towerofanimus | In which the situation is completely misunderstood

In which the situation is completely misunderstood

Characters: Miyuki and You!
Setting: Dorm 2-11, second floor dorm area and the cafeteria
Format: Starting with actionspam, but I'll copy you.
Summary: Miyuki wakes up and logically thinks she's being sold into slavery. Panic ensues. She also eats all the food in the cafeteria.
Warnings: Very mild language. Possibly more, but I'll update when something comes up.

Dorm 2-11
[Unlike most, Miyuki isn't too bothered to wake up in a warm, unfamiliar bed. It's been too long since she's had a proper night's rest, and with the recent chaos Kiyoko brought, the bed is even more appreciated. The sleep paralysis isn't something Miyuki enjoys, but she finds herself back to her senses reasonably soon and rubs her eyes, giving a long, relaxed yawn. She pushes herself out of bed, too lost in the near forgotten comfort of an actual bedroom to notice the mysterious note and her strange clothing, instead busying herself with staring at the figure sharing her room.]

Huh...?

[She blinks. Once. Twice. A third time. And screams, darting back and nearly tripping over her bed in surprise.]

Oi! Who the Hell are you?!

[Shoving a finger in the stranger's face leads Miyuki to glance down at her arm, and upon noticing the white plastic-like outfit, shrieks once more, before her face twists in combined horror and fury.]

I- I won't let you sell me into slavery! I won't, you hear me?! I'll call the cops if you don't let me go, you pervert!

Second Floor Dorm Area
[It doesn't take much for Miyuki to flee her bedroom in sheer terror. She refuses to become some kind of sex slave for a perverted business man or oil tycoon - she may be a homeless runaway, but she still has every last bit of her dignity! After going full throttle down the hall, Miyuki eventually pauses, a hand clutching the wall as she gasps for air. The place is huge; much larger than she expected, and while the sleep helped her regain some of her energy, she still can't remember the last time she ate. All she can do is let herself breathe for a moment or two and hope there's no guards coming after her.]

Cafeteria
[Things become a lot more hopeful when Miyuki finds the stairs down to the first floor. Sure, she's still lost in what she thinks is a slave trade, but at least she'll be able to find an exit and get back to Gin and Hana. She allows herself to slow down as she tours the first floor, albeit still ready to fight off perverts at a moment's notice. Her guard drops, though, when she notices the cafeteria, her mouth watering at the idea of eating something - anything. Completely shrugging off the possible dangers, Miyuki flings herself into the kitchen, shoes squeaking against the floor as she damn near tackles the fridge, almost ripping the door off it's hinges in her excitement.

A bowl of plain oatmeal shouldn't look so incredible.

But, it does, and Miyuki is more than happy to rip off the cling wrap covering the top and guzzle it down. A pleased sigh escapes her as she finishes the bowl in record time, and she shoves it to the side before diving back into the fridge, completely dead to the rest of the world.]

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[Richtofen opens his door to a face full of frightened girl running through the halls. He curses under his breath and steps back as she passes, then steps out into the hallway himself. The girl has stopped, hunched over by the wall and out of breath, and Richtofen scowls at her.]

Watch where you're going, Mädchen!

[He glances down the hallway, wondering if perhaps she's running from a monster, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Then he looks back to the girl, giving her a once-over in case she's running because of some, say, horrific body modification, but she seems normal enough. She's unfamiliar, though, so in that case...]

Are you new? [He wrinkles his nose.] Please do not tell me you're new.

[There's this short, dark and brooding character sitting across from you. He has a large plate of meats and a big tankard of some nice looking drink. He simply stares at you for a few moments before biting into the meat, the shadows surrounding his facial features never really revealing more than just the glowing eyes and mouth.

Even as you finish his gaze follows you curiously as you aim for the fridge.]

You're the first newcomer who ate that viscous slop eagerly. You must come from a sad existence.

Edited 2012-12-05 04:55 (UTC)

[Miyuki's blood goes cold when she hears a voice call out after her. Madchen...? What the Hell did that mean?! Gasping for air, she tried to force herself to move forward, almost dragging herself along the wall in her desperation. She wouldn't be caught. She wouldn't be.

Unfortunately, for all her struggling, she only feel to the floor, gasps increasing in desperation for more air to soothe the burning in her exhausted lungs.]

Stay away!

[As hopeless as her situation seems, Miyuki manages to glare at the strange man, face fierce despite how small she looks.]

Come any closer and I'll kick your ass!

