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( ...maybe he should ask clamor if he can teach subaru, too. natsume's expression softens slightly, and he makes them pop one by one in glittering, colorful little firework-like explosions. )
I know I AM. ( confident as always. ) If you need a special effects specialist for your next conCERT, you know who to CALL.
I know I AM. ( confident as always. ) If you need a special effects specialist for your next conCERT, you know who to CALL.
[fireworks too...!! they get a surprised laugh out of him and he's quiet until the last of them twinkle out.]
It sure is different here, huh? We actually have more school work than idol work for once. No big seasonal events, no shows to mark our progress, no SS... Just a normal school. Well, [he shrugs,] not reaaaally normal? But it's not Yumenosaki, that's for sure~.
[the sort of school he had snatches of growing up, moving from one to the next. this place feels a lot like those.
honestly, subaru doesn't know if he wants to hold concerts without trickstar. rikki's cool, but she's definitely more performance than performer... he doesn't know if natsume'd be interested, and aira might be too much of a shaking lamb to be up for it too.
but he also wants to sing and dance and make people smile, so maybe he'll figure something out...]
I wonder what kind of dreams people have here... Like, does Macchi wanna go international? She's really, reaaaally good on the piano, I love listening to her a lot... What does Hiroppi wanna do? Stuff like that~!
It sure is different here, huh? We actually have more school work than idol work for once. No big seasonal events, no shows to mark our progress, no SS... Just a normal school. Well, [he shrugs,] not reaaaally normal? But it's not Yumenosaki, that's for sure~.
[the sort of school he had snatches of growing up, moving from one to the next. this place feels a lot like those.
honestly, subaru doesn't know if he wants to hold concerts without trickstar. rikki's cool, but she's definitely more performance than performer... he doesn't know if natsume'd be interested, and aira might be too much of a shaking lamb to be up for it too.
but he also wants to sing and dance and make people smile, so maybe he'll figure something out...]
I wonder what kind of dreams people have here... Like, does Macchi wanna go international? She's really, reaaaally good on the piano, I love listening to her a lot... What does Hiroppi wanna do? Stuff like that~!
Probably just to survive to the next day so they can even begin to think about those DREAMS.
( a little bit of a downer there, but it's true. )
They aren't like you or I. They don't have to have an idea of what they want to do because they're in an industry that expects THAT. They're just... ( ... ) NorMAL.
( as normal as people can be here. )
( a little bit of a downer there, but it's true. )
They aren't like you or I. They don't have to have an idea of what they want to do because they're in an industry that expects THAT. They're just... ( ... ) NorMAL.
( as normal as people can be here. )
Everyone's got a dream, Natsume. Or at least something they're aiming for, even if they don't realize it yet. So even if it's something they don't think they deserve, or they think it's unattainable, I wanna hear about it!
[because it's too sad to think the opposite]
[because it's too sad to think the opposite]
( told ori this and what natsume said and they said he was right, sorry subaru— )
Best of luck getting it out of either of those TWO. The little wolf will tell you it's none of your busiNESS, and Hiro-kun doesn't know what he thinks about tomorROW.
Best of luck getting it out of either of those TWO. The little wolf will tell you it's none of your busiNESS, and Hiro-kun doesn't know what he thinks about tomorROW.
[SHUT UUUUUUUUUUUUP]
Hahaha, that does sound like them... You really are good friends with them, huh? ☆
Hahaha, that does sound like them... You really are good friends with them, huh? ☆
Hiro-kun and I are best FRIENDS. ( and him and maya are... something. ) I've just spoken to them enough to discern their feelings on certain toPICS. You're the same way with certain peoPLE.
( god natsume is just trying to leave in peace to find idk fucking shuichi or subaru or godforbid go to the nurse's office to see why amami is there but HERE IS KOMAEDA INSTEAD )
...I ended up not being very hunGRY, so I threw the toast to the BIRDS. ( do we have birds in yogen? now we do. ) You didn't have enough fun harassing me first thing in the morning on the foRUMS, Nagito-kun?
...I ended up not being very hunGRY, so I threw the toast to the BIRDS. ( do we have birds in yogen? now we do. ) You didn't have enough fun harassing me first thing in the morning on the foRUMS, Nagito-kun?
I'm never done harassing you.
