Night 52: M1-M10 Hallway

[boketa]

Goku made a strange noise of confusion when he heard this mysterious voice talking to him. It reminded him of last night when Marc had been talking to him from some unknown corner of the kitchen. He knew, however, that this wasn't Marc. The voices were different, but it was still strange. Standing up on his bed, the monkey boy began pacing the thin

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...I'm still lawling about the Naruto-Stripper... XD

[laguz_decoy]

Sakura's announced arrival startled Ranulf and it took a moment for him to comprehend her words. Friend? He glanced back and realized she was referring to the cloaked figure. The laguz hadn't even introduced himself to the guy, much less started a game with him. He was about to inform her when the figure spoke for himself.

The "cloak" reminded him of the cloaks the laguz usually wore in order to disguise themselves in towns from prejudice beorc. That fact paired with how nervous the person's voice was caused Ranulf to suspect they were hiding something and it was quickly confirmed when the sheet fell around the guy's midsection. Dark blue skin and a flash of yellow eyes... the sight did surprise him, but he kept it hidden. Ranulf knew what it was like to have to hide in a world where you were different.

He didn't know why he did what he did next. Maybe it was sympathy? Most likely. It happened regardless.

"No... we are friends. He's joking..."

Ranulf laughed a bit, doubting someone as sharp as Sakura would buy that but still playing along with it anyway.

"Sakura, would it be ok if he joined us?"

He turned to the cloaked figure giving him a smile.

"You could be of help to us... strength in numbers and all that."

Hey. Naruto-stripper is canon. Don't you mock canon. it's srs bznss. :|

[see_my_back]

The boys' antics did little to disprove her playtime theory. It sounded more like a bunch of excuses because they'd been caught playing in the laundry than anything else. Then the sheet fell and Ranulf's buddy started flailing again, trying to cover his idiotic blue head. Like it was the first weird-looking blue guy she'd ever seen. At least he didn't have gills and a giant sword.

"If he's going to join us, then he's going to take this seriously," she frowned, swiping at the sheet and giving a hard tug. "I am not going to spend the night babysitting the two of you, got it?"

She gave the new guy an appraising look, not particularly amused, but that had more to do with the ridiculous behavior than anything to do with his appearance. With all the extreme differences between ninja, this was honestly nothing new. "I'm Sakura. Next you give your name, unless you want to be Sheet-Guy for the rest of the night, and then we get going."

...by 'mock', am I allowed to sit here loling? Or is that a srs bzns violation? 8D

[fuzzy_diablo]

For a second, Kurt thought he saw some kind of... sympathetic look on the guy's face. Like he understood why Kurt was covered up. But how could he? The only way he could understand was if he'd been able to see what Kurt really looked like, and it was dark.

But then the guy was saying they were friends and asking if he could go with them, and Kurt felt the panic returning. This was all happening so fast, and despite his best attempts to stave off the two, they didn't seem to be heeding his excuses.

"I don't even know who you are, and I've never seen you before, so thanks but--" He caught Sakura coming at him out of the corner of his eye, felt a hand on his sheet. "Nowait!!"

Why did everyone always have to pull it off? Kon, Peter, Terry, now this Sakura person. He jumped back and crouched low to the floor. His room wasn't far from here, was that a safe enough place? Of course if he disappeared, he couldn't imagine they would know where he went.

But neither of them looked particularly afraid or horrified. Sakura just asked for his name. He looked between them, worrying his lip with a fang.

"It's not Sheet-Guy. I'm... I'm called Nightcrawler."

At least that's what he was called when he looked like he did now. He straightened up from his defensive position, worrying his hands a little. "Nice to meet you. Can I have my sheet back now?"

I think that's fine, as long as Sakura doesn't hear you snickering... XD

[laguz_decoy]

If Ranulf hadn't gotten a good look at his "friend" a moment ago, he certainly had one now. It wasn't a look of shock that crossed his face this time... more a look of curiosity. Blue fur, yellow eyes... even a tail! How had he not noticed this guy before? Perhaps his appearance resurfaced only during the night, much like Ranulf's heightened senses. Though, if that were the case, why didn't his own ears and tail return when the daylight ended? Whatever spell this place had on it seemed to be very advanced, especially if it had such a specific and peculiar nature.

In any case, Sakura seemed more than annoyed. If his first impression hadn't been adequate at breakfast, this situation wasn't helping him any, especially since Nightcrawler (that's what he said his name was, right?) hadn't gone along with the story. Ranulf had to find a way to fix the predicament quickly before she decided to retract her decision.

He cast a look between the both of them and then pressed his right thumb against his chest.

"Ranulf."

He smiled, rubbing his forehead as he continued.

"It's great getting to know one another, but the opportunity to explore the hallways without an escort isn't a common occurrence."

The laguz stood with a more determined composure, his leaflet tucked tightly under his arm.

"So... now that we've gotten introductions out of the way, I suggest we get moving."

He then looked sideways, inquisitively at Nightcrawler.

"That is... if you're coming with us?"

laughing? In *MY* rp? :|

[see_my_back]

Okay, so he was blue sheet guy. Wasn't the first blue guy she'd ever seen. At least he didn't have gills.

Sakura was starting to get impatient with this whole dancing around waiting for Nightcrawler to decide if he wanted to come or if he'd rather spent the night huddling in a corner with his sheet. The next broadcast hummed over the radios, only furthering her desire to leave as quickly as possible. Night could end at any moment!

She held the sheet out to the blue, somewhat fuzzy looking guy and waited for him to take it, "if you really need this, you might want to reconsider going out at night. Unless you actually know how to fight, it's pretty dangerous. You might be better off in your room."

It wasn't to be mean or damage his pride, but seriously? If she had to look after the two of them like children, she'd rather there were fewer to watch. People who didn't know what they were doing, especially when things were this dangerous, really shouldn't go out at night!

"I'm heading out. Anyone who wants to come can follow."

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