Cross Effects 3.0 - October 21, 2015—June 23, 2016

[Aiden]

Ron

It didn't matter if it hurt. Ron tore with his teeth into the roof of his prey's mouth with wild abandon, the strength of his arms and legs pushing up and down to hold it open. Delicious gore was choked down his throat, and he felt the power within him he'd been wasting all this time return to him all over again.

It didn't matter if it hurt. His arms broke, and repaired immediately. The top of his skull was scraped by razor fangs, and his scalp regrew as soon as they were gone. He stood his ground on the beast's tongue, digging his claws into the sensitive tissue to maintain his purchase on it.

killkillkillkillkillkillkillLOOK OUT

Then the bullet pierced right through his stomach, carving massive hole through the werewolf's upper torso before it went on its way. The pain registered. It hurt. He stumbled out of the beast's gigantic mouth, rolling along the floor even as his body struggled to pull itself back together from that.

it hurts

No. No pain. He had to keep going.

TEAR. FEED. KILL.

He had to live.

All sense of control slipped through the wolf-man's furry fingers. He used them, instead, to claw his way across the floor, back toward the lasso'd and raging body of his prey. He dripped gore and viscera across the cold concrete, a little less with every motion, and roared his defiance at the enemy.

If and when he reached his foe... he would start with the eyes.

so much meat

[Elf]

Rin

No, you're not fine, but I can't just up and say that, not when I don't have a way to make you better.  You'd fight it, because that's what we do, Rin thought to herself, suppressing a sigh.

She had a feeling if she asked anything Sakura would just get annoyed and hide behind some large smile.  You know, I'd be over the moon if someone fussed over me, but that's never going to happen.  Rin pushed down the thought that was taking root in her own mind. 

"If you're sure," Rin said, "Then I'll leave and let you two take care of the meal."


Corbin: The Loli Bait

Corbin didn't react as Kuro pressed her lips against his.  He didn't part his mouth or respond in either way, but held up his hands in the usual, "I'm the innocent here!" gesture.  The temperature in the room rose as he heard Mordred understandably go off. 

He reached up and grabbed a handful of the hair at Kuro's neck and yanked while pulling his mouth free.  "You've had your fun, Little Bit," he said in a low voice with a glare.

He looked at Mordred and said, "It's alright.  She was the one who jumped me and I didn't respond, so I'd hopefully be declared innocent."

[SINIB]

Sakura Matou

Sakura nodded with a smile. "Thank you. And have fun."

[Panda]

Dante

The demon hunter gave the girl a curious look, then Rider.

"I mean, considering what you said earlier, she could be another version of your master, maybe one who didn't summon you."

"Or she could just happen to resemble your Master," Dante continued after a moment, remembering a few caseS of demons impersonating people.

[Elf]

Rin

At that moment, Rin wished she still had that telepathic Rappaport that was part of the Master and Servant pact with Archer.  She couldn't ask him out of the room without making Sakura suspicious, and she doubted he would accept her request. So the only thing she could do was leave.

So she cheerfully waved and went to get her new coat and scarf.  Luckily the leggings were fleece lined so they were actually warmer than most pants.  She had the money Sakura had given her so, she was pretty much ready to go.

Alone, Tohsaka Rin headed out into the Nexus.

[Kat]

Mitsuba

He really did it. Stormed out to face the person that ruined her mood. Granted, he was a bit drunk by this point, so she had some doubt that he would be fully competent to ruin their day instead. "I think I have an errand for you. This guy's now in debt, and if he dies, I'll some profits. Could you go out and see to it that he doesn't die on us? I'll pay some of your wage in advance." Mitsuba proposed, holding the leftover 100 $ bill.

And she could still close down the bar, sneak out and spy on Lumen and others. If she had to nudge the odds of battle in their favor, then she had no other choice then subtly intervene.

[SINIB]

Oka

"Um, can you like, not show off your sexual preferences to the world so blatantly, miss—"

She never gave her name, shit.

"I don't care what you do at home in bed, I won't judge, but I don't need to know that."

"Also I don't know who or what Sakura is, sorry. My name's—"

Should I even be telling her this? Zouken always taught me not to talk to strangers, and she's pretty suspicious.

"What's your name, actually?"

[Thedoctor]

Kuro

Mordred seemingly exploded in rage as she kissed Corbin, it even felt like the temperature of the room was rising. Corbin on the other hand was frozen at first, before he yanked her away by the hair at her neck.

The white haired girl suddenly dissapeared from the table, leaving no traces behind. A voice then spoke up from behind Corbin's chair, it was Kuro's, how she had gotten there was a mystery however.

