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There's plenty of ways to have us meet one another, forcing us to watch that stuff… they really are just taunting us.
[ Her voice grows harsher until the very last word is nearly hissed through grit teeth. Something about the idea of it being a show of power makes her even angrier about it than she already was.
Just as quickly as her anger built, however, it dissipates, her stance relaxing into something less guarded, something a little more friendly. ]
So do you always come to orientation and cover people's ears?
There's plenty of ways to have us meet one another, forcing us to watch that stuff… they really are just taunting us.
[ Her voice grows harsher until the very last word is nearly hissed through grit teeth. Something about the idea of it being a show of power makes her even angrier about it than she already was.
Just as quickly as her anger built, however, it dissipates, her stance relaxing into something less guarded, something a little more friendly. ]
So do you always come to orientation and cover people's ears?
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Um… [ Here goes nothing! Ann's voice takes on an almost saccharine quality, giving every other word much more emphasis than it actually needs, everything else coming out horribly stilted— like she'd rehearsed this, but not nearly enough. Her eyebrows are kneaded, which would sell that she's worried… except that she's smiling, too. ]
Thaaaat's right! She's soooooo sick. She wouldn't even get out of bed this morning, unless I…
[ What should she say? She's supposed to be her Dom, so… ]
Sp… anked her? Yeah! I spanked her! So— can we leave?
Um… [ Here goes nothing! Ann's voice takes on an almost saccharine quality, giving every other word much more emphasis than it actually needs, everything else coming out horribly stilted— like she'd rehearsed this, but not nearly enough. Her eyebrows are kneaded, which would sell that she's worried… except that she's smiling, too. ]
Thaaaat's right! She's soooooo sick. She wouldn't even get out of bed this morning, unless I…
[ What should she say? She's supposed to be her Dom, so… ]
Sp… anked her? Yeah! I spanked her! So— can we leave?
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[ Ann's brow furrows, head tilted to get a better view of his mouth. There's a bit of blood she wets at cotton pad to swipe up, coming away less bloody than the one she'd used on his cheek. Speaking of cheeks, her own flush as she presses a clean gauze pad to his lip to stem any further bleeding. Even the lack of explicit details is pretty embarrassing— she's just glad she doesn't know who he's talking about, so she doesn't get a mental image of it in her head. ]
You mean that… Dual Cam thing, don't you? I can't blame him for not wanting to see that, but what does that have to do with you?
[ There's a very large, very suspicious hole in his story!
That seems to be about all she can do as far as cleaning up any cuts goes, so she caps the bottle of water and passes it to him. ]
You didn't ask me to help you, so, nothing. I'm not that stingy.
[ Ann's brow furrows, head tilted to get a better view of his mouth. There's a bit of blood she wets at cotton pad to swipe up, coming away less bloody than the one she'd used on his cheek. Speaking of cheeks, her own flush as she presses a clean gauze pad to his lip to stem any further bleeding. Even the lack of explicit details is pretty embarrassing— she's just glad she doesn't know who he's talking about, so she doesn't get a mental image of it in her head. ]
You mean that… Dual Cam thing, don't you? I can't blame him for not wanting to see that, but what does that have to do with you?
[ There's a very large, very suspicious hole in his story!
That seems to be about all she can do as far as cleaning up any cuts goes, so she caps the bottle of water and passes it to him. ]
You didn't ask me to help you, so, nothing. I'm not that stingy.
[ It really is, the young lady isn't wrong. No matter their reasons, such as the ones Kamui mentioned, ultimately it's all just done to mess with them.
Similar to how the girl is quick to recover from this mess, the boy is as well. Stewing in one corner won't change anything. They have to be strong so they can move on, so they can one day find a chance to properly strike back. ]
As I said, it's required. I attend simply to avoid trouble. I've caused trouble once and was punished for it…
[ That's a memory he'd rather not speak of, so he moves on. ]
But you're… the first one, I suppose.
Similar to how the girl is quick to recover from this mess, the boy is as well. Stewing in one corner won't change anything. They have to be strong so they can move on, so they can one day find a chance to properly strike back. ]
As I said, it's required. I attend simply to avoid trouble. I've caused trouble once and was punished for it…
[ That's a memory he'd rather not speak of, so he moves on. ]
But you're… the first one, I suppose.
[ Looking away, Kamui considers it. He supposes it's understandable that a newbie would want to know more. If he was in her shoes, he would've asked too. ]
… Recalling these, I actually caused trouble twice. The first instance was immediately upon arrival, I attempted to kill their researchers but was tranquilized multiple times for it. I don't remember much of that day, I kept fainting.
