Just another day of school [Aivee]

Her steps were calm, precise. The girl was a flowing, gentle child of raven black hair. Many looked at her, and let out a breath of admiration. After all, she was a beautiful girl. With pale, albino skin that was ivory white, and a frame of maybe 4'9 if not 5'0, she was a precious, small doll. Eccentric and exotic, she motivated a many of the school's population to admire her. However, nobody walked with her, as the eyes the color of running blood just kept straight ahead. There was a distance between this beautiful doll girl and the rest of the people. Nobody cared to intercept her, or wave at her ; however, eyes followed her as she walked, books in hand. There was a calmness about the known library haunt that was infectious. The noisy cafeteria seemed less chaotic, more peaceful. But it was a sort of darkness as well ; not necessarily an aura, but a feeling. Looking at the girl felt sinful ; but it was soothing, calming and not necessarily a bad thing. A gentle darkness that soothed the broken hearts and gave company to the abandoned. The girl walked up to the cafeteria, as she stopped, looking around.

The line was rather long, as it was a class break. The hungry students wanted to eat food ; she only sought a bird's share and then would leave towards her haven. The girl had no emotion on her face ; just perfectly neutral expression, that never flicked to the unobservant eye. However, those that looked at her would understand ; she had a beauty of discretion that few would actually go for. The girl, being short, wandered over to a taller senpai. Who it was didn't matter, as the black haired girl stopped. Her uniform was pure black ; she had customized it, regardless of what others said. It was cut in the school's style, of course, but it was however much darker in color. Lifting her small face, she looked up at the male before her, whom had white hair. Clearing her throat, she opened her delicate lips, to speak.

''Senpai.''

She said, her voice like a bell. Clear and gentle, soft and melding, it was a beautiful voice. She looked at the male, and unflinchingly stared. That's when most would notice the lack of bodily movement ; she did not play with her hair, or bite her lip, or even shift. She was perfectly still and staring, even not blinking, like a statue. It was eery, many realized, how much of a doll she could be when she interacted with them. ''May I ask a favour of you, Senpai? I cannot reach the top self to access the drink there. Could you please select the strawberry flavoured one and give it to me?'' she asked, her piercing eyes like a shackle. Pinning, holding, waiting for the answer to her innocent question. The drink in question was surprisingly a fruit flavoured drink, as the doll girl was simply waiting for the male to answer her. Perhaps he would not fill her request ; but such thoughts were needless. Patience, now, was the most important of things.

The girl waited paitiently, as he accepted her request. Handing her the drink, she moved softly, elegantly. It seemed like her soles barely touched the ground, as her raven hair fluttered at each minor movement. Such long, and straight black hair ; many were envious and thought that hair as pretty. The girl took an item or two, and paid in small, clinking coins, as she bowed gently. Realizing only then how rude she had been to the male that had helped her, the pretty little doll turned, and bowed to him. ''Forgive my rudeness.'' she spoke straightly, the dancing lullaby of her voice like the clairvoyance of a wind bell. The girl had followed him, thinking it would make up for her rudeness. She did not speak of her plans to go to the library after this, nor did she comment on the western-style pick of his food. Rather, she herself only had the strawberry juice ; her meal was onigiri and a small pork bun. It seemed rather much for the girl, but she was ravenous. After all, her studying was consuming, as was her imposed self-training during those times. The girl unwrapped the pork bun, and blew on it, taking a small bite. Finding it too hot, she opened an Onigiri, and started to munch on that, taking small, tiny bites.

The way she ate was very refined, as her crimson eyes closed, the silence continuing from her, even as he spoke. She wasn't quite sure what to answer ; her name was most appropriate, yes? ''I am Saihossoku Shisome, Hitoshi-senpai.'' spoke the girl. Her voice was even and calm, and didn't even shake as she spoke, regardless of the shyness that was building in her chest. People were the only animals she had a hard time handling, as she couldn't truly find herself to open up, or settle them to them. It was almost odd to be fairly honest, as the girl just continued to eat passively. Slowly, she worked her way into the cooled pork bun, munching at it's contents almost voraciously. She was truly hungry, and it took her this long to realize, as she polished it, and the other two onigiri off in a rapid pace. The girl then poked the straw into the juice, and softly sipped it, before stopping, staring at the senpai before her. There were many whispers ; she never ate in the cafeteria. Some of those whispers were really audible ; namely the idiots that loved to speak loudly without regards for others. She hated people like that, and simply closed her eyes, the only sign of her irritation. ''Hitoshi-senpai. I will take my leave to the library now.'' she said plainly, before standing up. Now if she had been more social, she would've asked him to accompany her.

