Cross Effects 3.0 - November 16, 2014—April 13, 2015

[SINIB]

Noel

Corporal Mathew Blackburn

"An old cat-man thing that wears an eyepatch..." Mathew said slowly.

He had to admit, this was something he couldn't quite wrap his mind around. Cat's were somewhat of a rarity, though common enough that a commoner like him has seen a few in his lifetime. Such soft fur...

However, based off of Noel's description, all Mathew could imagine is some grotesque amalgamation between that calico-pattern hairball with a person. Somehow, he felt like he committed a minor heresy in the attempt.

"How human is Jubei, exactly?" He asked, wanting to form a better mental picture.

"Huh? He's a large cat, he didn't look human at all, he's just a large kitty who walks and talks on his hind legs."

[Cherry Lover]

Rider smiled as she noticed Sakura rubbing herself seductively along Shirou's back, the reason she wanted to get back home as quickly as possible obvious. Not that Rider could blame her, of course, she had been away from Shirou for three years, and Sakura's ...condition meant that she was generally very erotically charged.

"Yes, Shirou, that is correct. Now, as Sakura said, let us get home so you two can 'catch up'. Sakura, which method do you think is best?" she said, still smiling.

[SINIB]

Sakura

Shirou (HF)

Thirty years... To think Sakura and I could have such a happy life together for that long. I have no idea what the future holds, but a quiet life with Sakura doesn't sound bad at all.

"Ah, I see Rider, so you're from the future, though a different future than we are from as your Sakura was never a part of this place."

It's after I say these words that Sakura embraces me from behind and tells me that I have no idea where this place is. Well, she's right about that, I only came to this place to find her, without thinking about where here actually is. She something about this place being the Nexus. ... it's at this moment I realize she's playfully rubbing against my back. Considering it's been so long since we've seen each I appreciate her enthusiasm.

"Yes, Sakura lets get moving. The faster we can get to safety, the sooner we can... catch up."

“Mmhmmmnn.” Sakura said, the sound that came out was more akin to a moan than anything else. She began moving more overtly, trying hard to restrain herself before they got home. Lucky for her, Rider asked her a question, providing a much needed distraction.

"Yes, Shirou, that is correct. Now, as Sakura said, let us get home so you two can 'catch up'. Sakura, which method do you think is best?" Rider asked with a smile.

“Uh, I’d rather not travel by demon too often, it’s not a comfortable ride. Maybe we should call a cab?” Sakura wondered out loud, still pressing herself against Shirou. Her hand slowly inched its way to his crotch as she spoke, “What do you think, Shirou?” She asked in an innocent voice, pretending as if she didn’t know what she was doing.

[Kat]

"The hell would grope a pissy goat like you? I wasn't trying to do any creepy touchy stuff like that, so please, do kindly calm your tits, wherever they may be."

His eye filled with unhidden murderous intent, he looked at the woman's weapon. It was a spear, pretty good looking piece no doubt. She would certainly be troublesome, maybe he'd get his fill out of this.

"Well, if you do want to fight, go for it. Just bring a mop and shovel first, your guts aren't going to clean themselves. Hey, why don't you write your will while you're at it!?"

But then Ito realised something, they were still in the police station. To fight here would be recipe for disaster, especially after what just happened.

"But that wouldn't be any fun. Let's take this elsewhere, without any interferance."

Mordred

She thought it was pretty careless of her opponent to try to talk her down during a fight, but she would not go easy on him. Her plan was simple, pin him down with her spear without hitting any vital parts so he would be immobilized and she could teach him a lesson. He did not piss her off enough to be killed by her hand. Yet. Ignoring her enemy's 'plea', she dashed towards him, her weapon aimed at the man.

[Kotomine_Rin]

Not even flinching or blinking, Ito looked at the woman with an utterly bored expression. He expected more, much more...

"Dissappointing.", the ninja uttered before vanishing for a split second. The side step was so fast, one would not even had the time to realize what happened. And with this very monstruous speed, he sent a kick flying at her face, his foot bashing her mouth in violently.

What a waste of time.

Her body knocked back, he regained a normal posture and turned his back. He was quite moody about this turn of events, with a weapon such as her's he expected at least something a bit more... grandiose.

"Piss off, you're not even worth killing."

However, before he could walk off, he felt a sudden pain in his foot. It was... odd. He was sure the blow would have been too fast for the fire to have reached him. Turning back to face her, he looked at the girl with a curious expression.

"You, you have quite the odd ability... not bad at all. Still, if you realise the position you are in, I wouldn't blame you for leaving."

[Alice]

Saber started to put a cup of coffee on for Rin as well.  She smiled at Shirou and asked, "If you like, I can see if anyone at the station could be spared to assist with the search.  However, I do need to be there when the party goes into the sewer to track down the fiend responsible for that massacre last night."

Sewers? Oh right, that's where they think the perpetrator went...

Rin frowned, but continued snarfing down her breakfast. The brewing coffee smelled pleasant, even if it wasn't tea. Just the scent made her feel a bit more awake. Probably helped it was still cold too. The warmth would be nice.

