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| Erikku | Nov 23 2011, 03:33 AM Post #1 |
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The buzzing of his alarm clock wasn't the thing that woke him this morning, it was his dog. Miki*. She jumped on his bed, and began to nip playfully at his feet while he was sleeping. It wasn't his favorite way to wake up. But they both knew as soon as he woke up, he probably wasn't going back to sleep. It was one of the many ways he'd start his day. He'd wake up, play outside with Miki, eat breakfast, shower, then catch up on the news after getting dressed. Today it was a bit cooler than most. He'd wear his scarf indoors, as well as white pullover fleece jacket with a high neck and front pockets that almost made it look half hoodie, all above khaki pants. He sat on his couch, reaching for his mug of coffee sitting on the table in front of him. He was half tempted to get up and turn up the heat, or maybe to move his coffee table and bring out the kotatsu early. Miki entered the room and jumped on the couch next to him, curling into a ball attempting to watch what he was watching. It was the news, they were reporting on how some man who was caused trouble at the mall and remained somewhat elusive was caught recently, and placed in police custody. He knew it was a fancy way of saying that he was sitting in jail, but they weren't sure if they could hold anything against him. Though this subject didn't matter to him, he flicked though the channels. The morning was young, and he was already bored. Its moments like this where he wished his wife were still around. *Miki is a Red Nosed Pittbull with a patch of white fur extending from her chest down to her stomach. Her coat is chocolate in color, and she is extremely friendly Edited by Erikku, Nov 23 2011, 03:49 AM.
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| Rain | Nov 23 2011, 04:12 AM Post #2 |
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There I was doing this Shinigami Substitute job again, this time in the morning no less. Of course, if I didn't do it then the old man (he really wasn't that old physically) would whine to me. "You know how strong I used to be? Thanks to you I'm as weak as an ordinary human. Man, I'm gonna get into so much trouble for this. You better go do my job." Noriaki recited, as she jumped from rooftop to rooftop. She had just taken out a Hollow and she wasn't sure if she should head on home or patrol a little bit longer. It was a bit of a cool day though, so she wore a warm pink scarf, very thick white tabi stockings and her usual sandals with the heels. Though admittedly she didn't feel quite as cold as she thought she would. Something about those black Shinigami kimonos that kept them warm. When she stopped on top of one roof, she looked down to a particular house. Most people weren't at home during this time of the day, what with jobs and such to go to. I decided to lean over said roof a bit, peering into the window. It sounded like the television was on and sure enough it was. I had to admit one of the benefits to my wretched powers was that I was invisible. I could enter houses, take out Hollows and everything would be fine. It's not like I wanted to steal or anything like that, just checking in as your friendly neighbourhood shinigami substitute. So I looked to see if there was an open window or anything that I could slip inside of. If there wasn't, I'd hop down and knock on the door. Considering they'd open it up and not be able to see me, I guess that made for an easy way to verify things. Most likely it was just a grandfather or grandmother. However, what if it was a burglar? Not that it was my jurisdiction or anything, that was Detective Erinuki's job... |
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| Erikku | Nov 23 2011, 04:39 AM Post #3 |
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At the sounds of knocking Miki was up and off to the door first. Her tail wagging furiously, she trotted over, pawing at the bottom of the door, knowing that the sound of knocking typically meant she got to meet a new person. And meeting a new person was related with petting and rubbing. She barked a few times prancing in her place waiting for her lazy owner to get off the sofa and get to the door. She barked a few times making sure he was alerted of the unknown friend. Erikku could only wonder who could be at the door this hour. He figured it would be a burglar, knocking to see if anyone was actually home before he went to the back and kicked the door in. It was typical strategy, however most of the time the barking of a dog would scare them away. But he stood anyways, walking towards the door to see what the fuss was, bring his cup of coffee with him, so when he greeted his visitor, he'd be able to endure the chill air that would greet him. It was also something to toss in the face of potential robbers. He made his way from the living room, to the main hall, and to the front door. Looked