Author Topic: Perfect/Butler Quest, Part II: What it Means to Protect (Read 119349 times)

Amraphenson · « **Reply #270 on:** November 29, 2011, 12:17:29 AM »

Quote from: Kasu on November 28, 2011, 11:00:42 PM

~~> Wonder if Dayna's nocturnal since it was supposed to be Sunday morning.~~
> Flop back onto the bed and lay there for a bit to calm down.

>You stare at your clock, wondering how long it's been since you went to sleep.
>...
>Not even an hour. Really?
>You offhandedly wonder why Dayna wasn't asleep...she doesn't sleep much anyway, but you came back really late...maybe she was thinking the same thing...? Ugh...maybe she's nocturnal...
>Homicidal urges and teenage hormones don't mix very well...

>You collapse onto your bed, stare at the ceiling, and try to relax a bit.
>Your life is a goddamn mess.

Kasu · « **Reply #271 on:** November 29, 2011, 12:32:23 AM »

> Take some deep breaths and then get some shut-eye.

nolrai2 · « **Reply #272 on:** November 29, 2011, 12:58:28 AM »

((Evertime I read ">Your life is a goddamn mess." I flash back to that Persona letsplay.))

Amraphenson · « **Reply #273 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:14:44 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on November 29, 2011, 12:32:23 AM

> Take some deep breaths and then get some shut-eye.

Quote from: nolrai2 on November 29, 2011, 12:58:28 AM

((Evertime I read ">Your life is a goddamn mess." I flash back to that Persona letsplay.))

~~>Gasp! You've discovered the narrator's guilty pleasure! Bastard must love shout outs or something!~~
>You close your eyes and try to get some sleep. Not much else to do.

>...

>Warble garble.
>10:00am on Sunday. You got maybe...7 and a half hours of sleep. Not bad. But you're still antsy from last night. Not so much what happened at the park and in the alleys, but...well...
>You glance at Dayna for a bit, over the impromptu brunch you threw together, and then divert your eyes.
>Dayna and Luna, bless their inhuman souls, are completely unaware or uncaring about your apparent apprehension. They seem content to just let you work it out.
>"Pass the butter please, Mac," Luna requests, sipping at her iced coffee. (Girl hasn't had anything even vaguely warm since you first let her in the house; personal taste or racial? Or...familial? Whatever)
>You offhandedly reach for the butter plate and give it to her. But as she takes it, her finger grazes yours.

>Ba-dump. Ba-dump.

>Your heart pulses. Yout face flushes. You pull your hand away immediately. Luna raises an eyebrow at you for a fraction of a second, then calmly spreads the butter onto her bread.
>At least she's being courteous about this. The fact they trust you enough, despite self proclaimed murderous urges, to just let you handle it yourself speaks a lot about how much they trust you. Or about how much Dayna trusts you, and how much Luna trusts Dayna's trust at least.
>You sigh and relax a bit. No point dwelling over stuff; might as well just work it out as you go along.
>School starts up tomorrow. Jeez, it feels like every weekend is some world changing event.

>...

>Yet again, school begins without care for what's happened to you. You silently munch on a sandwich near the tree where this all started, the shelter where you first took cover from the gorilla like Beast all that time ago.
>Someone approaches from out of sight.. "H-hi Mac. Y-you seemed o-off earlier. You o-okay?"

Kasu · « **Reply #274 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:23:28 PM »

> Turn to face Lily.
> "I'm just working some stuff out right now. Sorry if I worried you."

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #275 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:31:07 PM »

>"It's been one heck of a week...Maybe now things can settle down....But then again, that's probably just wishful thinking, going by what's been happening."

Amraphenson · « **Reply #276 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:43:51 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on November 30, 2011, 10:23:28 PM

> Turn to face Lily.
> "I'm just working some stuff out right now. Sorry if I worried you."

Quote from: Hanzo K. on November 30, 2011, 10:31:07 PM

>"It's been one heck of a week...Maybe now things can settle down....But then again, that's probably just wishful thinking, going by what's been happening."

>She looks almost as tired as you. Not surprising, seeing as she just had her first exposure to the supernatural. Seeing you fight the Hunters' leader, even if she wasn't involved, must have been...very strange. People don't just slow time or shrug off knives like that.
>The quiet girl smiles at you and takes a seat. "I-it doesn't hurt to hope, Mac."

Kasu · « **Reply #277 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:51:12 PM »

> "Heh. You're right. Gotta be optimistic."
> Grin at her.

