[Scott's upset.
In fact, he's been upset ever since Kotone rushed into the warehouse and grabbed the organ with her bare hands-- okay, her Persona's bare hands, but still. It was stupid and she was obviously affected and she could've gotten hurt. Yeah, he knows that such a thing is possible here, he's prepared himself for that, but doesn't mean he's happy that she just ran in, even though it was clearly a bad idea. They're lucky that she wasn't affected more from all that. But he shoved it down, because he wanted to return the organ to Seimei, he wanted to make sure Kotone didn't have any lasting side effects.
He was really only able to fully breathe a sigh of relief, to push that anxiety out of his chest when she got the clear from the hospital.
And knowing that she's actually okay, that the love of his life will make it through, also means that Scott's finally letting his emotions-- his anger about all that be more visible. He's eerily quiet as they walks back to his house from the hospital, but he's really just gearing up what he wants to say to her.
They promised to tell each other everything, right? This counts.]
In fact, he's been upset ever since Kotone rushed into the warehouse and grabbed the organ with her bare hands-- okay, her Persona's bare hands, but still. It was stupid and she was obviously affected and she could've gotten hurt. Yeah, he knows that such a thing is possible here, he's prepared himself for that, but doesn't mean he's happy that she just ran in, even though it was clearly a bad idea. They're lucky that she wasn't affected more from all that. But he shoved it down, because he wanted to return the organ to Seimei, he wanted to make sure Kotone didn't have any lasting side effects.
He was really only able to fully breathe a sigh of relief, to push that anxiety out of his chest when she got the clear from the hospital.
And knowing that she's actually okay, that the love of his life will make it through, also means that Scott's finally letting his emotions-- his anger about all that be more visible. He's eerily quiet as they walks back to his house from the hospital, but he's really just gearing up what he wants to say to her.
They promised to tell each other everything, right? This counts.]
[Kotone's honestly content with the silence for a while. She'd gone to the hospital not because she felt bad, but because Scott had insisted. Well, okay, sure, she felt kind of bad, but not the kind of bad that a hospital or clinic can really help with. Sometimes it still feels like she can taste the iron in her mouth, leaving her swallowing hard to try to rid herself of the taste.
But the silence doesn't feel like their usual comfortable one. It's not something she's used to feeling around Scott. Her teeth worry at her bottom lip for a moment before she glances up at him, trying to read what she can from his face.]
...Are you okay? [A quiet, genuine question, because if she had to guess -- he's not.]
But the silence doesn't feel like their usual comfortable one. It's not something she's used to feeling around Scott. Her teeth worry at her bottom lip for a moment before she glances up at him, trying to read what she can from his face.]
...Are you okay? [A quiet, genuine question, because if she had to guess -- he's not.]
I think the fact I've left the dojo already speaks plenty. I've been losing grip and my shit more and more lately. I'm scared of who I'm becoming, and I'm definitely not pleasant to be around with.
To walk down this path is my own decision. We will not be meeting again.
So, I wish you all to live a happy life, from the bottom of my heart.
- Manjiro "Invincible Mikey" Sano.
To walk down this path is my own decision. We will not be meeting again.
So, I wish you all to live a happy life, from the bottom of my heart.
- Manjiro "Invincible Mikey" Sano.
Hi Mikey, it's Kotone. I respect your decision, but I'll miss you.
Even if it's not me, I hope there's somebody you can talk to, like Yu, who can help you through this. Just know that if you ever choose to come back, you'll have a place to belong here and people who want to help you.
♥
Even if it's not me, I hope there's somebody you can talk to, like Yu, who can help you through this. Just know that if you ever choose to come back, you'll have a place to belong here and people who want to help you.
♥
Yukata's all ready! I had a lot of time to finish it. 😊
[Scott was making her stay home to "rest" and "recover" and "stop being cursed" or whatever, and she had to stay busy somehow, so-! Yukata it was.]
You don't owe us anything, though. How're you feeling?
[Scott was making her stay home to "rest" and "recover" and "stop being cursed" or whatever, and she had to stay busy somehow, so-! Yukata it was.]
