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Local Streets: Christmas spirit
*Akis mission today was a bit diffrent. She was asked to help out a mall with christmas promotion for them. It was for a friend, so she agreed to bring christmas spirit intp the streets. So she put on the outfit they gave her and walked around, giving out little presents from her bag, and helping with christmas decorations* Now I understand how hard mascots have it. *She sighed and walked around, waiting for new people to give presents to*
A raven haired teen leaned who wore a puffy red jacket leaned onto a wall,listening to music on his headphones while watching all the people pass by. "Ah,the holidays." The teen's eyes turned from a dull brown to a dark blue. "What a wonderful time of year..."
*A light blue hair girl was walking on the sidewalk after buying a lot of gifts for Christmas and also finding out about her past... and a new enemy*
Aincrad stretches and walks down the streets smiling as the feeling of the holiday in the air. Love, friendship, and the spirit of giving all coming off the atmosphere in waves. Breathing it in, he smiles as he sees a particular gift giver out on the streets. "Huh is that..." Smiling he walks up to them and chuckles. "Have anything for me dear Santa?"
*Aki walked pass by the blue haired girl* If I don't bother you here is a little present. I try to spread some christmas spirit around. *She took a little present out of her bag*
Dante begins to sell Hot chocolate with a legit permit not hand forged. "COME AND GET IT!"
Aincrad stretches and walks down the streets smiling as the feeling of the holiday in the air. Love, friendship, and the spirit of giving all coming off the atmosphere in waves. Breathing it in, he smiles as he sees a particular gift giver out on the streets. "Huh is that..." Smiling he walks up to them and chuckles. "Have anything for me dear Santa?" *Aki noticed the familiar voice behind her* Of course when I dress like this you meet me again. *She sighed * Glad to see you again Aincrad. *She gave a determined smile*
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Eito approaches Urumi. "Heya..." "How ya doing these days?"
Oh... uh... *Urumi tries to not look at joker* Thank you... I guess *Urumi does not wish to put on her mask since someone might attack her by noticing that she is Masked Death* *Urumi looks at Eito* Ok, I guess... Just found out what my past is... I do not wish to talk about in public
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He raises an eyebrow and shakes his head. "I don't know what you mean by that. You are spreading Christmas cheer so what's the problem?" He chuckles anyways and hugs her. "Great to see you as well Aki."
Eito cocks his head to the side,eyes turning green. "Your past,huh?" "Sounds dramatic." He scratches the back of his head. "Not my place to ask though..."
*She smiles and hugs him back* True maybe I was cut out for this role. And let's see, maybe I have something for you. *She grabs a bigger present out of her bag* Actually I hid a real gift, because I got the feeling I meet you today. *She hands it over to Aincrad*
*Urumi looks at the little present she got... and wonders if she should open it now or on Christmas*
He chuckles and smiles at her. "Spreading cheer is what you do regardless of the season or holiday." He takes it and smiles. "Oh my, I can't wait to open it, want me to open it here? Or save for Christmas? Cause the anticipation is already gnawing at me. I guess we just have exquisite luck."
Seems that is true for me. I... just want to see people smiling and be happy. You can open it now, because I want to see your face when you open it. *She nods and smiles slightly*
*Urumi walks away to put on her mask, she soon gets ontop of the building watches this happen*
Eito sighs,eyes a cold blue as he walks around the mall,searching for...Something. "There's always a way..."
He smiles and nods, chuckling a little. "Yeah that seems to be you. And alright sounds good. I'm sure I'll love it." With that he opens up the gift beaming the whole time.
He smiles and nods, chuckling a little. "Yeah that seems to be you. And alright sounds good. I'm sure I'll love it." With that he opens up the gift beaming the whole time. *It was a scarf Aki made herself and a brooch in form of a Raven and a Crow* I thought for the winter season a scarf would be a good Idea. And the brooch is one of my rare treasures I found in Mementos. It said to increase magical powers and changes colors depending on the mood of the person who wears it. *She touches the gem on the brooch and it changes* See this brooch as a talisman to keep you save and ... *She looks him in the eyes* So you'll remember me. *She looks away* A-Anyways that's all.
