Predator and Prey: The Wolf and The Raven [PRIVATE/Yuki]

Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:33 pm

Darkness take you!

Enter Henrex Astillon:
The Raven with a Broken Heart
暗闇の天使

Artist: N/A | Song: Forest Sounds | Word Count: 531

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The sounds of the forest echoed throughout the night. Crickets, Cicadas, owls, all the lot. It was all there. Making gentle, relaxing noises that allowed Henrex Astillon to ease his tension. It was a relaxing night. It was quiet. It was good. He could hear the noises of the night even clearer now. He wasn't thinking too hard. However, the young Shinigami didn't need to think very hard tonight. Tonight was a time of peace. The Raven could finally relax for once. He was always so paranoid and on edge, that sometimes, he never slept. However, that was not only his fault. He was paranoid that he would have another nightmare. He didn't want that. He wanted one night where he didn't have to worry about anything It was finally here.

Closing his eye and allowing his silent steps to guide him wherever his body wished to go, Henrex's gloved right hand slipped into the pocket of his shihakusho, reaching around for a single, specific item that he always carried with him. What was this item? Why, a lovely bar of chocolate of course! Pulling out the sugary treat from the inner part of his shihakusho, a small smile lit up under the scarf that covered Henrex's nose, mouth, and left eye. The smile soon faded as Henrex's eye opened. A lake. Perfect to lay down. Leaning back and lowering his body slowly to the ground, Henrex's leg muscles relaxed as the strain to keep his body up lifted.

Releasing a silent, relief filled breath, Henrex soon stretched his arms out, and the feeling that rushed through his body as he did this was amazing. He hadn't stretched like this in so long. It felt amazing to finally be able to take it easy for once. Staring up at the moonlit sky, Henrex smiled to himself under the scarf. It felt nice to be alone like this. No distractions, no worries, no Hollows....nothing. An evening of peace. Perhaps all to himself? However, the young Shinigami was neglecting something! The bar of chocolate! His eye soon diverted towards the sugary bar that he had briefly forgotten.

Moving the bar of chocolaty goodness close to him, Henrex's gloved hands gently peeled the wrapper down from the top of the bar to about halfway down the bar. Lacing his black clad fingers around the partly wrapped bar of chocolate, Henrex would then look around, checking for anyone that could be nearby. Seeing that there was none at the moment, Henrex's gloved fingers soon reached for the scarf that wrapped around his face. Pulling down the scarf to expose a small portion of his mouth, Henrex's lips parted and bit down on the chocolate bar.

The feeling of sugar rushing through his veins caused Henrex to slowly close his eye. Chocolate tasted so good. Taking a small napkin from his pocket, Henrex would very quickly wipe his face off. Finishing the small task quickly and tucking the napkin back in his pocket, Henrex would then wrap the remainder of the chocolate up and gently put it in his shihakusho. Henrex slowly lay back, staring at the moonlit sky once more. Perhaps...tonight wasn't going to be so quiet after all?

I walk a path...with no end....

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Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:42 am

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Artist: Pendulum - Song: Crush - Word Count: 502

That man should be around here somewhere. These forests are his stalking ground. Only tonight I am the hunter, and he is the prey! Then again maybe he already knows that I am here. Maybe he is hiding.

Tonight Yuki had returned to Karakura’s forest, once more upon a patrol, although this one was not quite so routine. Instead of wandering aimlessly for her opponents the young pup was actually here seeking out someone specific: a madman named Vanyel. They had met in the past, but unfortunately he had managed to elude her. It was a little shameful, considering she might have been able to end him then if she’d gone all out.

Others will be hurt for my mistake. I shall not make it a second time. Wait is that chocolate?

Suddenly the little Shinigami stopped where she was, sniffing briefly at the air. She doubted that chocolate grew on trees, because why would that be a thing, and so she started to alter her course towards the familiar scent. Her movements were low and as silent as she could manage, eye darting about within the darkness as she searched for the source. It didn’t take her very long to find it, although she was somewhat disappointed with the result.

Oh. It isn’t him. But who is that? He seems familiar. His scent certainly is familiar. Have we met before? Still, it is a Shinigami. I do not need to worry about approaching.

Dropping the silent approach, Yuki stood up straight and slipped out from behind a clump of foliage, walking calmly over towards the lone Shinigami. A single crimson eye remained glued to his presence while her tail calmly drifted from one side to the next behind her. When she’d reached a few meters from the man Yuki stopped, taking a few moments to silently cast her gaze over his form. Just like Henrex she was wearing the Shinigami uniform.

