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Post by GM on Oct 26, 2010 1:05:20 GMT -5
"Wonder where those douches from earlier went to?" Rikimaru hopes that nameless guy can answer him.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 26, 2010 1:23:42 GMT -5
"If you're talking about the Xian Triplets they actually left after the commotion in alleyway...looked kinda spooked too" he tells you.
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Post by GM on Oct 26, 2010 12:26:47 GMT -5
"Well it's good to know there probably not waiting to ambush me or something stupid."
Wonder what scared them off maybe there afraid of the living legends too.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 27, 2010 1:07:52 GMT -5
Sure enough the group gets out of the theater uninterrupted by any rouge attacks or ambushes. Slowly but surely the group breaks up, each person having something else they need to do today. (Nameless guy mentions homework as does Kousaka, Daiashida says he needs to "run some errands".)
One way or another Rikkimaru ends up back home again. He finds he has received two messages since he was out. One from Chikane asking him to meed her at the park later. The other is from the school.
"Rikkimaru Mephaisu?" a tired voice asks from within the machine. "This is Akira Benjiro from Onagi High Administrative Office. We need you to come in early Monday morning for an appointment"
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Post by GM on Oct 27, 2010 2:52:15 GMT -5
I wonder what the hell that is about probably not too bad though ill just suffer through it.
Rikimaru will move over to the bed and slump down for sleep.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 27, 2010 17:22:01 GMT -5
[Episode 15 - Insight to the Outside completed!]
Honor - 0! Cool - 3! Delinquent -0!
Rikkimaru's sleep brings an end to yet another day in the life of a blind swordsman who walks more than just the circle of life. With any luck we'll see him walk many more a day and perhaps in many a different way, but only time will truly tell. In the meantime let's step forward to another time where his challenges are of a more mundane nature.
Next episode; Episode 16 - Razor Sharp Heart.
Sooner rather than later Monday comes. Rikkimaru finds he is without Chikanes presence this morning. Though not completely normal this would not be the first time she did not join him in the morning.
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Post by GM on Oct 27, 2010 17:49:02 GMT -5
I will head in early for said appointment since the message didn't specify what exactly the appointment was he will make sure to keep cautious of an ambush just in case.
This is pathetic I am worried about an ambush disguised as a school meeting sometimes I can almost see where Tachi is coming from, although he is still a crazy fucker.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 27, 2010 23:41:00 GMT -5
Rikkimaru walks to school, through the gates, and up to the offices on the second level of the I-wing. It's there that Rikkimaru finds his way into the main office where a familiar face waits for him. A tall third year with brown hair and a tired look in his eyes not too far from his friend Takeshi's.
"Morning. I see you made it alright" he says in an almost flat tone.
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Post by GM on Oct 28, 2010 1:01:49 GMT -5
"Yeah I made it fine." Rikimaru says in an even tone.
I wonder if it's just monday that makes him seem like a zombie or if its all the time.
"So what is this appointment about if I may ask?"
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 28, 2010 14:30:57 GMT -5
His sleepy look unfaltering he begins to explain."Oh. We called you in for an interview to help evaluate one of your friends-" is al he can get out before his voice is overtaken by the slamming of a door behind the two of you and a vicious outcry.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO?!"
Standing behind Rikkimaru is Kasumi, Chikane's older sister. Unlike usual she looks genuinely furious. Hair a mite out of place, posture arched and rigid and eyes glowering like the nineth layer of hell. She takes a couple of heavy breaths and begins to advance towards the two of you.
Benjiro heaves a deeper sigh than normal and scoots his chair back a couple feet from the desk.
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Post by GM on Oct 28, 2010 21:16:35 GMT -5
Rikimaru will back up away with a quick step. "What are you talking about I haven't done anything!?!"
Calm down think about what it could be, maybe chikane told her about the kiss and thinks im some sort of rapist forcing myself on her sister. She couldn't be that unreasonable... could she?
Rikimaru takes another look at her furious features. Oh yeah, she could be......
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 28, 2010 22:11:33 GMT -5
"Chikane is applying for a WEAPONS PERMIT!" she shouts back.
"Yeah. We need to interview you as part of a collective mental analysis on behalf of the student council" Benjiro slips in quickly, his voice strained as if this is against his better judgment. "Now if you wouldn't mind Yasuhiko could you please sit down?"
Kasumi glowers at Benjiro for a moment before forcing out a long breath and taking a seat alongside him behind the main desk.
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Post by GM on Oct 30, 2010 14:50:24 GMT -5
Rikimaru will sit down in the chair on the other side of the desk. "So your going to ask my questions about Chikane for her weapon permit?"
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 31, 2010 0:23:51 GMT -5
"Yes. It's a short list of questions that help us get a feel for the candidate" Benjiro continues. "Now would you mind telling us how long you've known the candidate, how well you feel you know them and how many fights have they been in to the best of your knowledge?"
The contrast between his two inteviewers is quite extreme. Benjiro with his look of sleepy astuteness right next to Kasumi's piercing stare. Rikkimaru gets the feeling that this question session might be more important than his next actual test!
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Post by GM on Oct 31, 2010 1:31:51 GMT -5
"I have known Chikane since orientation day. I would say I probably know her best out of our mutual group of friends, we have six classes together and spend a lot of time together outside of school. (I will answer the last one as correctly as I remember since I don't actually know out of character.)"