( also they do have bird, and akki hated how they watched him actually... that said, komaeda-arata figures that the birds need something to eat more than him. )
...Ah, you can call me trash... even I don't deserve a name, you know? ( but he'll move on past that, laughing softly. ) I wanted your help with something.
( also they do have bird, and akki hated how they watched him actually... that said, komaeda-arata figures that the birds need something to eat more than him. )
...Ah, you can call me trash... even I don't deserve a name, you know? ( but he'll move on past that, laughing softly. ) I wanted your help with something.
( it's because komaeda doesn't like it that natsume's adopted it, so he's not going to stop.
...and even if he dislikes komaeda, it's not easy for him to turn down a request, so he leans against the dormitory's doors with a sigh. )
And what can this magician do for you toDAY?
...and even if he dislikes komaeda, it's not easy for him to turn down a request, so he leans against the dormitory's doors with a sigh. )
And what can this magician do for you toDAY?
( he wants to ask do magicians make miracles happen, but knowing that's silly to say, and he knows the truth of the matter — it's best just to go about this normally. )
Why didn't you join the occult club?
( though unofficial, why didn't a magician get to get in? idk if it's common knowledge, i'm crying, asks so it's better safe to learn than sorry to assume. )
Why didn't you join the occult club?
( though unofficial, why didn't a magician get to get in? idk if it's common knowledge, i'm crying, asks so it's better safe to learn than sorry to assume. )
( ........uh. )
After my possession and subsequent confession to the murder of four peoPLE, Master Clamor and Lucifer-san both thought it best I be disallowed from joinING. They didn't want to cause any awkwardness between members or conflict with anyONE, considering I was a hot button issue for a WHILE. I'm not that bothered though—Master Clamor agreed to give me private lessons for maGIC, so I've been learning what I can from HIM.
( or he... was, before. you know. )
Considering things have calmed down NOW, they might let me IN, but I'm not going to press it in the wake of Master Clamor's pasSING.
( ... )
Does your inquiry have something to do with the supernatural THEN?
After my possession and subsequent confession to the murder of four peoPLE, Master Clamor and Lucifer-san both thought it best I be disallowed from joinING. They didn't want to cause any awkwardness between members or conflict with anyONE, considering I was a hot button issue for a WHILE. I'm not that bothered though—Master Clamor agreed to give me private lessons for maGIC, so I've been learning what I can from HIM.
( or he... was, before. you know. )
Considering things have calmed down NOW, they might let me IN, but I'm not going to press it in the wake of Master Clamor's pasSING.
( ... )
Does your inquiry have something to do with the supernatural THEN?
Edited 2021-09-18 18:10 (UTC)
...They're that against murder, I should have realized it'd be the same as me. In the end, at least Clamor-san trusted you.
( a trust to magic, but komaeda-arata met distrust towards engaging with noah. it's fitting, but that doesn't make him sad at all, instead, he finds that this is the best way possible. )
It's lucky, that removes a target off your back with how much supernatural aspects keep appearing in this case, but... I thought you'd be able to explain to me about what I found.
( he didn't bring them with him, but he proceeds to count on his fingers, one by one, referring to familiar pieces: )
Lavender, peppermint, and chamomile, I also found a box of candles, but it's nearly empty... What sort of ritual comes from those items?
( a trust to magic, but komaeda-arata met distrust towards engaging with noah. it's fitting, but that doesn't make him sad at all, instead, he finds that this is the best way possible. )
It's lucky, that removes a target off your back with how much supernatural aspects keep appearing in this case, but... I thought you'd be able to explain to me about what I found.
( he didn't bring them with him, but he proceeds to count on his fingers, one by one, referring to familiar pieces: )
Lavender, peppermint, and chamomile, I also found a box of candles, but it's nearly empty... What sort of ritual comes from those items?
( you think he knows?
...because he does. )
It's funny you should mention those three in particuLAR. They're the same ones Kazuki-san smelled on Saturday NIGHT, long after those buffoons returned from their little pool parTY. ( the ones that led him to the occult club and to talking to hikaru... ) They all more or less correlate to dispelling negative energy and protecting one from evil spirits separateLY, and together they can be used either to open one's third EYE... Or to induce a heavy SLEEP.
...because he does. )
It's funny you should mention those three in particuLAR. They're the same ones Kazuki-san smelled on Saturday NIGHT, long after those buffoons returned from their little pool parTY. ( the ones that led him to the occult club and to talking to hikaru... ) They all more or less correlate to dispelling negative energy and protecting one from evil spirits separateLY, and together they can be used either to open one's third EYE... Or to induce a heavy SLEEP.