through the peep hole in front seeing a familiar figure. There was no way though; she had no means of finding out where he was, unless she went to the precinct asked for his address and they actually gave it to her. He shook his head, no perhaps he was seeing in correctly. So he reached for the door nob and opened the large door, confirming his eyes did not deceive him. Erikku took a sip of his coffee looking down at Noriaki. Miki, though not fully able to see what his master could, could sense the presence of another; she trotted out side and circled around where Nori would stand before going back to stand behind her master, barking a few times. And he would nod, almost as in agreeance with his pet. "No." Erikku would say, as if knowing exactly what she was going to say, then proceeding to close the door. He'd sigh shortly before reopening it without saying another word. He'd motion for the young girl to follow him and proceed back to his Living room, returning to his seat. While the dog on the other hand would stand at the entrance, waiting to make sure their guest closed the door behind her and didn't cause any trouble. |
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| Rain | Nov 23 2011, 05:18 AM Post #4 |
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Yikes there was a dog, maybe it was an old person...in which case said dog would probably be a watch dog. Goodness, could a dog even see a shinigami, yet alone a spirit? They say animals were a bit more atuned to these things. It made me worry a bit but I just wanted to check in and make sure that it was a grandpa or grandma relaxing at home, better than some robber, right? Not like I could see through that peephole though so I waited until it was opened. No surprise that there was a dog and a red nosed pittbull, goodness...oh wait it couldn't see me, phew but then well it probably could smell me geez the spiritual world was a funny---I looked up, realizing in shock who answered the door. "T-this is---" though before I could really say anything, he had taken a sip of his beverage (maybe it was coffee or tea?) and upon the returning of his dog inside, said "No". It was so...final like, I kinda stood there flabbergasted. Who would expect that the person home was Detective Erinuki, yet alone that this was his house. I mean it's not like I went to the Precinct and got his address. No, I was the one who didn't show up that night, did I really have a reason to pursue him further? Well...it'd be unwise to let someone whom also had spiritual power get out of my sight but it's not like I could go to the Church anymore either and wait...He really closed the door on me, I almost couldn't believe it. I say almost cause...well I'd close the door on me too, having to go to some random church in Japan, to meet a junior high student. Had I not been so surprised, I'd have probably turned and went about my merry way. So the fact that moments later he opened it, motioning for me to come in...well I guess I had to, I owed him some sort of explanation, for everything; even if this wasn't as planned. I entered silently, making sure to close the door behind me, before following the Detective to wherever he wanted to lead me. This was kinda awkward I mean...I REALLY DIDN'T PLAN THIS, HONEST. That's what I wanted to say, I really, really wanted to say that but I guess my syndrome got the better of me so instead... "I can't believe you closed the door on me after everything we've been through, did you think you could turn a blind eye forever? It's not like I wanted this okay and I'm sorry I didn't follow through okay?! I..." it was a bad tendency, I mean I guess I do alright at handling my little life curse, Asperger Syndrome that is... if I focus hard on it. Conversations can be a bit of a pain sometimes. I always say what's on my heart not on my mind, it's annoying, I hate it. Whatever, I'll just deal with it...by proceeding to look away to my right. It's not not like I could look him in the eyes at that moment anyway. "...I'm just in way over my head and so I'm dealing with it the best I can." I whispered. Not exactly something I took pride in admitting and honestly my emotions were all over the place at the moment. Had I planned this, I could have been calm and rational; I'd know exactly what I was supposed to say and act like the leader his holiness made me out to be. I...I couldn't go back, I knew better than that, I was the enemy of the church now; besides the annoying Shinigami whom was staying at my place was working me like a dog; it was kind of pathetic on my part. |
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| Erikku | Nov 23 2011, 03:21 PM Post #5 |