Amraphenson · « **Reply #278 on:** December 05, 2011, 06:45:00 AM »

Quote from: Kasu on November 30, 2011, 10:51:12 PM

> "Heh. You're right. Gotta be optimistic."
> Grin at her.

>She smiles and waves before heading off, back to wherever she eats lunch.
>You close your eyes and lean back, resting against the tree. It's a thick, solid presence behind you, unlike the abstract fears you've been holding for these few weeks.
>Might as well just try to enjoy life.

>...

>Friday! A Friday you have off! Long weekends are the best.
>You've woken up early just because you were so enthusiastic about a normal weekend for once.
>What to do, what to do?

Kasu · « **Reply #279 on:** December 05, 2011, 12:33:18 PM »

> Breakfast! Gotta get the energy for the awesomeness ahead of us somehow!

Amraphenson · « **Reply #280 on:** December 06, 2011, 05:17:35 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on December 05, 2011, 12:33:18 PM

> Breakfast! Gotta get the energy for the awesomeness ahead of us somehow!

>You throw the blankets off yourself, and rush to the door. You can't let this oppurtunity escape you! A normal day! One hundred percent, unadulterated normal!
>Breakfast breakfast breakfast...

>...

>Eggs. Bread. Turkey ham. Bacon. Milk. Fruits. Juice. The full deal. Everything you can think of.
>By the time you finish, you're hungry enough to eat it all yourself! Good thing Dayna and Luna pop in right at that moment.
>"...noisy," the quieter of the two murmurs. Luna nods sleepily in agreement.

Kasu · « **Reply #281 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:22:50 PM »

> "Heh, sorry about that. I've just got so much energy for some reason!"

Hanzo K. · « **Reply #282 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:24:30 PM »

>"Heh, maybe it's because today's been about as normal as things'll get around here."

Amraphenson · « **Reply #283 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:37:03 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on December 06, 2011, 09:22:50 PM

> "Heh, sorry about that. I've just got so much energy for some reason!"

Quote from: Hanzo K. on December 06, 2011, 09:24:30 PM

>"Heh, maybe it's because today's been about as normal as things'll get around here."

>Luna raises an eyebrow at you, shrugs, and takes a seat. Dayna skips the first step. "So what's on the menu?" the ice girl asks, glancing at the breakfast feast laid out before her.
>You grin.

>...

>Breakfast is good. Really good. You've outdone yourself. You've also outcooked yourself.
>Dayna whimpers a bit. You insisted on finishing everything, so...yeah. Despite the fact you all have prodigious appetites (for humans; you're not quite sure how Dayna and Luna compare to the rest of their race), you still made a little more than necessary. Luna matches the exclamation.
>"...right. Maybe a little too much."
>"As good as it was...," Luna starts, before devolving into quiet chuckles. "You're so strange, clock-keeper."

Kasu · « **Reply #284 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:57:12 PM »

> Clock-keeper? That's new.
> "Heh, guess I was just a little too enthusiastic."

Amraphenson · « **Reply #285 on:** December 07, 2011, 05:38:38 AM »

Quote from: Kasu on December 06, 2011, 09:57:12 PM

> Clock-keeper? That's new.
> "Heh, guess I was just a little too enthusiastic."

>You raise an eyebrow at the nickname, but dismiss it as a cool moniker.
>She nods. "Indeed."
> You sit back and enjoy the morning sun, pooling through the windows like a warm blanket on your skin. Dayna blinks as a tone goes off, and takes out the phone you bought her; she reads the screen for a moment, then smiles.
>"Lily. Says hi. And sorry."
>You smile. Lily had a trip planned with her parents this weekend.
>"You guys wanna do anything?" you offer.
>The two look at you curiously. "Like what?" Luna asks.

Kasu · « **Reply #286 on:** December 07, 2011, 12:26:52 PM »

> "I don't know... Maybe go to a movie or something? Gotta get out of the house on a great day like this."
> Stretch a bit.

nolrai2 · « **Reply #287 on:** December 07, 2011, 06:26:04 PM »

"Or maybe a picknic? Or we could go for a hike.."
So many things to do!

Amraphenson · « **Reply #288 on:** December 13, 2011, 06:41:27 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on December 07, 2011, 12:26:52 PM

> "I don't know... Maybe go to a movie or something? Gotta get out of the house on a great day like this."
> Stretch a bit.

Quote from: nolrai2 on December 07, 2011, 06:26:04 PM

"Or maybe a picknic? Or we could go for a hike.."
So many things to do!

>Dayna doesn't overtly respond, happy to just sip at her milk. Luna hmms and taps a finger to her chin. "I've yet to watch a movie," she admits. "What is there to watch?"
>You pull up the movie list on your phone and check the time...