[ It wasn't a good time. Getting drugged that much, it's no wonder he kept passing out. ]
The second time was prior to the very first orientation, I tried to evade their questions on a form. As punishment, they attached a mind-altering bracelet on me. I don't want to speak about that further.
[ That's where he'll stop because what happened after is too much to speak to someone else, especially to someone he just met. ]
… Recalling these, I actually caused trouble twice. The first instance was immediately upon arrival, I attempted to kill their researchers but was tranquilized multiple times for it. I don't remember much of that day, I kept fainting.
[ It wasn't a good time. Getting drugged that much, it's no wonder he kept passing out. ]
The second time was prior to the very first orientation, I tried to evade their questions on a form. As punishment, they attached a mind-altering bracelet on me. I don't want to speak about that further.
[ That's where he'll stop because what happened after is too much to speak to someone else, especially to someone he just met. ]
[ There sure is a large gaping hole in his story and he is going to be damned if he willingly fills it any time soon.
He turns down the water bottle and then hefts himself up, grimacing as pain flares here and a joint cracks there. Barely 18 and he already feels like an old man. Guess those drugs really do a number on the body, not that he has access to them anymore. A small thread of misery coils at the pit of his stomach at the thought but he stomps it back down. ]
Thanks, then. [ He waffles a bit, then turns towards that bag still sitting on the steps. ] Need a hand?
[ Just gonna pointedly ignore that first question. ]
He turns down the water bottle and then hefts himself up, grimacing as pain flares here and a joint cracks there. Barely 18 and he already feels like an old man. Guess those drugs really do a number on the body, not that he has access to them anymore. A small thread of misery coils at the pit of his stomach at the thought but he stomps it back down. ]
Thanks, then. [ He waffles a bit, then turns towards that bag still sitting on the steps. ] Need a hand?
[ Just gonna pointedly ignore that first question. ]
You really think I'm going to ask you to carry something when you're like that?
[ She deadpans, bending down to pick up the bags herself. She'd been carrying them fine on her own before, she can keep doing so now. They all fit in the crook of her arm, anyway, hands free to hold out in front of her, almost like she's anticipating he might fall over at any given moment. He certainly looks like he might. ]
Where are you headed? I'll go with you.
[ Just in case. She can't just leave him like this. ]
[ She deadpans, bending down to pick up the bags herself. She'd been carrying them fine on her own before, she can keep doing so now. They all fit in the crook of her arm, anyway, hands free to hold out in front of her, almost like she's anticipating he might fall over at any given moment. He certainly looks like he might. ]
Where are you headed? I'll go with you.
[ Just in case. She can't just leave him like this. ]
Mind altering?! [ Fury flares in her eyes again, clenching her fists at her sides. She remembers something about 'treatment centers,' about being able to get people to do what they want of them… but altering someone's mind because they misbehave? ]
That's— unforgivable. Just for evading their questions? Isn't that too extreme?
[ But at least now she knows some of the punishments for disobeying. She'd been curious about that.
Still, she softens again. It's clear he's uncomfortable, and she doesn't want that. ]
Sorry. You don't have to tell me anything else.
That's— unforgivable. Just for evading their questions? Isn't that too extreme?
[ But at least now she knows some of the punishments for disobeying. She'd been curious about that.
Still, she softens again. It's clear he's uncomfortable, and she doesn't want that. ]
Sorry. You don't have to tell me anything else.
… No. It's fine.
[ Again, it's understandable that she would ask. It's just unfortunate the details are a bit much to admit. But the idea that it wasn't a good time is at least enough to know. ]
You best be careful around here.
[ Especially since she's such a young, lovely lady. He doesn't like it, but he can't deny it. A beautiful girl like her will definitely attract unwanted attention. She needs to be alert at all costs. ]
[ Again, it's understandable that she would ask. It's just unfortunate the details are a bit much to admit. But the idea that it wasn't a good time is at least enough to know. ]
You best be careful around here.
[ Especially since she's such a young, lovely lady. He doesn't like it, but he can't deny it. A beautiful girl like her will definitely attract unwanted attention. She needs to be alert at all costs. ]
[ So much for making a quick escape.
He scowls at her persistence, eyes narrowing as he stares down at her. ]
I'm not that beat up. I've been through worse.
[ Way to leave a good first impression.
He's not lying though. The injuries are mostly superficial, sans the bruising that'll probably show tomorrow from Garou's loving chokehold and the dull pain from that sudden knee to the gut. Nothing a few days of lying around won't fix.
Anyway. He doesn't need to be walked home like an errant child. ]
I'll be fine. You don't need to worry about me.
He scowls at her persistence, eyes narrowing as he stares down at her. ]
I'm not that beat up. I've been through worse.
[ Way to leave a good first impression.
