I have a dream that I want to fulfill with you...

[tsugomori]

[ Well, that was an extraordinary trial to have... it was certainly filled with many things that wouldn't be lost to the memory of most, even for weeks to come. Although, the return to "normalcy" could be something that wouldn't seem like it was wanted, it was better than the alternative to returning to anything at all.

With ease, Mikazuki find himself setting up the usual party in the usual place-- that would be the library of course. Notes have been slipped underneath the doors of others, or hung up on the walls to alert them of this post-trial "celebration" -- which was more like a get-together of some sorts now than a real party. ]


Please join us in the library again. Of course, food and drink will be provided.

- Mikazuki, Orihime, Hanyuu, & Estelle

[ The food and drink has been set out, what with there being tea, vichyssoise, cream puffs, and fish for everyone to enjoy. ]

Comments

[tsugomori]

Miss Chiyuki and I were supposed to compare investigations later.

[ He'll smile softly. ]

I didn't know her too well, if at all, but it would be an insult if I didn't try my best, even if it was clear I had no clue what I was doing.

... but, ah. I'd say it was thanks to the others Kira was caught. They're rather good at formulating arguments, and unfortunately, I'm better at swinging my sword than doing something like that.

[deofoled]

I'm the same way, I'd rather be fighting than arguing.

[...]

Investigations?

[tsugomori]

Hahaha. Yes, well... I had discussed a bit with Miss Chiyuki some things. She mentioned that there may be things lying around that could be found or... something, I think.

[ ... Um, he is not forgetful, he swears. ]

But, either way, chances are if we looked in certain rooms in an indepth manner we might be able to find clues about our situation or I suppose a way out, but the latter might be more difficult to really locate. Especially considering how "hidden" places are here.

If you have the time, I think it may be something worth looking into. She mentioned this at one of those meetings... ah.

[ He seems to have realized something, and finally, he releases a sigh. ]

[deofoled]

I don't mind helping you, it's better than doing nothing. Christo would have been better at it than me, but he'd be better at pretty much everything here besides actually punching the Wordsmith.

[ He tilts his head to the side slightly, with a concerned frown.]

What is it?

[tsugomori]

I see, I see... thank you for helping then.

[ That's right, Christo was his strategist. Surprisingly, however, Mikazuki knew how to do strategy. He did have quite the stats back at his home, but usually such things were for battle, so that's why he never had bothered much... ]

I was thinking that she had been the one who had set up those meetings every Tuesday. Now, I am wondering who will do them now that she is gone?

[deofoled]

[ Nod.]

I don't know. I don't like being in groups or with people, I prefer to work alone. It's better that way for everyone.

[tsugomori]

Hmm... I think I may set up one just this once for next week, if only because I did say I would share what I would find with her.

[ He begins to look for a pen now to write on the piece of paper or something he could write with. ]

[deofoled]

Take mine, I've changed my mind. [ He'll hand his over and then stand up like he's going to leave, though he doesn't actually begin to walk out the door.]

[tsugomori]

Ahh, wait... you don't want to send yours?

[ There's a small pause, and he just smiles slightly, but it doesn't feel right. He just doesn't want to be alone and he feels his hands clench. It's embarrassing. ]

Do you mind staying with me for a bit?

[deofoled]

I didn't write him anything. [ To emphasize that he just crumbles up the letter and just rips it apart with his claws, he's apparently in a mood.]

...yeah, sure. [ Sits back down, this time on the floor.] Is something bothering you?

[tsugomori]

[ His eyes are softly upon Killia, hoping he's at least doing alright, but first-- ]

Ah... no, nothing in particular. I just wanted to speak with you a little more while I wrote something. Hopefully that's not too strange, is it?

[ He begins to use the pen to get to work on something. Whether or not it's actually something of substance is another question entirely. ]

[deofoled]

No I- [ --like talking to you.] it's not strange.