You don't owe us anything, though. How're you feeling?
(if he were really cool, he'd roll up 15 minutes late with aldribucks. but, he isn't cool, and he hasn't found a Starbucks knock-off, so here he is, five damn minutes before the time established, because keeping someone waiting is rude as hell. his aunt taught him better.
this place is actually very comfortable for peter. the lightning being dim, the music low, it's not an assault on his senses, like he'd expect a bar to be. finding her is also pretty easy, so he'll come to sit next to her, hands making a gesture of 'here i am'.)
Hey, Kotone.
this place is actually very comfortable for peter. the lightning being dim, the music low, it's not an assault on his senses, like he'd expect a bar to be. finding her is also pretty easy, so he'll come to sit next to her, hands making a gesture of 'here i am'.)
Hey, Kotone.
Hi Peter! You came!
[He's treated to one of her signature bright smiles, one that looks genuinely pleased to see him. As promised, she is working, wiping down some glasses behind the bar -- but that's not the only reason for the abrupt invitation. She knew it wouldn't be busy tonight, and he seems like the kind of guy who might get nervous if it were too lively and bustling. The quieter atmosphere hopefully will make him feel more comfortable, and it's early enough that everybody should keep well enough to themselves.]
I wasn't sure you would.
[He's treated to one of her signature bright smiles, one that looks genuinely pleased to see him. As promised, she is working, wiping down some glasses behind the bar -- but that's not the only reason for the abrupt invitation. She knew it wouldn't be busy tonight, and he seems like the kind of guy who might get nervous if it were too lively and bustling. The quieter atmosphere hopefully will make him feel more comfortable, and it's early enough that everybody should keep well enough to themselves.]
I wasn't sure you would.
[Fish bento for Minato, tea and little cookies for Haru, he was still working out everyone else... but Kotone? Curry. Specifically curry he had started the night he got back and let simmer for a day and a half until the beef in it fell apart when picked up even with a spoon. It made him happy to see. He hadn't really poured his heart into a good batch of Leblanc curry in a long time.]
[He was otherwise..., Preoccupied, since getting home, but checking the curry and seeing it as it was, he packed up two round dishes with a split down the middle to separate rice and curry, wrapped them in fabric in lieu of a furoshiki, and set them carefully in the bottom of his bag. Bag over his shoulder, he headed to Kotone's, and the only reason he knocked was because he was never sure of her or Scott's hours.]
[He was otherwise..., Preoccupied, since getting home, but checking the curry and seeing it as it was, he packed up two round dishes with a split down the middle to separate rice and curry, wrapped them in fabric in lieu of a furoshiki, and set them carefully in the bottom of his bag. Bag over his shoulder, he headed to Kotone's, and the only reason he knocked was because he was never sure of her or Scott's hours.]
[He made it just in time! Kotone's back from doing her chores on the farm, fresh out of the shower to wash off the Various Smells and changed into one of her usual skirts and blouses, though she hasn't pulled her wet hair into its ponytail yet. She's just deciding what to make herself for lunch when she hears the knock, calling a quick,] Coming! [from the kitchen as she dries her hands and heads toward the door.
The second it's open and she sees who it is, she darts forward and wraps her arms tightly around him with a surge of relief that outweighs her previous annoyance at him.]
Welcome back.
The second it's open and she sees who it is, she darts forward and wraps her arms tightly around him with a surge of relief that outweighs her previous annoyance at him.]
Welcome back.
Do you think I would have looked good in Gekkoukan's summer uniform? (っ˘ω˘ς )
It's a shame I ended up here before I got to experience summer in Japan.
It's a shame I ended up here before I got to experience summer in Japan.
[Hey bestie... what's brought this on. In the past, she might have asked where he'd spent his summers if not Japan, but she knows better. Why is he thinking about uniforms, though...?]
You definitely would! ⸜( ´ ꒳ ` )⸝
Japanese summers are suuuuuuper hot and humid. (￣▽￣*)ゞ Maybe we could see if Minato or Sanada-senpai has a summer uniform you can borrow!
