NEVER FORGET THE CAT EARS

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NEVER FORGET THE CAT EARS

In a hidden city, deep in the mountains...

What is this place? Why have you come here? There are so many questions to ask, and so much to learn and understand. But there's something in the air: a mysterious buzz, that seems to tug on your heart. A magical ambience, but the atmosphere is heavy, dreading. Uncertainty is expected when the guards bring you into the gates of Gora.

There, you are registered. There, you are given a diagnosis. "Fighter". Or "Sacrifice".

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Though time has passed since the school formally closed its doors and your life has (probably) moved forward, everything still looks just as it was. What will you do, now that you're back on the familiar grounds? This time there aren't any battles to fight or classes to attend (unless you wish to).

All you have are the cat features back on your body (unless you lost them), your name (should you have had one), and a note in hand that only reads two words:

Welcome back.

( GORA REUNION )

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[ Upon arriving back in Gora, Chili immediately heads off to his favorite spot in the whole school. And he doesn't mean the arcade, either.

He means a certain desk belonging to a certain horror fanatic. Munching away on some nachos with salsa (don't ask) he sits comfortably on the desk, looking totally at peace with the world. ]

[ ... alternatively, he can be found in the arcade once again attempting to make high scores on all the games. Challenge him? ]

[What's weird is not that Chili went right to some freak's desk.

What's weird is that Yotsuya did not get there first. Probably, he took his time making sure nobody saw him for too long, because... that's a concern he has... Anyway, he is just on a nice relaxing skulk down the school hallway, and arriving at the classroom--

this motherfucker. HE APPROACHES.]

....

[one moment]

... 0/10.

[ While some might run away screaming at the sight of Yotsuya's face, Chili stands his ground. Grinning, he holds out a chip as an offering, holding it between two fingers. ] You're late! Didn't think you were going to show up.

[ His other hand? Getting wiped clean on the desk. 10/10. ]

[Yotsuya looks at the chip. Yotsuya slaps the chip to the floor. Yotsuya's eyes begin to melt out of their sockets as his limbs deteriorate into beetles and his jaw widens to absurd measures as he starts to sing the song that ends the earth.

Well, 2/3 isn't bad--and after slapping these nasty-ass snacks he taps a sandaled foot irritably and seethes.]

You're ruining it! [making a grab for him; let's hold hands, salsa-chan (blush)] The stillness of the abandoned classroom, found by its former residents eons later compliments the atmosphere--

[ok maybe he is exaggerating about the eons but THERE'S A CHILI ASS-PRINT IN HIS DESK DUST] Get off! Find another room to desecrate!

Oh my~ Is this an unattended desk I see? What a shame for it to be all alone here. Perhaps I should relocate it to a happier place?

[ Elizabeth is standing in front of Yotsuya's desk, smiling dangerously.

And then...? She moves it. ]

[i am reaching but i fall
and the stars are black and cold

That said, Yotsuya does not passionately hate Elizabeth, so he just kind of stands there and makes a gross shrieking noise for a couple seconds.]

What are you doing!!

[ She blinks and stops moving the desk for a moment at the unexpected screech! ]

What an impressive call! Have I stumbled upon the wild bird watching club?

[ But only a moment, because she keeps on moving the desk. Clearly it needs to be two feet to the left, closer to the window and a lovely patch of sunlight that will lovingly reflect right off of any textbook pages into the eyes of anyone sitting in it. ]

[Wow wow wowowowow WOW there will be NO sunlight, not unless it casts a shadow in such a way that it looks gloomy and upsetting, and maybe like someone is there!! when you see it from the corner of your eye, but there's really no one there, and--

The point being.]

Stop that! Leave it alone!

[He's actually coming over now, grabbing the top of the desk and at least trying to halt her, for the time being. Stop......... wait what did she say about bird watching.]

... Have you never heard a bird before.

[ Elizabeth is very strong... It might be a little hard to stop her, though she does seem faintly puzzled at his efforts and that at least gets her to pause. ]

Learning takes place best in a more light-filled environment. Is not learning what a desk is for?

But yes, I have heard many birds! However, there still remain many other reclusive and unusual birds I have yet to have the pleasure of hearing!

[ A sudden idea occurs to her, and she lets go of the desk to bring her hands up, clapping them together. ]

Could I be permitted to join your club? I can think of no better way to be exposed to such wondrous birds as the one whose call you just performed!

[Yotsuya's a skinny guy who lives on canned soup drinks and tries not to move, this is an unfair fight. At least she paused.]

That's-- what? None of that is important.

[He takes her excited about birds moment to start moving his desk back to it's Spookier location. She's still talking about birds... As he slides the desk along,]

You'll have to follow the club rules, you know. They're very strict.

[ ~~Of course she's talking about birds! This is Gora, after all.~~

The distraction is working because she has forgotten all about the desk for the moment. ]

Of course! I am aware that clubs always have a variety of rules and the slightest infraction can result in banishment! So I will be certain to tread with care.

[Perfect. He scoots the desk back into its dark corner and turns to face her, leaning on it.]