[Miyuki chokes on her second bowl of oatmeal, her head slamming against the roof of the fridge as she tries to pull out. She grunts at the sudden pain shooting through her scalp, but manages to back out of the cool box without injuring herself any further. With a hand massaging her aching head and flakes of oatmeal on the corners of her lips, Miyuki doesn't' exactly make for a very dignified image - especially when she sees Veigar and almost chokes on thin air.]

Eh?! A kid?!

[Swiping her sleeve over her mouth to clear away the oatmeal, Miyuki leans in to stare at the small man, face dumbfounded as she observes him.]

Hey, let me have some of that meat.

A KID?!

[Oh boy...]

Listen child, I am VEIGAR, THE MOST POWERFUL CASTER IN EXISTENCE! WIELDER OF TRUE RAW MAGICAL POWER!

I AM NO KID!

[Of course Veigar composes himself by aiming his rod at her and raising an eyebrow.]

I'll let your mistake slide simply because if you are eating that muck it means that you are new and uneducated.

[He pauses and looks between her and the meat.]

You may... if you first identify yourself, where you came from and what can you do.

[Miyuki holds herself back from snatching that rod and calling him out for calling her a kid because of the promise of meat. Still, she scoffs and rolls her eyes at him, making it clear just how unimpressive she finds him.]

Miyuki. Tokyo.

[She frowns at the last one and shrugs, dismissively.]

I'm good at running. Now hurry up with the meat, ki- Eh... Veigar-chan.

[Veigar, oblivious to the dismissiveness due to his own egotistical ways simply grins wickedly and leans back, pushing the smaller plate towards her with a few pieces of meat.]

Good.

Enjoy then, you might not get this much around here. You have to get your own meals or buy them.

[Tohko was freezing. She really didn't want to leave the warmth of her bed, but a deal was a deal. Besides, she had to go grab a few more books as Christmas presents. So, she walked up the stairs, but as she walked through one of the hallways, she saw a woman trying to catch her breath. Worried, Tohko ran over to her.]

Miss, are you alright? What's wrong?

[The meat pretty much vanishes as Miyuki gobbles it down, not giving a single thought to unnecessary pleasures like sauce and side dishes. As long as it's been since she last ate, it's been even longer since she got to have meat, and damn- it was way better than she remembered.]

Thanks.

[She mutters, shoving the plate back without any show of real etiquette, and rubbing her stomach.]

That was good~ Guess I'll have to take your food, again, weirdo-caster.

[Veigar frowned.]

You're looking to end your stay here early aren't you?

[Though the sass meant they were interesting, or rather stupid. He'd have to see which one it was in time.]

[Miyuki turns, eyes wide, as Tohko approaches her, looking more and more like a frightened animal than a 'mature' lady. She notices that the other girl is quite young - probably about her age - and, for just a moment, she wonders whether someone her age could really be involved with kidnapping and selling other young girls. With a hesitant scowl, Miyuki scoffed at the question, crossing her arms over her heaving chest.]

What kind of question is that? 'Course I'm not alright...

[When it comes to Miyuki, it's mostly just stupidity, unless you find her parental issues interesting.]

Even if I was, I doubt you could do anything about it.

Then what's wrong? Upset stomach? Cold? Frostbite? If you want, I can take you to the infirmary..

Is that so?

[Challenges were a pleasure for Veigar, but having to show even a small display of the tip of his capabilities? Always something he was eager to push forward.

A dark shadow overcast the area and it grew darker by the second. The glow of his eyes intensified as he grinned and if one was to look up one could see what was causing said shadow.

A large meteor of chaotic energy seemed to be growing in negative space, seemingly being hovered in an entirely different place, almost like a hole created in the fabric of space. It was an ominous sign but the danger was clearly apparent.]

I really don't think you mean that considering you just arrive and don't understand the repercussions of death in this place just yet.

[Richtofen raises his hands defensively, staring down at the girl as if she were a mangy, feral animal.]

All right, apparently you are very upset, which does not excuse being so rude... [He holds his glare for a moment, then sighs, shifting his weight from one foot to the other.] ...but because I am in such a good mood tonight, I will let it go.

So, then, what is the problem? Tell the doctor what's gotten into you, ja?

Doctor?

[In all the stories of teenage girls being sold that Miyuki's heard, the doctor is always the worst. They're the ones who cut off bits and pieces when the girls try to escape; they're the ones who get the poor things so drugged up they can't even think straight.]

Fancy name you've got, pervert! Do you tell all the other girls that, too?!

[What on earth is going on? All the other girls? Pervert?

...Okay, so maybe half of that is true. Regardless, the idea that he would want to do anything unsavory to that girl makes him wince.]

I don't tell anyone anything if I do not know why they are so worked up!

