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8 yrs ago
Current Okay so I have a bit of time off work and first thing I'm doing is catching up on everything. I'll be on and off for the first week of December catching up.
8 yrs ago
Haha things have slowed a bit, the end of the year can be a tad rough though. For the start of November I'll be be busy and up till the middle I'll be sporadic but I'm making time bit by bit.
8 yrs ago
To anyone I'm roleplaying with, for the first and more than likely middle part of July I'm going to be a little shaky on post due to general business.
9 yrs ago
Back to Normal.
9 yrs ago
To anyone I'm roleplaying with I'll be on and off during November so forgive me if I'm a little slow, I'll catch up and try to keep an eye on it though.

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Hahaha I see, well still it was once, I've met a few that have let multiple ones out in the middle of class.
Granted the students just ended up saying it cause the teacher could say it.
That brings back memories, there was generally always someone talking in the class. Sometimes I was lucky and didn't sit near them, other times I wasn't it.
It's a bother for the other students and if they stay anything an argument starts, it's quite the cycle.
Larel finished his bowls and with a satisfied sigh set the last one down, however just as he did the server brought him another, an older woman who just winked at him and offered a kind smile before walking off.
Apparently this one was on the house which Larel wasn't going to turn down as he bowed his head once in thanks before digging in again, his eyes glanced over at Hotaru mid consumption and he stopped at the mention of awkward situation, but he only lowered the bowl and smiled fully finished with his meal.
He watched her drink from the gourd and gave her a pat on the shoulder offering a bit of silent support seeing the expression on her face.
Turning back to the restaurant he watched the people talk and laugh with one another and he couldn't help but smile seeing the happiness of all the people around him, it was a rare sight and he regretted not seeing it all that often.
"I came across places like this before when I worked for the shogun, not very often but at least once a season" Larel said crossing his arms. "I always thought lowly of the people then, in a time of war they were just living so carefree while we were out risking our lives. I didn't realize how childish that was until I was on the run, after that I wanted nothing but peace like this."
Larel eyes narrowed a little bit as another thought came to mind, he wasn't proud of the connection he made but he couldn't deny the logic or heart in it.
"I hate admitting it, but if this the kind of peace that annoying man is fighting for I see why he's so tenacious."
"I believe that was a compliment."
Larel quickly turned around to see Alari a few feet away, Larel's eyes widened and his mouth was agape slightly though the smile on Alari's face snapped him out of his shock pretty quickly.
"A part of me used to want a place like this, settle down, have some kids that whole thing," Alari said looking at the small restaurant. "My age shows a bit from that however, you'll understand it yourself when you're older Larel. Reality however prevents me from chasing that dream now, but it's not bad to think about every now and then."
"You sound like an old man," Larel said sighing. "I'm also pretty sure you'd be a bad father."
"Who knows but you'll sound like me one day, I'm sure even Hotaru will think about it one day, if she hasn't already. I'll head ahead to the inn and leave you two be."
With that Alari turned and walk away and Larel put his head in his hands shaking it slightly.
"I said something nice about him...it hurts."
That is understandable, there's a decent chance one would slip from me.

A hidden silver lining it's good to have the site still, though there's still a few things being fixed it's here.
Larel took the gold coins and smiled to himself thanking Mera before noticing she had left, when Hotaru spoke of being left behind he gave a small nod before following after her to the seat making sure to get his order in.
Now that Hotaru had mentioned it Mera didn't always eat when they ate, he thought about it for a moment and ended up bringing a hand to his mouth at the thought of it, Mera eating like a plant actually seemed pretty funny.
"Well at least this time she said something," Larel said as his eight bowls arrived. "My duty is supposed to be protecting her, not that she seems to need it, that's hard to do when I wake up and she's vanished. She generally comes back injured or in trouble so I'm confused what I should do sometimes, I think to say something but...I know what can follow so I end up just keeping it to myself."
Larel raised the bowl to his mouth and quickly downed the ramen in one quick motion before setting the bowl down sucking in the last noodle before grabbing another bowl spinning the noodles within it with his chopsticks.
"If Mera-sama eat likes plants do I feel for her then, this is pretty delicious," Larel said bringing the noodles to his mouth.
Mera's words echoed in his mind and he drew the noodles in before wiping his mouth with his sleeve, his eyes lowered remembering Hotaru couldn't taste food.
"Ah sorry Hotaru, that was inconsiderate of me," he said clearing his throat. "We should make sure your nourished too. I mean..."
Larel trailed off for a moment and set the empty bowl down before crossing his arms trying to find the right words, he pulled another bowl closer and picked it up before speaking again.
"My master or well my adoptive mother anyway would always return from a mission with food for me. I never admitted it but I was always lonely when she left. Back then Zenmaru only tortured me...well more so than now and no one in the castle aside from my original master the daimyo liked me being there. She'd bring me food to cheer me up for being gone on a long mission, thinking about it now I miss those moments. I mean I don't feel lonely now because I have you and Mera-sama so I don't really need 'comfort' food. Uh...okay what I'm trying to say is...actually I forgot what I was saying. It was something about not being alone, sorry I got distracted by the scent of these noodles. Anyway yeah I'll always bring you comfort when you need it Hotaru."
Larel dug into his bowl having said his peace before setting it down and grabbing yet another one.