“I am Yuki Kameko” she stated in a quiet, neutral, almost bored tone of voice, her facial expressions equally calmed. Her excitement was clearly building however as she sniffed at the air, which had prompted her tail to begin swinging around more enthusiastically despite the front that she continued to keep up towards other people.

Right. This is embarrassing if you don’t have a good reason for approaching him. Think! What can you say? What reason might you have? Clearly he has not seen the Human, because he is relaxing so easily right now. That is probably the only reason for his being here, in fact. This really doesn’t have to be difficult. Alright, just act like a normal person.

Slowly the petite wolf lowered her upper torso, bowing respectfully towards the boy. “Good evening.” After a few moments of holding this she stood up straight once more, her gaze diverting up towards the sky, as that is where Henrex had been facing.

There we go! Now that is a good start! Also wow, the moon sure is pretty tonight.

Tue Aug 02, 2016 5:11 pm

Darkness take you!

Enter Henrex Astillon:
The Raven with a Broken Heart
暗闇の天使

Artist: N/A | Song: Forest Sounds | Word Count: 550

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The peace of night. It was relaxing. It was something that Henrex could definitely get used to. The peace of night was alluring to Henrex. The gentle breeze passed through his shihakusho and allowed the garments wrapped around his face and body to be picked up and flow by the wind. A quiet breath left Henrex as the breeze passed over his neutral heated body. The air felt nice and cold. However, Henrex heard something that caused him to be worried about him taking a break here. A Hollow? No....the spiritual energy was different. Another...Shinigami? Who would ever come out here? Was someone....looking....for him? No. No one would ever look for someone like him. There would be no one who cared that much about him.

Henrex's hand immediately went to his scarf, hiding his mouth, nose, and left eye once more. Covering the burns and scars that littered his face on the left side, Henrex's right eye soon shifted around, looking for anyone that might be around. However, he was not prepared for what came next. A name out of the silence caused his eye to widen and him to leap to his feet, spinning around to face the person and his hand grabbing his Zanpakutō. His eye stared at the one who called themselves Yuki. His eye scanned them up and down, looking for anything that might be seen as a thread. Using his Cyberbrain to assist in this, it wasn't too much of a hassle. His eyes soon found themselves staring at three major things about her.

The Zanpakutō at her side. She...was a Shinigami as well? The iron grip on the young Shinigami's weapon soon began to loosen as his hand slowly lifted. His panicking eye soon relaxed, and his eyes soon drifted to the two other features of the little Shinigami. The ears. What...was she? How did a Shinigami have ears? Then again, Henrex had heard that Sajin Komamura was a dog. Perhaps it was something that was a natural trait to her? Henrex's eye soon shifted from fear, to relaxed, to interest. He slowly took a few steps forward, pulling his pure black gloves off his hands, before gently reaching out to the girl....and very gently rubbed her ears.

Soft.

That word was the only thing that Henrex could think of when his ice cold hands touched the warm fuzz of the ears. They were so warm....it felt like...a nice warm blanket. Henrex's hands soon stopped, before his form quickly moved back, the upper right side of his face slowly turning red and he quickly put his gloves back on. Avoiding the gaze of the girl as she would most likely be staring at him questioningly for what he just did. Keeping his face covered with the scarf, Henrex would slowly move his head towards the ground. He couldn't find the words to speak. He simply stared at the girl shyly, refusing to meet her exact gaze.

However, Henrex soon found the words he could quietly say.

"...I-I'm...sorry...t-they just looked....so soft.....I didn't think...i-it was...real..."

The quiet voice of Henrex seemed to be even quieter than usual, for some reason. Well, this was because of the actions he had performed. He was embarrassed with himself for doing something like that. He simply hoped that the girl would not be too angry with him...

I walk a path...with no end....

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Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:06 am

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Artist: Pendulum - Song: Crush - Word Count: 539

I do love Earth’s night time. The stars are so pretty. And it is calm. Peaceful. It is a shame people like that Human are around to ruin it for others.

Yuki’s crimson gaze remained glued upon the sky above as the other Shinigami approached her. She wasn’t really worried about him. They were both Shinigami, and besides, she was probably stronger than him. In fact he seemed nervous about something, having nearly drawn his weapon on her. Not that she would have minded, of course. A friendly little spar was always nice.

W-wait!

