1st [OPEN]

[concept_killer]

Characters: Satsujinki and YOU
Setting: Room 3-14, Dormitory hallways, Floor 11
Format: Starting with action but will work with whatever.
Summary: Just the new guy probably wishing he wasn't so ~mysterious~
Warnings: None


Room 3-14
[Finding and getting his bandages put back over his eyes was Shiki's first priority. With his power, his brain continually degraded when he saw the things he shouldn't. Death. He was used to it, a lifelong companion who would never abandon him, but the human brain just couldn't deal with it. To prevent himself from degrading any further, he always wore them, making him blind to the world around him and relying on his instincts and other senses.

Thanks to the note, he quickly found them but he made sure to take a look around before those bandages were wrapped tight around his eyes. It was all too eery but he was used to it. That was his every day life. The only thing left to do was check his surroundings. Both inside this room and outside.]



Dormitory hallways
[Once he made it outside the room, he did the best thing that came to mind. Put a hand against the wall and walk, keeping the contours in mind for later use. Sure, it was freezing cold, but when you spend some time in Germany in the winter (living outdoors), you gain a certain level of tolerance for such things. Before he ever actually runs into anyone though, Shiki is quick to walk around or step out of the way. He can't see but he can still hear and, more importantly, feel where people are.

Though, if he does come near someone, he gives a small smile.]

Sorry, I'll be out of your way.



Floor 11
[Open air was what he was seeking. There was danger near the edge so Shiki stayed quite a bit back from it. But he did take a deep breath, partially wondering if the air was poisonous but not spending too much time thinking on it.]

Where did things go wrong?

[Or more specifically, how did he end up here? This wasn't the best place to be when he had to be by Arcueid's side, even if she was still in her eternal sleep.]

Comments

Dormitory hallways

[tohko_amano]

[Tohko was freezing, so she was just trying to hurry back to her dorm room as quickly as she could so that she could bury herself in her covers and read. In her hands, she held a copy of I, Robot and Alice In Wonderland. However, as she was walking by, she noticed a guy with bandaged over his eyes. Not one to just ignore people in need, Tohko approaced the guy.]

Hey..are you alright? Do you need help getting anywhere?

[concept_killer]

I'm pretty sure I'm fine.

[His head turned in her direction on instinct. Plus it was probably unnerving if he didn't turn to speak with her.]

Besides, I'm sure you have more things to worry about than helping me out.

[tohko_amano]

Oh, you shouldn't worry about me. I like helping people out. Really, if you need to go to a place, I can take you to it. Are you sure you're alright?

[concept_killer]

And you shouldn't worry about me either. [It felt weird having someone help him or just that he would feel in their debt.]

Do I look like something is wrong with me though?

Dormitory hallways

[atlasia]

[ Sion had been using the lab on one of the higher floors and was on her way back to her dorm. Only to see that Shiki was bumping in to people or at least trying to avoid doing so. ]

Did you hit your head or come down with something that's finally giving you some form of manners?

[concept_killer]

[That was certainly an odd statement from a voice he had never heard before. Which concerned him a little because most unknown people who knew him often tried to kill him.]

...do I know you?

[atlasia]

If you're trying to make a joke it's not even close to being funny.

[ At least Sion isn't yelling at him right off the bat. ]

[concept_killer]

I don't think I'm really in a position to joke around.

[Being stuck here and all. He can't say he was ever humorous to begin with, though.]

dorm hallways

[linesofdeath]

[He had been too preoccupied with keeping himself warm by getting back to his room as soon as possible to get a blanket before he felt the sensation of bumping into someone.

There had been worse ways of meeting people, but unsurprisingly for him this continued to be one of his more common forms of doing that.]

Er, are you okay would be the more relevant question, clearly.

[...He hasn't really realized the person he's talking to right now, considering it could be anyone under that bandage...]

[concept_killer]

[It's always hard to know what you sound like. Coupled with the fact that this Shiki can't see, it doesn't dawn on him either.]

What would make me not okay?

