Cross Effects 3.0 - June 23, 2016—April 02, 2018

[SINIB]

Rin

"Well, it would take some work, obviously, but I think it could work somewhat.  I don't think everyone is going to sit around hand and hand and sing, but a general support group, in a place like this would make sense," Rin said.

Her eyes narrowed and said, "We'd be starting fresh from the ground up.  Quelling stupid stuff like the blatant racism and archaic hierarchies that are present at the Association.

"Not to mention, if this did get going, Sakura, we could form our own protection force.  Sort of like a police force but for the supernatural, and instead of trophy hunting like that stupid Lorelei Barthomeloi and her murder squad who only go after the Dead Apostle Ancestors.   They can stop things before they get out of hand instead of the Association doing clean up, and helping those who lose control of their abilities or experiments before it overtakes them."

She pounded her hand into her fist.  "Your Shirou wants to save everyone; that's impossible, but maybe we can generate a new Association here that will help instead of breed stagnation."

Sakura Matou

"Oh Nee-san..." Sakura began to speak but stopped. "Well…" She started, then stopped like before.

"You're really into this idea of yours but… well… I'm a bit dubious of its working..." She admitted truthfully, looking away. "Most people are inherently inclined to selfishness and greed. That's what I firmly believe. If given the chance, they would sacrifice anything, even their own decency, to gain power and control… or even show dominance… over one person." She looked at her sister with sad, knowing eyes that might fit on an old war veteran, but not a young early twenties woman. "I'm afraid we couldn't exert the control needed to prevent people from giving into their baser inclinations. We don't have enough power. There are real monsters out there. I do what I can to help people when I am able, and I know you can be the same way, but…"

Sakura trailed off from her monologue, unsure of how to continue.

[SINIB]

Jeanne

Feeling that Shirou's hands had snuck in under her shirt and was unclipping her bra, the blonde saint looked up at him as she gave playful glare while withdrawing from his mouth. "You shouldn't be so naughty~ I might get the wroooong idea..." Her tone was deliberately teasing, but her face still maintened the innocent smile.

Shirou Emiya

Shirou smiled at Jeanne's antics, and decided to ignore her warning. "It's too late to worry about consequences." He told her. He then leaned forward and playfully nibbled at her ear. "And anyway, what if I want you to get the wrong idea? He said lustfully. "Sometimes being bad can be so much fun." His hand that was now exploring the inside of her shirt slowly snuck around to the front, knocking off her bra and pinching one of her nipples.

"Yours are so big..." He breathed out. "Almost as big as Sakura's." Meanwhile, his free hand snuck down into her nether regions, and with highly practiced motions, began to play with her clit, stimulating it in all the right ways. 

"Don't you want this?" He asked her with a smile.

[yinsukin]

Relius Clover

"Perhaps."

The puppeteer watched as the doll left his store, the door slowly concealing his figure as it was shut. 

One day. He thought to himself.

Then the puppeteer turned around and walked into the back of the store.  He placed the gems in the 'shed' in the back.

Medaka Kurokami

The noises of pleasure acted made by Shinobu as consolidation for the poor state Medaka's body was in.  Without her blood she couldn't will her muscles to do anything.  Neither could she really spend any amount of brain power interpreting the look on her companion's face, which seemed to be a mix of emotion.

"Good... I... can't... last long... like... this."

She watched intently as the blond cut her own wrist.  She sat there for a decent amount of time, allowing a few liters to pass through her body.  Once enough got through, she forced it to circulate mostly through her mouth and upper body so she could move those much better.  She started suckling on Shinobu's wrist, much like a child being breastfed.  Then, after drinking for another period of time, her eyes turned a golden color.  They then softened and gently shut.  Her body went limp in her arms.  She had passed out.

[Thedoctor]

Kuro

The white haired girl yawned laoudly as she exited the building where Mordred's apartment had been. While trying out the Playstation had been fun, fighting games got a bit boring by yourself after a while, so she decided to go out and stretch her legs. Just as she left through the door she saw a strange sight, a tall man floating down the street, no wait, he was sitting on something. It was a horse, there was a man riding on dark a horse in broad daylight in the middle of a city.