[He puts his hands on his hips. Were it not for the fact that he was a middle-aged man in a Wehrmacht uniform, he might look like a scolding mother.]

So, what is it? Did Jason do something to you? Or did you just wake up here, und you did not read the notes?

[Well, the tone sure reminds Miyuki of her mother, which does calm her down a little. Unfortunately it means she can't really see Richtofen as much of a threat, now.]

Oi! Don't scold me! You're the one that's trying to sell me into slavery!

[With her breath back, Miyuki climbs back on her feet, copying the man's pose and scrunching her nose.]

I should be the one scolding you!

[If this doesn't scream 'I have no idea what's really happening, help me, Nazi man," then nothing else will.]

Sell you into slavery? [Richtofen relaxes his stance a bit, letting out a puzzled sort of chuckle.] Now, who on earth told you that?

Tell... me...

[Miyuki pauses, eyes widening and mouth snapping shut. Well, colour her confused.]

Nobody told me. I just... figured it out.

Eh?!

[Miyuki scrambles back, more terrified than she can ever remember being. She doesn't even notice when she falls back against a cupboard, too busy trying to keep herself from screaming. Magic isn't real in her world. There's no such thing as miracles or supernatural activity; just regular, hum-drum life.

And this isn't regular.]

Stop it! Cut it out, already!

Edited 2012-12-06 05:26 (UTC)

[Richtofen can't help himself. He lets out a howl of laughter that wracks his body so hard that he bends over at the waist, arms around his stomach.]

Oh, what a bright one you must be! [He tries to straighten up and wipes a budding tear from his eye.] Slavery! You came up with slavery! Ha! If only it were that simple.

[At but the sound of snapping fingers, the massive meteorite of dark matter implodes on itself and disappears. The Yordle still sitting at the table grins triumphantly.]

Now you see, things aren't the same here than where you are from and it would do you good to take my advice.

Watch what you say and who you say it to, there are some who aren't... as understanding as I.

[And considering who Veigar is... that's saying a massive amount of 'lots'.]

[Miyuki watches him for a moment, too stunned to form intelligent words - or semi-intelligent, seeing how stupid she feels, right now.]

H-hey...

[Her cheeks go red and she really wishes she had her hat with her to hide her face. She makes do with simply crossing her arms over the top of her chest and glaring down at her shoes.]

Don't laugh at me.

Ah, don't worry about it, it was a fair enough guess!

[Richtofen moves like he's going to give her a friendly pat on the shoulder, but seems to decide against it at the last minute, curling his fingers and drawing his hand back.]

Und a hopeful one, too. Trust me when I say that you'd be happier if you were working against your will in some brothel or coal mine for the rest of your life.

How would I be happy working in a brothel?!

[Her head snaps back up, face twisted in a glare. She takes his words less as a threat, and more of an insult - as if he's calling her easy - and that is something Miyuki simply cannot allow.]

I'm not trusting anything you say, dumbass doc. I'd rather die then have to do... stuff with a bunch of creeps! A coal mine is one thing, but don't go around telling people I'd be happy working in a brothel!

[The second the magical ball vanishes, Miyuki nearly tackles Veigar as she dives at him, reaching out in an attempt to grab him and pick him up.]

How'd you do that?!

[Her fingers pluck at his robe and pinches at him as she searches for something - anything - that can explain his powers. He has to be a robot - maybe an oversized toy with pyrotechnics?]

This is all some kind of trick, so tell me how you did it!

T-w-sk!

WHAT?! [Veigar stumbles back and tries to pry the other from him completely forgetting that he could have simply blinked away.]

UNHAND ME CREATURE OR I'LL BLOW YOU OUT OF EXISTENCE!

[But considering her interest, he couldn't help his ego and grinned.]

Of course it's not trickery, who am I Shaco?! No, no it's much much more than that.

You'd rather die, hm?

[For a second, his expression changes, and he glares in a way that says, "I'm about to reach out and strangle you." But, as soon as it appears, it's gone again, giving way to a knowing smirk.]

Oh, good. You'll like it here, then.

[Despite having seen that glare dozens of times before, when this stranger does gives it, it seems so much more threatening than usual. Miyuki manages not to let her fear show on her face, although she does frown and furrow her brow.]

What's that supposed to mean?

You won't be saying that when I find your off switch.

[She turns him upside down, giving him a shake or two, before turning him right side up. She gnaws her lower lip, trying to figure out why she can't seem to find any kind of button or USB port.]

Magic isn't real, so just tell me how you did it, okay?

You see, the magical thing about this place is that you get to die as many times as you want!

[He grins and splays out his hands, as if gesturing to the Tower around him. His voice is notably high-pitched.]

