Tranquility

D E A T H + N O T E

Yumina Atarashi

The group of four girls began to gossip about the latest news regarding a k-pop band called Seventeen. Yumina was hopeful that her parents would buy her their upcoming album for Christmas or New Years. Her friends were just as hopeful and soon the conversation shifted towards the new games about to hit the 3DS and the Switch. Inside Yumina's bento was a section of rice, an egg salad sandwich, a collection of steamed and marinated veggies, as well as a sliced up apple. The lunch break was always too short in the girl's mind because she enjoyed chatting with everyone. Near the end, a student wandered over asking for her to check a translation which she was happy to help with. After she pointed out the errors and helped fix them, lunch was over.

Yumina cleaned up her space and packed her bento away in her backpack and soon the rest of the day just flew by. The short haired girl paused to clean her glasses and waved to her departing friends. Her vision wasn't so bad that without her glasses she was blind or left in a blurry world. Even without them she could read and write and even walk around, but they did help take some of the strain off of schoolwork so she used them mostly for class or when her doting parents happened to be watching. Otherwise, she didn't wear them all the time.

Once cleaned, she slipped them back on and collected her things, ready to go.

Her friends has their own things to tend to it seemed. One had cram school, another had a Chess Club meeting and the other had some sort of dentist appointment. So for today, Yumina had to make the trek to the bus stop by herself. While there had been a light snowfall, it wasn't terribly concerning. Heading down the three flights of stairs, she stopped by the vending machine and got herself a cup of hot chocolate. Making her way along the courtyard, she glanced up at the now barren trees. There was no sign of the red and gold leaves that adorned the branches just a month ago. Sighing, she could see her breath in the cold November air and brought the cup up to her nose to warm it.

Now taking a sip, she let out a pleasurable hum and continued walking. She reached the school's gate which was served as both the entrance and exit. Yumina took another drink of the sweet beverage and glanced to Kawano, not really very familiar with despite going to the same school and being in his class for the past three years. Since he sat behind her and never spoke up in class, even when called to answer the occasional question. Still, she tossed him a smile. "Good afternoon." Yumina greeted. The bus stop was a block away and would take her out of the congested area so she could make the walk home without traffic and excessive crowds. Though she had to consider the recent snowfall might make things even more tedious.

D E A T H + N O T E

Sure, it could be stolen but rendered unuseable. I think the Note had to be out of the original owner's possession for like 7 days before it could go to someone else or when the Shinigami would take it back. But I don't think we need that rule. What do you think?

Everything else sounds good to me. I'll work on my post now.

New Beginnings and Stronger Bonds

Thanks, you too! -smiles and waves-

D E A T H + N O T E

That is true, I hadn't thought of that.

Maybe if anyone other than the owner tries to write with it, it won't write?

Or the ink must be refilled after every x amount of uses?

Or the pen will not show up on any other paper other than the Death Note?

Or the pen is indestructible and will not break?

New Beginnings and Stronger Bonds

Of course!

I'm gonna call it an early night myself, grab dinner and watch me some tv. -being a bum-

A Professor's Tale. |Tranquility & EasilyAmused|

When he suggested her running naked, she gave another roll of her eyes. The boy was asking for a walloping. "Aye and I'm not a morning person either so you may just have to come to my quarters and drag m' naked arse out of bed." Fianna stuck her tongue at him. Of course she would be sure to lock her doors now that she had given him the idea. It was certainly not an invitation by any means. She pressed her lips together as Gabrial then had to consider the school's other, potential name: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Nudity. Fianna let out another laugh, wondering how they got this guy to teach children. Of course she wasn't much better herself, but she decided they have given each other quite enough of ammo to use on another, though maybe he had more than her.

"And hey, I don't want to give ya a blowjob. You're hardly m' type. I just suggested it as an alternative option I'd have to comply with. I am an honorable lady, I'll have ya know." She waved a finger at him before she spun on her heel and went back to walking straight ahead now, her face a tad red and this time it wasn't from drinking. Of course she did know he was joking. He then asked about Gryffindor's traits and she cleared her throat. "You really don't know much about this school, do ya?" She raised a brow, wondering why he wanted Hogwarts to begin with. Most people fawned over it and would do almost anything to get to teach within its famed walls.

"Well Gryffindors are known for their bravery, chivalry and nerve. Hufflepuffs are known for their loyalty, patience and hard work. Ravenclaws are known for their creativity, wit and knowledge. And Slytherins are known for their resourcefulness, cunning and ambition." She told him, assuming he didn't know much about the other Houses. "Even though there was a massive rivalry between our two Houses, they have a lot in common. I tend to think the Houses are a bit arbitrary and most could be sorted into more than one House but who am I to argue with history?" She smirked and shrugged as they finally arrived at The Great Hall. The large wooden double doors were open and inviting as everyone else was at the large head table which overlooked the four other tables.

"Come on." She smacked his arm lightly, wondering if their absence was noted or what rumors may already be floating around now. Her stomach was rumbling and she was ready to fill her gut beyond capacity.

New Beginnings and Stronger Bonds

Okay, no worries. Sleep well.