He's not lying though. The injuries are mostly superficial, sans the bruising that'll probably show tomorrow from Garou's loving chokehold and the dull pain from that sudden knee to the gut. Nothing a few days of lying around won't fix.
Anyway. He doesn't need to be walked home like an errant child. ]
I'll be fine. You don't need to worry about me.
That doesn't make it any better!
[ She grumbles— what is it with boys and having too much pride to accept help when it's offered? Ann sighs, but he'll notice she doesn't go anywhere, simply drops her arms back to her sides. Okay, so he feels well enough that he won't tip over on the way there, at least.
That doesn't mean she's letting him go there alone. ]
Fine, I won't worry. But I'm still walking with you there.
[ Wherever 'there' may be. ]
[ She grumbles— what is it with boys and having too much pride to accept help when it's offered? Ann sighs, but he'll notice she doesn't go anywhere, simply drops her arms back to her sides. Okay, so he feels well enough that he won't tip over on the way there, at least.
That doesn't mean she's letting him go there alone. ]
Fine, I won't worry. But I'm still walking with you there.
[ Wherever 'there' may be. ]
[ She sighs, rubbing the heel of her palm against her temple. ]
I'll be fine. I'm… kind of used to people leering at me. I'm just not used to everything being so centered around this stuff. Normally people do it in private, in secret… in a way, it's actually kind of a relief that no one's trying to hide their intentions.
I'll be fine. I'm… kind of used to people leering at me. I'm just not used to everything being so centered around this stuff. Normally people do it in private, in secret… in a way, it's actually kind of a relief that no one's trying to hide their intentions.
[ Wow.
Ann is terrible.
It's. It's okay. Hitagi sighs and furrows her eyebrows slightly in her worry, but she can salvage this. ]
Yes, I was thoroughly spanked. [ She tries not to fall back on her usual monotone. Closing her eyes might deter the guard's suspicion. ] If you would like to see proof, I still have the bruises on my behind. My Dominant is very good at punishing me. It hurts to sit. My ass looks like a tomato. It hurts very well. Want to see?
[ "...No, that's fine."
But the guard explains that they can't let anyone out either way. The doors are locked until the seminar finishes. Ann and Hitagi should stay where they are until then. ]
... Hmm.
Ann is terrible.
It's. It's okay. Hitagi sighs and furrows her eyebrows slightly in her worry, but she can salvage this. ]
Yes, I was thoroughly spanked. [ She tries not to fall back on her usual monotone. Closing her eyes might deter the guard's suspicion. ] If you would like to see proof, I still have the bruises on my behind. My Dominant is very good at punishing me. It hurts to sit. My ass looks like a tomato. It hurts very well. Want to see?
[ "...No, that's fine."
But the guard explains that they can't let anyone out either way. The doors are locked until the seminar finishes. Ann and Hitagi should stay where they are until then. ]
... Hmm.
[ Girls.
Wisely, he stops himself from throwing his arms up in annoyance. Instead, he simply hops down from the steps and starts stalking down the sidewalk opposite the direction of where Ann had come, his scowl seemingly permanently affixed to his face.
On the bright side, it seems to be doing a great job of ushering people out of his way. ]
Fine.
[ Is he going to actually tell her where he's going?? Apparently not. ]
Wisely, he stops himself from throwing his arms up in annoyance. Instead, he simply hops down from the steps and starts stalking down the sidewalk opposite the direction of where Ann had come, his scowl seemingly permanently affixed to his face.
On the bright side, it seems to be doing a great job of ushering people out of his way. ]
Fine.
[ Is he going to actually tell her where he's going?? Apparently not. ]
[ Why did she say that? Ann tries to keep a stern demeanor, but… it falters, and leaves her looking awkward and uncomfortable. She juggles her weight from one foot to the other, while still keeping a hold on Hitagi.
At least until they refuse to let them out, and she starts glaring. ]
Really? Even though she's sick? You'd risk someone's life to make them watch—
[ The "this" is implied.
But even with her slightly more convincing play… the guards still refuse to budge. ]
Jerks…
At least until they refuse to let them out, and she starts glaring. ]
Really? Even though she's sick? You'd risk someone's life to make them watch—
[ The "this" is implied.
But even with her slightly more convincing play… the guards still refuse to budge. ]
Jerks…
| | ... It's alright. I'll wait it out. [ They're out of options, and waiting doesn't seem so bad the more she is confronted with dead ends. No one's touching her. That's the most important part. ] You did your best. [ That's for Ann. ] Don't mind it. We can have ice cream later. |
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[ Acting as if you belong definitely helps. They walk past any guards without opposition, and Ann jams her finger against the button to open the doors. ]
It's pretty random. All of my friends from home that are here but one are all dominants, but the one who brought us all together as friends is a submissive. He's definitely not one to take something like this lying down, so I don't think there's any rhyme or reason to how they sort us.
