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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #195 on: July 07, 2019, 01:51:56 AM »
Vega

He closed his eyes. How unsightly. He simply had no patience for the kind of fools who chased him for the sake of empty titles like strongest. He wasn't about to change that for every snivelling child who came knocking at his door. And yet, part of him did feel a little bad. She would likely wait until she grew old and ugly and withered away, or just leave if she had her wits about her. He stepped out and grabbed a towel,  and began to dry himself.

Meanwhile, clouds began to darken outside. It was most fortunate that he was indoors, and she, outdoors.

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #196 on: July 07, 2019, 01:57:01 AM »
Mira

She caught the scent of ozone hanging in the air after spending some time contemplating the reality of the apple in her hand, not quite tempted to eat it but also curious enough to consider it. It was then she realized this guy was that kind of ass. "... great."

Also, it was going to rain.

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4:00 PM

Good thing Mira had some nice trees to take cover in. Not that she was afraid of getting wet or anything, but this was a nice jacket and she didn't have the money to get another right now without beating someone up for another. And she wasn't that kind of person.

A sigh escaped her. "Well, shit. I guess I'll just have to do this the hard way."

She did a side toss of the apple right at the side of his house so it exploded into bits against the brick of his chimney. Loudly.

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #197 on: July 07, 2019, 02:20:51 AM »
Vega

4:00 pm

How unfortunate. The forecasts had only predicted a light autumn rain, but this downpour was unexpected. Now that he was cleaner, he took the time to think, reading a book in the comfort of his home. But as much as he liked to concentrate on his reading, something just didn't sit well with him. She had been most unpleasant and unsightly, and yet... such desperation was not without beauty. To be frank, since he had defeated the animal, he had no shortage of fools assaulting him on the streets for some imaginary belt.

Yes, perhaps he loathed the idea of fighting. But he did also loathe the idea of leaving a damsel in the cold rain. This was not gallant of him, he should've been the better man. So he rose from his table, glasses still on his face, and walked calmly to the door. It was when he opened it that he found, to his surprise, she was still there even under all that downpour. It... reminded him of someone special.

His tone was a bit warmer. "Come inside. I wouldn't want you to catch a-"

The apple suddenly hit the roof and his chimney, possibly damaging the bricks and causing a most unpleasant crashing sound. He just looked at her, and didn't even finish his sentence. His eyes did finish it, however, if you thought of how he was looking at her.

Cold.

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #198 on: July 07, 2019, 02:52:15 AM »
Mira

She froze at the realization of just how bad her timing was, a single instant between the apple leaving her hand and the door opening to acknowledge her presence. Mira turned her eyes from the mess to him, and smiled awkwardly. "Didn't think you were going to come out. Sorry about the mess."

She hopped down from the branch beneath the boughs of the tree, landing gracefully on her feet and placing her hands back in her pockets. She gave him a look, since she had a proper view of him this time, and nodded.

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #199 on: July 07, 2019, 02:57:41 AM »
Vega

But the beautiful will always remain composed.

"It's alright. I should apologize as well. It was uncouth to treat a guest so." He bowed his head politely. He guessed she was comely enough, now that he could get a good look. Her body was not the sort that was merely for show, that much was apparent. He had to at least acknowledge that much. 

"Well then, will you just stand there, or will you enter? I hope you don't mean to punish me by making me wait all day now." He pouted lightly and crossed his arms.
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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #200 on: July 07, 2019, 01:39:16 PM »
Tsumiko

Tsumiko felt her cheeks heating up in a strange way that she wasn't used to. She gulped, biting her lower lip in frustration. Her emotions were all over the place. It was terrible, just terrible, why was she feeling like this!?!

"Ah, I see. Sakura, huh?" She said. Matou? Tohsaka? It sounds so familar, but-

Whenever she tried to delve deeper into her memories, they faded to static, as if they were damaged somehow. She occasionally saw glimpses of other people's memories, but the impressions she had of them quickly faded away.

Tsumiko got up and marched towards the kitchen, towards the smell of the food. She looked back at him and smiled shyly. "Well, I won't lose. For some reason, I really don't want to lose to you."

Emiya

Emiya watched as Tsumiko blushed, bit her lip, and what look like one hundred different emotions flickered across her face.  Does she remember? he thought with a frown as he looked at her.  Then she got up and headed towards the kitchen.

"Well, I won't lose. For some reason, I really don't want to lose to you."

He raised his eyebrows at that and Tohsaka looked at him with a mildly annoyed look.  It was as if the cat was saying, "I lost my comfy pillows."  Snorting, Emiya reached down and scratched the cat under his chin and was rewarded with immediate purrs. 

"Come on buddy," he said in a soft voice before heading to the kitchen himself, the at trotting behind him like a small, feline shadow.

"Well, this is my kitchen, and I may have the advantage here," Emiya said with a smirk as he went over to the sink to wash his hands.

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #201 on: July 07, 2019, 03:24:06 PM »
Mira

Without another word about it Mira moved swiftly through the rain, barely catching more than a few drops on her hair and jacket, and let herself into the relative dryness of the house. Her eyes immediately scanned every detail - escapes, potential weapons, the location of a kitchen or home gym. These were the most important details to process in that order.

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #202 on: July 07, 2019, 03:44:51 PM »
Vega

Her speed was... surprising. When she stepped in, he scanned her further with his eyes, as if trying to dig for something. His gaze narrowed, but he shook his head and turned before closing the door.

"You can leave your coat and boots there." He pointed to the coat hanger by the door. It was only reasonable, it would be detestable for her to sully his villa. He smiled at her.