[ There'a some silence before he speaks up again, thought it's not really awkward.]

I'm glad you told me your secret, so no one could suspect you.

[tsugomori]

[ Excellent, he thinks. ]

Yes, well... me too. I considered not doing that, since you technically already knew it, but I'm glad I changed my mind. It could've meant things were more difficult than they already had to have been.

[ He's writing down a ... smilie face and some words. HE'S GOT THIS. Sorta. ]

But, I'm glad you told me yours too. Even if you had told Silver, it still helped.

[deofoled]

That kid is on the same path I am. [ Which is not a good thing he thinks but, if that's what he wanted to do Killia wouldn't judge.]

Your job, is that something you're supposed to keep quiet about?

[ He hadn't really thought of it before, as he figured Mikazuki had told others about it given the way he had told Killia weeks before. As for the letter, well he can't see it from the floor, but if he could he'd probably approve on the basis of the smiley face alone.]

[tsugomori]

Ah, I see.

[ There, he's finished writing the letter. ]

Well, yes. It is. It's just the way things are, and it's just -- if more people knew, it could cause more trouble in general for ...everyone back at home, let us just say. I'm not going to go around telling everyone here, especially when it is unnecessary.

[ Which is why he's keeping those who know at three, barring he has to spill the beans for whatever reason to live. But, maybe that won't happen. ]

[deofoled]

I hope it doesn't. [ It's not like he'd tell.

He pauses, because he feels like he owes the other man something, on the realization of how much he's been trusted.]

...did you want to ask me something? I know I told you my secret, but it's not really one to me, I just don't like to talk about it.

[tsugomori]

Hahaha, well...

[ He thinks about something to ask. He's not one to usually pry, but he wants to learn more and more about Killia, and he tries to shake away another feeling-- ]

Maybe tell me who Miss Lieze is? She was a friend of yours, I'm assuming? You mentioned her name to yourself that one time.

[deofoled]

Liezerota, I called her Lieze for short. She was more than a friend, she was my family. I didn't have anyone before her.

She's the one who taught me how to cook, well forced me to learn how to cook.

[ His words are quieter than usual, and though it's clearly not easy for him to talk about her he's determined to do so because Mikazuki asked.]

[tsugomori]

Ah...she sounds like she was a wonderful person.

I think it'd have been nice to meet her.

[ Well, it is clear the other man holds quite a lot of respect for Lieze, and so it is easy for him to be respectful in his own right (which he tries to do so anyway). ]

[deofoled]

She was. She taught me how to appreciate a lot of things.

[...]

She was named after a flower. I always carried a Liezerota around with me, but the Wordsmith took it like he did everything else. If you get it out of the machine, I'd appreciate if you told me. It's yellow and has five petals, and it's in a blue crystal.

[tsugomori]

[ He nods, determined. He won't forget... what are the chances, but he hopes if Killia doesn't receive it, he will get it so he can hand it off to him.

With that, he's also done with the letter...although he's not sure how to submit this. Um. ]

I promise I will return it to you if I get it out of that machine.

...I don't quite get why he'd stuff our things into something like that, by the way, but I suppose it is what it is.

[deofoled]

Thanks. [ He appreciates it.]

I don't either, but I haven't bothered to talk to him since the first time he addressed us as a group. I don't have anything to say to him, I just want to kill him.

[tsugomori]

I wonder how long the line is.

[ He'll smile sheepishly. ]

... So you've never sent him a letter or anything?

[ Mikazuki clearly has not. ]

[deofoled]

Most of us, I'd imagine. [ Though he knows a few like Mercy wouldn't want to kill him.]

No, why?

[tsugomori]

[ Unfortunate, but expected. ]

I was thinking of sending him one, but I wasn't sure what to write, so I just doodled a bunch of smiley faces and you.

[ He holds up the picture which is just a hilariously bad doodle of Killia smiling with some random emotes like smiley faces and stars. ]

How does it look?