"Oy, what do you think you're doing?" Kuro stomped over and defiantly put herself in the path of the horse. While looking up at the tall man, who only seemed even taller on his majestic dark horse, she lost her words. "H-Hi..." Why had she stepped in front of this guy, he looked really dangerous up close. Maybe it was because of how embarassing it looked, so she couldn't help but interfere. Stupid....

[Aiden]

Gadreel

"Based on your hesitance, it sounds either unpleasant in a non-lethal way," Gadreel mused aloud. "Or, just somewhat embarrassing to you." The angel shook his head. "If it is the former, then please disregard your concerns unreservedly. I have been decapitated by this sword hanging by my side before."

He cautiously pat the hilt of Dainsleif while remembering the sensation of having his head severed from his neck in one strike. It was surprisingly painless after the momentary cutting sensation due to the blade's sharpness.

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Liam

There was a story behind that answer. It was definitely not the good kinda story, least not in the sense of the little lady having a good time of things. He'd ask about that a little later, when Petra wasn't avoiding the subject like plague.

"Can't rightly say I got a name just yet. Haven't had occasion to talk to the recruiting types just yet," Liam admitted to her. "But I know how to find and talk to them. You won't gotta wait long, Miss Petra."

[Kat]

Julius

He stopped his horse once a child with peculiarly white hair color stood in the path of his Baron. Fortunately for her this beast was an obedient one. He had a good eye for horses and picked one that was loyal but fierce in temper in the heat of battle. So even if she looked confused about the horse, there was no real reason to be scared of it.

"Hello. I'm riding my horse, of course. Is a gentleman riding his own steed throughout streets a such
odd sight. Pardon me, but there is a thing I must take care of. Will you kindly step sideways?" He honestly didn't have time to spare. Not until he cleansed the taint that the criminal whom he misguidedly let get away the first time brought to this world. But would this child listen to his request?

[Kat]

Mordred

"Haha, are you a cat, Breeze?" The changeling giggled as Breeze nuzzled her with her face like some pet that really wanted to show affection. They could stay like that for quite a long but Oren asked an important question. "I don't know. I've been to a mall before today, but maybe you'd like something smaller to visit. What do you think about it, Breeze? You maybe don't have things like that back in your place."

[Kat]

Petra

"So, you will let me know when something comes up? Sure, how do you want to contact me? I don't have a cellphone, but there is a stationary phone in my place. It shouldn't be a problem to reach me." Petra explained. She guessed that stationary phones were so out of touch with modernity, but better this than nothing. Maybe she would spend the rest of her money to furnish her apartment further and buy some more clothes.

[Aiden]

Ron

The werewolf looked down at his fist and clenched it tight as he very briefly considered her point. No, he just had to work out more, clearly. If his base strength was higher then his strength in ever form would be too. And then when he used what Anne taught him it would be even stronger still.

He didn't care about this aging stuff. He was alive, on the hunt, and Rikuyo was getting away. Ron barked out a laugh, let the essence surge through his body, and jumped off after his fellow shapeshifter. He was on four legs again, and it wasn't hard to catch up with her at all. Even with the occasional tree taking a swipe at them.

[Aiden]

Muramasa Katase

The woman holding her now was Mitsuba, except she wasn't. This made very little sense to the demon of Muramasa, but it was ultimately irrelevant. The only thing that mattered was if she could leverage this knowledge toward her goals: avenging Kenzo, and reclaiming whatever of his spirit lingered in his flesh and steel.

The second was a more urgent concern. The demon made her will known, let it seep into the mind of her temporary wielder.

I am the Muramasa. I would like to bargain with you, 'Mitsuba.'

[Aiden]

Auspicious Breeze

"Meow~," Breeze said, before flicking Mordred's cute little face with the tip of her tongue. She started giggling with her too after, because it really was pretty funny! Besides, Mordred smelled really good right now. Ah, she had to do this for Oren too! So she turned and licked Oren's face too. "Purr."