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 1, 2010 11:59:02 GMT -5
"Guess it's to be expected" Benjiro sighs at the last statistic. He then dares to turn to Kasumi who begins what must be her part of the questioning.
"After fights does your friend yasuhiko act strangely or talk aggressively of anyone involved on the opposite side? Carry any resentful feelings afterwards to your knowledge?" she asks.
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Post by GM on Nov 2, 2010 22:47:21 GMT -5
"No if anything she shows what I would say to be a reasonable level of remorse for being forced to defend herself against any assailants."
"As for ill will or grudges I have not seen any come from her." Rikimaru speaks calmly but very reassured.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 3, 2010 12:04:01 GMT -5
"Your friend Yasuhiko has begun using a significantly greater amount of force to defend herself as of late. Any idea why that might be?" Kasumi contiues, though the end of the question contains a razor sharp question mark.
Benjiro barely piques a brow (which is a bit more than he usually does) but does not seem to mind the question enough to say anything.
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Post by GM on Nov 3, 2010 23:49:55 GMT -5
"She has not been more violent than usual to my knowledge." Rikimaru answers honestly although he finds the question a little unusual.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 4, 2010 9:57:44 GMT -5
"Hm. I see" is Kasumi's response. Words forming into a verbal scowl.
"Okay" Benjiro takes over once again "this last one is a simple question and please be honest. Do you think your friend, Yasuhiko, should be allowed to carry a weapon on school grounds?"
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Post by GM on Nov 4, 2010 12:41:08 GMT -5
Rikimaru thinks about it for a long moment. "A simple answer is yes."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 4, 2010 16:45:58 GMT -5
"Alright. I think that'll be all.." Benjiro says casting a questioning glance at Kasumi who stares at Rikimaru for just a moment before nodding in agreement.
"Right. You are excused" Benjiro finishes.
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Post by GM on Nov 6, 2010 15:51:54 GMT -5
I bow and excuse myself as I leave and head to class. I hope they give her the license I would feel bad if I fucked this up for her.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 8, 2010 12:09:53 GMT -5
About halfway down the hall Kasumi catches up with Rikkimaru.
"Hey. Mind if we talk for a minute?" she asks making a visible effort to counteract the angrier parts of her posture.
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Post by GM on Nov 8, 2010 14:41:12 GMT -5
"Depends on how hard your going to kick my ass, teacher said if I show up to english with another stab wound shes giving me extra homework." Rikimaru realizes his attempts at humor probably wont help much.
"No I don't mind what did you want to talk about." He mentally braces herself for the verbal beatdown.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 9, 2010 11:54:33 GMT -5
Kasumi seems to briefly reconsider the attempt at being pleasant but doesn't quite go back on it. Gently she takes you into one of the side offices before she speaks.
"I'm sorry I blew up at you back there. They just put the permit review assignment on my desk this morning and it really got to me. The thought of my little sister asking for the ability to carry a weapon..." her eyes cloud over for a moment. A very distinct kind of pain bleeds through her tough posture for just a moment before Kasumi retakes herself.
"Bottom line I'm worried. Especially considering what kind of threshold it means she'll be crossing"
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Post by GM on Nov 10, 2010 19:57:43 GMT -5
"Yeah I was worried too when she told me that she was applying for a permit." Rikimaru looks at Kasumi seriously before continuing on.
"As for a threshold I don't think Chikane is the kind of person to get pulled off into something and loose her better judgement, honestly thats part of the reason I like her so much shes so... refreshing compared to all the crazed blood knights I see around school."
"Look I don't mean to go on and stuff I know that probably just makes it sound worse but what im trying to say is that I trust Chikane to stay herself in all this insanity, maybe the trust is ill placed and you would know better than I do but I want to be able to trust her."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 10, 2010 22:35:36 GMT -5
"But it's not just about trusting her!" Kasumi half shouts. Realizing this after the fact she looks side to side and continues talking in more of a calm tone.
"If she carries a weapon on school grounds she becomes a bigger target for people looking for a reason to pick fights. I was hoping she'd be able to enjoy high school life for a little longer than her first year before having to worry about...all of this! That's also why at first I was glad you were hanging around her so much" she casts a down-trodden look towards a potted plant in the corner of the room before turning her gaze back onto Rikkimaru.
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Post by GM on Nov 10, 2010 22:48:28 GMT -5
"It doesn't matter if she has a weapon or not now that she is associated with us she is a target and before you go blaming me you and I both know she wouldn't leave even if I told her to, which I wont." Rikimaru softens his voice before continuing. "Honestly I think that some of this has been good for Chikane she is willing to stand up for herself and others."
"Compare the beginning of the year when she wouldn't even stand up to Yajirobe to now when she is willing to take up a weapon to defend her friends from the living legends."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 10, 2010 23:17:32 GMT -5
"You make it sound so simple" Kasumi glowers. "Of course I'm glad that she's willing to fight now but I don't want her life to become all about that. And quite frankly I'm worried that it might. Worried that if she starts carrying a weapon and continues getting into fights she might...might..."
Kasumi seems to grapple with the idea of completing her sentance and the prospect of doing so seems to distress her quite a bit. After a moment she seems to think better of it and the change of tone in her voice seems to signal that this heart-to-heart is over.
"Well. I've apologized like I planned. You should get to class before you get detention".
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