as we move forward

[ainohenshin]

Characters: Ishtar xroyal_bratx, Kazuma Kuwabara ainohenshin, Tear Grants melodyoftheabyss & everyone (CATCH IT ALL LOG!)
Setting: Various Locations and days in the tower. Feel free to choose your location day and I’ll play by it!
Format: Either (you pick I follow)
Summary: All three characters are out and about the Tower doing their own thing, so feel free to approach them as you see fit. It can be for talking, chatting up, harassing or even sparring. It’s an open log!
Warning: No Warnings right now

[ Tear was out an about doing her usual rounds. The places she usually ventures are: Cafeteria for food, or to make food, the meadows to pick flowers, the cemetery to place flowers on the graves of her friends that have disappeared, and the Gothic Cathedral so she could sing her heart out and sometimes feel comfortable in it. The cathedral reminded her of Daath’s Cathedral and she very much missed the small things of her world.

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[ Ishtar was prancing around all over the tower, trying to find more meaningful things to do with her time while not being latched to her husband day and night. Ishtar could be seen around the Cafeteria, the meadows, or even the forestry areas of the tower. Occasionally she ventured here and there to the clinic. She was eager to help others heal and she would also like to test how well she had gotten with her magical abilities.

On top of that, she was hoping to meet some new people. ]

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[ Kuwabara spent a lot of his time in the multimedia room, playing video games when he got a chance and other things when he did not have much to do. As of right now, he was skeptical about everything, being a bit out of the loop for the time being, he’s not sure what to do. Kuwabara could be see wandering the hallways throughout the day and in the multimedia room playing video games at night. If he wasn’t there, then the teenager was up and about trying to figure out what to do with his time here and who he could trust.

On top of that, the whole real powers thing got him. He had to think about it for a long time and he still hadn’t taken the substance yet.

Comments

[Tear's room, afternoon on the 15th]

[bloodyashes]

[There's a knock on the door, one that sounds rather impatient, followed by a familiar voice - ]

Tear, are you in there?

[He sounds kind of unimpressed, and also in pain.]

[Tear's room, afternoon on the 15th]

[melodyoftheabyss]

[ Tear's door gets pulled open when she recognized the voice of the person that was calling for her. ]

Asch? Yes, I am.

[ The door gets pulled all the way as she greets him properly. There is a rather quizzical look on her face as she looked at him, but nonetheless, rather calm and slightly concerned. ]

[bloodyashes]

[The reason he's there is immediately obvious - there's quite a bit of blood on his clothes, and he's holding one of the towels from the sauna floor over the left side of his face with one hand.]

Your healing artes are functional, right?

[And then, realizing how it must look, almost as an afterthought - ]

Don't worry, I didn't lose the eye.

[melodyoftheabyss]

[ When she fully sees the state the red head is in she ushers for him to get into the room,because he was bleeding from his eye. Her thoughts led to the worst case scenario but she remained rather collected about it. ]

What happened? Y-Yes they are functional. Shall I heal the injury?

[ Relief at least, because his eye is still attached. She gets straight to the point in the comment. ]

That is a relief to know.

Kuwabara, media room, evening on the 22nd?

[averytinyparticle]

[Normally, Quark was pretty good about getting to bed on time. He couldn't defend himself from monsters physically, so if he couldn't find a place to hide he was basically out of luck.

Tonight, though, he couldn't sleep. He took the elevator back down to the Cafeteria to get a snack, then resolved to work off the sugar by trucking it up a couple floors until he reached another elevator. Surely, that would tire him out!

When he passes the media room, however, and sees an orange-haired young man playing video games on the screen, he can't help but stop. For a moment, Quark just watches from the entrance, eyes wide as he takes in the skill in which the game is played, but then he approaches.]

You're really good at that game, Mister! Is it hard?

YES all the yesses!!!! :D

[ainohenshin]

[ Kuwabara was beating up the fighting game again. He had taught Rolo how to play after a while. He assumed that he had gotten to the other boy somehow. They bonded over a heart to heart chat and video game beatings. Kuwabara even let him win a few times because he was worried for the kid.

He turned around briefly, when he saw the little boy, wondering why he was here. For Quark, he could also see the rather big cat now staring at him with her large beady eyes. There's a brief meow, before she teeters over to him and nuzzles his leg. Kuwabara puts the controller down and greets Quark with a smile. ]

At first it is, but after ya get the hang of it, it ain't so hard. What're you doing out so late, little man?

EXCELLENT

[averytinyparticle]

You have a kitty!

[Quark's face lights up like a firework had exploded right in front of him when Kuwabara's animal friend, and immediately he bends down to pet her.]

What's her name?