>...

>Phew. Chilly day. You wrap your scarf and jacket tighter around you. Offhandedly, you wonder how Dayna and Luna can manage in this cold; they're wearing a lot less than you. It must be really cold with all that skin exposed...
>You blush and tap on the ticket office's window, hoping to distract yourself. "Three tickets, please."
>The guy behind the counter raises an eyebrow at you and the two girls waiting behind you, then grins and gives you a thumbs up. Your blush deepens as you snatch the tickets away and slap down the cash. Of all the things...
>You gesture at the girls and make to walk in when a voice interrupts you.
>"Oh snap, is that 'kenzie?"
>"Who are the girls?"
>"Damn, 's he going out with them?"
>...classmates.

Kasu · « **Reply #289 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:37:59 PM »

> Are they talking to us or about us?
> If about us, try to ignore and continue walking.
> If to us, deep breath and try not to look flustered.

Amraphenson · « **Reply #290 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:20:10 PM »

Quote from: Kasu on December 13, 2011, 08:37:59 PM

> Are they talking to us or about us?
> If about us, try to ignore and continue walking.
> If to us, deep breath and try not to look flustered.

>About you, probably. You gesture at the girls and move inside the theater, trying to ignore them completely.
>Obviously it's not that easy. You hear the door slam open, and before you know it someone's pulled you to the side. You notice, at the edge of your vision, that Dayna and Luna have both tensed up.

>Someone manhandles you and laughs heartily. You vaguely recall him as Thomas...fourth period, American Government? "Dude, who're the babes?"
>You refrain from gibbing him on the spot. Guy really isn't even an acquaintance.

Kasu · « **Reply #291 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:45:02 PM »

> "They're relatives of mine who are living with me due to some circumstances."
> Oh God, we just played the "relatives" card didn't we?

nolrai2 · « **Reply #292 on:** December 14, 2011, 06:44:04 AM »

"That kind of relatives, if you know what I mean. Showing them what Japan has to offer."

Glare.

We're over reacting aren't we?

Kasu · « **Reply #293 on:** December 14, 2011, 12:31:59 PM »

Quote from: nolrai2 on December 14, 2011, 06:44:04 AM

"That kind of relatives, if you know what I mean. Showing them what Japan has to offer."

> Or whatever country we live in.

I'm not sure it's been mentioned where we live.

nolrai2 · « **Reply #294 on:** December 14, 2011, 05:43:19 PM »

(err...yes I do believe you are right..)

Amraphenson · « **Reply #295 on:** December 16, 2011, 06:59:58 PM »

>You blink for a second, realize you're in America, then narrow your eyes at Thomas.
>You refrain from facepalming as you do, indeed, play the relative card.
>The jock whistles. "Damn, those girls are fiiiine~"
>Your elbow finds his gut a little too quickly, but whatever. As he's left sputtering out, now lacking air in his lungs, you pull him up and stare him right in the eyes. "I'd appreciate if you didn't appraise my...family...like pieces of meat."

>Huh. The word feels a little weird on your mouth, but not bad.
>He holds up a hand in surrender. "Alright, alright, jeez. Take it easy."
>You glareat him once more, then walk back to the girls. They somehow have procurred popcorn and soda. You raise an eyebrow at them.
>Dayna doesn't do anything but sip her soda. Luna gives you a smirk, and glances to and fro between you and Thomas, who's still wheezing.

nolrai2 · « **Reply #296 on:** December 16, 2011, 08:59:43 PM »

> Cock your eyebrow. As if to say "Yes?"

Kasu · « **Reply #297 on:** December 16, 2011, 09:00:17 PM »

> What's the movie anyway?

Amraphenson · « **Reply #298 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:23:09 PM »

Quote from: nolrai2 on December 16, 2011, 08:59:43 PM

> Cock your eyebrow. As if to say "Yes?"

Quote from: Kasu on December 16, 2011, 09:00:17 PM

> What's the movie anyway?

>Luna's smirk doesn't waver in the least as she chooses not to answer. Luna sips inconspicuously at her soda.
>You shrug and move towards the movie, leaving the jock still writhing on the floor.
>Some...chick flick, you think?

>It's actually better than you expected. There's a plot to it beyond the lovey doveyness...
>You blink when you suddenly feel a pressure on each shoulder. Looking to the right and left...they fell asleep. What.

Kasu · « **Reply #299 on:** December 20, 2011, 09:49:07 PM »

> Give a small grin. Maybe it was too boring for them?