...
( eyes look off to the side, thoughtful, memories flitting back to how npc-kun slept within the nurse's office — a hand rests on his waist, and he nods right after. )
We're unable to rule out any of them... considering the case.
( his hand moves to his jacket pocket, lightly tapping the pda he has in thought, because if this pda is who he thinks it is, and it was on amami's person. with all those sorts of herbs missing, and the one that speaks on inducing sleep then maybe... )
When you say heavy sleep, that's another term for unconscious, isn't it? What herbs can be used to reverse the effects, since I'm guessing there's various ones for each.
( yeah, komaeda-arata is trusting natsume's judgement. )
( eyes look off to the side, thoughtful, memories flitting back to how npc-kun slept within the nurse's office — a hand rests on his waist, and he nods right after. )
We're unable to rule out any of them... considering the case.
( his hand moves to his jacket pocket, lightly tapping the pda he has in thought, because if this pda is who he thinks it is, and it was on amami's person. with all those sorts of herbs missing, and the one that speaks on inducing sleep then maybe... )
When you say heavy sleep, that's another term for unconscious, isn't it? What herbs can be used to reverse the effects, since I'm guessing there's various ones for each.
( yeah, komaeda-arata is trusting natsume's judgement. )
( oh geez, give him a moment. )
If you think they've been put under a SPELL, then you'll simply have to reverse IT. Turmeric is often used in spell remoVAL, and we should have that in the kitCHEN... ( natsume lowers his gaze, thinking. ) But if you can get your hands on some cinquefoil and ashES, then mixing those with the three herbs you found—the ones presumably used in the spell or ritual—should HELP.
( . . . )
I don't trust you to cast any kind of spellwork THOUGH, so I guess I'll come with to TRY. ( :/ knowing komaeda his luck will fuck it up somehow. )
If you think they've been put under a SPELL, then you'll simply have to reverse IT. Turmeric is often used in spell remoVAL, and we should have that in the kitCHEN... ( natsume lowers his gaze, thinking. ) But if you can get your hands on some cinquefoil and ashES, then mixing those with the three herbs you found—the ones presumably used in the spell or ritual—should HELP.
( . . . )
I don't trust you to cast any kind of spellwork THOUGH, so I guess I'll come with to TRY. ( :/ knowing komaeda his luck will fuck it up somehow. )
( hearing that natsume will come makes komaeda-arata stare at him briefly, and then quickly look away. he knows he can't thank him properly because he hasn't done anything, but he recalls how that when natsume does something for another person, it's not for him, but for them. he does hope that npc-kun will thank natsume for his efforts, even when this is all said and done. )
...Do you believe the occult club will have what you need? There's various amounts of herbs, but I couldn't tell which is what without sitting there for a moment.
( we're in luck because wolfie said lucifer will 100% cooperate if we tell him what's up, and they do have cinquefoil in the stash, so maybe if komaeda brought natsume there, he could see it, and use maybe one or two... )
I took and placed them in my locker, so if you meet me at... 1-C, I'll bring you the ingredients, and we can see what else might be useable?
( for ref. )
...Do you believe the occult club will have what you need? There's various amounts of herbs, but I couldn't tell which is what without sitting there for a moment.
( we're in luck because wolfie said lucifer will 100% cooperate if we tell him what's up, and they do have cinquefoil in the stash, so maybe if komaeda brought natsume there, he could see it, and use maybe one or two... )
I took and placed them in my locker, so if you meet me at... 1-C, I'll bring you the ingredients, and we can see what else might be useable?
( for ref. )
( komaeda-arata is lucky natsume wasn't paying him any mind—
he's looking up now though, turning his face towards the school and nodding. )
They should have that at LEAST... They're being supplied by Lucifer-san and Master Clamor, after ALL. ( they'd be smart about it. ) Be careful handling everyTHING.
he's looking up now though, turning his face towards the school and nodding. )
They should have that at LEAST... They're being supplied by Lucifer-san and Master Clamor, after ALL. ( they'd be smart about it. ) Be careful handling everyTHING.
( when you want to thank the same man yet again, but it's fine. )
I'm pretty lucky that I got to meet you, then. ( what's that supposed to mean, but he'll walk towards the exit of where they are, and lift a hand in a "see ya", motion than "goodbye". )
Don't get caught up in anything that I wouldn't.