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As they'd reach the living room, Erikku was wave for Nori to stop, and he'd proceed over towards his kitchen. He was still in slight, the two rooms were divided only by an archway and a counter. He moved over towards the pot of coffee he had sitting on a warmer, and decided to refill his cup, as well as poor a cup for Noriaki. He'd be sure to add cream, and a gracious amount of sugar to hers, and two tiny bars of milk chocolate. He wasn't sure if she'd be into the taste of it or not, but its how he'd use the make it for the other person who used to live here. He'd return, by the time she'd finish rambling. She seemed kind of fluster; almost as if he had invited her up to his bed room and not just in to talk. It was adorable, and invoked a miniture smirk to appear on his typical stone face. He moved over to offer her a purple mug, a pink heart adorned opposite side of the handle. Steam wafted up from the cup, along with the familiar fragrance of coffee and the subtle hint of chololate; it'd fill the room shortly. "Coffee is all that I have available, unless you'd like water. He'd comment. He'd wait until after he made himself comfortable on the couch before considering what he'd say. His own cup was placed down on the coffee table, right next to the remote which he'd use to turn off the Television. With it off he could see his reflection on the black surface, Noriaki's too. She was so young, yet so burdened. He wasn't even sure with what, but it seemed to be taking it's toll on her. "Have you cried?" He asked. He wanted to avoid the awkward talk about spirits and why she was dressed as a 'shinigmai' as Victory Blue had called them, but talk of spirits made him weary, and he figured treating the young lady in front of him as a proper school girl, and not a monster hunting spirit slayer, would be a refreshing change of pace. |
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| Rain | Nov 23 2011, 08:31 PM Post #6 |
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I couldn't help but look around the room, I figured this was the living room or a family room, well this was Japan so family rooms were for the richer areas of Karakura Town. My eyes wandered to the couch, then the kitchen that Detective Erinuki went to. I stopped as asked, standing between the couch and the television behind me. He was rather quiet which put me on edge a bit, I mean...what did he want me to do to make up for the other day? Circumstances out of my control came up, that and as a Quincy I never really dealt with Shinigami. If they were close by, then we'd let them do their thing but the majority of the time they weren't. Ugh, it was quite a day at the mall, so I couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated...until he came and offered me a purple mug. I took a wiff of the wonderful brew and I guess I forgot whatever was on my mind and in my heart. "This smells really, really good. Thank you." Considering he was treating me as a guest and being courteous, I couldn't seriously impose any demands on him. Coffee was fine, I enjoyed it though I didn't have it often. Something about being a kid and having too much energy anyway. I took one sip, then two, and then a long sip. I really did feel more relaxed, thankfully. With this I could get a hold of my feelings--- Until he asked that, I could have done a spit take but I didn't want to ruin his flooring or waste the coffee. Instead I gave a blank stare, forcing down a gulp. "Detective Erinuki. Crying is for the weak and I'm far from weak. As someone with power, I'm responsible for the lives of those around me. Leading the followers of the Church, teaching them the ways of Spiritual Warfare and now, I'm a...S-s-s-shini that is well um, I hate this." Just uttering that I was a Shinigami was like a tear at my soul. So instead I'd switch the subject now that I had finally gotten back my self-control. "I um...this isn't what it looks like, that is...I didn't stalk you or find out information about where you live. T-this is just a chance meeting okay? I wanted to make sure that there wasn't a robber moving around this home. I was just doing my substitute duties, well that baka who's taken up residence at my house kinda forces me. As if I wouldn't do it anyway but yeah; I was just in the neighbourhood, seriously." I rambled again, why was this so hard? I was such a pro when I met the Detective and the Major. I acted in the conduct of a Cardinal, now that I was a Sh-Soul Reaper; I felt like a kid again. Maybe it was the loss of my powers. My powers made me confident, made me feel like I was mature. Who was I kidding though, I couldn't go back to the church. That Quincy from the other day, I'd have to use him somehow until I was done being a substitute. |
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| Erikku | Nov 23 2011, 09:09 PM Post #7 |