*Urumi chuckles as she watches them... she looked at the little present that the random girl (Aki) gave her... Urumi decided to open it after all the others are going to do the same with her gifts sooner or later*
Finding what he sought,Eito smiled,eyes orange. "This has got to be more interesting than being alone and depressed in a mall." What he was looking for was apparently a viable way to get onto the top of the entire mall. "Finally..." Ascending until reaching the top,the teen smiles madly. "It's been too long!"
Aincrad smiles and puts both of them on, smiling as he touches the brooch. "I love them Aki. They are both absolutely beautiful. And how would I ever forget you?"
*Overwelmed by happiness she wraps her arms around him* I am glad to hear that. So all that work I did on the sca- *She brushes of what she was going to say* I mean getting this was the right idea, yeah.
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He chuckles and beams at her. "My my, how many other skills are you hiding my dear Aki? Looks like now I'll just have to make something as well. You really are full of amazing surprises."
It is nothing really. I just am a bit crafty that is all. *She scratches her head* Lets say everything creative is easy for me, but I do have my weaknesses too. And don't worry all this time you spend with me was a gift already. *She realized what she said and blushed* I mean well... I had lots of fun the whole time.
*Urumi watches while crafting some stuff*
Eito attempts to approach Urumi sneakily. "Seems i'm not the only one who does shit like this..."
I was kinda suspecting you to find me here *Urumi gets up and looks at Eito* Well since we're here, I'm just going to tell you what I found about myself... One thing, i'm a clone
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Eito's eyes flutter in slight shock as his eyes turn a light green. "Well,I didn't really expect you to say it to me because I found you here but i'm not complaining." He scratches the back of his head. "My shock aside,that's uh...Pretty intereseting." "Have you told anyone else about it?"
Well you need to gain some trust somehow... and no I have not... worst part is that im a clone of the person who destroyed my universe... but I also have 50% of her power and if I die she will get the strength back and most likely will destroy or take over this world... and we both look the same
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"..." "Well fuck,I don't know how to mock that." This is apparently quite the revelation for Eito. "That's...Pretty fucked up." "On the upside,at least you have her good looks."
Aincrad's eyes widen, barely noticeable, and he chuckles nervously. His the brooch seems to be switching between quite a few colors. "Well I don't really see any weaknesses... and it wouldn't feel right not to get you something. And ummm yeah I'm glad you had fun, that's quite a relief."
You know the worst part is, she cant stay dead unless I kill her then myself... She has another form that increases her power but both forms her normal form aka the one that looks like me and her other form they both have the power to corrupted people...
Eito's eyes narrow. "Corrupt them how?"
Aincrad's eyes widen, barely noticeable, and he chuckles nervously. His the brooch seems to be switching between quite a few colors. "Well I don't really see any weaknesses... and it wouldn't feel right not to get you something. And ummm yeah I'm glad you had fun, that's quite a relief." I think I am showing my weaknesses right now, how I can be clumsy with words or overall clumsy in general. When I am not in battle I often trip, I hit my head at almost everything. Sometimes I think I am a walking landmine, when I am outside Mementos. *She laughes and holds her arm* Seems my Persona just helps me to become more proffessional than I actually am.
I dont know! I found this all in a book... *Urumi sighs* well I'm just downright fucked, aren't I *Urumi said as she took off her mask and look at it*
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A green glowing blur can be seen zooming down the street at a surprisingly high speed, and a familiar voice to some of the people in the streets can be heard coming from it "TOO FAST TOO FAST!! AAAAHHHHHH!!"
Aincrad shakes his head and sighs. "Well you definitely seem to be doing better at it than me. Aside from never even visited there, I'm not always as smooth as my words, I, seem. Besides if you're a landmine, then the rest of us are nukes."
*Her hood up, Mayu walks down the street. As the blur zooms down the street, she sticks her foot out in his path with a mischievous smirk.* This should be fun.
Eito puts his hand on Urumi's shoulder,his eyes turning red. "I wouldn't exactly say that..." *Sigh* "I'm sure that you can get through this." Eito smiles. "Maybe it'll take you months,maybe it'll take you years..." "Maybe it'll change you forever,maybe there will not be the slightest change." "Maybe you'll do it alone or along with someone else." He sits down close to her. "Point is:I'm sure you can do it,no matter what."