You definitely would! ⸜( ´ ꒳ ` )⸝
Japanese summers are suuuuuuper hot and humid. (￣▽￣*)ゞ Maybe we could see if Minato or Sanada-senpai has a summer uniform you can borrow!
[Gwen's now had two big fights as Spider-Woman since she's found herself in Aldrip. Once fighting monsters in the first week she arrived, and now there was the Tower incident. Honestly, if she had probably just fought the Lizard instead of avoiding it and eventually leaving the challenge over it, she probably would've taken less hits, but that's beside the point. Big claws didn't do well against the fabric of her suit.
As many times as she walked up and down the hallways to the STEM club room, she remembered seeing a sign for a Sewing club. And since she couldn't exactly afford the equipment to repair it herself, she decided to stop in one day to see if she could get the damage fixed quickly.
So here she is, slipping into the other club room early so as to not interrupt or make a scene. Even if her and Peter weren't exactly keeping their spider-powers a secret anymore, she didn't want to deal with too many questions. But she's probably not that lucky, is she?]
As many times as she walked up and down the hallways to the STEM club room, she remembered seeing a sign for a Sewing club. And since she couldn't exactly afford the equipment to repair it herself, she decided to stop in one day to see if she could get the damage fixed quickly.
So here she is, slipping into the other club room early so as to not interrupt or make a scene. Even if her and Peter weren't exactly keeping their spider-powers a secret anymore, she didn't want to deal with too many questions. But she's probably not that lucky, is she?]
[Kotone had never needed to know how to sew; she'd joined Sewing Club back at Gekkoukan as an excuse to get to know the French exchange student, Bebe. Even now, she can't really be sure if she likes sewing for its own sake, or because she can make little gifts to give to her friends -- plus, it reminds her of Bebe whenever she thinks about making something more traditionally Japanese.
So while Sewing Club might be a fairly small club, usually just herself and Sandry, Kotone makes sure to keep it stocked with handful of dress forms, plenty of fabric, and even two sewing machines she'd gotten her hands on back when technology was still hard to come by in Aldrip. Considering most of her materials had been things acquired before the town's reset, stepping into the club room evokes an atmosphere of and old-fashioned tailor picked up and dropped into a relatively modern era.
And then there's Kotone herself. Sorry, Gwen! At the sound of the door opening, a head pops up from a pile of fabric in the back corner. Surprise!]
Oh! Hi!
So while Sewing Club might be a fairly small club, usually just herself and Sandry, Kotone makes sure to keep it stocked with handful of dress forms, plenty of fabric, and even two sewing machines she'd gotten her hands on back when technology was still hard to come by in Aldrip. Considering most of her materials had been things acquired before the town's reset, stepping into the club room evokes an atmosphere of and old-fashioned tailor picked up and dropped into a relatively modern era.
And then there's Kotone herself. Sorry, Gwen! At the sound of the door opening, a head pops up from a pile of fabric in the back corner. Surprise!]
Oh! Hi!
[A lot has happened this month.
He never imagined that he would meet even more mutants. People that know him, or at least a version of him, or maybe even from his future, and it's just all happening so fast. There was also that whole thing with Minato and honestly, so much is on his mind, stuff that he sort of wants to clarify with the other mutants, stuff that he really wants to talk to Kotone with, and maybe he'll get to some of that.
But right now, as unsure and restless he feels about a lot of things, nothing really gets him to be calmer than being with Kotone.
Scott smiles at her as they walk together down the beach, one hand in hers, while the other is holding her shoes as requested (something that made him roll his eyes but of course he did it). There really is no one else in this world that makes him feel this happy and normal again. Sure, he has a lot of friends now too, relationships that he honestly cherishes, but... Kotone is just really special to him. And as more weird things happen, he just can't help but seek her presence more. Totally healthy okay--]
You've probably went to the beach back home, right? Being on a tiny island and everything. [There's that familiar tease in his voice.]