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He was glad that Norikai didn't cry, it would have surely damped the mood. Though her response was nearly exactly what a monster slaying spirit child would say. Crying was for the weak. He once thought that too, but there was something about taking off emotional armor and letting the contents of your heart spill out without restraint. She had taught him that, it was a lesson he took to heart. He reached for his cup again and took a sip of his coffee, resigning himself from any type of mentoring position. Nori continued to do what Erikku only could consider to be rambling. Perhaps it was his rather rude greeting at the door that caused her nature to unravel, or maybe this how she actually was and that young woman trying to strong arm him into doing what she'd want was the act. Either way as she continued on he returned his drink to the table. He made himself more comfortable leaning over to the arm of his couch, resting his elbow on it, and his face against the fist of the same arm. Smiling, obviously amused. He debated on remaining silent, wanting to see how far she'd go before she'd break. But that would probably be too cruel. "Nori, I don't really care about that, though your appearance... it is very surprising. You've apologized, and I accept. So please. Take a deep breath and relax. Break-ins can be handled by police officers, so don't over exert yourself." Erikku pointed over to the love seat on the left side of the room, expecting her to realize it meant she should take a seat. She had already spilled half her guts to him, or a quarter, he couldn't really tell considering. But another change of subject was needed. He looked around the room, it was moderately sized. But empty, he had his cream couch, love seat and recliner shaped like a U in front of the TV which was pressed against the wall on top of an oak tv stand. The say next to the entrance of the room. There was a plant to the right of the couch, it was fake though, more for decoration. There was nothing here to talk about, it reminded him how dull he had become in the recent years. "How is school?"He'd ask, hopefully it'd be a more light hearted subject. |
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| Rain | Nov 24 2011, 01:43 AM Post #8 |
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I...really was no good with older men, well I guess men in general then. Boys my age or teens, bring it; I knew their type how they acted, their maturity and how to read them like the back of my hand. But men, it's like there's this wall of I dunno maturity maybe? Dad being the number one culprit, be it his aggression that he had against me when I was younger (now a days he's just neutral, guess my strength pleases him now?) or just his cold stare. My father, he wasn't the loving doting father portrayed in Shonen Manga. He was cutthroat, strong eat the weak, never cry, never surrender, do what you need to do to win, type of guys. As for a difference between girls or boys? There was none, no gender lines existed for him. His sense of equality and justice was a bit twisted but I grew to respect that. I wasn't spoiled like a Princess, I did what I was told, followed the rules and if I didn't I knew I'd be in for a world of pain. Yet...I just didn't understand him, I think he's a robot--- Oh wait, I wasn't going to get punished for all this? I was sure he was mad at me. I'd be mad at me too after all, but apparently just apologizing was enough. I...really didn't get it but he wanted me to sit down, so I did as I was directed. I'd sit down delicately, being cautious of my skirt flaring and promptly crossed my legs. It was a pretty comfy seat at least. It gave me a chance to quickly look over my uniform as it were. "I guess my appearance would be surprising I mean, who wears such formal traditional attire now a days anyway? To be honest though, I kinda wanted to modify it a bit but it feels like it always comes out how I want it without my efforts. As for school, school is fine I mean I'm just an ordinary third year junior high student. I don't expect to get into an amazing High School next year, I don't have the drive for it. Karakura Public High School should be alright, though I did want to go to the catholic all girls school, I could use the refinement." I took in that deep breath that I was advised to do earlier, finally feeling myself calm down somewhat. Maybe if I looked at the Detective like I did other boys my age, just maybe I could be a bit normal. Then again, I probably should be scolding him as a person of authority in the spiritual world, it was difficult to find the balance. So for a different question I'd ask something like... "You've got a really nice home, is it really just you and your dog here? You could raise a family in this type of house." well it was true and my curiosity was bothering me, so why not find out...that was my style, condition or not. |
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| Erikku | Nov 24 2011, 03:16 AM Post #9 |