Suddenly she felt one of the boy’s hands upon one of her ears, digits gently pressing against the warm silky soft fur covered appendage. Instantly the young pup shuddered, a surprise breath escaping her lips while her tail froze in place behind her. Very slowly Yuki turned her gaze towards the boy, her cheeks already tinged with a pink hue. Thankfully the Shinigami had stopped petting her after only a few moments, but still, the damage was done.

D-did he just…? What?

The petite wolf’s gaze had shifted into something more resembling confusion and shock. Generally people didn’t approach and start touching without asking. He hadn’t even introduced himself yet! It was actually quite rude, but more than this it was simply abnormal and surprising. Clearly he noticed his mistake, as he soon averted his gaze and spoke with a voice filled to the brim with nervous embarrassment.

Well. This is interesting. I should punish him for being rude.

Once more Yuki’s tail shifted, sliding from one side to the next behind her, its movements gentle as she tried to subdue her excitement. A single deep breath was taken in, and one hand shifted to rest upon the pommel of her Zanpakutō. She decided to speak up, again with the same neutral, almost bored voice, still calm though nearly tinted with something else.

“They are quite real. You did not give me your name. That was rude. What division do you belong to?”

Gently Yuki’s tiny claws tapped away upon the hilt of her weapon, anxious for what she planned to do. This boy would make up for his rudeness with a friendly spar. Partly she wished to punish him, but mostly she wanted to have some fun. That and she was curious as to how strong he really was. Gradually the young Shinigami’s gaze shifted, surveying the one who stood before her. It was interesting how many similarities they shared.

Both of us cover our left eye. Neither of us seem very comfortable around other people. Or perhaps he is frightened due to our possible difference in ranking? Oh, wait, I’d almost forgotten!

Suddenly Yuki remembered about the delicious smell she’d picked up before! Her head leaned ever so slightly forward, nose wiggling while she sniffed at the air, her crimson gaze focusing in on where the scent originated from. There it would remain, glued right to where Henrex had stuffed away the chocolate. The faintest bit of drool started to form at the corner of her mouth, prompting her tongue to brief and quickly slip out, drawing away the building moisture at her lips.

F-focus. You are supposed to be tough right now!

Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:53 pm

Darkness take you!

Enter Henrex Astillon:
The Raven with a Broken Heart
暗闇の天使

Artist: Toby Fox | Song: Undertale | Word Count: 750

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The red that occupied Henrex's face never left as his eyes continued to face away from the girl. His arms were firmly locked at his sides, his entire body not moving an inch. He wasn't sure how Yuki would respond to his actions. Him petting someone out of the blue would certainly bring shock to the recipient. Henrex's eye soon began to dart around, looking for something to pay attention to. Anything to keep the embarrassment from rising. It was humiliating to know that his mind got the better of him then! However, avoiding the gaze of the keen wolf was only causing more things to spark within the Raven.

He felt so many things rush through his mind and heart. Ideas and emotions. His heart was responding to his actions. A dizzying feeling engulfed Henrex as his face continued to grow even more red. His heart was sending pulses of emotions through his nerves, making him only be able to think of one thing. This girl was simply....adorable. Henrex felt his heart would explode from the rush that it was getting. What was this feeling?! Shaky breaths came from the Raven as he tried to get his head to straighten it's thoughts. He just barely heard the seemingly bored voice of Yuki as his body racked to return to normal.

However, he could sense something else within her voice. What...was it? His eyes soon found something else to stare at. The tail that swished around, back and forth, from side to side. It was mesmerizing. It looked just as soft as her ears. His body refused to move. He didn't want to make this even more awkward. Swallowing his nervousness as best he could, Henrex quietly responded to her question. H-His name? His name....Henrex's eye soon looked towards the ground, before shyly back up at the girl.

"H-Henrex.....I-I'm....Henrex...Astillon...I'm...f-from the...Covert...Ops...s-sorry..."

His eye turned away from the girl, with his heart and mind producing more and more of this dizzying effect through his body. It hurt...but yet it felt so amazing to have this strange feeling flow through his body so gently. The continuous flow of this feeling was do gentle and so dizzying, it made the boy's breaths shake, and his body shake as well. He could see her fingers gently tapping against the pommel of her own Zanpakutō. Was Henrex...afraid? No. This feeling that coursed through every ounce of his being was not fear. What...was it?