Pfttt- *She burst out in laughter* The thing with the nukes might be accurate. Well but you play it of cool. I fail misserably at that. I remember as I trash talked a shadow and then triped right as I my speech ended. *She rubs her eyes* At least you know how to cheer me up.
*Urumi gets up* Thanks for the words of speech... im going to go find Homura and tell her about this or find her before you know who gets to her first *Urumi soon walks away, hoping to stop the future she saw in her dreams*
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GET YER EGGNOG! [Teddie is there, selling hot eggnog, what he doesn't tell you is that there's alcohol in the eggnog.]
As the blur trips on Mayu's foot, it suddenly turns into a teenager with a green aura surrounding him as he falls down on the ground "...Ugh, what did I trip on?"
"Yeah,better careful than regretful." Eito waves at Urumi. "See you later!" "I'll just be here watching the romantics and the impending disaster."
Eggnog? Morikazu pauses in front of the stand, then shrugs and pulls out some bills. Guess now's good a time as any to try some. How much?
*Mayu chuckles before wandering around the area.* Some fools are so simple.
He chuckles and starts laughing with her. "Trust me it's just the hat and cane. Remove those and the illusion fades. And don't worry, I'm sure that shadow was frightened anyways. It was against you so first chance it got, it probably fled away."
Kotori walks down the street, cradling a longsword to her chest Ooh..... Why's everything decorated?
After hearing what Mayu said, Jiyu turns into a blur again and runs in front of her "Hey, what was that for?"
Why's everything decorated? Because it's Christmas, of course! Don't tell me you have no idea what that is.
Hearing Kotori,Eito drops down right in front of her. "Why it's Christmas!"
*Completely ignoring Jiyu, Mayu looks in one of the store windows and begins mumbling to herself.* What an innocent looking store. Wonder if master would permit me to buy one of these dolls for Kairi. Hmm...
Well it definetly confused the shadow. AndI don't think so. I can't describe it, but you have that natural aura of a Gentleman you could say. *She snatches his hat ftom his head* Even without this. Maybe it's because you are great in your way. *She puts his hat back on his head and looked at her watch und one of the bands on her outfits* Seems I am running out of time again Aincrad. I have to go now. *After a hug she runs along the streets with her bag* OOC: Need to go to sleep. Bye guys. ^^
O-of course I know what Christmas is! I just didn't know that it was soon.... Or that other people knew what it was.... You'd be surprised how many people haven't heard of the Mindara Festival.
(edited by Kotori_K)
Aincrad smiles and waves at her as she leaves. "See ya later Aki!" Chuckling he sits down on a bench and watches the chaos around him. "How did we miss all this?" (Nights!)
Looking unconvinced,Eito's eyes turn blue. "Uhuh."
"Hey, I'm talking to yo-" After looking at Mayu's face for a few seconds, Jiyu noticed her black eyes "H-Hey, what's up with your eyes?"
The... Mindara... what?
[Teddie breaks out of his trance.] It's uh, 3 dollars.
3 dollars? That's uh... He thinks for a minute, checking his phone. I'll... just give ya 300 yen. That's about it, right? He places the money on the table.
And I am not talking to... Oh bugger are those showing? I mean, these are my natural eye colour. What's wrong with having black eyes? Hmm? Mr runs-too-fast-in-a-public-place?
See! My point exactly! Its an important festival and you've never heard of it! How was I supposed to know that another world even HAS Christmas.....
[Teddie gladly takes the money and hands the stranger the hot eggnog, that y'know, has alcohol in it.] Have a good day, or something.
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"Well,how are supposed to know that whatever the fuck festival exists in your world?" Eito's eyes turn pink.
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A brown haired girl bundled up in grungy looking winter clothes, sweaters, sweatpants and a scarf all sporting dirty red and black flannel, sits curbside, a phone playing some western music on her side. The early snow was nice. All the decorations were cute. Despite being alone every year, she liked Christmas... Well, she wasn't completely alone. "They" were always with her, after all. She pulled something out of her pocket and attempted to light it with a metallic lighter, but stopped and smiled, instead petting the air next to her as she looks up to the falling snow. Chrismas time was nice.
What the heck kind of town do you come from? Geeze, I thought Christmas was a thing everywhere in Japan.
