Mosaic City, located along China's coast, is quite large city sometimes called the Crossroads Between Nations due to its diverse population. While it was once a large tourist spot, the city was placed under a blockade as the military appeared claiming there was a radiation leak. The true hazard, however, is much more sinister.
Post by Akira Nakajima on Mar 11, 2014 10:14:05 GMT -5
"It's-a-sec-ret!" Akira responded to the question with a carefully drawn out dismissal of the matter. While he did intent to tease her, it was also because he had absolutely no intentions of telling her who- and what- he really was. Hell, even the one person that did know both sides of the story, while being engaged with all this nonsense, was a person that learned purely by coincidence. Like hell was he just going to ruin his fun with this girl by telling her that he was not a she.
"More importantly, while it's nice that you're interested and desire to assist, don't get ahead of yourself and bite of more than you can chew. These guys vary in strength, but they're easily on the level of an area guardian, so you're gonna want to be with others if you have to fight them."
Post by Amane Mana on Mar 11, 2014 12:35:36 GMT -5
"It's-a-sec-ret!" Of course every girl had her secrets, Amane could atest to that, but none the less Amane can't help but to feel disappointed that Ran won't reveal any details. Well they only knew each other for a few months its not like a years long friendship. Still she doesn't exactly feel right just leaving the matter alone. "More importantly, while it's nice that you're interested and desire to assist, don't get ahead of yourself and bite of more than you can chew. These guys vary in strength, but they're easily on the level of an area guardian, so you're gonna want to be with others if you have to fight them."
"Hey what about...well..." Amane was about to say 'what about you' but then she remembered just how much more powerful and how fast Ran's persona grows...wait...speaking of which. "By the by...not to be rude but...your persona is strange. I shouldn't be one to talk with my Silky but...well. Every time I look at your persona I can't help but to feel awkward."
Post by Akira Nakajima on Mar 11, 2014 13:56:23 GMT -5
Well, Amane not only approached a topic that no one had seemed willing to talk about, but also picked it up, hugged it, and then twirled with it happily. It was quite similar to a child with a new stuffed toy. Akira? He was not angered or annoyed. Despite having the representation of his "self" called "strange" and having it followed up by a confession that Amane felt awkward around it, the boy only found himself amused. After all, he might have been seeing the blossoming of a schoolgirl lesbian. Well then. This would be an interesting thing to examine. The crossdresser giggled before shaking his head and smiling at the girl, standing straight and stretching his arms above his head.
"Well, while we're all entitled to our opinions, I fail to see what's so wrong or odd about having a demon that tempts others- admittedly, usually tempting to perform sexual acts- as a Persona." He just smiled at Amane, closing the distance between them with a few slow steps. He didn't invade all the way. That was mean, and it'd probably scare her. "But, you feel awkward around a well-endowed demon. Tell me, Amane, do you feel awkward around me, too?" His tone and purr were almost seductive. He was poking fun at her, but he was also testing the waters.
After all, if a girl felt awkward around a succubus, it was either their innocence or their sexuality.
"Well, while we're all entitled to our opinions, I fail to see what's so wrong or odd about having a demon that tempts others- admittedly, usually tempting to perform sexual acts- as a Persona." Amane can't tell if Ran was shameless or just have strong mental fortitude...or it could be that it was both. "But, you feel awkward around a well-endowed demon. Tell me, Amane, do you feel awkward around me, too?" Amane was realizing what she was saying.
"Oh no! T-that's not what I meant!" Amane was wondering if she was insulting in her own way. Personas are a reflection right? "Well aside from the maid cafe fiasco...you're actually the first friend I got since I moved onto this island..." Amane wasn't going to sugar coat the fact that she was bad at making friends. That was just the way she was she guessed.
Post by Akira Nakajima on Mar 12, 2014 11:12:10 GMT -5
Akira could only smile when he got the reaction that came from Amane. It wasn't what he was looking for. Instead, it revealed that the girl still suffered from a disease known as "innocence". He had a number of ways to cure said disease, but he had not the intentions of putting efforts into that line of action. So, when the boy smiled, it wasn't a teasing or mischievous smile. It was just warm. He closed in further and planted his hand on her head. He then rubbed her hair, making an effort to drag the girl's head around with his motions. Bobble-head girls were amusing at times.
"I think you missed the point, but I got something interesting out of it, all the same. You may wanna try branching out, though. I'm only one person." His words were delivered with a pleasant enough tone, but the message was clear enough, he had hoped. She wasn't a fool. Probably. She was a bit silly, but that was okay. It gave him fuel to toy with.
"Of course, if you're fine with just me, that's fine. But. . . don't expect to be safe from teasing." With that, he retracted his hand and stepped back, winking at her.
Post by Amane Mana on Mar 12, 2014 19:27:37 GMT -5
Amane looked at Ran's warm smile...and then her expression sunk a little when Ran started to pat her head more aggressively. She sighed as the girl began to mess up her hair a little and just went with the motions. It wasn't like Amane herself could do much to stop her in anyway.
"I think you missed the point, but I got something interesting out of it, all the same. You may wanna try branching out, though. I'm only one person." That was true. To have one friend would be seen as a bit pitiful and not to mention two people don't make a society. "Of course, if you're fine with just me, that's fine. But. . . don't expect to be safe from teasing." Amane can't help but to smile as she combed her hair with her free hand.
"The sad part is I'm slowly getting use to it. I feel sorry for any younger siblings." Amane decided to stop seeing as her really only an actual comb can help her in this situation.