"No need to be so angry Blondie....hmm, his energy was quite decent" She mumbled the last part, as if she was speaking to herself.

[SINIB]

Irisviel

Irisviel turned around, a softness on her face. "Sakura, Shirou. Stop asking. It's not safe right now, that's all you need to know at this instant. Please."

[Cherry Lover]

Rider

I suppose so, thought Rider as Dante responded to her comments.

Whilst it would be a big co-incidence for the girl to just look like Sakura, her lack of understanding of the master-servant system and the fact that she'd not instantly recognised Rider suggested that the first part of his statement, at least, was likely true. As did the weird pets that she had with her, pets that Rider had never seen anything like before.

However, when the girl responded, Rider couldn't help but let out a giggle at her mistake. Not that she could entirely blame her for it, mind, after all, she'd used the same misunderstanding on Tony earlier, as part of her flirting. Still, despite the amusement, Rider was very confused indeed. If the girl wasn't Sakura, then why did she look so much like her?

"I didn't mean that kind of master", Rider responded, the amusement clear in her voice. "My master has a boyfriend, we're not in that kind of relationship. She simply provides me with what I need to live, and I protect her from harm."

"Anyway, sorry for the confusion", she said. "It's just that you look exactly like her."

With that, Rider turned to the girl, smiling, and held out her hand.

"I'm Rider, nice to meet you."

[Cherry Lover]

Sakura and Shirou

Sakura sighed at Irisviel's words. She wasn't sure why the woman was so insistent on not telling them what was happening. Nevertheless, she could tell from the way Irisviel was acting that she was genuinely concerned for their well-being, and the sudden gunshot that they had heard was a pretty strong indication that there was something dangerous going on right now.

As such, whilst they were a little confused and upset by her refusal to be forthcoming with answers to such simple questions, the two of them did not attempt to resist. They could tell that Irisviel was acting out of a motherly desire to protect them rather than any malicious intentions, and right now was really not the time to question her decisions. Instead, they simply followed her out of the door, a little annoyed but mostly grateful that she was so concerned for their well-being.

[Kat]

Mordred


It seems that the changeling blowed off her steam in that fit of rage as she wasn't shouting at them anymore. Understandably, Corbin yanked Kuro away, even if he was a bit forceful. Honestly she would probably get angrier than now if she was the target.

But what after that was incredibly suspicious. The white haired brat disappeared and appeared behind Corbin just like that, without Mordred being able to follow her with her. It's not that she was so fast she couldn't see her move. The changeling had keen eyesight and if she was too fast then at least she would see a blur. But she left no traces! Was it some kind of spacetime manipulation. Kuro then she made a comment that alerted.

"Energy? What you are even up to?" She frowned at Kuro's remark. "I've been nice you to, but I simply cannot ignore if you do something suspicious to him. Better explain yourself!" She demanded answers from the kid.

Petra

"No, no step further!" Tonio took more outrage at the fact that Garou implied he would step into the kitchen than afraid of Garou crushing his kitchen knife. "The kitchen must stay sanitary at all costs! If you don't clean your hands before stepping in, you will ruin my workplace with your gems!"

"Aren't you overreacting, throwing knives around?" Petra frowned at the chef whose response to them barging into his place. "I admit I did spy on you because your food is strange, but..."

"You have no excuse about not remembering about basic procedures. King or pauper, everyone must wash their hands before coming here. I won't be able to create good food for my customers if my kitchen gets contamined!" He ranted with a passion betraying his dedication to the art of food. "So wash your hands!" Tonio was getting closer and closer holding soap in his hand.

[Thedoctor]

Jeanne

"Shirou, what's taking you so long?" she called back to him as she approached the door. When she got to the door she reached for the handle and opened it fully, she then bowed as she offered him to go in first. "After you, my lord." She said jokingly.

[SINIB]

Jeanne

"Shirou, what's taking you so long?" she called back to him as she approached the door. When she got to the door she reached for the handle and opened it fully, she then bowed as she offered him to go in first. "After you, my lord." She said jokingly.

Shirou Emiya

Shirou laughed at her joke. "Thank you." He said, walking in and holding the door for her from the inside. "Let me return the favor, my-um-holiness?" He stumbled on his responce, unsure of what to call her really. A second later he started laughing at himself. "That sucked."

[Thedoctor]

Jeanne

"Holiness...hahahahah." Jeanne almost fell her, her knees were bent and she was clutching her stomach as she laughed hysterically. As she calmed down, she gave him a quick hug "That was pretty funny Shirou." She said and then released him.