"I don't know, I just never saw a person with black eyes before. Also, I'm already getting sick of your damn attitude." Jiyu crosses his arms why still staring at Mayu's black eyes
None the wiser, the teen drinks the eggnog... Tastes... kinda weird, but I guess people get used to it. It has an odd aftertaste, but hey, he's feeling kinda warm now. That's what eggnog does, he guesses. I'll ha- have another! He places some more money down. Might as well get another just in case.
*Mayu shrugs* I suppose a boorish individual such as yourself wouldn't know fo Pablo Picasso. Black eyes. Look it up, child.
[Teddie is surprised by this but hey, he's glad to get more money and stuff. He hands him another cup of hot eggnog.] I'm uh, glad you like it?
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Seeing Senri,the teen breaks off the current conversation and walks over to her. "Heya,partner."
Thanks! Another cup is taken, and he walks down the street. This will not turn out badly at all. No sir.
I don't come from "Japan" And that's my point! You've never heard of an important holiday from my world, so don't act like im an idiot for not knowing about an important holiday from yours... Not that I DON'T know. Because I do.
*Shaigis walks down the street, humming a tune softly as she carries bags in her hands, full of games and toys* Hmmm... What's next on the list?
Yo. Senri waves to Eito and stops petting the air quickly upon realizing what she's doing. It's cold, isn't it? Winter is the most relaxing season, I feel.
Eito nods,his eyes turning orange. "Yeah,though I prefer the word comfy." "How have you been,Senri-chan?"
"Alright, I've seen some people with black eyes like that, but I haven't seen a single person with their entire eyes black." Jiyu lets out a long sigh "Anyway, I didn't come here to chat, because I still have to do tests on my speed."
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........................... She watches Eito leave mid conversation Well screw you too!
(edited by Kotori_K)
Events have been fruitful. I'm onto something big; if it works out, I will definitely get closer to my goals. ...I think I'll stay in for Chrismas though. Seeing all the couples is obnoxious.
Hmm.... you'll have to fill me in more, sometime. *blinks at the Robowaifu walking down the street* Is... that normal?
I does seem like you need them, if you don't mind me saying. Well, regardless, I don't have much time left here myself. *With that, Mayu put her hands in her pockets and quickly walked away.*
Having her attention brought to the android, Kotori runs over to her with some capsules in her hands Hey! Buy something from me!
"Me too." Eito sighs. "I never knew I could feel so lonely..." "But at least it's nice to know that i'm not the only one." "..." "No offense."
"Uhh, see ya, I guess." Jiyu aura glows greener than before as he zooms off into the distance
.... Well okay then.... Not even sure what you're trying to sell.
[Teddie yells with the might of a thousand street shops.] GET YER EGGNOG HERE, MATES!
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[His day was pretty normal up until now, not much happened, just a few things to buy before being home. It waas then that he noticed the beautiful decorations all around, and it hit him. It was almost time for the holidays, his favorite day every year.] Even after the Great Destruction, my home still likes christmas so much, the smiles in the children's faces and the families sharing gifts reminds me of why we work so hard. [Indeed, it was a month of happiness and peace, all that humanity cherished and stood for. He decided to take a closer look as he looks around, trying to meet one or another familiar face if possible.] But I don't think I've met others besides Ted though...
*surprised by the girls directness, Shaigis sets her bags down* Ok... What is it exactly that you're selling?
Aincrad sighs and leans back, playing with his new brooch. "Magic huh... might have to check that out. Also how the hell did it get so busy?" Shaking his head and smirking he walks off. "Hopefully the guns done."
Healing salves, ya apply it to a wound and it speeds up the healing process.
Heh. None taken. ...Things will be different this year, I hope... Senri looks down as if pondering something deeply. She then notices Teddie yelling, and Kotori trying to sell "capsules". Instantly she thought... "Yes." She looked at Eito. Erm, I'm gonna go get some "ammunition" for my next mission. You can come if you like... But you didn't see me here. Senri stands up, approaching Kotori first. Hey. These that you got. They're "power enhancements", yeah?
Huh? No? They're healing enhancements. But that's a great idea! I'll make some of those too!
