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Jan 10, 2010 00:32

[The Forge clicks on to the image of Kaien Shiba. He's in his usual shihakushou--no winter wear this time, though there's a bundle carried in his arms and he looks just a little bit more tired than usual. He's still grinning, though. Broadly. More than usual as well. He's definitely pleased about something. He leans in towards the Forge a little, ( Read more... )

byakuya kuchiki, angeal hewley, turk knife "valeria", namine, spirit albarn, !kaien shiba, oruha

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xnoble_reasonx January 10 2010, 08:37:36 UTC

Impatient?

I already said it. You must listen better, Shiba. I cannot spare much of a moment to explore until the construction of the Headquarters is complete.

I'm certain there are details regarding my employment that I must also work out before we depart on any exploration. Until then, unless you have a need to train before that, you must wait.

[ video ] heartbetween January 10 2010, 18:44:00 UTC

Aha, sorry, forgot. [He says it on automatic, really, blocking out the "impatient" and "you must listen better" parts of Byakuya's answer.

What interests him far more is the second portion.]

Oh? You got a job? Congrats, Byakuya! [Annnd that tone is. Completely sincere. Not a hint of sarcasm or teasing or anything.]

[ video ] 3< I gotta stop forgetting the label! xnoble_reasonx January 10 2010, 20:13:06 UTC

[Yes, he knew the second bit would be much more interesting to him than the first. That was the intent.]

You didn't expect me to rely on you for the duration of our stay here, did you?

[ video ] Awwh, it's okay! <3 -cuddle- heartbetween January 10 2010, 20:28:49 UTC

[iiiignoring that]

What's the job?

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[voice] marked_songbird January 10 2010, 12:11:01 UTC

Kaien seems to have such a way with people.

[voice] heartbetween January 10 2010, 18:19:49 UTC

[He laughs, rubbing his neck sheepishly at the compliment]

Thanks.

How've you been, Oruha?

[voice] marked_songbird January 10 2010, 22:53:20 UTC

I've.... [a brief pause, and she smiles ruefully] I've been all right.

It sounds like you've been busy. [change of topic, what change of topic?]

[voice] heartbetween January 10 2010, 23:19:30 UTC

[He notices the pause, the sad smile, and the subject change...and while he'd normally let such a thing go, something tells him he ought to at least ask. Not press, but offer to listen.]

Anything wrong?

[laugh] I have been, a bit. Yourself?

Thread 10

coquettescythe January 10 2010, 14:33:28 UTC

[Honestly, he thinks you're a kid.]

I must say, I admire your positive attitude. All smiles and teeth; good for you boy. Sounds like you're doing fine around here.

Ah, here's one guy who's doing ... as fine as fine can get.

[ video ] heartbetween January 10 2010, 18:38:34 UTC

[Again with the compliments. Kaien's neck is getting a bit warm from all the friction of rubbing at it.]

Thanks, Spirit.

I'm doing all right. Making ends meet and all that. Helping out with the Patrol Headquarters as much as I can.

And that's good to hear!

[ video ] coquettescythe January 11 2010, 16:54:31 UTC

Ah, you're with the patrol HQ too? And the guy who runs it?

Ehhh, Byakuya I think his name was ...

[ video ] Ahaha, Spirit... heartbetween January 11 2010, 17:45:53 UTC

[a...pause as he processes that. And then stares at the screen for a moment. Realization dawns, then, and he gives a little laugh.]

Nono, Byakuya is my patrol partner. Priscilla is the one who runs it.

I don't blame you for thinking that, though, especially if you're not in it. He tends to be...ah, a bit self-important?

Thread 8

[video | Kaien, you call yourself a swordsman? lrn2sword] dollchains January 10 2010, 15:30:28 UTC

[She blinks at the Forge, looking curiously at the bundle.] That's a sword?

[ video | xP Well, Katanas Are Just Better, dontchaknow. -shot- ] heartbetween January 10 2010, 18:22:29 UTC

Mhmm.

[Well, he knows it is a sword. Whether or not it is the correct type of sword remains to be seen.]

A bit different than mine, but still.

[ video | fff and in all caps. But he should know this stuff!] dollchains January 10 2010, 21:37:15 UTC

Hm... Did you get that for a friend?

[ video] xP ...it's actually a trope. Hence the capitals. : x But there are no broadswords in Japan! heartbetween January 10 2010, 23:59:47 UTC

Yeah. He came here without a weapon, and he's just arrived, so he doesn't have a job yet.

I hope it's the kind he asked for, though. [sheepish laugh] Duncan's never been one for misinformation, but I have no idea if this is a "broadsword". It fits the name, though?

Thread 8

Voice i_love_squats January 11 2010, 02:05:12 UTC

You...got Angeal a sword?

[ video ] heartbetween January 11 2010, 04:53:16 UTC

...Y-yeah. He said he got here without a weapon, and he doesn't have a job since he just got here, so I asked him if he wanted me to get him one...

[A decidedly awkward pause]

Is...is that a problem?

[He sounds genuinely concerned because even though he doesn't know Zack well, the last thing he wants to do is upset Angeal's friend. Or intrude on their friendship.]