Alari watched Hotaru and Larel from a distance a small smile on his face, he turned and left their company when Hotaru spoke of Mera's supposed lack of food consumption deciding to give the two some alone time.
His intention was to get a few necessities before returning as Larel finished eating, with his echo still not working fully he wasn't able to pick up Mera's unique energy signature so he didn't notice her nearby as he eyed a vendor's stand.
He started to speak to the man but ended up leaning back as a darkness sped past him covering the small area in shadow, the shadow even ran past Mera who happened to be close enough before coming to a stop closing itself off at the end.
Alari noticed the vendor looking around quickly before scratching his head and shrugging, looking around the people were still going about their daily lives they just didn't see him...or Mera.
In fact some of them walked straight through Alari and it didn't take him long to realize where he was at.
"Not now," he said gritting his teeth. "She pulled me into the Center."
A flash of white appeared next to Alari and he turned causing his back to face Mera as the light manifested into the tan fully cloaked women still wearing the old man's mask, she hovered slightly off the ground and Alari's eyes narrowed as he stared at her.
The women's masked face slightly rose as she noticed Mera in the distance, but she lowered it seeming to not mind her presence.
"Fallen King," the women said her emotionless almost androgynous voice echoing in the small space. "You don't cease to be entertaining."
"Slorno Vasavitch," Alari said even his voice loud in the small area.
"You need not speak the old tongue with us Fallen King, you generally refer to us as Spectator's correct?"
"Why are you following me now? You don't meddle in the affairs of mortals remember. Pulling me into another reality in the middle of a town is a bit much."
"Do not ask questions you know the answer too. We are interested in the developments of the child. Fallen King you defied the laws of both morality and the underworld to observe this child. You've even created these-"
The Spectator reached forward and took Alari's glasses off causing his eyes to twitch a little.
"To hide your true eyes from the child. Amazing that they function merely by existing even removed your eyes remained hidden, though they tend to glare when your true self threatens to shows itself to him. If he peered into your true eyes and saw the sins you've committed, the eyes that have met his so many times before he would remember everything. You know this and yet you linger in his company, this action is clearly foolish yet you do so anyway. This is not like you Fallen King and that is why we are so intrigued."
Alari reached forward and snatched his glasses back putting them back on.
"I don't need to explain myself to Spectators."
"We already know Fallen King, loneliness clouded your judgement," the Spectator said. "Seeing those three so happy together caused jealousy to linger in your heart, such warmth you could see between them and you were trapped in the darkness, alone and cold. You swore to watch him from a distance, but you were drawn in by their bond."
"Do not bring Mera and Hotaru into this, those two have done so much for Larel. I can't begin to repay them for making that boy smile like that again, I can't even find the words to tell them how grateful I am. I will not have you mention them in your observations."
"You do not deny what we've seen then."
"No I won't deny it...I was lonely," Alari said crossing his arms. "You all have 'transcended' so perhaps the feeling is lost on you...but have you ever been in your company for a long time...you learn things about yourself, and you realize what true loneliness is. There were times I wish I never knew another's warmth, merely to better withstand the coldness of solitude. Is that what you want to hear Spectator?"
"We wish to hear only the truth Fallen King, you harbor too many secrets, though we understand why, the boy will understand in time, all will understand in time. Though you are aware some of this loneliness you have brought on yourself."
"I'm aware of that, I will not burden those two with my transgressions, they endure enough as it is."
"Attempted kindness can be as harmful as accidental maliciousness Fallen King. We are curious why your heart churns so, the Crimson Maiden has a powerful affect on you. Fallen King you were not supposed to interact with the boy. You knew the consequences of this, the pain, the hatred, the suffering you would endure. The Fallen Queen relishes in your suffering yet you persist."
"Zenmaru is not a problem and shouldn't you return to your watching."
"How humorous Fallen King, you seem tense is it because of the Crimson Maiden? Do you wish me not to speak of her, do you not trust her?"
Though the Spectator said these words her blank tone did not change.
"I trust Mera and Hotaru, now leave me be," Alari said his glasses glaring over, however the Spectator could see the look he was giving her.
"Very well Fallen King, I will speak to you once the Fallen Queen arises again. If I may say one more thing, you should hide your eyes from the Crimson Maiden, you reveal too much of yourself, due to your actions they are no longer outsiders, know your sins may harm them in turn."
With that the Spectator vanished and the darkness vanished as quickly as it came, Alari stood in the road and removed his glasses squeezing the bridge of his nose.
"Like hell I can do that," he said putting his glasses back on. "Telling me something I already know, I have to focus. Calm down and compose myself."
He took a deep breath and let it out his whole body seeming to relax before he rubbed the back of his head.
"Not sure how much time is passed, may as well head back."
You had 14...14 oh my goodness.
That's...that's a tough one and it's good you got past that, shows some tenacity.
Well the general consensus is it's only a crime if one is caught but that's a whole other matter, good work keep professional.
I've had to put on a business smile while listening to a thirteen year old go on about...just...just everything.
(I'm pretty sure she gave her one, if not meh that works)