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Erikku felt more relaxed seeing Noriaki sit down, she needed to. Though he was still fixated on her line that crying was for the weak. He considered asking her what exactly was weak. For him, weak was the inability to hold what you loved closely to you. It didn't matter about how much power or clout you had. To help all of it was useless if you couldn't hold meaning behind any of it. Though, thats where difference in opinion would come in, something he shouldn't argue with someone around half his age. As she talked, she left talk about spirits and such out. She spoke of her aspirations, and desires. It seemed the more she relaxed the less she seemed detached from the world around her. "Well, I'll be willing to write you a recommendation if you'd like. I'm not sure how far it would get you, but ever little bit helps if you want to go there." he say; though he knew that most schools now a days mostly went off of entrance exams, something she'd neglect studying for if she was out every night playing super hero. Though thats when it hit, the subject that he wouldn't want to talk about, but knew it would come up eventually. He closed his eyes, thinking back on her face, her smile her scent. It was nearly enough to bring down his spirit. But instead he smiled softly, and sighed even softer. Instead of her asking more and more questions about a subject he'd not want to talk about, he'd get a little too personal and spill everything at once. "It is just Miki, and I, but the original plan was to raise a family here." He paused his story before it even begun, trying to figure out the right way to explain everything. Nothing came, so he figured he should just start from the beginning. "We were married, Makoto, and I. We planned on having children, she wanted 3, but I only wanted to, we'd bicker about it on and off constantly, but neither one of us would be bitter. She'd just smile at me, tell me I'm being ridiculous and change the subject. We met in our first year of high school, there weren't enough second years to fill the student council positions so the both of us were vying for the last slot; she be me out of course. He'd pause taking another sip of his coffee, it was starting to loose its warmth, the air was cold. Getting out the kotatsu seemed to becoming more and more of a fantastic idea. "But she admired my fight, and felt sorry that I had to join the soccer club instead, so she decided she'd make me lunch everyday for a week to make it up to me. Thats how we first became friends. Erikku couldn't determine why he was telling her his whole life story, perhaps it was because he hadn't really talked to anyone about how much he missed her, but he figured he should continue."I want to say we went to the same University together after we graduated, but its more like she dragged me along with her, telling me I was too smart just to continue playing a sport for a living. So I decided to study law enforcement. I felt that helping solve complicated issues and protecting others would make her proud, and it would give me a sense of something more than myself. He'd pause once again, though this time was because Miki hoped down from the couch, shook, causing her collar to rattle loudly then left the room. It was a small and yet needed break in their story. "A few years after we graduated I got a job on the force, married her and we moved here. Two years, went by, and thats when we first met, that situation. Everyone was safe, and I can only thank my ability to see spirits for that, but... how could I explain that I knew the location of those assholes without mentioning a ghost helped-? The detective realized he accidentally got a little too excited and allowed his diction to dive a little towards the vulgar side, so he paused and shook his head. "I could start seeing them again. The apparitions that I couldn't see since I was younger. At home, at work, with my friends, it didn't matter. I mentioned it in my report at work, like a fool... Heh, my supervisors weren't too pleased. Talking to my wife about it seemed to make her think I was insane, gossip travels fast... eventually her friends found out about it, and her life started to fall apart as well... so she left me. Smiling sadly the seemingly shell of a man reached for his coffee and drank the rest of it in a single glup, talking summoned thirst, or perhaps it was the topic. "I don't blame her, I'm not even angry at her for it... but I loved her more than I can ever imagine loving anything else, anyone else. So, you'll understand if I seem...uninvolved. He'd wait, giving her enough time to respond before he'd changed the subject, if she listened all the way through, she'd deserve that much. |
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| Rain | Nov 24 2011, 04:01 AM Post #10 |
