Cross Effects- The RP

[Cherry Lover]

Ah, OK, thought Kiyoshi.

Now that Connor had said so, his accent did definitely sound Irish. At the same time, though, he spoke fluent Japanese, and he was also seemingly well-acquianted with Satoshi.

And, who is this 'Coo Coolan' guy?

Connor had said the name in a way that implied he thought Kiyoshi might know it, but it was obviously an Irish name. Even with his limited knowledge of Irish culture he could tell that. So, why would Connor expect the name to be familiar?

Perhaps it was one of his father's friends, that he hadn't met in Kiyoshi's world due to the different path he'd taken.

"No, sorry, I don't know of 'Coo Coolan'. Is he one of my father's friends in your universe? My father never met him as far as I know, we don't have any Irish friends. My brother's girlfriend is Cornish, though.

And, yes, I have met Satoshi. He got corrupted by Angra Mainyu, though, and my Aunt Rider has gone off to try to help him. I hope she's OK...."

Then, Kiyoshi had a sudden thought.

Hmm, what if 'Coo Coolan' is an Irish hero.

After all, Satoshi's mother was a heroic spirit, as was Sakura's father, so it wouldn't be surprising to find another Heroic Spirit who had become a parent. And that would certainly explain why Connor would expect him to be known.

Oh, thought Kiyoshi, realising he may have inadvertantly insulted Connor.

"Oh, wait, sorry, is your father actually an Irish hero? I don't really know much about Irish mythology...", Kiyoshi said.

[Arch-Magos Winter]

Lawrence eyed Lancer with the same sort of look the man gave him.  He was one of them. The Signatures.

Rupture him. Or take his soul for your own power...

'Yeah, no. we can both smell the blood on him.'

The man before him had died of many wounds, fighting to the bitter end - the Twilight showed his death in stark contrast to his white shirt. Red vitae oozed from slashes and gaping stab wounds.  This  was not a man who died easily or quietly.

"So, where's the rooms?"

[Elf]

Lancer said, "Well, basement is off limits, that's the Landlady's quarters, but everything else is fair game."

Law was looking at him oddly, seeing things that weren't currently there.  He made a mental note to warn his Landlady about him next time he saw Forest.  If Forest saw something odd in his mind, she would freak.

[lantzblades]

"it figures your da would forget the man who stabbed him in the chest, CuCulain is THE Irish hero boyo. Anyway, not important enough to worry bout" Connor replied.

a moment later Sakura  came over wheeling Taiga with her. Sakura had the foresight to fix the young girl's face up so that she would not appear to have been crying as she was a few moments ago.

"I think it's time we head back to the apartment, you two keep a look out." Sakura said giving out an order as she started moving forward.

[The Man With All The Cute Boats]

I'd kept quiet so far, mapping the city in my head as well as I could after the giant chariot showed up, for prudence's sake. But once inside, the situation came back into focus: Instead of looking high and wide, things became close and detailed.

Which is why I noticed the split-second look that this Lancer character gave me while sizing me up. I could tell that on some level he liked what he saw, and I could say the same. I could feel the danger oozing off of him by the way he held himself, and I could see a strong, wild spirit in those eyes of his. He was a fighter, and with that fighting spirit usually came no small amount of passion when it came to other things as well.

But I didn't really have the time or the mood for hunting men right now. I haven't really had either ever since reaching Etria over a year ago as, in between the labyrinth and reining in my idiot friends, I've always had something more important to worry about.

Something which hasn't changed, despite the different scenery.

"I was told some 'magi', or 'wizards' lived here, and might know something I'd like to hear," I said once I figured Lawrence had his question answered. "Where can I find them?"

[Cherry Lover]

"Oh, I see...", Kiyoshi replied, recoiling slightly.

If this guy was anything like his father, he could be dangerous. Kiyoshi would have to be careful around him, in case he turned out to be as much of a bloodthirsty murderer as his father had been.

"He does remember. But, they only met twice, and both times my father was desperately trying to fend off a bloodthirsty mur... servant", he said, stopping himself in an attempt to avoid insulting the possibly-volatile boy. "He was not really bothered about finding out the name of his killer, and nor was your father willing to divulge that information", he added, his inherited dislike of the servant clear.

Before Kiyoshi could put his foot any further in his mouth, though, Sakura and a now-calmed Taiga came back over.

"I think it's time we head back to the apartment, you two keep a look out", Sakura said, authoritatively.

Kiyoshi didn't particularly like the tone Sakura had taken. He wasn't someone who followed orders readily. Nevertheless, he understood that this town could be dangerous, and thus took her advice.

"Is she OK?" he said to Sakura as he followed her, looking around for any danger.

[lantzblades]

"me da wasn't bloodthirsty, and murder was a normal part of life back then. And no, I'm not violent like that, the wee tiger would snap my head off ma neck I was like that round her brother and he and I are brothers in arms boyo." Connor chuckled.