However, Henrex's eye soon shifted to the noticeable action that the girl was performing. Her nose was wiggling. A small smile under the black cloth that covered his mouth formed. Seeing a little girl's nose wiggle like that was...cute. His eye soon met hers, but they were not meeting eye contact. Instead, Yuki's eyes seemed to be pinned on...his midsection. A certain area of his midsection. The revealed eye that Henrex had soon shifted from adoring, to one of fear. Why...was she staring at him like that? Why was she...drooling by the slightest? He could see the small trail of drool coming from the side of her mouth. What was...she smelling?

Henrex's eye soon shifted to where the girl was staring. It was....his shihakusho. That was....where he had put...the chocolate. Two and two fit together like a matching puzzle piece as the small mystery was solved. Slowly reaching into his shihakusho, Henrex's hand slowly pulled out the bar of candy that he had tucked away in the black cloth that was draped around his pale body. Putting the glove that he had taken off when he pet Yuki and rubbed her ears, Henrex slowly broke off the piece of the candy that he had been eating before. She...probably wouldn't like to have his saliva on something so tasty.

Slowly reaching out, candy in hand, Henrex turned his head to hide the red that his face had taken on from the actions that had been performed by him without his mind considering the backlash. Hoping she would accept the gift, Henrex could only hope at that. The cold air bit at the exposed flesh that was Henrex's face and wrist. His body shuddered, but he didn't have much of a reaction to this. His body was used to the cold. However, that was all a distraction for what was happening right then and there. The young man's heart raced as the seconds passed by, seconds turning into small minutes. Everything felt so....odd right now.

The Raven was experiencing the feeling he never had truly felt before. And it was only just beginning.

I walk a path...with no end....

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Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:48 pm

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Artist: Pendulum - Song: Crush - Word Count: 589

He is still so red. So very, very red. I don’t get it. Why is he so embarrassed? I am not much to look at. I’m not tall, or womanly, or even naked. Could he be ill?

The petite wolf’s crimson gaze lingered, unblinking and unwavering while the boy in front of her shifted around. It was very clear who the dominant one was here, and so there were no feelings of being threatened for Yuki. If anything she felt a little bit of pity. Clearly he was a Shinigami, although he seemed to be someone just fresh out of the academy. But then, perhaps that was the case? Perhaps he was just new.

His name is Henrex. Henrex Astillon from Covert Ops. Interesting. I suppose it makes sense. Covert Ops tends to work alone. That is actually quite fitting for him. But how can he ever hope to win a battle if the sight of a girl turns his legs wobbly? Perhaps I should train him.

While Henrex enjoyed his time surveying the little Shinigami Yuki was instead trying to figure out how she might help him to become stronger. She’d never really taught anyone else before, but at least this way she could help out. First she needed to figure out what she’d actually do with regards to teaching him. Perhaps sparring? That would certainly be the easiest way, wouldn’t it? Besides, who better to teach combat than someone from the Combat Division?

Well, Captain Ibiki would be the best one for that, but even I have never really met her face to face. What would she do though? She’d probably just attack me, right? And then I’d have to defend! And then I would learn how to fight! I like that idea. It seems simple.

She was about to draw her weapon when Henrex’s hand started to move, which for the moment prompted her to remain still. Slowly her eye followed the boy’s movements, and as the chocolate emerged Yuki’s cheeks suddenly gained a faint tinge of pink, her tail picking up its pace, slapping against the ground on occasion. Once more her little nose shifted around, sniffing at the air, and as a piece of the chocolate was held out Yuki extended a hand, carefully plucking it from Henrex’s grasp with two tiny claws. Swiftly it was brought to her mouth, and in a flash it was gone!

Delicious! Embarrassing, but worth it. It is also quite distracting, but I suppose that isn’t really a bad thing.

Quickly the young pup licked at her claws, and then her lips before she cleared her throat to speak, again with the same neutral voice as before.

“Thank you. Now then, do you know how to fight?”

In a flash Yuki’s left thumb flick against the guard of her Zanpakutō, sending it flying from it’s sheathe. Her body twisted to the left, allowing her right hand to lead while it slid inwards, grasping against the handle of her weapon. With a step inwards she pushed the blade along a curved path, aiming to cleave in towards the boy’s face, more specifically against the covered left side in order to unleash an attack at his potential blind spot. Regardless of the results, she would halt her weapon before it actually cut into his body.

“These forests are not safe. I have decided to teach you how to fight.”

Fighting always makes me think and focus more clearly, and helps with the social stuff. Maybe it will help him too?

Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:10 pm

Darkness take you!