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Ah a recommendation letter, I really could use one of those; if I decided to go to said fancy High School. Karakura Public High School's exam was easy in comparison. I'd been reviewing the material for it on those dead nights for awhile. Still, I couldn't help but smile and whisper a thank you in response. Of course my eyes were just looking around at this nice home, so once he spoke up, my attention was glued on him. When he mentioned it was just him and Miki (his dog, she was cute), I raised an eyebrow but waited for him to continue. I figured I was in for quite a story and something about the atmosphere felt different now. The barrier that I felt earlier, it just dissolved and before me was just someone whom experienced quite a bit of life thus far. I was sure my gaze had turned dreamy throughout his story. My mind actively trying to picture the wonderful woman whom captivated the Detective, what he was like around that age, I accidentally giggled a few times in the earlier parts of his story. Competing for a spot on student council, having to join the soccer club. It was a story right out of a Shoujo manga and it kept me right in. When he mentioned studying law enforcement, I couldn't help but find that admirable of his character. My focus shifting to how he presented himself at the Tea Shoppe that afternoon. Back then despite the encounter being surprising, there was so much pretense. Why were adults so...silly? It was then I started to realize, "Boys will be boys.". Trying to act all tough, no matter what the age or circumstance, when it was obvious that what he needed was to let out his emotions and just talk to someone. A story like this, even before my own part in this came up...you had to share it, find someone whom could offer a different perspective and pick you up after you fall to the emotional weight. I guess it was now that my dreamy state turned into a concerned one. Meeting me and my teacher, it's not like I could forget that, the day played through my mind and I almost missed when he got vulgar, though I motioned for him to continue all the same. Of course, when you have nobody to talk to about the spiritual world; you're going to make amateurish decisions, ah no matter how grown up you are, when it comes to new things, you're still a kid after all. "Just now, you seemed human to me." I spoke up finally, easing myself up from the chair as I walked over to him. "The look in your eyes, I know that feeling all too well; the look of someone whom couldn't protect. The world you lived in crumbled and it was scary right? This is why I apologized to you that day." I paused as I looked him directly in the eye, though I hadn't realized the limited distance between us. "It was my responsibility to protect you, my classmates, and my favourite teacher that day. I had the power necessary because unlike you who had a life to protect and cherish, any chance I had at a normal life died when I was younger. Thinking calmly about it now, I was far too aggressive with you and Major Darian but adults will never open up and admit when they're in over their head. The Spiritual Realm has no bias due to age, it's just experience that separates one soul to the next. In a human life, you're far older and wiser than I am, in the spirit world, I am older and wiser. That's the concept and..." My hand rested on the arm rest, my eyes narrowing for just a moment. "Crying signifies you've taken all the blame and pain to yourself, making you a victim. Sharing the pain and burden with someone else, makes you strong. Of course, if my words can't reach your heart then I understand, if you needed the words of an adult to say this, then that church is far more experienced than I. Their purpose is to help people of all ages handle the life of being spiritually aware, so that they don't lose everything. Also, I won't press you any further, you don't need to do much about your power; just continue with your life, there's stuff in this world you want to protect and I'll protect you from those that try to disrupt it." I'd then look away from him and back to the seat I was at, that coffee even though it had gone a bit cold, I really wanted to finish it and so I rushed back over to it, taking it in my hand and downing it without any refinement. Conversation really did that to you, besides I was finally starting to feel comfortable around him, he really was just a boy after all. A man was someone whom stood firm in place. Those that he wanted to protect were etched into the forefront of his mind but never allowed any harm to come pass. Silent and strong, wise beyond his years...a man of my own heart. |
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| Erikku | Nov 24 2011, 05:32 AM Post #11 |