He never imagined that he would meet even more mutants. People that know him, or at least a version of him, or maybe even from his future, and it's just all happening so fast. There was also that whole thing with Minato and honestly, so much is on his mind, stuff that he sort of wants to clarify with the other mutants, stuff that he really wants to talk to Kotone with, and maybe he'll get to some of that.
But right now, as unsure and restless he feels about a lot of things, nothing really gets him to be calmer than being with Kotone.
Scott smiles at her as they walk together down the beach, one hand in hers, while the other is holding her shoes as requested (something that made him roll his eyes but of course he did it). There really is no one else in this world that makes him feel this happy and normal again. Sure, he has a lot of friends now too, relationships that he honestly cherishes, but... Kotone is just really special to him. And as more weird things happen, he just can't help but seek her presence more. Totally healthy okay--]
You've probably went to the beach back home, right? Being on a tiny island and everything. [There's that familiar tease in his voice.]
[The beach is still one of Kotone's favorite places in Aldrip. It's cool, a little quieter than the city itself, and the cries of the gulls and the sounds of the waves reminds her of home. It's kind of funny that Scott says that, then, because she can only laugh and shake her head.]
Not really! A lot of the space by the water was kind of built-up, I think.
[She had more than enough to do within Iwatodai and Tatsumi Port Island itself than worry about venturing too far outside the city. She swings their joined hands a little together as the walk, humming to herself and smiling a bit with the fondness of both the memory, and the fact that she's looking up at Scott.]
We did go to Yakushima once, though. It's this really pretty island to the south. Kirijo-senpai's family has a house there with maids and everything. That's where we met Aigis for the first time.
Not really! A lot of the space by the water was kind of built-up, I think.
[She had more than enough to do within Iwatodai and Tatsumi Port Island itself than worry about venturing too far outside the city. She swings their joined hands a little together as the walk, humming to herself and smiling a bit with the fondness of both the memory, and the fact that she's looking up at Scott.]
We did go to Yakushima once, though. It's this really pretty island to the south. Kirijo-senpai's family has a house there with maids and everything. That's where we met Aigis for the first time.
text. post july-event. gimme that existentialism crisis
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murderingjustice
2024-08-06 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
i am alone right now.
are you?
are you?
hey Kotone! sorry to bug you like this but I have a question!
you're Japanese right? would you know anything about what a nurarihyon does? (is that the right spelling??) it's a youkai if that helps.
you're Japanese right? would you know anything about what a nurarihyon does? (is that the right spelling??) it's a youkai if that helps.
[He's not nervous, nope, not at all.
What's there to be nervous about? They had a great time together at the restaurant, even though he was thinking about his present to Kotone for the entire duration. But even with all that anxiety, which was only further accentuated by having the bag pressed against his leg during the dinner, Scott truly enjoyed being with her. He always does, simply because it's her. So, with thoughts like that, he should be less nervous, right?
......Nope.
It's not like he thinks Kotone would get upset with him, of course not. In fact, he's sure that she would be happy to try it out, but... he wants this night to be more than that. They've been together for a whole year now and thus he wants tonight to be special. He really wants to see her happy; he wants to show much he truly loves her. This stopped being simple dating to him months ago. He was serious when he said that he only wanted to be with her. She means so much to him, that feeling only heightened and expanded with every new trial they faced. Each challenge felt awful, but somehow, it always brought them closer in the end.
Even the fucking Phoenix couldn't break that.
Honestly, remembering all of that helps to lower his nervousness by a bit as he looks at Kotone. They're now in the hotel room that she booked for them, something that Scott went along with because now they don't have to worry about any of their roommates interrupting. It's truly just the two of them here and the mutant fiddles with the bag in his hand before managing a small smile at her.]
Almost feels seedy being in a place like this. [It's a nice room, but still! Just going to a place that isn't home after dinner... it makes the mutant flush, his skin almost matching his shades. Not to mention that Kotone looks even cuter than normal (if possible!!), with her hair down from its usual ponytail and gracing past her shoulders.]
What's there to be nervous about? They had a great time together at the restaurant, even though he was thinking about his present to Kotone for the entire duration. But even with all that anxiety, which was only further accentuated by having the bag pressed against his leg during the dinner, Scott truly enjoyed being with her. He always does, simply because it's her. So, with thoughts like that, he should be less nervous, right?