Enter Henrex Astillon:
The Raven with a Broken Heart
暗闇の天使

Artist: Toby Fox | Song: Undertale | Word Count: 384

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This girl was adorable. Her ears, her little nose wiggling, her tail whipping around. She was adorable as hell. Henrex couldn't help but stare at her. His right eye widened as she snatched the chocolate from his hands, munching and swallowing the candy in such a short time, Henrex was genuinely surprised. He never knew that anyone could move that fast. He was mildly fast, but he had never moved that fast. His eye widened and his hand snapped back to his side the moment that the candy left his gloved hands.

T-That feeling.....it's getting stronger.....what am I feeling?!"

The young Shinigami's heart was racing, and his eye was darting from left to right, trying to find something to focus on. Something to end the embarrassment. However, there was something that he was lucky to catch. The shining of steel in the moonlight. Leaning backwards to avoid the strike, Henrex's footing was off and he clumsily tried to re-gain his footing. Reaching out for something to grab, his gloved fingers wrapped around Yuki's Zanpakutō, before his body would fall back, pulling Yuki with him.

Landing with a hard and loud thud on the ground, Henrex would attempt to inhale, but all the air would be knocked out of his lungs with the girl landing on him. Seeing this, his face immediately went the color of strawberries, before his body locked up. No movements came from the boy as he stopped even breathing. Holding his breath, Henrex's eye soon stared directly at the girl, before his body disappeared into thin air. Reappearing a short distance away, Henrex reached for the scarf on his face, readjusting it to cover more of his face, which was turning even more red.

"F-Forgive me.....I...l-lost my balance. I'm not....in a fighting mood right now. I know how to fight, I just choose not to...I don't want to fight right now....can we not? Please?"

Henrex's eye shifted to the left, avoiding looking at the little wolf, and his arms clenched tight to his sides. Keeping his own Zanpakutō hidden, Henrex was very unwilling to fight as of then. Henrex was a pacifist. He wasn't a fighter unless he had to. Right now, combat was mildly optional. He didn't want to fight. Perhaps Yuki would drive him to the limits of his patience, and he may fight....

I walk a path...with no end....

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Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:29 am

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Artist: Pendulum - Song: Crush - Word Count: 430

What feeling?

Yuki’s blade moved in a blur, although it was halted an inch from the boy’s head. His reaction was late, but at least it was somewhat correct as he seemed to lean away from the strike. Personally she would have lowered herself straight down, but to each their own. Given enough time and proper training he might learn to do the same. Of course any pride she felt in the boy did not last, as he seemed to lose his balance and fell backwards. Worse still, he grabbed onto her weapon and pulled her with.

What?!

This strange maneuver caught her off guard. Who grabbed another person’s sword? Especially after it was cleaved in towards their body? Okay, maybe that was something she might do. Sort of. But did this boy have the same regenerative abilities that she did? Could he handle pain like she could?

Doubtful.

Regardless, she was tugged with, and soon found herself landing atop her sparring partner. Her face pressed into his chest for a moment before she lifted her head, staring towards the other Shinigami with a look of confusion. He was embarrassed, and Yuki could easily understand why. After all, he’d grabbed onto her sword! In fact he’d completely forgotten to draw his own weapon. Anybody else might have berated him for this, but she would be a patient teacher. His face also seemed to bear some scars from his past, but then they weren’t really different when it came to that sort of thing. Hers’ was simply better hidden. Then, suddenly, he was gone, and she found herself flopping against the ground. He’d used flash step to gain some distance, and so she stood, dusting herself off while her gaze lingered upon him.

Not in a fighting mood? Would that stop your enemies? I am really starting to doubt that you can fight. But he did ask nicely.

With a resigned sigh the petite wolf sheathed her weapon. A few moments of silence passed between them before she sniffed at the air, nose wiggling a couple of times. She could detect the scent of blood, although it wasn’t enough to warrant any worry. Still, if she didn’t remind him he would probably forget, what with his focus entirely resting upon her and all.

“You are cut. But you will be fine. I apologize for disturbing your rest. Be careful out here. There is an evil Human stalking these woods.”

And with that she turned and started to walk away, her focus engaged once more to her surroundings.

What an unusual Shinigami.

Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:02 pm

Darkness take you!

Enter Henrex Astillon:
The Raven with a Broken Heart
暗闇の天使

Artist: Toby Fox | Song: Undertale | Word Count: 519

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That was so embarrassing! Why was I so clumsy and off balance?! What am I doing?!