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The detective couldn't help to chuckle, he was being lectured by a child. She had her points, but they were off base. Her words might have roused him if he were in a pool of self pity, blaming himself for what happened. If anything the only think he blamed was how he handled the situation, the way he delivered the news, he could have done it differently, with more tact, and and force, but he wasn't that type of man. He'd remove his glasses for just a moment, staring at the frames. She had picked them out for him, said they were perfect, and complimented his 'serious' face well. He could see his eyes in their reflection, they were the eyes of someone who gave up something dearly. He almost pitied the man he saw. "I think you've misunderstood me." His glasses were replaced to their proper position, and his expression went from quiet somber to 'serious' "I didn't feel powerless to protect what was around me. Not for one moment, no I felt more powerful than I ever had, and the fact that I had access to something others didn't only bolstered that feeling. And don't take the blame upon yourself, you deserve a normal life more so than I do. You're young and have much to live for. I don't regret any action I've made back then." Erikku would find himself standing, his tone swapped from his normal calm to a bit angry. Angry with Norikai, angry with himself. "What I hate most about this 'power' is that I had the strength to give Makoto a chance at a normal life, I was able to let her go! I loved her more than the World itself, and I had the strength-!" This grown man found himself yelling, at the little girl, though she provoked these feelings, she provoked what he kept chained down deep inside of him, so he didn't feel the need to stop, despite the fact tears were streaming down his cheeks. "I hate that one day can erase all the effort I've worked for over 10 years! But more than that, I hate that I have the strength to endure all of it! I just!" He started to slow, his voice going lower and lower. His eyes, red, but the few tears that spouted halted to a stop. "I just endured... I kept working, despite everything, I adopted Miki last year... I however... cannot live a double life. I can't switch between the worlds I live in. I'm not that kind of man... But living in both is damn near impossible. I will not lie about who I am, just to make life more comfortable. That..." Erikku would fall back to his seating spot, both of his arms sprawled out behind him on on the back of the couch, staring blankly up at ceiling. Seemingly back to his normal cool. "That just wouldn't be the 'prideful troublemaker' Makoto fell for... That just wouldn't be the man I am." |
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| Rain | Nov 24 2011, 02:52 PM Post #12 |
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I was "Just now, when you said I deserved a normal life, you weren't really talking about me, the girl you see before you. After all, surely no human would be as conceited to tell that to a 'Goddess of Death', one whom slays souls in this world. No, the one whom you were referring to; was yourself." I looked at him blankly, he'd have to face the truth and stop running away at some point. Who did he think he was protecting here, what little of the double life he spoke of ended two days ago when that sword was thrust through my chest. Subconsciously I moved my left hand to my heart, the very spot in which all of this occurred. "The Strength that you speak of is not strength, it is responsibility and sacrifice. Certainly, you must have felt powerful knowing you had something nobody else had but you've also felt the loneliness of having strength. I can't say you're a strong man but I can say that you're a selfless man, which requires strength; the one you're actually referring to. However a Prideful troublemaker would never have fallen like you have. The mark of a man is one whom protects everything within his sight and never lets them go. What you really wanted to do was both protect things that you could now see and the life you had built up with her." It must have seemed odd that a kid was lecturing him but then, I wasn't a kid, I was a Shinigami lecturing a human of spiritual power. Age no longer held a meaning to me, in fact it never had for as long as I've had power. "If you're conflicted on the path you want to take, then it means you must take it head on and see which you want for yourself. How much do you value normal life, how badly did you want a family? If that's really what you want, what you wanted to protect then I'll say it again; I will protect you, even if it means removing that power from you. However, if you're done blaming that power and ready to move on with your new life, then you'll need to know that you will become a target of evil spirits...just like the ones we faced last night." Not that I liked mincing words or anything, I'd never sugar coat the truth either. My father taught me to face decisions head on, besides if he continued to lead a double life like this, the power within him could very well crush him like a horse beneath its hooves. As much as he felt anger towards me, even hated me...for my selfish actions back then, I had to protect him now, no matter what. |
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| Erikku | Nov 26 2011, 12:49 PM Post #13 |