Banishment. That's a good word. Sets the bar.

[He drums his fingers on the desk a little, thoughtful of how to continue this completely legitimate conversation.]

Well, as president [yea] it's my duty to inform you of the rules. So, the first one is-

[Then he SMACKS the top of the desk in an unnecessary manner.] Don't touch this!

[Hello, Gora. It's been a long time.]

[Ryoji can be found wandering all over town, methodically searching for a familiar face, wearing nothing but his scarf over his uniform to keep him warm from the winter chill. He doesn't seem to mind--or notice?--the cold of the breeze and snow. His breath puffs in the cold air in front of him as he wanders without any real direction in mind.]

I wonder if my room is still free at the hotel. [Will he still need a room, tomorrow?] Hmm. Classes always were held at strange hours... I could probably find someone at school. [Will there be anyone he recognizes in the classrooms?] Or, I could always visit the library... [He shakes his head, chuckling.] It's so hard to decide! There are so many places I need to visit.

Edited 2013-01-15 09:21 (UTC)

[Well, since you're not paying attention to your clothes, Ryoji... you must be punished. So of course, as soon as Minato sees you walking by, with no jacket on... he'll reach and grab that scarf, giving it a slight yank. Sup bro.]

You have to remember to bundle up here.

[Gkk-!! Okay, not really, Minato didn't pull that hard...]

I know. But this is how I woke up.

Hopefully you still have a jacket here, then.

[And... thinking about it...]

I hope I do too. [Either way, it's good to see you, alternate bro.]

How've you been, Ryoji?

I was thinking of going to the hotel to check in my room-- or, if it's not there, in Minako-chan's room.

Hmm. I've been doing well. What about you, Minato-kun? How are you holding up?

I'm alright.

[y'know.

being a seal.]

It's worth a shot to look, at least. I know I was going to see if anything changed.

Back again? How nostalgic!

[ When not rearranging classrooms, Elizabeth can be found wandering about, donating large quantities of yen to fountains, using playground equipment in a manner not originally intended (seriously, who slides down a slide on their feet?), asking strange questions of storekeepers... basically all the usual stuff.

However, once a thorough tour has been completed, it is time to resume business, and oh what business she has!

Interested parties will find Elizabeth standing outside the school, delivering requests. Indeed, she has a sign with a list already started... ]

001. Please show me your favorite location here.
This... strange nostalgia. It seems a thing best shared with others. Therefore, I would like to share it with you.

002. Please bring me leftover valentine's or white day chocolate.
Making it and receiving it was simply delightful at the time, but I wonder if there is any left?

003. Please bring me a pair of fake ears and a clip on tail.
It is certainly more convenient to wear my hat without the ears, but... I believe this is more of that... nostalgia.

[Of course, Minato is ready to take those requests. It's an odd bit of nostalgia not only for back home, but for this place too. He made sure to complete a lot of her requests in both places, after all.

So of course, he's going to find her. And since he took the ears in the first place, he might as well bring her a replacement pair, right? So he'll pick those up too.

... And of course, since that was a thing, he'll bring her the chocolate too. He did like her enough to give her chocolate, so that works.

Aaaaand maybe he'll do it at his favorite spot, too. On the school roof. He came up here to nap often, so... it was a relaxing spot. Peaceful. So there you go, Elizabeth. All three requests in one. So he has one for you, after handing the bag over.]

Can I lay on you, Elizabeth?

Oh, I think I know where to fill the third one. [He knows just the store!] But it would be a shame to buy a pair that didn't fit you... would you care to join me, Elizabeth?

[Hey Gora, remember this guy? No? Well that's okay, he's kind of forgettable, even in his own world where his own family and friends used to forget that he exists sometimes.

Anyway, Ari's back and he's doing what he does best: being a wallflower.

...Well no, okay, at least he's making the effort to walk around the place and explore a little, see if he recognizes any familiar faces and what not. He doesn't think he's going to find Marlene here, but there are others to talk to as well, right?]

[Well, Leo is here and Elliot is not, so he too is poking about looking for people he might remember. And look!!

He doesn't remember this guy's name but he does remember specific minute details about fishing.]

Oh, it's the turtle fisher.

Huh? [Wait, we know you...]

...Oh, right, you're that guy who asked us to get that turtle for you. [Where do you get off calling us the turtle fisher when you're the one who put us up to it in the first place...]

[turtle fisher turtle fisher look he doesn't know your name, is that so wrong...]

You remember. Well, that answers whether or not it's just me.

[Pause. You know...] Do you think that turtle is still around? I didn't get a good look...

[to be fair, we can't remember your name either...wait what]

I have no idea if it would be or not. [please tell us you're not about to suggest going back to the lake to look for it]

[ Honestly, how could Chili ever forget his favorite wallflower? He didn't have a lot of friends when he was in Gora. Acquaintances, yes, and people that he bothered non-stop, but few that he considered to be a friend. Ari's one of those people. Feel honored or something.

