aldis to check her score. Looking over at the pink-haired girl he smiled amused, shrugging his shoulders as his eyes went back up to the board. "Sure, as long as you don't care what you end up doing for the rest of your life," he replied, his eyes swiveling to the corners to gauge the girl's reaction. "I'm kidding, before you freak out. It's a placement test, no use in getting all bent out of shape over it." Oh boy, she was going to have a tough time of things if just the placement test got her panties in a bunch. She wasn't alone though, all around him he could hear uneasy murmurs and sounds of sorrow as students realized maybe they ought to have done a little better. Aldis could only roll his eyes at their woes, it was so silly to get worked up on day one.
In spite of the uncertainty surrounding the establishing of such a school, Central had gone ahead with its plans and built the Academy anyways. There it sat high atop a hill in the Eastern district of the city, sprawling across a sizable plot of land and overlooking a high-class residential district below. The buildings surrounding the Academy lent an air of prestige and wealth to it, though one didn't necessarily need the most finances to attend. Yes it was a private school but it was also to train military personnel, so anyone who wished to join could. As a result people from all walks of life entered the halls during the inaugural ceremony this year; rich and poor, those from the country and those from the city; foreigners and local names alike, it took all kinds to make up the class. After brief introductions to the faculty were given the prospective students were thrown to the proverbial wolves and assigned their first test; a placement test in order to determine where in the class they fit academically as well as who might be selected for the student governing body.
Students who scored particularly high, generally the top 50, had the opportunity to become part of the student body if they so chose. Seats were limited and interviews with the faculty had to be done, and even then there wasn't a guarantee you could get in. For some the chance to gain a position of power right away was too much to pass up, and many went right into the offices following the exams to await their chance at grabbing a spot. Not every student who scored highly desired any sort of prominence, nor did they want to make a fuss over their achievements. Aldis was one such student who really could not be bothered to chase after any extra opportunities, they sounded like too much work. Instead he was just one amongst the crowd currently gathered at a series of cork boards, scanning over the names to try and find where he had fell. Starting from the top he went down the list, and after finding his name within the top 10 he broke into a small smirk, folding his hands into his pockets casually as he chuckled. And he was scolded for blowing off studying, so much for that being an issue.
Relaxed as he might be about the exams it couldn't be said everyone shared his viewpoint. For some it was essentially do or die, which was silly seeing as you got in even if your tests were poor. The only difference was what your potential rank might be upon completion of the Academy, and therein the jobs that might be available to you. A girl not far off to the side sounded pretty concerned with how she had done, and without knowing her name it was impossible for Aldis to check her score. Looking over at the pink-haired girl he smiled amused, shrugging his shoulders as his eyes went back up to the board. "Sure, as long as you don't care what you end up doing for the rest of your life," he replied, his eyes swiveling to the corners to gauge the girl's reaction. "I'm kidding, before you freak out. It's a placement test, no use in getting all bent out of shape over it." Oh boy, she was going to have a tough time of things if just the placement test got her panties in a bunch. She wasn't alone though, all around him he could hear uneasy murmurs and sounds of sorrow as students realized maybe they ought to have done a little better. Aldis could only roll his eyes at their woes, it was so silly to get worked up on day one.
xD This is going to be quite the... Colorful crew.
Quite a young'un :o But cute xD
Well there's the battered meek boy, the girl who I can't help but label tsundere, sooo... I don't know what you feel like adding xD
I mean... We could have some canon characters show up as teachers, but aside from them I say just wing it :p
Is there anything more you need from me by the way for us to get the ball rolling? :o
Yumi was so done with the water, she was soaked and miserable. Viral could play around all he wanted on his own; the land was dry and she was going to stay right here until he was done. Hardly minding that her clothes were being covered in sand she gave herself a shaking to try and dry herself off, and the backs of her hands a lick to boot. What a bother, she'd just been trying to play and now she was dripping and miserable. Frustrated she couldn't find a way to manage to dry herself entirely she looked back out over the lake, wondering where Viral was. He'd been under for a while now and he was a cat; cats weren't typically known for being aquatic. Cocking her head to the side curiously she kept her eyes trained on the water, searching for any sign of her friend. A moment of silence and then movement caught her eye; fins rose up out of the water traveling in Viral's direction and vanished again. Tensing up she stared at where she thought the Beastman was, letting out a soft growl when she saw the spines again. Whatever that thing was it must have hurt Viral, it was the only conclusion Yumi could come to. Getting a sudden bristling fury over that she put aside her disdain of the water and rushed back in, splashing as she charged ahead to try and get at her friend.
"Ha! See, you said it too! Their kids are weird!" Kabocha retorted, missing the point of Kai's lecture entirely, "You were talking down to Choi and I for saying things, but you just did too! Not so high and mighty now are you?" Hmph, have some double standards. And if this lady they were going to see really did need to pay bills she'd take the metal regardless, everything had some value. Whether it was of high or low value was another matter entirely, and given their currency was foreign it was impossible for her to be certain. He couldn't wait to see the look on the stall owner's face when they returned; a small fortune in hand was probably going to make her really regret not taking up their offer before. "Not true, and you know that! Sure, some of them were definitely after my money, I'm not an idiot. As soon as I stopped buying them things or taking them places they buggered off. Remember that one girl though? The one with the red hair that I dated a while back? She and I got along great by ourselves! But Takeshi had to be all depressed and mopey all the time and she didn't want to come around anymore!" The one girl who actually liked him for him and she was chased away by one of his moron friends. Sniffing annoyed Kabocha glanced over at Kai, smiling slightly as he shrugged his shoulders and held out the bag of coins. "Hey, everyone likes someone for some reason, money's one of them. And I got what I wanted out of those girls so I don't much care," he added, chuckling to himself, "Tell you what; take the money, I changed my mind. You can handle it."