......Nope.
It's not like he thinks Kotone would get upset with him, of course not. In fact, he's sure that she would be happy to try it out, but... he wants this night to be more than that. They've been together for a whole year now and thus he wants tonight to be special. He really wants to see her happy; he wants to show much he truly loves her. This stopped being simple dating to him months ago. He was serious when he said that he only wanted to be with her. She means so much to him, that feeling only heightened and expanded with every new trial they faced. Each challenge felt awful, but somehow, it always brought them closer in the end.
Even the fucking Phoenix couldn't break that.
Honestly, remembering all of that helps to lower his nervousness by a bit as he looks at Kotone. They're now in the hotel room that she booked for them, something that Scott went along with because now they don't have to worry about any of their roommates interrupting. It's truly just the two of them here and the mutant fiddles with the bag in his hand before managing a small smile at her.]
Almost feels seedy being in a place like this. [It's a nice room, but still! Just going to a place that isn't home after dinner... it makes the mutant flush, his skin almost matching his shades. Not to mention that Kotone looks even cuter than normal (if possible!!), with her hair down from its usual ponytail and gracing past her shoulders.]
[It's cute how he can still get nervous about things like this. There's mischief sparkling in her eyes all through dinner, and as much as she'd like to find out just what has him so nervous, it's funnier to make him sweat a little. So she eats slowly as they chat about nothing, makes him order dessert "to split" which she then eats most of -- the usual.
It's nice to be normal here with him, to be able to tease him without words and have someone who truly knows her, at least as well as she knows herself. Scott's become one of her truest confidants; if Theo and Igor were here, she's sure they'd have something to say about the nature of their bond. It's what brings a light flush to her cheeks as she just gazes at him during lulls of conversation, just enjoying the moments she has with him.
The hotel itself isn't anything too ornate, at least in Kotone's opinion. The bed is bigger than the one in Scott's house, the lights tinged with a hint of red (not that Scott would know). There's wine in the cooler and wrapped chocolates on the dresser, but it doesn't feel any more seedy than Shirakawa Boulevard!
...Okay, maybe it's just her standards are lower. Either way, she just laughs at him and plants a hand in the middle of his chest, fully intending to walk him back to the bed.]
I think it could be a lot of fun! Being in a seedy place with you. [Her eyes sparkle once again with delighted mischief as she leans up to steal a kiss from his lips before he can answer. She'd been thinking about kissing him all during dinner, so now it's finally time. She's been waiting for this!!]
It's nice to be normal here with him, to be able to tease him without words and have someone who truly knows her, at least as well as she knows herself. Scott's become one of her truest confidants; if Theo and Igor were here, she's sure they'd have something to say about the nature of their bond. It's what brings a light flush to her cheeks as she just gazes at him during lulls of conversation, just enjoying the moments she has with him.
The hotel itself isn't anything too ornate, at least in Kotone's opinion. The bed is bigger than the one in Scott's house, the lights tinged with a hint of red (not that Scott would know). There's wine in the cooler and wrapped chocolates on the dresser, but it doesn't feel any more seedy than Shirakawa Boulevard!
...Okay, maybe it's just her standards are lower. Either way, she just laughs at him and plants a hand in the middle of his chest, fully intending to walk him back to the bed.]
I think it could be a lot of fun! Being in a seedy place with you. [Her eyes sparkle once again with delighted mischief as she leans up to steal a kiss from his lips before he can answer. She'd been thinking about kissing him all during dinner, so now it's finally time. She's been waiting for this!!]
hey can i mess with scott's hormones real quick just for kicks so he remembers where he comes from
let me know
let me know
[Should Kotone happen to look outside at the right time, she might see someone lurking around who literally looks like Santa, with a big white beard and everything. Either way, there'll be a present waiting at her door for her.