But of course, the thought didn't cross her mind. As she picked up her books, one's title on Advanced Psychology, and the other on Spiritual Mechanics, the girl began to walk away. She wasn't quite sure that she could invite him, but that was a different point. Shisome just placed a lock of hair behind her ear, letting the wind from the open door in the cafeteria touch her. It was a nice wind, as she then continued her steps. A small, doll like girl, that was Shisome, as she headed to her true abode ; the library.

The girl was moving softly, very gently. If anyone was observing, they would notice how each movement flowed seamlessly into the next, as if the very act of moving itself was a dance. The human softly looked at the Quincy, as he seemed to claim to come with her. The doll child softly inclined her head, giving her permission for him to walk with her. Each step she took was a gliding one ; and somehow, with her small frame, she was walking face enough to make her hair move. It was interesting how fast such a small child could be, like a leaf dancing on the winds. The girl would move into well known passages, but suddenly, take a turn where most would not. Not that the route was longer ; it's just that, in some parts of the school, if one wasn't careful, they would get lost in a maze like structure. The girl however, seemed to be seeking expertly one area, as she arrived at the library ; in less then five minutes, when the average of the travel from the cafeteria was somewhat like ten to fifteen. That's how fast she was moving ; and she wasn't even breathless, as she opened the door expertly, walking in with her gentle clapping steps. ''Taidama.'' she spoke softly in the large expanse of silence. It was a simple word ; with a simpler meaning. I'm home.

The girl moved towards the back, going past the initial computer area. She was going for the books ; in this day and age, there were many more computers then there were books, but even then, Shisome seemed to always prefer the paper under her fingers more then anything. The human child let out a relaxed breath, her face transforming into a soft, gentle smile. Known was one of the ghosts of the library, the girl moved like one, easily navigating in the selfs. She had left her things at a table ; one that nobody dared to touch, considering it was her table. The last person who sat at it, had to sit with the girl, regardless of, if they wanted to or not. That was Shisome ; ignorant by choice, of others. She focused on her grades, the appearance of perfection, and most of all, the distance between her and others. The fact she had even let the Senpai walk with her was astonishing. Many whispers had followed the two out of the cafeteria. But she didn't care ; it wasn't in the girl's nature to be bothered by such trivial matters, by such trivial people. The impassive girl slowly let her body sink into the chair, unsure if her senpai had followed her. If he had ; then she would not object to him. The girl would simply spread out her homework, and then slowly work on it ; spending quite some time on the problems, before writting down a perfect answer. After all, her grades were quite high. She might have the best grades in the first year.

She would have to check on the score board for that, but Shisome was sure she was in the top ten at the least. Therefore, she had to keep learning and studying. However, due to her photographic memory, she had already learnt the material for this year. So she expanded, and already learned things relating to each area they studied. And more and more ; until the point where she could exhaust her thirst for knowledge. However, she hadn't hit that point yet ; after a few minutes of working on her problems, she would find her gaze wandering to the book beside her. Spiritual Powers ; the Basics. That's what she wanted to study.. after all, Shisome was sure, absolutely, that powers were the reason for what was going on. That weird photo album ; the weird feeling inside of her ; the interlude with Moonie ; and most of all, her strange adaptation to the people around her. There was an itch, as she softly scratched her palm, a strangely human movement. It was.. irritating. She could almost feel like biting her lip. Perhaps, that was part of her powers as well. However, she would not cause the first interaction.. if the senpai was interested, he would come to her.

The girl had settled into her general routine ; but something was going to break it. Her fingers danced open pages, her eyes moving barely, but she was almost simply flipping through the book. In mere moments? She was done, having memorized the entire thing. So by the time she was done the small stack she had assimilated, the girl heard a voice. Her head lifted, the long black strands touching her cheek ; showing how ivory white she was, as her pale pink lips softly opened. There was something strange ; a pulse even, that she was unsure how to take. The girl paused, her words never coming out, as the male seemed to speak. For a few moments, she reflected on her thoughts ; he had a good point. Exactly why was she learning? Was it because she simply wanted to? However, just wanting to did not explain the burning need to consume as much as she needed. Was it to protect herself? She had no fear, therefore enemies were a foreign concept in a way. She never bothered with such issues so that wasn't it. However, Moonie had been convinced that something was afoot, or that something could hurt her ; she had pretty much assumed it from James and Innana's feelings. The girl however, did not consider enemies the cause of ravenous need of knowledge. Then what, per say was her reason to devour knowledge on spiritual beings without a single sign of restraint?

''To protect everyone else from myself.''