*she seems to ponder on it for a second, and then nods* Those could be useful at some point... Tell you what, I'll take a few off of your hands.
Eito looks at Senri,amused.He mumbles to himself. "Note:Senri's got a problem." He follows and looks at Kotori. "It is a pretty good idea..." "Anyway,we'll take four of those." Eito pulls out his wallet.
Yes! Lesse.... what's the exchange rate...... Uhh..... ten gold is..... A hundred yen? A hundred yen a capsule!
[Teddie switches the sign to say "Free Eggnog" before he leaves.] This was never a good idea anyway...
Man, that's cheap.... I should load up on some before she figures out the exchange rate.
I'll take 5. Don't worry. My business is discreet. Senri then nudges Teddie as he walks away. Psst. These spiked?
Eito pulls out a couple bills,totaling 1000 yen. "Fuck 4,i'll take 10!"
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Right... Give me three of them. *she pulls out one thousand yen, and hands it to Kotori* You can keep the change for yourself.
Yo, Kotori, I'll take ten of those too!
[Teddie whispers to this random girl.] Uh, yeah, why wouldn't they be? [He continues to walk away.]
[He has a very worried expression as he looks at the shady business the apparently younger ones were now taking part in. Certainly the times had changed. Well, perhaps not, even in his time kids were doing strange stuff.] Not that I was any different when the demons showed up. [He considered speaking up, but it would be too noisy. Instead, he walked up to Senri and Kotori with a relatively serious face.] Excuse me, but what are you selling right now?
Hm? I'm selling healing salves, they speed up your healing process when you apply it to a wound! Kotori hands everyone their salves, taking the money happily Thanks! Wow. If i knew they'd sell this well I'd have started selling these earlier!
"So,Senri,aside from staying in all Christmas like me,are you planning on anything in the immediate future?"
*Shaigis puts the salves in one of her bags, and picks them back up* Pleasure doing business with you... Now I have to find a giant stuffed penguin...
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Senri shrugs. Well, she tried. She takes a perfectly normal eggnog and turns back to Kotori, handing her 5,000Â¥. Much abliged. I'll come back for more "healing", of course. Senri winks at Kotori. She was convinced these were something else. Kazuyas appearance makes her nervous though. Ah, just Christmas candy. Nothing wrong with that, eh chap?
[Kazuya raises his eyebrow at Senri's reply. He points at Kotori before speaking] Yes, I didn't know candy were able to heal people up. Are you perhaps hiding something? [He crosses his both arms and sighs.] So? Your reply doesn't add up.
? It's not candy, its a salve, you spread it on a wound.... Eating it does nothing.... Kotori seems confused by Senri's comment
Huh.... is she some kind of nanny....?
*She turns her attention to the girl that made the nanny comment* I probably could be one with all the experience I have... But, alas I am not one... Just doing some some shopping for my family.
*Sigh* "Senri you fucking druggie,this is actual medicine!" Eito' eyes turn red. "At this rate i'm gonna have to move in with you just to keep an eye on what you take!'"
*A blonde haired man with a white bandage covering the right side of his face is riding through the streets on his brown horse, looking around at all of the Christmas decorations* "So it's Christmas again huh? Not that it's important to me."
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I.... er.... see. *Totally doesn't get how it's possible.*
I don't think you do... *she shrugs* Then again, you wouldn't be the first.... Or the last.
I-I mean, of course it was medicine! If everyone knew where I bought it, her stock would run out and I would be out of luck, yes? Senri tried to strategically save her skin. At any rate, I live alone. I'd only feel comfortable living with Mor-- She suddenly stops herself. ... Nevermind. I should go... Senri walks away, her expression clouding over, looking both frustrated and sad.
A red door appears from an alleyway... that one door could only mean one thing.... Santa is here! Wait.... it's not Santa? Aww... well I suppose the master of the Scarlet Room would do. He steps out of the door wearing a winter coat and a scarf. He gazes upon the snow and the bright lights. My my... Emily wasn't lying about this time of the year being festive. Well... I suppose I should ask around... and buy something for her as well. But where to start? The door vanishes behind him. The clueless master makes his way down the sidewalk...
*Diego notices the group and turns his horse to ride over to them and as he gets close, he speaks to them in his noticeable British accent* "Greetings, other people of the Nexus. What's going on here?"