In fact, you'll die even more than that! Isn't it wunderbar?

[He actually doesn't like dying at all, but he wants to scare the kid.]

Bullshit!

[For a split second, it seems that Miyuki may actually cry. Her lower lip wobbles and her eyes brim with tears - but the look immediately vanishes as her right hand shoots out in a venture to backhand Richtofen right across the face.]

If you wanna die, then do it by yourself! Don't involve other people in your stupid suicide club, you ass!

Edited 2012-12-06 09:56 (UTC)

STOP THAT! [Veigar commands as he blinks away from her, disappearing and appearing some distance away. He pointed his rod in her direction and glared.]

Do that again and I'll forget that you have no clue what you're dealing with.

Magic, is very real. In fact, I'm especially adept at controlling it's true uninhibited form. The true, raw potential of the most powerful force in existence.

You'll come to understand that more in this place where I'm sure if you don't adapt your reasoning quickly you will lose your sanity in a matter of days.

[If not hours he thought to himself.]

[Her hand barely grazes his cheek before Richtofen grabs her wrist. His grasp is firm, but not yet tight enough to do any serious damage.]

No touchy the doctor. [His expression is fierce again.] You are making mein good mood fade away very fast, child.

[She flinches when his hand closes over her wrist. Gin's grabbed her like that, before, but never so roughly. It doesn't hurt, but it's surprising.]

I'm not a child, I'm a grown woman!

[She tries to match the ferocity on his face, though only manages to offer a shaky imitation of a scowl.]

Right, that's what they always say. But you all act like such brats!

[He tightens his grip on her wrist for a second, then shoves her away. He wipes his hand off on the front of his uniform, which is a bit unusual, considering he's wearing gloves.]

Und I was trying to be the nice one tonight and explain things to you. But fine, go on. [He shrugs.] Go get yourself torn apart. See if I give you proper medical treatment when you are laying in a pool of your own blood und tears.

[Once again, Miyuki's back on her ass, although this time she knows better than to get back up and try to start a fight.]

Hold on.

[She swallows and clears her throat, glancing away as her face heats up.]

I'll listen, so just tell me whatever you were gonna tell me.

[God, please don't make her apologise. It's hard enough for her to even say this much, and having to apologise in order to get a clearer picture of what's happening might just kill her.

But, that doesn't mean she's can't mutter a 'please' through her teeth.]

Edited 2012-12-06 10:22 (UTC)

[Richtofen looks down at her for a moment, seemingly contemplating whether or not he should waste his time showing a newbie the ropes. Finally, he folds his arms over his chest, giving a curt nod.]

This place is called the Tower. You can't leave, so don't even think about trying. Und when I say "can't," I mean you physically cannot.

[He grimaces, thinking back to Ruana's network post.]

Or so our oh-so-gracious hosts have told us, anyway...

Edited 2012-12-06 10:33 (UTC)

So... You didn't bring me here? Someone else did?

[That only confuses her more. Who would want to kidnap her? It's not like she has a wealthy family or any well-off friends who could pay ransom.]

Why? What do they want?

[Miyuki always falls on her face when Veigar vanishes, only to catch herself an toss a glare over at the tiny wizard.]

Oi! Warn me before you go around teleporting, weirdo-caster!

[She rolls her eyes and crosses her arms back over her chest in a comforting gesture. Today's so much weirder than it should be, an if she can't adjust herself, she'll probably snap.]

...Hold on, if you're some kinda all powerful magician, then why can't you just send me home? Then I wouldn't be around to bug you and you could keep doing whatever it is you do.

Edited 2012-12-06 12:35 (UTC)

[She stares at Tohko for a moment before mumbling a single word;]

Annoying.

[And, unfortunatly for her, Tohko has pretty good hearing.]

Hey! How am I annoying? I can't help you if I don't know what's wrong!

I am just as much a prisoner here as you are, yes. Everyone you'll meet here is in the same situation as you.

[He sighs, walking in a slow, careful line in front of the girl. The sound of his boots clicking against the floor echoes throughout the hall.]

And, as for what the administrators want from us, well... [He clasps his hands behind his back and stops, looking back at her.] ...we are test subjects. Nothing more.

If I could do that don't you think I would have already!

[Frankly, he'd done enough damage to the place to have brought it to a crumbling heap and yet nothing gave.]

There's always inconsistencies in magic. Sometimes there's preventive measures, the opposing force that cancels out my own and I believe that would be the case here.

I can bring an entire land mass under my control but the walls of this place cancel out my magic so escaping is a no go... However, I'm free to use my magic as I please so I assume that was the purpose of the owners.

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