Without noticing, she had spoken very important words. The words were her answer ; and it startled the doll like girl, her eyes widening. Now? She looked immensely more human, as the edge of tears started at the corner of her eyes. The need for knowledge was now revealed ; to protect others from her very self ; from the danger that lurked within her own body like a snake. The way she adapted, the way she took what was others and formed her own reason. The fact that she was indeed, a most powerful weapon without even thinking about it.. then why? Why she such a dangerous thing? She had picked up the book after her problems ; and the scratching on her wrist was more irritating. The girl strangely felt her body twitch ; as if responding to something. ''Senpai, you are not necessarily powerless yourself. You are also not used to someone not acknowledging your existence. You are a bit irritated at this, but was willing to keep trying. Have you ever considered a lack of social graces? For that is something that could explain the situation at hand. And more so ; you feel lonely, and you want to help all at once. You want a companion, someone that can stay at your side, no matter what you go through. And even though, you can't find someone to fit your requirements, and therefore have to keep going.'' she said, her eyes now focused on him.

She was a scary person, being both an empath, and having photographic memory. Her extensiveness knowledge banks were also scary ; she was triangulating off psychology, and sociology as well. It was easy to make a generalization, and then apply it to the situation. Mannerisms, habits and general reactions were programmed in most humans ; once one understood the basic links that governed this, nothing was a mystery. However the weakness? One's self. Shisome's gaze was now staring straight into his, her crimson orbs now alive ; flaring with a light that had not been present the entire time. ''As such, here you are, hoping to uncover a secret and perhaps move forward. But you were also ready to give up ; there was only so much pressure you can take. Forgive me ; I am not that well with people. However, your point was right ; you surmised that I was seeking knowledge for a reason. I have been told that my capability will draw enemies and danger ; however, I have my own reason to learn such things.'' she spoke. Still not realizing she had spoken the reason out loud, the girl closed her eyes briefly, feeling the skin on her wrist break. Letting not a sound of pain, she simply reached into her pocket, pulling out a band-aid. But tied to it, was a cross, and it glittered softly in the light. That could be misunderstood as well.

''In relative cases, I am searching for my own desires. Should that counter your theories, then so be it. I seek only knowledge for my own purpose, nothing more. But, should you choose to help, that would be .. ah.. what's the word? Appreciated I believe it was. I would not spurn it, at the least. In fact, I was beginning to hit a wall ; books provide only so much knowledge.'' she said softly. Her tone was not grand and carrying ; in fact, it was a soft, almost dead tone, to the point that only the male would've heard any of her words. It was a strange way she had, capable of changing her volume, her emotions, her control to the desires she required. The girl simply stared at the male, waiting for the response.. curiously, delightedly almost. She was excited, she realized. After all, she had found something that could be interesting and more so? She was curious about it.

The slight movements of the male ; his surprise at her way of managing things. He had not expected her to be able to do this relatively. It was something that always put people ill at ease with her ; the fact that she could read into them like open books, with simply staring and understanding their emotions. Although Shisome understood emotions, she herself did not feel them to a degree. In fact, most emotions were still relatively muted within her core ; unsure of why, it was just that way. The girl watched him with a gaze that held the fires of knowledge and understanding. It was a gaze many found uncomfortable, and many looked away from it, for it was like staring into a mirror that was burning like the sun. The girl inclined her head into agreement, as he told her that she was right ; of course she was, it was in her nature to disassemble, and assemble theories that were mostly pin point accurate. The girl just listened to him, but began to frown. How did he know she was meant to protect others? The girl was confused, not realizing still she had spoken the words out loud. However, her facial expression was still blank, the frown only inside of her mind. A perfect little doll ; something that anyone could pick up and abuse. Her face was impassive, as she began to run many thoughts into her head.

Her arm throbbed a bit more insistently, as if she was taking in something other then herself. The would wasn't severe ; but her energy flared and winked. And then the mirror of his own energy grew suddenly, hot and fast. It flared and mirrored the entirety of her body, as the girl let out a single, cramped breath. That was the only indication of how much pain she was in ; but the flare reduced, and slipped away, as the full nature of his power had been allowed to be seen by her. That accelerated the transformation, as the girl let out another soft gasp. Her body shook but relaxed ; and the assimilation was completed, as she let out a gentle breath. Yet, she didn't understand his words relatively ; they flew over her head, as she gave him that serious look of hers. ''To be honest, I have no idea what you are implying, or saying, Hitoshi-Senpai.'' she said, before she closed her eyes for a moment. ''However, I do know this ; you are none of the things I've encountered before. What exactly are you senpai?'' she asked, her curiosity starting to get the better of her, as her attention drifted away from the book fully now, the entirety of her intense gaze on the male. Subconsciously, she ran her fingers over the cross, as if adjusting her spiritual needs ; but yet it felt incomplete.. like she needed a part of her to finish something she had begun to feel. Would he provide the answer to that question? Shisome surely hoped so.

In fact, the girl yearned for that most of all.