"Perhaps once things calm down I can show the both of you around Nexus, and maybe get you settled in more comfortable quarters while you are here Rin.  I apologize about it being so crowded; I have a male roommate who is missing at the moment."  She frowned at that as she looked at Lancelot's phone.

Rin looked over at the Servant before smiling. "Nothing to apologize for Saber, I'm just glad I had a place to stay for the night. I wouldn't mind you helping me find a new place though, I don't want you to have to provide a space for me longer than you need to." She noted both that Shirou seemed in an awful hurry (probably wants to go off and hunt for Mia, Rin thought), and Saber's glance over at a random cell phone. Figuring Shirou needed to be on his way, she decided to address the latter.

"Who's phone is that?" Rin asked.

[Umbra of Chaos]

Ann

Death moved her head right next to the man's ear and whispered, "I'm afraid you'll have to convince me that it would be more interesting to have you elsewhere. What do I gain for indulging this desire of yours?" Her tone oozed with amusement, as if she was aware of some joke that had eluded the toy in front of her.

[Panda]

...Well...I suppose we could at least try to play this game.

"Perhaps I could show you?" Adjutor says, one hand trailing down to grasp one of the legs pinning him down as he slipped into the shadow, pulling the woman in with him. All around them, nothing but an endless black void dotted by numerous platforms of various sizes, shapes, and at various heights. And none of them were below the two, who continued to fall slowly into the endless abyss.

"While I must admit to not having any sort of transportation aside from my own two legs, this little ability makes things much easier."

With that, Adjutor tries to separate himself from the woman, Tyrfing already flying out of its sheath and dissolving for a moment before forming a large platform directly underneath them.

[theunknownhero]

Shirou (HF)

"Travel by Demon? ..."

So, that's what the strange creature was from before...

"You said go home Sakura, does that mean you have a place to stay in this world?"

[SINIB]

Sakura

Shirou (HF)

"Travel by Demon? ..."

So, that's what the strange creature was from before...

"You said go home Sakura, does that mean you have a place to stay in this world?"

Without pausing her inapproprate groping, Sakura responded. "Yes, I have a home here. The Matou Manor was ported in with me. Well, a Matou Manor was, I don't think it is ours." She finished with a frown. "But that doesn't matter anymore now that you're here, Senpai!" She tried to regain her cheer and look on the bright side again.

[Arch-Magos Winter]

Forest

Forest returned the hand shake and replied, "I was a little preoccupied with the whole you trying to Van Helsing me, I'm sorry."

Then she chuckled and said, "I'm an odd duck, what can I say?  No, I work with the local bobbies as for peaceful . . .  well, I'm a Celt.  My first response is to punch first when it comes to the Forces of Evil."

She started to laugh at the frank conversation about Law's junk and combined with Abby's squeak and "NO!" the vampire was laughing pretty hard.  She felt lighter as the laughs turned into giggles and she shook her head.  "Oh wow, this conversation is just bloody amazing."

"Really we need to stop talking about Lawrence's junk. I think the Fae girl will end up turning into a tomato at this rate." Archer commented, shoving another plate of pancakes onto the table for everyone to sample. "Forest, is it alright if I show him 'my' room? We should probably get him out of those clothes as soon as possible, for everyone's sake."

That, and so he could arrange a contract with the strange possessed man. He could see the other side of him poking through more and more frequently as he got more and more heated. If whatever was possessing him managed to break free, Archer wasn't sure if he could defeat it and take on his other self and win.

"Please. Save me from myself." Law threw up his hands at the action, pushing his way away from the table. It was somewhat remarkable just how much food he'd been able to eat in such a short time.

[Cherry Lover]

Rider smiled as Sakura continued her seductive rubbing. It was obvious that she desperately wanted to get Shirou back to her house and into her bed. They continued to discuss the best method for getting back, before moving on to the house, which caused Rider to momentarily frown, before resuming her bright smile.

"Well, I can fly you home if you want to get back really quick. You might need to save the prana, though...", she said, knowing that Shirou would likely need some of it from Sakura after being away for so long.

[Elf]

Abigail

Abby flushed even more and squeaked, "I do not look like a tomato you . . . deviant!  I mean, look at those pants!  Probably like some sex offender, oh, right you're Japanese.  Your whole country is perverted and subjugates women."

Then she frowned at how eager Archer was to get Law alone with him.

Forest however said, "Hey Archer, how do you know where your room is?  I haven't shown you there yet.  You've been in the kitchen the entire time."

[Umbra of Chaos]

Ann

The brown haired woman was completely unfazed as she slipped into the shadow and one of her hands lashed out and grabbed his ear as he tried to move away. When they had both landed she took a quick look around before turning back to her entertainment. "Well, this isn't exactly what I was expecting. It is rather atmospheric here. How interesting. How exactly do you do that?"

[Panda]

Adjutor winces for a moment at the hand tugging on his ear, scuppering any attempt to move away.

Well, no reason to lie about it.

"Well," he says, taking a moment to find the right words, "It's just something we do. Just walk into a shadow with intent to enter, and bam, here we are. Nothing particularly special about it back where we're from."