[ Once they're both inside, she presses another button— this time to take them both to the Up, silently hoping they won't have any problems. ]
I'd like that, too. And actually, you seem like the kind of person who'd have a lot of questions, so… feel to ask pretty much anything! There's plenty of stuff we've found out that they don't tell you about in orientation.
[ Acting as if you belong definitely helps. They walk past any guards without opposition, and Ann jams her finger against the button to open the doors. ]
It's pretty random. All of my friends from home that are here but one are all dominants, but the one who brought us all together as friends is a submissive. He's definitely not one to take something like this lying down, so I don't think there's any rhyme or reason to how they sort us.
[ Once they're both inside, she presses another button— this time to take them both to the Up, silently hoping they won't have any problems. ]
I'd like that, too. And actually, you seem like the kind of person who'd have a lot of questions, so… feel to ask pretty much anything! There's plenty of stuff we've found out that they don't tell you about in orientation.
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It was the same for us, too. [ She's not yet let go of her entirely, only pulling away to get a better look at her face, arms still wrapped around her shoulders. Look, Makoto, it's been months, she's missed you! ]
Well... I meant the city here, but the club is a pretty good question, too.
[ It's definitely not the sort of place she'd expect to run into Makoto, but the same could probably be said for Ann— possibly even moreso. ]
It was the same for us, too. [ She's not yet let go of her entirely, only pulling away to get a better look at her face, arms still wrapped around her shoulders. Look, Makoto, it's been months, she's missed you! ]
Well... I meant the city here, but the club is a pretty good question, too.
[ It's definitely not the sort of place she'd expect to run into Makoto, but the same could probably be said for Ann— possibly even moreso. ]
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[ It's… a sense of humor she's definitely encountered before, so she ends up laughing, moving up beside him to look over the food that hadn't been decimated by Calamity Ann. ]
Mm, just tell me we didn't just throw all of those little cakes on the ground and you won't have to have one for me too.
[ She reaches for a plate, grabbing two so she can pass one his way, immediately going for the mini cakes. One doesn't even make it to the plate— she pops it directly in her mouth. ]
Now I feel even worse for bumping into you. These are soooo good!
[ It's… a sense of humor she's definitely encountered before, so she ends up laughing, moving up beside him to look over the food that hadn't been decimated by Calamity Ann. ]
Mm, just tell me we didn't just throw all of those little cakes on the ground and you won't have to have one for me too.
[ She reaches for a plate, grabbing two so she can pass one his way, immediately going for the mini cakes. One doesn't even make it to the plate— she pops it directly in her mouth. ]
Now I feel even worse for bumping into you. These are soooo good!
[With a new plate, Souji will prove that he can move quite quickly, restocking as best he can to restock.]
Try the meatballs, the sauce is really good.
[He'll glance both ways, then mercilessly decimate the remaining little cakes in a way thay isn't at all considerate to whoever is next in line.]
We should get out of the line of fire before another disaster occurs.
Try the meatballs, the sauce is really good.
[He'll glance both ways, then mercilessly decimate the remaining little cakes in a way thay isn't at all considerate to whoever is next in line.]
We should get out of the line of fire before another disaster occurs.
Really? [ She's not quite as fast, but her plate takes on a healthy amount of food before he's finished clearing platters himself. It's actually a surprise there's enough left for either of them to gather as much as they have, but far be it from her to complain. They'll definitely put out more for everyone else, right? Right? ]
Uh… good idea. [ She steals a glance at his plate, the possibility of losing the rest of those little cakes to the floor gods a horrifying prospect. ]
Maybe we can find a table? There's probably a free one somewhere.
Uh… good idea. [ She steals a glance at his plate, the possibility of losing the rest of those little cakes to the floor gods a horrifying prospect. ]
Maybe we can find a table? There's probably a free one somewhere.
[Tim makes sure to put his back against a wall but otherwise he just follows Ann's cue]
You have friends from your world here. Huh, I wonder if I should spend more time looking for someone I might recognise.
Maybe it's random, maybe they know something about us that we're just not willing to admit?
[No, that line of thought might be too close to home, change the topic now.]
I ask too many questions to be honest. Could you tell me about where you're from? your friends perhaps?
You have friends from your world here. Huh, I wonder if I should spend more time looking for someone I might recognise.
Maybe it's random, maybe they know something about us that we're just not willing to admit?
[No, that line of thought might be too close to home, change the topic now.]
I ask too many questions to be honest. Could you tell me about where you're from? your friends perhaps?
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