The gift tag of the sparkly red-and-green present only says From Morph, and inside are a couple of things - the first a tin of cookies from a local bakery, large flat sugar cookies covered in icing and decorated for the holiday. The other gift is a pink smiley face plushie, one that's a full nine inches in diameter. The plushie is actually weighted and squeezable, sort of like a big, fuzzy stress ball.]
The gift tag of the sparkly red-and-green present only says From Morph, and inside are a couple of things - the first a tin of cookies from a local bakery, large flat sugar cookies covered in icing and decorated for the holiday. The other gift is a pink smiley face plushie, one that's a full nine inches in diameter. The plushie is actually weighted and squeezable, sort of like a big, fuzzy stress ball.]
[You wake up in a courtroom. You’re not really sure how you got here, just that you’re here. There’s Jerry, sitting at the judges box. For some he might be new, and others he might be familiar or semi-familiar. He scrutinizes you, and then motions to the jury box. There’s a plaque that’s sitting on the outside that says “Council”, but there’s no one sitting there. Everything looks clean and maintained, but there’s no one in the courtroom but you and Jerry.
Weird.]
You are charged with harm to Scott Summers. In order to repent and further your rehabilitation, you have been tasked to show remorse for your crime by reflecting to others on whether there is such a thing as going “too far” to protect those they love. What extent would they go to protect others? Would they physically harm them if it meant saving them from harm? If there is no action taken, there will be consequences.
[Jerry blinks down at you, fingers threading together as he looks down from the judges’ box.]
How do you plead?
[ooc: you have until May 9th to submit your Sentencing HERE Even if your character doesn’t proceed with the Sentencing, you must comment on the NPC inbox for your penalty.
Also, there are effects for ignoring this Sentencing. The longer Kotone takes to do Sentencing, the more she’ll see Scott in that moment where he was beaten. She’ll even relive it in waking moments, as if it was a dream that she can’t wake up from. If you have any questions about Sentencing, please let us know!
Jerry is interactive at this point, but we wanted to make sure you got your information in hand if you'd like to start plotting for your Sentencing!]
Weird.]
You are charged with harm to Scott Summers. In order to repent and further your rehabilitation, you have been tasked to show remorse for your crime by reflecting to others on whether there is such a thing as going “too far” to protect those they love. What extent would they go to protect others? Would they physically harm them if it meant saving them from harm? If there is no action taken, there will be consequences.
[Jerry blinks down at you, fingers threading together as he looks down from the judges’ box.]
How do you plead?
[ooc: you have until May 9th to submit your Sentencing HERE Even if your character doesn’t proceed with the Sentencing, you must comment on the NPC inbox for your penalty.
Also, there are effects for ignoring this Sentencing. The longer Kotone takes to do Sentencing, the more she’ll see Scott in that moment where he was beaten. She’ll even relive it in waking moments, as if it was a dream that she can’t wake up from. If you have any questions about Sentencing, please let us know!
Jerry is interactive at this point, but we wanted to make sure you got your information in hand if you'd like to start plotting for your Sentencing!]
Edited 2025-04-07 02:51 (UTC)
[Somehow, she's not surprised to be here. She doesn't remember walking here, but she must have, right? Dimly, she has to wonder if Scott knows where she's gone, and if he's worried about her. Even as Jerry's speaking, she's looking around, trying to see if anything's changed since the last time she's been here. It's been a long time, hasn't it...? Last time, she'd had to walk here herself.
There's a flicker of pain that crosses her face when she's told what her crime is, but she can't argue. Beyond even just this singular incident, she's hurt Scott a lot, huh...? It only makes sense to be punished for it. Clasping her hands behind her back, she takes a deep breath before answering,] Guilty.
[Then she raises her hand. Does she have permission to ask a question?? If so,] How many other people are you gonna call in? What'd they do?
There's a flicker of pain that crosses her face when she's told what her crime is, but she can't argue. Beyond even just this singular incident, she's hurt Scott a lot, huh...? It only makes sense to be punished for it. Clasping her hands behind her back, she takes a deep breath before answering,] Guilty.
[Then she raises her hand. Does she have permission to ask a question?? If so,] How many other people are you gonna call in? What'd they do?
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