Yes, she just said the word purr.

Then after she got her giggles under control, she sighed. "Ahh, well, if you mean something like a bazaar? I've been to those before!"

[Kat]

Mitsuba

Something slumbering in the sword she picked up called out to her. The normal reaction would be to get spooked by it, and indeed Mitsuba was surprised by the message, but Misaka was around. It didn't hurt to pretend nothing really happened. After all, if she realized that this sword was still possessed, who could predict what she would do to banish the spirit. Her inn suffered enough.

So I was mistaken about you passing away. I don't like the sound of it, but go on. If I ignore you will keep talking anyway Mitsuba answered in her mind, while maintaining facade of nothing happening. This talk could last even mere seconds, no matter how long it was. After all her mind processed data fast.

[Aiden]

Mitsuba

Something slumbering in the sword she picked up called out to her. The normal reaction would be to get spooked by it, and indeed Mitsuba was surprised by the message, but Misaka was around. It didn't hurt to pretend nothing really happened. After all, if she realized that this sword was still possessed, who could predict what she would do to banish the spirit. Her inn suffered enough.

So I was mistaken about you passing away. I don't like the sound of it, but go on. If I ignore you will keep talking anyway Mitsuba answered in her mind, while maintaining facade of nothing happening. This talk could last even mere seconds, no matter how long it was. After all her mind processed data fast.

Muramasa Katase

The pace of Mitsuba's thoughts was quite absurd, but it was convenient for this purpose. It meant that Katase would be able to explain her offer in more detail after getting a sense for what the swordswoman wanted.

I am no mere restless shade. I am the demon of the Muramasa blade; we are thousands of souls harvested from thousands of deaths. The man who died in your bar today was my beloved wielder. His killer must die and be added to our ranks as payment for her crime.

There was a pause of the slightest fraction of a second.

We are prepared to bargain with you to see this happen. I must see justice done.

[Kat]

Muramasa Katase

The pace of Mitsuba's thoughts was quite absurd, but it was convenient for this purpose. It meant that Katase would be able to explain her offer in more detail after getting a sense for what the swordswoman wanted.

I am no mere restless shade. I am the demon of the Muramasa blade; we are thousands of souls harvested from thousands of deaths. The man who died in your bar today was my beloved wielder. His killer must die and be added to our ranks as payment for her crime.

There was a pause of the slightest fraction of a second.

We are prepared to bargain with you to see this happen. I must see justice done.

Mitsuba

This was serious. Thousands of souls? Such potent vengeful spirit would overwhelm her mind if she was a human. Probably the sword's 'soul' realized that something was off and tried to bargain to get her way.

Both you and the girl are strangers to me. Someone I met only a while ago. So you do realize about her strength? If you want your way, offer me something that outweighs the risk. And know that I will be careful in helping you if I agree to anything

The sword could be a splendid ally of convenience, but so the girl. So whatever the spirit had in mind, it'd better be worth the assassination.

[Aiden]

Liam

The centennial vampire had come prepared for such an eventuality. Meaning, he reached into his suit pocket and pulled out a slip of paper with his number on it, and slipped it into Petra's hand in a shake. "You got my number here, Miss Petra. You can get me your's when we get to your place. Shouldn't be much further now, yeah?"

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Muramasa Katase

There was a great deal that Katase had to offer for this, but it depended in part on whatever scruples Mitsuba had. Or lacked, for that matter. All forms of payment were almost equally distasteful, and so there was little reason to be stingy.

The first point: We are willing to concede to being wielded by you for the duration of one mortal lifetime in exchange for her death. You may choose the method of her execution, and time it accordingly to reduce risk to yourself. My vengeance begins when her soul becomes our's.

If she planned to have children, they may be less well protected than Mitsuba herself. The next point of bargaining would be to acquire Kenzo's soul and shatter his sword, for which she would offer service to Mitsuba's offspring.