[linesofdeath]

I don't know if you noticed, but a bandage does not really make a healthy fashion statement.

[Why does he keep meeting all the strange guys over here...]

[concept_killer]

I never asked for this, if that's what you're wondering.

[Now you're being silly, Padawan!Tohno.]

Hallways

[nonacquiescent]

[Waver sits huddled against the wall with a blanket around his shoulders, shivering. This is so far from his ideal environment. He had been trying to find somewhere warmer, or get to the showers to at least make use of hot water, but he has to take frequent breaks to catch his breath and pity himself.
So for Shiki to get too close isn't too surprising when he's not moving.]

Watch where you're--

[Oh

awkward.]

Uh...

[He rubs his neck nervously.]

Sorry.

[concept_killer]

No, my apologies. I should really be more careful.

[Those kind of apologies feel meaningless to him. Mostly because he's the one causing the problem here. Complain away, Waver.]

It'll be my fault if something happens.

[nonacquiescent]

Not if you can't see.

...Did they not give you a cane or anything?

[Maybe that's rude to ask. But he's actually concerned, the tower is dangerous enough as it is, much less for someone who can't see.]

[concept_killer]

They gave me everything I already owned. I'm not a cripple so why would I need a cane?

[Hands and various other senses, some supernatural, work just fine. Sheesh!]

floor 11; dives into this post all late and shit

[yumizuka]

[ Satsuki isn't sure what compels her to come to this floor, but here she is after neglecting most of the day to her thoughts. There's something ominous despite the flowers and the tranquil trickling of water nearby. ]

Tohno-kun? [ She's only met with him once briefly here, having managed to not cross his path since then. ] I didn't expect to see you here.

[ And then she immediately regrets her words once she takes notice of the bandages. ] Ah, sorry..... but, um, what happened to you?

[ BECAUSE SHE WILL GO ON A BLOOD FRENZY ON WHOEVER FUCKED UP HIS BEAUTIFUL FACE, I'M JUST SAIYAN. ]

/punches

[concept_killer]

.....

[Silence. SILENCE. He thought that one girl was just rambling about Satsuki but...]

...Yumizuka?

[It's more questioning because he only hears her voice. But even after 4 years, it's unforgettable. His head turns to look at her, but he's obviously not...looking.]

Is that really you?

/forced evasion

[yumizuka]

Mm yes, it's me. [ Her anger is easily kept in check as her tone tries to match his. Soft spoken and apprehensively approaching him. ] You can't tell, can you?

[ Swallowing down the bitterness of hurting whoever hurt him, she sheepishly adds on to that. ] It'll be alright. I can help you if you need it.

dormitory hallways

[ryougi]

[Let's be real here, Shiki's probably bored as fuck already, and killing mindless monsters isn't that much fun. HOWEVER, upon running into husbando-lookalike-even-though-she-can't-tell-with-his-bandages, she can feel that there's something different about him. If not I am bullshitting what MEoDP do and I guess this tag sucks. So tl;dr, interest has been pinged.]

You sure you're in such a hurry?

[concept_killer]

[Lemme punch you anyway.]

I never said I was in a hurry. I just don't want to be rude.

[ryougi]

[why are you such a bum papa]

I wouldn't call it rude if it's not entirely unwanted.

floor 11 -- n-not like i wanted to tag you or anything though, don't get the wrong idea

[chainsawn]

Maybe it's a little bit like losing something.

[ Yes, Urotsuki just randomly pipes up, as if that was an invitation for a conversation. And as if him walking around like that isn't weird at all. Honestly, she's seen weirder things.. ]

You just have to go back in the steps you've made today, and then you'll realise just where. .. Right..?

:|a

[concept_killer]

[He would argue that he's not weird at all, thank you.]

I don't know if just thinking about today will do it. I don't think that going back any amount of time will give me reasons as to why I'm here.

[chainsawn]

[ It's okay, Urotsuki doesn't think so, at least. ]

Why not..? If just today won't help you find it, can't you just go further back?