( short for be safe. )
I'm pretty lucky that I got to meet you, then. ( what's that supposed to mean, but he'll walk towards the exit of where they are, and lift a hand in a "see ya", motion than "goodbye". )
Don't get caught up in anything that I wouldn't.
( short for be safe. )
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[... that is, when natsume stirs; he'll find subaru sleeping seemingly soundly at his side, face turned away as his arms pillow his head. the rise and fall of his shoulders are slight, but there's a tenseness in his visible hands that seem more on the edge of a nightmare than not; it doesn't help that their room has the tendency to feel uneasy past 8am, and it's very much past that.
> wake the sleeping boy?
> attempt to leave without waking him?
> return to sleep?]
> wake the sleeping boy?
> attempt to leave without waking him?
> return to sleep?]
( there is someone unbearably warm beside him, and natsume turns his face and squints at the light coming from the window in the ceiling (ugh, is it that late already?)—it takes him a moment to realize what it is, who it is, and it gives him a small start, shifting back automatically.
his shoulder presses against the wall, and then it's his back on the wall as he turns around fully. subaru should know better—subaru does know better.
natsume rubs the sleep out of his eyes, still feeling unbearably tired and more than a little nauseous, and reaches over to shake subaru's shoulder. )
...Baru-kun?
his shoulder presses against the wall, and then it's his back on the wall as he turns around fully. subaru should know better—subaru does know better.
natsume rubs the sleep out of his eyes, still feeling unbearably tired and more than a little nauseous, and reaches over to shake subaru's shoulder. )
...Baru-kun?
[the other makes a small noise, pressing his face more into his arms.
... not for long, slowly waking himself from the half-doze he'd fallen into; he lifts his head and stares at natsume, registering the wakeness of the other and immediately moving closer, and yes he knows better, he does, but he's still going to try and wriggle his way into natsume's space so he can press his face against the other, inhaling and then exhaling in a huff.
holding a little too tightly, maybe. he'll loosen and let go and whatnot if natsume pushes at him, but not without an unusual amount of reluctance. despite all that, his voice and tone are warm and teasing, like normal, normal.]
You sure took your time waking up, Natsume. I was worried you weren't gonna wake up at all, y'know? And there's not a single prince around to break your sleeping spell.
... not for long, slowly waking himself from the half-doze he'd fallen into; he lifts his head and stares at natsume, registering the wakeness of the other and immediately moving closer, and yes he knows better, he does, but he's still going to try and wriggle his way into natsume's space so he can press his face against the other, inhaling and then exhaling in a huff.
holding a little too tightly, maybe. he'll loosen and let go and whatnot if natsume pushes at him, but not without an unusual amount of reluctance. despite all that, his voice and tone are warm and teasing, like normal, normal.]
You sure took your time waking up, Natsume. I was worried you weren't gonna wake up at all, y'know? And there's not a single prince around to break your sleeping spell.
( STOP why, he doesn't even smell nice—he probably still smells faintly of the same perfume he wore to the meeting the other day, a cinnamon and vanilla affair. he wiggles his hand between him and subaru to push at him, though it stops, hesitant, when he realizes just how long he's being held.
...he grips subaru's shirt instead, loose. )
A prince wouldn't work on me anyWAY. I'm not a prinCESS. ( ... ) How long was I aSLEEP?
...he grips subaru's shirt instead, loose. )
A prince wouldn't work on me anyWAY. I'm not a prinCESS. ( ... ) How long was I aSLEEP?
[natsume always smells nice. it's a normal scent, a familiar scent, at least in the sense of it's inherently so natsume. he hums, working the drowse out of his brain to count the hours.]
... Mmmm. A day and then some. You were out like a light yesterday, none of us could wake you.
[which probably explains natsume's everything he's feeling. better that he did sleep yesterday anyway...]
Want me to get you some toast? You must be starving. Sally~ used to tell me that you oughta eat something light if you hadn't eaten in a while, and it's quick too.
... Mmmm. A day and then some. You were out like a light yesterday, none of us could wake you.
[which probably explains natsume's everything he's feeling. better that he did sleep yesterday anyway...]
Want me to get you some toast? You must be starving. Sally~ used to tell me that you oughta eat something light if you hadn't eaten in a while, and it's quick too.
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