[And, seeing as it's not wearing a collar, Quark can only hope that this one isn't actually a person in disguise. The ten-year-old's so excited about the animal, he almost completely forgets to answer the question.

He does, of course, remember his manners, and turns his smile back up to the older boy.]

Just taking a walk. I couldn't sleep, so I thought it would help make me more tired! [Quark pauses, looks bashful.] I'm trying to be careful, though. I know it can be dangerous.

ehehehe e:x

[ainohenshin]

Yeah, she's pretty big now since she's been eatin' and all.

[ He laughed light heartedly at Quarks reaction to his cat. Eikichi mewed as she nuzzled the boy more as he petted her. She liked the attention very much, so she didn't mind him playing with her. ]

Eikichi. She's a sweetie don't ya think?

[ He replied, excited about his cat. It's okay, he doesn't blame you. He finds that rather cute. ]

Eh, it's tough tryin' to sleep in a place like this so I get ya.

[ He held up a free controller. ] Jus' scream if someone tries anythin' and I'd stop them for ya. Want to learn?

[ he didn't mind teaching more people ] Since ya can't sleep and all.

[Lunchtime at the Cafeteria, any day this week] Tag: Either/and/or

[neverbeamemory]

[If Sephiroth has ever been in any mind to appreciate the food in the Tower, in this case the hot tomato soup he's sat at one of the tables slowly savoring, he would have been thankful. It is still so bitterly cold in the Tower, and the fact that currently he sometimes he feels it sharper than other times just makes it worse.

The hot food inside does help at least keep the chill away for a few minutes. Then maybe his powers would decide to kick in again and it wouldn't be so bad for a while. But until he's finished transitioning Sephiroth doesn't want to risk being caught out and left hungry, weaker than he could be, on account of his own stubbornness.

It's almost become routine, this visiting to the 1st Floor to eat.]

I'll give you bother Kuwabara and Ishtar? :x

[ainohenshin]

[ Kuwabara was not too far from the giant man. Not to say that Kuwabara didn't tower over people himself. He was a pretty tall teenager, with a big lean built but this guy was something else. He noticed the tall guy when he came in. That long silver hair and his piercing eyes. It gave Kuwabara the chills and he certainly felt them.

He had virtually strong sensitivity to spiritual energy and other things in the general area. He could feel the powers of others and it freaked him out to no end how cold it felt sometimes. Still, he wasn't ready to die, so he wouldn't try to piss someone like that off. He looked like he was having a bad day. The teen picked up his tray, and walked over, plopping across from him and pushing a grilled cheese sandwich the man's way.

He liked tomato soup when there was this in it. Shizuru made it for him before. It was some sort of American like palette. He sure liked it though. ]

It might taste better if ya try it with this.

[ He started the conversation. There's a brief grin on his face. He did want to stay away but he didn't at the same time, because better allies than enemies right? ]

Sounds good!

[neverbeamemory]

[It's been an eventful day so far for Sephiroth in terms of his powers. One of those mornings where he'd thought, fleetingly that the transition might be over - that he felt more whole again than he had since coming to the Tower in the first place. This was how it was supposed to feel.

Until he'd come back from his morning shower and the cold air suddenly crashed through his awareness as he'd gotten dry and dressed again. Since then, today has been an exercise in keeping warm; even though, occasionally his powers spark awake for a few moments, and then dull back down again.

Sip. Sip. Si-

Sephiroth froze still as Kuwabara placed himself directly opposite him at the table. As grilled sandwich is pushed his way, a slightly duller-than-usual shining gaze of green is instantly raised to the one who just pushed something past the boundary of his personal space.

Unblinking, Sephiroth eyes Kuwabara suspiciously. Reading entirely too much into the brief grin expressed.]

Keep it to yourself. It's all the same regardless.

[xroyal_bratx]

[ Ishtar was about to leave with a small handful of food for her and Darres, before spotting someone she had not seen for over a month. It wasn't that she was terrified of him. It was rather the fact that she was suddenly out of commission and then back to routine.

She also didn't think it was a good idea to get murdered, so she left him some time to himself and not nag him. He was an ass but she didn't completely hate him. ]

Hi..Sephiroth.

[ She greeted simply. ]

[neverbeamemory]

[He's blowing on the latest spoonful of hot tomato soup as Ishtar passes by, making no secret of the fact he's been watching her since she walked into the Cafeteria, collected some food and then turned to leave in his direction.]

It's been a while again, Ishtar.

[He swallows the spoonful of soup, lightly sighing at the warmth that spreads from it as it makes it's way down into his stomach, having to break eye contact with her in the meantime. Then stirs the soup some more, raising his gaze to her again. If she'd have left in the meantime, it's obvious he doesn't care.]

