001 ; ice ice baby。

[brotherism]

Characters: Jin Kisaragi and you!
Location: Middle District
Time: Late afternoon
Style: Whatever!!
Status: Open like anything ever.

[ It was strange. There was no pain; you'd think that after being sliced open by a creature like that you'd feel pain. Perhaps this is what death felt like. To die after finding brother again...

Jin opens his eyes slowly

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[scarletonlooker]

[As if on cue, an unnatural breeze occurs, and a young girl drifts down from above, using a black umbrella as a sort of parachute like Mary Poppins. She lands delicately a small distance away in front of Jin. Resting the umbrella on her shoulder, she regards him with an all-knowing smirk.]

Oh my! It has been far too long, Mr. Hero.

[brotherism]

[ Jin turns, hand on the hilt of his sword, eyes narrowed. He recognises her, but barely; his memory is hazy and his mind is focused on one thing. ]

You. What are you doing here?

[scarletonlooker]

[His quick hostility all but amused her. Still, this result was interesting. Perhaps another shift?]

Oh, so you do remember me. How pleasing, indeed. Normally this is where I'd say, "How would you like to become a real hero?" However, there are more pressing matters at hand.

[brotherism]

[ He lifts his hand from his sword, moving it to rest on his hip. ]

I don't have time for this.

[sweeperesque]

[A newcomer, huh? Alright, fine. Time for the general introduction To Vatheon. Though she does notice that he seems a bit focused on something else.]

Looking for someone?

[brotherism]

[ Ragna, Ragna, Ragna; his mind is screaming Ragna, but he pulls himself together somewhat. Without a clear objective, a clear location, his passion has wilted somewhat. The girl that appears before him doesn't seem to be a threat: the politeness he learned throughout life overcomes him and he nods, barely, before answering. ]

Ragna the Bloodedge.

[sweeperesque]

Oh! He's around.

[A quick scan of the area, as if Ragna being 'around' meant that he was within sight. However that proves not to be the case.]

Admittedly, I'm not familiar with his schedule... but if you look around, you'll probably find him?

[brotherism]

[ Ragna is here -- brother is here. The calm look that was on his face flashes away and he looks dangerous for a moment before nodding. Turning away, he heads out-- finding brother is most important. ]

I'm coming, Brother. Just wait a little longer.

[girlpowertouka]

Brother?

[brotherism]

[ He twists, turning, sword in hand, to face the newcomer. He's calmer than he was and his natural politeness is coming through despite his drive to find his brother. ]

Ragna the Bloodedge.

[girlpowertouka]

Oh, you're Ragna-san's brother?

[brotherism]

[ Twitch. Why do people know brother -- why do people know where he is when Jin doesn't? It's not right, because he loves Ragna the most, it's obvious, right? It's fine, he tells himself, inhaling quickly. ]

Where is he?

[butler_wolf]

[Suddenly, there's a butler next to you.]

Why, if it isn't the young Hero. What a pleasant surprise.

[brotherism]

[ Suddenly, Jin is like WHAT ]

Who are you?

[butler_wolf]

I see... you don't recall our encounter? How saddening... I suppose you hail from an alternate time line. If not, I'd be happy to refresh your recollection.

[Is he cracking his knuckles? Why yes he is. I'm not sure you want to go through his tender ministrations again Jin... or for the first time, I guess.]

[brotherism]

[ He has no desire for your tender ministrations, old man ;; He stands a little straighter, though, glancing at those knuckles. One move and he'll go for the sword, and he knows the other man knows. ]

Then refresh my memory.

[hungryvigilante]

HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[brotherism]

[ This face. :| ]