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Erinuki returned to his normal calm, it wasn't to say that he was no longer upset, somewhat, but he had settled down enough to no longer show it. But it seemed Noriaki still didn't understand him, Thought it was of no matter, to him there was no responsibility in letting Makoto go, no, instead it was like cleaving away part of his own soul. It was nothing but sacrifice. Though, she was a curious girl if she saw no strength in sacrifice. It was quite obvious to him that their values differed greatly. "No single person is a pillar of perfection. Men who seek to protect all within their sight... sacrifice living. I'm too selfish of a man to do that." He responded to the young girl. Though, looking at her, he knew more than ever that he really believe she should have a chance at a normal life. It wasn't to say she seemed as if she did nothing but slay beasts, but the concept of a love so strong to be without it would weaken a person far more than they'd like to. Love was a wonderful thing to have, but a terrible thing to lose. "Noriaki... He began, finally speaking her name. He'd make sure this would be his last comment in their argument, no matter what she'd respond with. "I think once you have the chance to love someone...and I mean truly love someone. You'll understand me a bit more." That wasn't to say he hadn't taken any of her words to heart, he understood everything she said. He didn't seek her protection though, if anything, he'd want to protect her from being overwhelmed. But she was apart of that church, for all that he knew. It was nothing he'd have to worry."I thank you for your offer of protection, but there is no need. Fate has been kind to me as of late, if I'm meant to die such a death, then I'll fight my way out. Focus on getting into that school of yours." |
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| Rain | Nov 26 2011, 02:05 PM Post #14 |
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"School huh...?" I'd say after listening to his words. Although I understood him better, it was clear that there was not only a different of opinion, but in experience in life. I tilted my head a bit, seemingly confused at first but then I caught on. I'd smile before responding... "Thanks for your concern about my life. I can see you're as stubborn as I am, so I won't push protecting you. If I'm in the area I'll just do my job as normal and I'll see about getting into that school. Though to be honest, I've been studying for Karakura's Public High School exam instead. I guess if I can just take it easy through High School, it'll make it easier to protect people. I mean, I'm not really human anymore so I just settle for what little 'life' I get or another way..." My voice trailed off for a moment as I stared off into space, thinking about my "life" so far. "I suppose I sacrificed living a long time ago because to me, I died when I was nine; one of the evil spirits that attacked us that night, had attacked me. Of course, I didn't really die...I was saved by a priest in the church I attend, that's how I got started but now I'm not even human anymore, so logicaly there's no point in keeping up pretenses, I just do it because I can." I wanted to act nonchalant about it, you know like shrug my shoulders but I couldn't. Instead a small tear streamed down my cheek. |
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| Erikku | Nov 26 2011, 04:49 PM Post #15 |
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Erikku was glad that both of them finally backed down. Pride was a dangerous thing, a fuel that burned the fire of souls. And if t burned to brightly, it could scorch everyone around you. Though the two of them seemingly didn't have to worry too much about that. He smiled at her, if only to show he wasn't angry or upset at what she was doing. It was a relief to finally get all that off of his chest, though a bit embarrassing to have it be to someone half his age. He listened as Noriaki started talking about her life, or, instead, what it seemed she pretended to have as her life. Her own words said she was dead, not having much of a life. 'Not Even Human'. Those words rang though his head, he could only wonder what kind of person could brain wash a child in such a way. He understood that often children were groomed into being powerful figures when they became adults, but this was different; before him he could see a child being turned into a 'soulless' weapon. But before him, he saw a crack in the massive armor that the child wore; it was the tear that rolled down her face. He looked her in the eyes, and in them he saw the prideful troublemaker that he once spoke of. The one that refuse to cry because it was weak, human. He knew that if he walked over and hugged her, there was a chance the flood gates would open, but it would be as if using a spear to rip away that armor. Forcing away her covering, and taking her close would be something he'd have to take responsibility for, always. Instead, he opened his arms wide, offering a hug, should she choose to walk into, he knew her pride would stop her, so he spoke. "It looks like you're a bit cold over there, its warmer here." An excuse was an excuse. if it was acceptable to her, it was acceptable to him. |
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