Larel nodded in agreement with Mera before following behind the two, he stretched and ended up meeting eyes with an old fisherman who smoked a kiseru pipe and looked at him his stern expression causing Larel to arch a brow, however the expression on his lightened and he offered a wave to Larel causing him to wave back.
When his eyes met Alari they narrowed recognizing him though he smiled at him, Alari offered a small wave but didn't stop to continue their conversation preferring not to bring it up again.
Alari's attention was pulled from the older man as he heard Mera, when she welcomed him back his eyes widened and he immediately had to push the surprise down before Larel looked back at him, which is when he adjusted his glasses clearing his throat a little.
"I'm back," Alari responded with a smile.
He didn't go into how happy he was to hear Mera say that, he felt a warmth in his chest as he replayed the words in his head but he remembered he couldn't afford to linger too long on them, he had matters to attend too.
Though that wouldn't stop him from doing so later.
Larel turned his attention away from Alari and looked back at Mera as food was brought up.
"Well I was earlier but after Alari did that...thing," Larel said mentioning the weird blood moment. "I suddenly stopped being hungry, I could eat though. I'll just have eight bowls instead of ten since I'm okay."
Hahaha well you've got a goal at least which puts you ahead of some.

It's good you still want to teach, I'd imagine after an experience like that some would walk away from the idea but at the very least it's an absolute middle school is out of the question.
I wonder if it's that No Child Left Behind act, I heard that was a doubled edged sword.
That sounds awful, I've heard of tests and all that not mattering with children passing anyway in some instances, but to hear the process from someone involved that's actually depressing.
I know a college teacher who left teaching middle school, the moment the kids started becoming the enemy to her, that's where she drew the line.
Though I know a few that enjoy teaching, more than likely because the class is responsive, it's rewarding when they walk away with the knowledge.
The ones that don't care sometimes find out too late how important it was.
(Will do and just watching the two interact is more than enough though I always appreciate a little drama).

Alari admitted he was happy to hear he was among Mera's allies but he kept that to himself preferring to keep an eye on his watcher, he did listen to their conversation alongside Larel who smiled a little also glad he was considered as such.
Mera was his master after all that was a compliment he was glad to receive, though hearing her reasons for not having more made him tilt his head a little in confusion, as she spoke more on why there was so few he ended up averting his gaze since that seemed to be touching on something sensitive.
Alari closed his eyes at Mera's words glad he had hidden himself away, he rubbed his sleeve the picture coming back to his mind causing him to shake his head and focus ahead, he wasn't sure if he understood fully but he felt a part of him could at least comprehend a little of what Mera feeling.

Alari stepped out of the shadows once they had reached the fishing village, Larel looked around his eyes narrowing a little as he took in everything around them.
He didn't come to fishing villages too often so a few of the things that met his gaze were new to him, it seemed simple compared to the other places they had visited if only by a little. He wondered why Alari didn't want them coming this way, he didn't see anything wrong with this place and far as he could tell no one dangerous was around, granted he was happy just to get out of the woods at this point.
Alari looked around before raising his arm and pointing ahead past a few stands and fisherman getting their things together .
"There's an inn ahead, it's pretty hard to miss," Alari said. "The people inside are petty kind, they don't get guests too often so they'll appreciate the company."
Larel glanced at Alari at this but he ended the explanation there, narrowing his eyes at him for a moment Larel turned ahead again deciding not to question it since he wouldn't get an answer anyway.
"I'll stay with you till we get there," Alari said moving his hands in his sleeves. "Since we're here I'd like to run an errand before we get too far north."
He smiled a little at this and Larel could feel Zenmaru grin in his skull causing him to shake his head slightly.
"Can you handle not having my company for a moment Larel?"
"I'm not sure," Larel said crossing his arms. "I'm sure I'll get used to it if you stay away so feel free not to come back."
"I'll miss you too Larel," Alari said sighing a little. "Anyway don't push yourselves too much."
It's quite alright and I'll skip to the next town, I'll post in a moment strange enough I happened to be on anyway.

I hope the next school's a bit more accommodating in terms of students. I went to a school with a bit of reputation where I'm from and I actually came to class and saw my teacher crying though she was trying to hide it.
I'm not sure what happened but students have gotten...rougher if that's the right term, perhaps inconsiderate fits better in describing them.
Best of luck to you on that one.
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