The thought of him humiliating himself so badly with that was embarrassing to the young Shinigami. The revealed portion of his face turned a darker shade of red and Henrex's eyes shifted towards the ground. He didn't even know what to do or say to explain his actions. Hearing the girl state that he was cut did something though. Looking towards his hand, he was indeed bleeding. He didn't even feel the pain that had come from the sword cutting into his skin and glove. He simply stared at the wound with his single eye, before a mysterious red glow on his hand would hover over the wound.

This red glow would slowly wrap itself around the large cut on Henrex's hand, before the wound would begin to heal and seal itself. No more blood oozed out and down the black cloth and pale skin of the boy. The cut on his right hand had simply become a long scar on the palm of his hand.

Another one to add to the list.....

A light, muffled sigh came from the boy before he lowered his hand. What was the cause of that strange healing? This was the hidden Demon Blood within him. It was causing his body, which was linked to Za Koa, to channel the Za Koa energy within him to heal his wounds. However, with small wounds this was easy. Large scale wounds that could kill him, that was much more tricky. With the world full of demons, Iramasha, and other races, Henrex had met quite the few demonic beings. This was rattling the hidden demon blood within him.

However, Henrex didn't know about any of this. He figured it was just his own energy that was healing him. Looking to the right, then the left, before focusing on the tail that swirled around the little wolf, and Henrex slowly stepped forward. Silently walking towards Yuki, his form curved around her, before his left hand would reach to his own right, pulling the glove off of it, revealing the pale, but clean, smooth skin. Slowly reaching towards the wolf's tail, gently caressing the soft fluff that was the tail.

The cold hand of the Shinigami would feel very strange upon the warm fuzz of the tail of Yuki, but Henrex's eye was locked on the tail. It was soft...and warm. It felt so nice simply to feel something like this, and Henrex would soon stop his petting. Slowly moving back to where he was before, the boy's face would turn red once again.

"S-Sorry...y-you're tail is really soft. Y-You're tail and your ears....and you in general....is really..."

The boy's voice stopped. Could he do it? Could he admit the truth? The girl, to him was....cute. Really....really cute. Would this just put another person he cared about in more danger? The boy's gaze soon turned from a shy, nervous gaze, to a fearful one. He didn't want anyone to die because of him again. This girl could handle herself....but....would it be enough? Enough. Just tell her the truth.

"It's really....cute....."

I walk a path...with no end....

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Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:47 pm

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Artist: Pendulum - Song: Crush - Word Count: 412

A strange energy was detected within the air. It wasn’t entirely Shinigami, and yet it was coming from the boy who had just clumsily tried to defend against her mock attack. For the briefest of moments she grew curious, but ultimately she decided that it was probably something personal, and asking about those sorts of things was generally considered rude. This was especially the case for people who were just met, as was the case here.

Maybe he is part Quincy? Can that even happen? But they feel a little different. Huh. Can a Shinigami be part Hollow? It doesn’t quite feel the same either, but then Hollows can be pretty strange.

As Yuki started to walk away she found the boy suddenly moving in front of her, which prompted her to stop, right eye widening in confusion. She didn’t sense any hostile intentions, but then perhaps he was good at hiding them. Her mind was once again about to wander when she felt a cold hand gripping upon her large puffy tail, instantly sending a shudder throughout her body while it tensed up.

W-what?

Pink tinged her cheeks while the boy ran his icy digits along the heated flesh hidden within, ears now drooping to each side of her head. Thankfully his little petting session didn’t last very long, but for some reason he was stuttering like a madman. Or, she supposed, like someone really embarrassed about something.

As he should be! Who goes up and just accosts someone’s tail without their permission?! A-and now he is calling me cute!

Her cheeks shifted again, this time taking on a slightly red tint as embarrassment and heat shot up into her face. A quick step was taken backwards away from him, tail curling around her body like a sash while her hands defensively shifted over it, fingers gently running through the fur while she seemingly comforted the appendage. Yuki’s gaze was firm, although there were hints of confusion within, and perhaps some utter shock.

“Thank you. Also it is very rude to just pet people without permission.”

I have half a mind to bite him right now. What do I do? I tried to leave. Maybe he is lonely. Still, if I stick around he might try to pet me again. That can get embarrassing. Embarrassing and really, really dangerous.

For the moment she simply observed him, staring silently while she allowed her embarrassment to fade away. What would he do next?

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