Post by Akira Nakajima on Mar 13, 2014 10:35:21 GMT -5
”Seems like we've got quite the mouth on us, if things like that come out of it.” The boy in drag shot a rather impish smile at the girl following that. It was suggestive, but the girl could likely have never imagine what went through the boy's mind. Despite her gentle jab at his potential treating of his actual younger sister, the boy was just amused. His younger sister received plenty of nice treatment. Even his older sister did, though the older had more to tease about. With a light twirl, the crossdresser made his way back to the wall, leaning against it and crossing his arms once again. Taking in a deep breath, he relaxed.
”So, jabbing at my treatment of potential siblings aside, was there anything else you wanted to check into or discuss?” He didn't even verify if he did have siblings. Then again, that was his way of tricking and joking, and, unless cornered, he wouldn't have to give a definitive yes or no. Would Amane ever realize the rules of the game? He didn't know. Didn't care, either. It was fun while it was fun. That was all that mattered.
Post by Amane Mana on Mar 15, 2014 12:05:25 GMT -5
”Seems like we've got quite the mouth on us, if things like that come out of it.” Amane smiled...though most likely not for the same reasons as Ran is but she didn't need to know at the moment. ”So, jabbing at my treatment of potential siblings aside, was there anything else you wanted to check into or discuss?” Amane placed a hand upon her chin in thought and shook her head.
"No. Nothing more really." Amane stood up and started to gather her notes together. "Are you sure you don't need anything? I don't have much but I'm not oppose to you sticking around to eat dinner." Though that meant another grocery store trip for Amane either tomorrow or the tomorrow after that.
Post by Akira Nakajima on Mar 15, 2014 14:42:54 GMT -5
”And I'm not opposed to sharing my thirst and hunger with one sharing their food and drink, neither.” The boy in drag chuckled, but shook his head. ”Alas, I'm a finicky person when it comes to eating conditions.” The boy waggled his finger, winking. ”I have to be clean and wearing clean clothes. Otherwise, it just doesn't feel right.” And it was the truth. Dust, dirt, grime? He didn't like substances like that clinging to his body, saturating his hair, or being in the small cracks of his nails. Plus, he kind of preferred to be wearing comfortable clothes that were clean.
”But you made an offer. Maybe I'll just magically appear at your doorstep one day, pawing at the door and crying for food.” The boy's hand curled and batted at the air, almost like a cat. Whether he was being figurative or literal regarding those words, though, was entirely up to the beholder to determine.
Post by Amane Mana on Mar 17, 2014 19:34:25 GMT -5
”And I'm not opposed to sharing my thirst and hunger with one sharing their food and drink, neither.” Ran chuckled. ”Alas, I'm a finicky person when it comes to eating conditions. I have to be clean and wearing clean clothes. Otherwise, it just doesn't feel right." Amane partially understood it. Plus she guess it was bad if dirt and stuff got in the food one was trying to enjoy. ”But you made an offer. Maybe I'll just magically appear at your doorstep one day, pawing at the door and crying for food.”
"Hey if you mean that literally don't, I don't want any unnecessary questions from neighbors." Despite her tone it was hard for Amane to keep her smile down. "If that really is the case then I should keep you here. At least let me lend you a jacket for when you go ou.." Amane then had the sudden realization that Ran is about twelve or so centimeters taller than her. "Nevermind."
Post by Akira Nakajima on Mar 18, 2014 18:10:41 GMT -5
Akira just tilted his head to the side as the girl made her comments. She didn't even finish her thought. Eventually, the boy just laughed and shook his head. What had gone through her head, exactly? He had to wonder that. At the same time, though, he knew better than to try prying. A girl of her type would either become angry or become dishonest should she be pressed on a matter like that. Either way, he wasn't looking to bother her much more. Not today. Washing really was going to be an especially pleasant thing to do, so lingering outside of necessity was something he'd pass on.
”If that's all, young miss, then I do believe I shall be taking my leave now.” The boy in drag gave a half-bow before reaching for his scissors that had been propped against the wall. ”I may, or I may not, come pawing at your door and mewing for food at a later date. I do, in the depths of my heart, hope that you are here, should I choose to do so. It'd be embarrassing otherwise.” He giggled to himself before winking at the girl.
”If that's all, young miss, then I do believe I shall be taking my leave now.” Ran took the scissor blade she propped up on the wall earlier. “I may, or I may not, come pawing at your door and mewing for food at a later date. I do, in the depths of my heart, hope that you are here, should I choose to do so. It'd be embarrassing otherwise.” There was that wink again. Amane stood up from where she sat to see Ran out the door.
“I’m going to be exploring the stratums more often to collect more information so try to do it when you’re sure I’m home.” Amane said. “I don’t want to leave you out at my door.” She walked over by the door and opened it for her. “I’ll see you around.”
Post by Akira Nakajima on Mar 20, 2014 10:06:48 GMT -5
"That's good. Just don't take any unnecessary risks. And run if you encounter talking Shadows, or any 'human' that seems a bit too suspicious." With that, the boy pat her head once and smirked. Teasing her was fun. Would she regret having revealed her location to "Ran"? Well, that was all for time to tell. "Stay safe and take care. I'll see you again soon enough." With a nod, the boy in drag headed on out, offering back-sided wave before strolling on towards the stairs and away. It was time to sneak on home, wash, trim, file, and also do away with those raggedy clothes. He needed some replacements, too.