It was sort of nice they had found Haku; abandoning him out here in the forests would be a scummy move indeed. Still, they really wanted to find T'charrl as he was the one in danger out here. Until their friend changed back to his old self he was at risk wandering around outside. Takeshi frowned to himself as he looked about the area, struggling to decide on which direction he wanted to head. "I doubt he went back. And besides... He's got the scouter, don't you think he would check before just going back?" Oh jeez, nothing had happened to him, had it? The only reason he could imagine T'charrl not checking in was something had him tied up, perhaps literally. They really needed to find their friend now, just to make certain nothing had actually gone wrong. Reaching up and turning on his scouter Takeshi slowly began moving again, heading to the left this time from where they had met Haku. "T'charrl...? Hey, can you hear me...?" he spoke, looking back at the others a bit concerned before straight again, "The game's over, why don't you tell us where you are and we'll come get you?"
Regardless of whether or not L'esta was actually unnerved he wouldn't budge; protecting the city was of the utmost priority. Just because this person was a Kaesstrian didn't absolve them of any suspicion and it certainly did not get them out of this situation. Until he was personally satisfied this one wouldn't cause any harm he simply could not allow them to leave. "The unknown could mean a threat, so in that case yes, this is how I treat the unknown," the Captain retorted, staring down T'charrl sternly. Steadfast as he was in his convictions a curious slip of the tongue made him take pause; how was this person aware of the fact he had scouts? Far as anyone could tell it was just the two of them out here, but this person had correctly assumed there were other men with him. So they must know him to a certain extent otherwise that was a really lucky guess. Watching the large Kaesstrian get down on his knees the Captain stepped forward again, keeping his sword now pointed at T'charrl. "The Queen may imprison you for causing unrest, and there will be questioning, but do not mistake Her Majesty for some kind of brute. She'll treat you with justice and do you no wrong. If you will not speak with me then perhaps you will speak with her." What a frustrating person this was, they were not listening to reason at all! Shaking his head in annoyance L'esta lowered his sword, pointing at T'charrl as he shouted, "If you are not my enemy then cooperate! You have done nothing to prove that fact! Come with me and perhaps I will start to trust what you have to say!"
"Ha! See, you said it too! Their kids are weird!" Kabocha retorted, missing the point of Kai's lecture entirely, "You were talking down to Choi and I for saying things, but you just did too! Not so high and mighty now are you?" Hmph, have some double standards. And if this lady they were going to see really did need to pay bills she'd take the metal regardless, everything had some value. Whether it was of high or low value was another matter entirely, and given their currency was foreign it was impossible for her to be certain. He couldn't wait to see the look on the stall owner's face when they returned; a small fortune in hand was probably going to make her really regret not taking up their offer before. "Not true, and you know that! Sure, some of them were definitely after my money, I'm not an idiot. As soon as I stopped buying them things or taking them places they buggered off. Remember that one girl though? The one with the red hair that I dated a while back? She and I got along great by ourselves! But Takeshi had to be all depressed and mopey all the time and she didn't want to come around anymore!" The one girl who actually liked him for him and she was chased away by one of his moron friends. Sniffing annoyed Kabocha glanced over at Kai, smiling slightly as he shrugged his shoulders and held out the bag of coins. "Hey, everyone likes someone for some reason, money's one of them. And I got what I wanted out of those girls so I don't much care," he added, chuckling to himself, "Tell you what; take the money, I changed my mind. You can handle it."
It was sort of nice they had found Haku; abandoning him out here in the forests would be a scummy move indeed. Still, they really wanted to find T'charrl as he was the one in danger out here. Until their friend changed back to his old self he was at risk wandering around outside. Takeshi frowned to himself as he looked about the area, struggling to decide on which direction he wanted to head. "I doubt he went back. And besides... He's got the scouter, don't you think he would check before just going back?" Oh jeez, nothing had happened to him, had it? The only reason he could imagine T'charrl not checking in was something had him tied up, perhaps literally. They really needed to find their friend now, just to make certain nothing had actually gone wrong. Reaching up and turning on his scouter Takeshi slowly began moving again, heading to the left this time from where they had met Haku. "T'charrl...? Hey, can you hear me...?" he spoke, looking back at the others a bit concerned before straight again, "The game's over, why don't you tell us where you are and we'll come get you?"
Regardless of whether or not L'esta was actually unnerved he wouldn't budge; protecting the city was of the utmost priority. Just because this person was a Kaesstrian didn't absolve them of any suspicion and it certainly did not get them out of this situation. Until he was personally satisfied this one wouldn't cause any harm he simply could not allow them to leave. "The unknown could mean a threat, so in that case yes, this is how I treat the unknown," the Captain retorted, staring down T'charrl sternly. Steadfast as he was in his convictions a curious slip of the tongue made him take pause; how was this person aware of the fact he had scouts? Far as anyone could tell it was just the two of them out here, but this person had correctly assumed there were other men with him. So they must know him to a certain extent otherwise that was a really lucky guess. Watching the large Kaesstrian get down on his knees the Captain stepped forward again, keeping his sword now pointed at T'charrl. "The Queen may imprison you for causing unrest, and there will be questioning, but do not mistake Her Majesty for some kind of brute. She'll treat you with justice and do you no wrong. If you will not speak with me then perhaps you will speak with her." What a frustrating person this was, they were not listening to reason at all! Shaking his head in annoyance L'esta lowered his sword, pointing at T'charrl as he shouted, "If you are not my enemy then cooperate! You have done nothing to prove that fact! Come with me and perhaps I will start to trust what you have to say!"
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