"Until the rain stops, you are a guest in my home and no more, please leave whatever foolish notions of a challenge you had to scatter in the rain. It isn't much, but if you have any request, Altya and Vatya will tend to your needs within reason."

Two maids, one as pale as milk, the other as pale as moonlight, bowed to her without uttering a word.

As for the mansion, it was large no doubt, but compared to the extravagant sights and absurd households on the way, it was quite humble. He understood that not all that shines is worth gold, and he found it tasteless to drink from a cup of gold when so many starved just outside. Some said the richness of the pine garden's home was no doubt a gold plaster to hide the poverty of their souls. Someone ought fix such things.

She could find a sizeable kitchen, provided with fresh produce grown by hand. A notion he had found no shortage of ridicule for. No matter, what was the worth of the bleating of mindless cattle? As for a gym, he did have a training dojo, but there was no more in sight, and it looked quite ordinary.

"Is this to your liking?"
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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #203 on: July 07, 2019, 04:07:15 PM »
Mira

The only thing that seemed to take her by surprise were the maids. Whether that was due to their existence, or simply that they looked rather professional, even Mira couldn't begin to say. She shook her head to clear it of the distraction, and made to remove her jacket. Immediately Vega noticed more detail he'd lacked before - the immaculate muscle tone in the girl's arms and shoulders revealed by the tank top she wore. The subtle sculpture of her back, or the suggestion of even more power lurking in her abdomen - that hadn't been obvious.

"Thanks for the hospitality, at least." She stepped out of her boots next, revealing her clean feet bereft of socks as they touched down on the floor. "Who'd you have to beat up to live here?"

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #204 on: July 07, 2019, 04:13:19 PM »
Vega

"Haha! Why, do I seem like that sort of person?" He seemed amused by the retort, but appearances and reality were two game-boards of their own. Then again, he did find some genuine humour in that. Oh, if only she knew.

"No, it was nothing of the sort. This home was not bought, but built. With mine own hands, mine own sweat and mine blood. None other." He shook his head. "And what of you? Don't tell me you had a poor lady beaten for your attire. It would be most heartbreaking."

Her body seemed more than capable of such a feat. It was somewhat impressive.
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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #205 on: July 07, 2019, 04:40:49 PM »
Mira

Mira paused, and gave the place another look. Building something outside of herself was something foreign to really consider, but still if he had made this? "Okay, that's actually impressive." She grinned at that and nodded. "I don't beat people up for their stuff unless they challenge me first. But that's just how we do things in the dojos."

She felt his eyes on her now, but that was fine - let him appreciate what she worked so hard to build.

"So you're not going to accept my challenge?"

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #206 on: July 07, 2019, 04:41:47 PM »
Vega

He cocked his head innocently and smiled. It was quite the beautiful smile to behold.

"Should I?"

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #207 on: July 07, 2019, 04:53:36 PM »
Mira

That would explain all the girls whispering and giggling after the fight she missed. You know, when they weren't complaining about big-titted squirrels. That part had been weird.

She put a hand on her hip and tilted her head to the side. "Yeah. I want to see if you live up to the hype."

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #208 on: July 07, 2019, 05:07:44 PM »
Vega

"So you wish to test me." He pondered for a moment, walked up to a counter in the living room, and picked up an apple. His eyes locked with the reflection on the fruit. His tone was far more serious than before. "In order to grow, one must surpass their weaker self. That is what it means to be victorious..."

Only then did his eyes move away, to look at his challenger in the eye. He took a healthy bite of the fruit. It was sweet, ripe and overflowing with juice. Its taste was victory, and glory. All which fate had decreed he would receive. Perhaps that was why that girl arrived at his doorstep as well? And yet-

"Unfortunately, I dislike battle. I could not bring myself to strike you." He raised his hands up in surrender with an amiable smile.

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Re: Pine Garden
« Reply #209 on: July 07, 2019, 10:49:02 PM »
Tsumiko

Tsumiko felt her cheeks heating up in a strange way that she wasn't used to. She gulped, biting her lower lip in frustration. Her emotions were all over the place. It was terrible, just terrible, why was she feeling like this!?!

"Ah, I see. Sakura, huh?" She said. Matou? Tohsaka? It sounds so familar, but-

Whenever she tried to delve deeper into her memories, they faded to static, as if they were damaged somehow. She occasionally saw glimpses of other people's memories, but the impressions she had of them quickly faded away.

Tsumiko got up and marched towards the kitchen, towards the smell of the food. She looked back at him and smiled shyly. "Well, I won't lose. For some reason, I really don't want to lose to you."

Emiya

Emiya watched as Tsumiko blushed, bit her lip, and what look like one hundred different emotions flickered across her face.  Does she remember? he thought with a frown as he looked at her.  Then she got up and headed towards the kitchen.

"Well, I won't lose. For some reason, I really don't want to lose to you."

He raised his eyebrows at that and Tohsaka looked at him with a mildly annoyed look.  It was as if the cat was saying, "I lost my comfy pillows."  Snorting, Emiya reached down and scratched the cat under his chin and was rewarded with immediate purrs. 

"Come on buddy," he said in a soft voice before heading to the kitchen himself, the at trotting behind him like a small, feline shadow.

"Well, this is my kitchen, and I may have the advantage here," Emiya said with a smirk as he went over to the sink to wash his hands.

Tsumiko

"I'm good at learing on the fly!" Tsumiko claimed, waiting behind him to wash herself up as well.

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