(Though really it should be Ari hoping that Chili forgot about him--) ]

Hey!

[ Coming along behind him and three... two... SLAP ON THE BACK ] Good to see you, Ari!

[We are so honored you can't even imagine. ~~BUT IS SLAPPING US NECESSARY~~]

Uh, hey...it's good to see you too, Chili. [Awkward as he is, that much is true, since we did consider Chili a friend when we were here. ^^;;]

[ Being back in Gora meant more for Nageki than just adjusting himself to the scenery once more, or even reteaching himself how to use his stupidly long human legs to move. No, it's the fact that he's alive again and now has to remember all the little things that come with living.

Like eating. He lingers in the food court, staring at all the options. Burgers? Udon? Rice? So many choices, so little time! ...and such a small stomach... ]

[ obligatory "oh look nageki's in the library what a surprise" option goes here as well ]

[did someone say library]

Oh, Nageki.

[Leo is completely casual, as if this is a perfectly normal reunion and not at all a little startling and aaaa why are they back here aaa. He has already amassed a small pile of books. (Some of them are filthy.)]

You're here, too.

[ oh book buddy you're the only one who understands him ]

...Mm. [ Nageki nods a little, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. Of course he has his own collection of books in his arms, a few of his favorites and some new choices he didn't have a chance to read last time.

No filthiness here. He's a pure bird, thank you very much. ] It's been a while. [ It's been so long...! He pulls out the chair next to him. Join him on his magical journey into the land of novels. ]

[ Luckily for Nageki, there is already a woman in the foodcourt with something of everything! ... no really, she has one of at least ten or twelve different dishes on one of the tables and seems to be enjoying going through them one at a time, remarking to herself on the various secret ingredients and how the dishes stack up against one another.

Clearly she is someone to ask for an opinion, right? Seeing as she... pretty much has everything in front of her for a sample. ]

[ ...yes, that might a good place to start. But there's a fundamental problem here-- he doesn't know her. Probably seen her around from time to time through the network, yes, but never formally. So it's harder for him to take that first step. She looks like she's deeply engrossed in eating anyway, so he might just end up bothering her...

But... shouldn't he take this opportunity while he has it? This dream could end at any moment.

Taking a deep breath to steel himself, he walks over to her table. ] ...Excuse me? [ ...He still needs to work a little on voice projection. Oops. ]

[All of the above.

Though, before Minato gives him some of the food that he got, he's going to lift him up like usual.]

You're still too light.

[ Wow, Minato, Nageki was just about to make a decision on his own. But he would appreciate the sentiment momentarily. ...after he's put back down on the ground, that is.

He doesn't see Minato coming at all so when he's lifted off his feet he's so surprised he nearly lets out an undignified squawk-like sound. At least he's not slung over his shoulder yet, right-- ]

... Mister Arisato. [ While firm, he also sounds a little... defeated, almost. It's hard to argue because, well. ] This isn't my body. [ Or did he forget that he's actually a bird? ...a dead one, but a bird nevertheless. Most definitely not a human, therefore it wouldn't make a whole lot of sense for him to have gained weight since the last time he got picked up. ]

That's true.

[Gosh. Don't ruin his fun, Nageki... ! Either way, he may as well ask--]

How've you been?

[Ryoji was a little surprised--and very sad--when he found that Nageki wasn't in the library. That was, after all, a bookworm's natural habitat. But when he spots Nageki out by the food court, he can't help but be pleased-- both to see Nageki and that he's out and about.]

Nageki-kun! You're outside today!

[ Well, little mourning doves need to eat, right? He's been in the library for most of the time (and probably will continue to spend some time there) but with his stomach growling at him he knows he should get some food.

While he doesn't exactly smile at the sight of Ryoji he's noticeably happy. ...Even though his tone's a little sharp. ] I don't live in the library, mister Mochizuki.

[ He holds his book a little closer to his chest, looking up at him. ~~if they put a bed in the library he so would live in there~~ ] ...Were you looking for someone? [ Miss Arisato, maybe? Or mister Arisato. Or one of his other friends. He wouldn't be too surprised, knowing Ryoji to at least some degree. ]

[Ryoji laughs, not bothered by Nageki's sharpness.] Well, you had me fooled! Today is the first time that I've looked in the library to find you and you weren't there.

Hmm. I've been looking for several people-- including you. [He smiles warmly.] Would you like to get something to eat?

Edited 2013-01-16 19:45 (UTC)

[Hey guys remember Leo. Specifically, remember his tendency to touch everything he probably shouldn't?

The first time, he never got around to trying out the mysterious "microwave." So this time, he is at the one in the kitchen, and he is definitely about to stick something in there that is not microwave safe.

OH NO]

[alternatively:
1. the microwave is already smoking in an unfriendly manner, or
2. he's looking for Elliot or a turtle or something and gets right in your way while doing so, oh no look out]

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NEVER FORGET THE CAT EARS

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this is a joke....... I think.

there is no joking when desks are involved

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this is not a joke! ... I think

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i'm all over this post how gross

-ly wonderful

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