Sakura turned to hear Kiyoshi's question  but Taiga replied "The proper question is, are you ok, not is she ok. Daddy is careless but I can't imagine Sakura would ever teach you to be so rude"

[Cherry Lover]

Kiyoshi's face fell as he realised his mistake. He'd got too caught-up in talking to Sakura, and had forgotten to talk to Taiga herself.

"Oh, sorry. I was talking to Sakura, and I got carried away with that. I didn't mean to insult you...", he said, apologetically.

Then he turned to Connor.

"I understand about your father. Aunty Rider did some pretty bad things too, and she's nice. It's just that all I've ever heard about him is that he is the cause of the large scar on my father's chest, so I am somewhat wary...."

[Alice]

Finn blinked, having to think for a bit to remember what an ouzel was until he remembered faintly some of what he had been taught. He learned about the water fowl and its meaning in Celtic tradition when he was just a boy, but some of the details eluded him. Mille had always had a better head for these sorts of things than he did, but he did try his best to retain what he had been taught of his ancestor's homeland, even if he wasn't the best at it.

He gave the little familiar a reassuring smile. "I'll be here the whole time little buddy. A good soldier never leaves one of his own behind." Finn wasn't entirely sure why he continued to use military related metaphors, but eh, it worked.

Still... little guy keeps callin' himself "it." Maybe it's because I'm not too familiar with how familiars work an' all, but... doesn't he think of himself as a person? He's got thoughts and feelings just like anyone else. And the Servants are familiars too, aren't they? And they think of themselves as people. So then... what happened? Finn's eyes glazed a little, lost in thought. He knew full well how so very cruel magi could be, but the fact that a being with sentience and human levels of intelligence could think of themselves or allow themselves to be treated less than human was something that he had tremendous difficulty comprehending.

I guess then... all I can do is try my best to get Ruu to see that he's a person too. Don't know how much luck I'll have at it, but hey, don't know until I try, huh?

***

He kissed her forehead again and said, "Well, pretty soon we should go clean up."  He saw the white cotton scrap on the floor and said, "Also, you have spare pairs of underwear right?"

Rin smiled at the kiss. "As a matter of fact, I do. Though I could always get you to fix the torn pair, but it doesn't matter." Her smile turned playful. "And as for cleaning up, well... you mind helping me?"

[lantzblades]

Connor chuckled. "Wary is good, but honestly long as you don't attack my dad he'll cause you no harm." he replied.

Taiga waited for a moment to speak "It's not insulting, its rude, good heroes aren't rude" she said.

[Elf]

Lancer tilted his head a the lass's question and answered, "Aye there are.  There's a spit fire redhead running around here that might be able to ask some of your questions, and Rin.  Well, once Rin isn't . . ."

He frowned.  He knew exactly what that blackened asshole was doing with Rin.  He didn't want Rin to get hurt.  The Archer he had met had betrayed his lovely Master and left her to be raped.  Luckily, Lancer had been there to prevent that, but he really didn't like the idea of the two of them together.  Rin deserved better, and didn't deserve to be hurt.

He shook it off and said, "Well, Rin's busy.  Landlady knows a lot about what's going on here though."

******

Archer smiled at Rin's offer and replied, "Of course I'll help.  I'd be sad if you didn't ask."

[Alice]

"Then it's settled~" She grinned at him before adding, "but I expect you to be quite thorough." 

[Arch-Magos Winter]

Lawrence shouldered his bag with a slight clank as metal impacted metal. "Thanks. I'll see what's available. Though why she'd sleep in the basement slips my mind, I mean, the place is HUGE."

Kill him. He's dange-

'Again. Shut. Up. You aren't in the drivers seat. I am. And don't you fucking forget it. I let you have your way once, and that's what got us both here.'

Arrogant being of flesh. You owe me your life.

'I do, and I'd rather not waste it on trying to kill someone relatively harmless unless we piss him off.'

"So, should I call up some takeout then as the kitchen's all fucked up?"

[OPOI]

 "I think the twins might have a bit of a crush on you." Forest said as she walked towards some sort of walk in closet. Shirou raised his eyes at that. Really? Well...that's awkward. Never had 14 year olds crush on him. Illya was a) older than him b) his sister; so she didn't count. He took in Forest's body language at that moment. She was hiding something, he could tell. All well, it can't be anything big...

Shirou took a quick look at the clothes she had picked out, and nodded in approval, "That should do it I think. Let's get going...after you get changed of course." He walked out to give her privacy.

[Elf]

"Well, Landlady sort of has a thing against daylight," Lancer said with a shrug.  The lower level was set up rather cushly.  Not that he'd ever gone into Forest's bedroom, but he'd been in her office though.  The electronics there sort of scared him, however the painting of the man with a chainsaw for a hand with a damsel clinging at his leg was pretty amusing.

He looked at Lawrence and said, "Eh, the kitchen's being worked on by a sort who's really good at that sort of thing apparently."

******

Archer smirked at that as he sat up.  He said, "Oh, I plan to be very thorough."

******

Forest grinned at Shirou and said, "Girls first and then I'll go clean up.  Plus all of my stuff is down stairs.  This stuff I keep for emergencies."

"So, let's go save the twins and your sense of modesty."