Familiar places, familiar faces

[iron_strength]

So we're all back home now. Thank god. Maybe now I can finally relax and things'll go back to the way they were before the tournament. ...And I can pretend like he's just another teammate that I don't really know. ...It's not like we were close or anything anyway. I'm glad for it. For a number of reasons

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Screened

[uratenolefty]

Ah... oh yeah. I did say that, didn't I? I'll draw the map for you and you can go check the dojo yourself.

And about what happened at the party? It's alright, it's not your fault you can't stand alcohol.

Re: Screened

[iron_strength]

...Thank you.

...
...And now I feel strange for asking this, but...have I done or said something wrong to you? I know I tend to get irritable at times, but I don't dislike you. So there's no reason for you to think so.

Re: Screened

[uratenolefty]

.....No you didn't. And I don't think like that, don't worry.

And sorry for acting like this, when you are having a problem like that... But I'm not really in my best mood now.

Re: Screened

[iron_strength]

...I can understand if you're having your own personal troubles right now, so I won't pry. ...But just so you know, you can speak to me if something's wrong. I won't judge you.

[shh_im_talking]

............. They did what to Namari now?

Have you called the police on them at least?

Will she be alright? Maybe I could bring the girls over and they could hang out for a while. It might cheer her up some.

[iron_strength]

They did exactly what I said. ...And they don't seem to feel an ounce of guilt over it, from what I've seen.

...Shinji, it's our part of town. What good do you think calling the police will do? They all think we're worthless trash and a bunch of gang members and druggies as it is, and you know it. And when I think of my neighbors, I can't help but think they're right in a way.

She says she's alright, but like I said, she doesn't like us to worry about her. So I don't think she's telling me the truth. ...But I think seeing and spending time with Nagisa and Amaya might help her a good bit. She needs her friends as much as her family right now.

[shh_im_talking]

... The bastards...

I know... But it's worth a try if you can't do anything else.

She will be lying. They always do when it's with things like that. So I'll bring the girls over sometime today, it might make her happier at least. I know Nagisa and Amaya could use the cheering up too.

[master_of_zen]

She told me the same. However as much as her pleading would normally have affected my actions, this is not something I can sit idly by and do nothing about.

This morning I went around to talk to these people. In no uncertain terms I informed them if they so much as look at her in a strange way I will have the authorities upon them before they can blink. They have done nothing short of abuse her while we are away.

... I have never felt that angry with anyone before in my life. I hope never to again.

(ooc: I think he stayed for a day or two, mostly because he wanted to keep an eye on Namari! ^^)

[iron_strength]

Once again, you are stronger than I am, then, Nii-san. ...Because I can't tell her no. I can't go against her pleas.

I'm happy that you were able to say what I couldn't...but you already know that's a threat that wouldn't work if they ignored you. You lived here just like me before you left with....Otousan. ...And you know the police won't help us. They probably won't even come out here to our house. And if they do...you also know they'd be just as willing to try and jail one of us or Kaasan if they pointed a finger towards us for the bruises instead.

...
...We need to get her out of here, Nii-san. You saw for yourself what just an elementary school around here can do to someone. ...I don't want her going to Fudoumine's middle school.

[master_of_zen]

... It had nothing to do with strength, Tetsu... I was angry.

I understand that. The threat of the police was just that, a threat. The threat of myself was what I hoped would get their attention.

... Perhaps... we could find somewhere else for her. I will be starting at Rokkaku soon. I would ask that you both join me there...

[iron_strength]

You know what I meant, Nii-san.

I hope you're right. ...For their sake, I really hope you're right. Because I won't hold back again. No matter the consequences.

I can take care of myself. And I'm at Yamabuki now, so I'll be fine. ...But Namari's another situation all together. I don't want her going through what I did to get to this point. So...if you can...move her out to whatever elementary is there where you are. I've seen the Rokkaku people plenty to know they're good people. She'd be safe over there. And as much as it'd upset me to have her away from my side, I'd very much rather have it that way than see her here and getting hurt.

[graciousann]

How could they do that to, Namari-chan! How could they do that to her?...I don't understand.

[iron_strength]

I don't know, An-san. I really don't know. I don't understand either. I don't know what they were trying to prove by hurting a little girl.

[graciousann]

Well..At least you and your brother are back to take care of her~!

[kokuhatsu]

That's... horrible.

Sending her to Chiba will be a good move. The community all around Rokkaku is wholesome, and everyone knows and cares for one another... But if it can be useful to you... I know of an apartment complex near Yamabuki. It's small, kinda rundown but livable and affordable. More importantly, the residents are good people. I know, I've met them, since I often hang around my uncle's music studio across the street.

I... know you're mad at me for some reason but, if there's anything more I can do to help, just tell.

[iron_strength]

...I'll think about it. Thank you.