Tear, Gothic Cathedral, indeterminate date

[sarcasmancer]

[It is by coincidence that Jade enters the Gothic Cathedral... sort of. He'd been passing by when he had overheard a familiar song, and had decided to stop to listen. By the time Tear has finished the song, he is sitting on one of the pews, hands in his pockets, listening quiet and attentively. He doesn't announce himself by hailing her or clapping or any such thing, but he's within view, and he's not trying to hide himself. Even if this tune is done, she may continue, and he would rather not interrupt when he has no urgent business with her right now.]

totally fine with me

[melodyoftheabyss]

[ Tear stopped a moment when she sensed another person in the area after her first song, but she did notice that it was only Jade sitting there. She knew that he wasn't hiding or hiding his presence. It didn't stop her from starting her song again. Sometimes it was soothing to just sing. She probably assumed he was just here for his own reasons and there was nothing too important that they needed to discuss. Her voice echoed through the Cathedral, loud and gentle. ]

Excellent~ Also I'm assuming she's singing Yulia's hymns here

[sarcasmancer]

[When Tear turns to see who else is in the cathedral, Jade nods at her politely. It would be typical, probably even expected, of him to make some kind of sarcastic remark around here, but Tear's song makes him think back over his journey with Luke and the others. Granted that it isn't the complete version, but...

When next she stops, he stands and slips out of the pews.]

Pardon my intrusion, Tear. I overheard and decided to linger for a few moments. [A brief pause.] That was just the First through Sixth Hymns, correct?

Meadows for 200

[shadowpractice]

[Kido was actually doing well in the tower. He's had better days, but it wasn't like they were in constant danger the whole time. That and he's had quality time with Kuwabara who's always helpful.

The meadow was a nice peaceful setting, and one of the safer locations of the tower. It wasn't uncommon for Kido to venture around here from time to time. Only this time, he encounter Ishtar. The blonde lit up upon sight, he was always happy to see her, being the sweet girl she was.]

Ishtar. How've you been?

[xroyal_bratx]

[ Ishtar was busying herself by picking up a few more flowers and making small crowns out of them because she could. There was too much going on that she didn't know what to do at the moment. The idea of things getting worse by day was affecting her. Still, she tried to make the best of it.

The princess noticed his presence when he approached, a smile lined her small face as she greeted him as well. ]

Kido, long time no see!

[ She greeted happily. She was glad to see more of her friends still alive and kicking-- if this is considered living anyway. ]

[shadowpractice]

[Kido didn't think much of the flower crown. It wasn't something important enough to point out. That and it probably helped Ishtar in someway. Kido was finding himself needing more hobbies to keep busy with. One's that didn't include training with Kuwabara. Though those were pretty frequent now-a-days. Especially since their apparent time spent back at home all of December.]

It has been awhile, hasn't it?

Don't suppose there's room for two?

[queensgeneral]

[Well these were a little confusing. In all the time he's been here, he's never actually been in the media room before. Now he understands why. While he was reading about foreign technology far beyond his time, none of the books ever mentioned video games.

What their purpose was confused him.

Kuwabara might find a knight fiddling with one of the consoles.]

[ainohenshin]

[ Kuwabara barely made it to the media room, and noticed someone was confused and playing with the controller. He almost laughed out loud since he was helping Quark a while ago learning how to play. Now, it seemed like this person was in the same situation. the teenager walked over to the older man and greeted him friendly. ]

Yo, ya need some help with that?

[ He mused. There was nothing mocking about the time. It was rather kind and typical for Kuwabara to be this way. ]

[queensgeneral]

I could use some assistance.

[However it was you functioned these things. Darres wondered if Ishtar ever used these. It seemed like something she would do.]

Cafeteria

[invisible_friendship]

[Despite being rather close to Anise and Ion, Jonouchi didn't run into the others as much. Like Tear and Luke, but regardless he still considered them all to be good friends.

Jonouchi had just finished his meal and was about to leave the floor, but quickly changed his mind upon seeing the other. The blonde decided to bee-line for her instead.]

Hey, Tear!

[melodyoftheabyss]

[ Tear was grabbing some food for herself since it's been a while since she ate properly. Having a rather tedious conversation with Asch earlier in the day, Tear felt a bit tired. She didn't like arguing with anyone or talking about them too much, but ASsch was being rather difficult through and through.

She did look up at the sound of Jounouchi's voice. The fonist offered him a small smile as she greeted him and watched as he beelined to her. ]

"Hell, Jounouchi."

[invisible_friendship]

[She looked kind of exhausted up close.]

You okay? You don't look so good.