Star Trek: A New Journey

Did you mention Rommie would act a bit differently because the ship is out of range or 'lost'? That connection is something I recall being important but not life/death-y.

Alright, I'll try to stick to simple, more stock-type photos but we'll see. It'll probably be crap but it'll be our crap. :)

I would say sticking to thread is easier since I tend to look a PM and then get distracted and do something else without really replying. I'm naughty like that.

Well considering Geordi had a thing for a woman in a holograph (who he later met and made things awkward with when she didn't like him irl) he may take a shining to her. Poor Geordi, his taste really backfires on him.

And Geharis wouldn't give an invite then. XP

New Beginnings and Stronger Bonds

I probably would prefer Hermione as well but I can Luna a go.

New Beginnings and Stronger Bonds

Yuki

Behind some of the buildings would be a good place to look. The soil in the area was pretty good considering their geographical location. Outside the sun was gleaming though it would surely set within the next hour or so. Yuki was confident they would be able to find a place before it got dark though. As they headed down the flights of stairs and down towards the heart of campus, Kagura spoke up, wondering if he had ever been in love. It was a very random thought. He wasn't sure what had attributed to her asking him such a thing. Was her mind back on Tohru and her assuming he loved Tohru? Or was she thinking about something else entirely?

Yuki was quiet as they walked, not relying right away.

After an awkward minute, they reached the back area of the school where the buildings for Administration, Student Services and Health Services. Looking at the underused plot of land, he turned to Kagura, wondering if by chance she had forgotten about her question. Still, it would be rude to ignore her inquiry. "I'm not sure." Maybe that was why it took so long for him to reply to the woman. "I feel like if I had been or was in love...I would know. But I just can't say for absolute certainty." He told her. Love as a concept was one he couldn't quite define. He was used to being an excellent student, always able to answer any problem and yet he had no idea if he had ever been in love. Did he know what it felt like?

He thought of Tohru and how warm and happy she made him feel without needing to try. But he also felt a hint of sadness and he didn't want to think that had anything to do with love. "I think there are different kinds of love for different people. A brother and sister can share a love for one another, but it wouldn't be the same as two people dating. Or a person can care for their pet but it wouldn't be the same as say a teacher caring for their students. Love is very complicated, I am sure some wish to approach it simply but I don't think that's possible."

He bent down to ran his hands along some of the wild weed growing. "I know my response probably wasn't what you wanted, I'm sorry." Yuki said lightly as he stood back up, thinking the area would be good to use, if they were allowed to use it that is. He glanced to her, "Why do you ask?" Was she worried about her love for Kyo lingering, something she couldn't work past? Or was she reconsidering the idea of love in general? "I think this will be a fine area, it's not very big but I think it could work." He considered, already thinking of a few ways they could give each member a small area to use, depending on how many ended up joining.

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Tohru

It wasn't much of a surprise to hear that Momiji had likely just shoved whatever caught his eye into boxes. She wished he had been more orderly about it but she couldn't change that now. They could figure it out as they went along. "Alright, I guess it'll be a surprise with every box." She said brightly as she began to open one, using the pair of scissors atop one of the boxes. When Momiji mentioned Kagura, Tohru paused for a moment. She wasn't exactly sure where she and Kagura stood. When she and Kyo became a couple, Kagura became rather distant. SUre, they said hi and waved when around each other but the pair didn't have late night talks or gush about Kyo like they used to.

Tohru felt like she had picked Kyo over Kagura and she hadn't meant to do that at all.

She wasn't sure what to do, if she should approach Kagura or not or let things repair themselves naturally. She had to worry that Kagura was upset with her mad that Kyo picked her over Kagura. It had never been Tohru's intention to steal Kyo away. Snapping out of her thoughts, she nodded. "I bet she's got some great decorations." She commented, knowing how Kagura liked things cute, though Tohru wasn't sure if Kagura had toned tha down or not. Returning to the box in front of her, she took out a few photographs he had picked.

He had a picture of Momo as well as one of his father and mother together. She hoped someday Momiji could meet his sister and tell her the truth. But she didn't bring it up and continued to unpack. She took out some items for his desk and put some of his notebooks on it as well as some empty binders and pens and pencils. When he mentioned how fun it was to be close again, she laughed a small laugh, "I'm sure we'll have lots of fun, Momiji. There's a lot of activities to around here that you, as a first year, should go to." She encouraged. While she liked the idea of seeing Haru and the others, she had been branching out and meeting others, knowing she couldn't bother the Sohmas all the time.

"I ended up joining the baseball team last year." She said to him. She wasn't sure if she'd apply again since she was getting busier as a second year, but she had met some great people. "I think you'd love some of the clubs, maybe we can join one together. They also have outings to go to the ice rink and to go hiking." Tohru gave some examples before she pulled out another picture and placed it on the top of the desk with the others, it had her and Momiji and Haru together on Haru and Momiji's last day of high school. "That was such a fun day, I was so proud of you two." She smiled gently, it wasn't long ago but somehow it felt like it had been taken ten years ago.