Eito stares at Senri walk away. "Welp,I think I fucked my self with that one boys and girls." Eito starts walking after her. "This is gonna be awkward as fuck."
Jonathan notices the group of people. He didn't know any of them... except for one. He chuckles slightly. I suppose she must celebrate as well. In truth he doesn't know what he's doing. So he decided to seek the aid of the group. He makes his way towards them. It's all lovely, isn't it?
Senri eventually stopped at the end of the street amongst the Christmas lights, hearing Eito behind her. It's fine, Eito-kun. You don't need to follow me. ...It's just this whole crazy thing, you know?
*After hearing Jonathan's voice, Diego turns his head to him* "Lovely? You call this place lovely?" *He gestures around at the area* "I just call it a mess of red and green lights."
*Shaigis waves at Jonny* Oh, hey weird room guy.
Kotori noticrs the man walk up to the group Hey! Weird guy! Buy my stuff!
There's a certain charm to it, even I can see that. Though, upon hearing the words of Kotori he nervously smiles. P-Please, my name is Jonathan. And hello to you as well, Shaigis Yuki.
*Diego notices Kotori talking about selling something* "Ooh, a sales person?" *Diego then jumps off of his horse and walks over to Kotori* "What are you selling?"
I didn't ask for your name, i asked for your money, buy my stuff! She turns to Dio Healing salves, they speed up your healing process when you apply it to a wound. 100 yen each.
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Ah... I see the red haired girl isn't with you this time. I guess she would probably be busy like the rest of us, getting stuff ready and everything.
N-No... thank you for the offer though. Yes... unfortunately she had to put up with her roommate. I'm currently trying to adjust myself to all of this... and to find something nice for her. He rubs the back of his head.
Awww... That's nice of you. I hope you find something for her.
"Oh... Healing items. I have enough healing items at my disposal, but buying one wouldn't hurt." *Diego reaches for his 100 Yen in his pocket and hands it to Kotori*
That's my current issue... I don't know what to get for her. Technically this would be the first Christmas I have ever participated in. I can see why people would enjoy it... but I have very little experience.
Well, do you know if there's a certain thing that she likes, or wants? Cause, it's always best to start there if you do.
Well... I once saw something hanging from her bag. Some kind of... yellow rat? It was strange to me... I wonder if it was a living creature... if so then she's much more twisted than I thought...
Thank you! Kotori hands Dio a small capsule of salve and takes the money before looking unamused at Johnathan If you're not gonna buy anything then leave me alone, talking to you is a waste of time.
Yellow rat.... Oh... I know what you're talking about. *she digs through one of her bags and pulls out a game with Pikachu on the cover* This look like what she had?
Ah, yes that's exactly it. Tell me, what exactly is that creature? He looks towards Kotori. .... Who... is this lost, sassy child?
It's called Pikachu, it's a popular character from a game, people really seem to like him. *she then facepalms at his reaction to Kotori* .... I can't believe you just did that...
He looks at Shaigis with a blank expression. Did I... say it wrong? I heard Emily say it before, so I assumed it's a common expression.
*Diego takes the capsule from Kotori before nodding* "No problem. Now it's time to test it out!" *Diego then cuts this left side of his face with his hand, leaving a huge gash in it. He didn't even flinch when he cut himself because he's been hit by worse attacks* "Now I just apply it to the skin..." *He applies the medicine to his face then waits for anything to happen*
Whatever, if nobody is buying anymore, I'm out of here. Kotori walks off Meanwhile, it takes about a minute for Dio's wound to close up
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*she sighs* No... It's just... You know what, never mind...
... I believe I scared her off. I suppose I shouldn't say that often...
Yeah... You probably shouldn't. It is kind of rude... Anyways... *She pulls a Pikachu plush out of her bag* Here, give red hair girl this.
Ah, thank you. I'll be sure to repay you one day. He takes the plush. Hmm... I still have some time... normally Emily would show me around. I suppose I should venture off on my own.
You're welcome... I would help, but I have more shopping to do, unfortunately... *she grabs her bags and walk away* See you later!
He sighs and looks around. Now... where could I find more like this? Most wonderful time of the year as they say... though I don't think searching for such things is so wonderful.