[BBS/Action] | If I have to sin to see you again...

[diehardreaper]

Posted:July 27, 11:34 AM
From: Baron Samedi

a. bbs; the Baron declares war

[ It starts with a message on the BBS]

I know one of you did it. One of you killed Rei Ryugazaki. I'm bloody well sure it was and I'm not going to stop til I find you, I swear on me scythe.

But there were others too, I know. I want anyone who knows anything about these murders to come forward. I want to hear everything you lot know and where we can start looking for the bastard to bring them to justice!

My name's Ronald Knox. I'll be waiting here if anyone wants to talk for your privacy's sake.

[ Included are directions to a quiet cafe tucked away in the sidestreets of Tokyo. ]

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Who: Ronald Knox, Kuroyukihime, anyone who wants to talk about MURDERS~
When: July 27, 12am-6pm
Where: A small cafe in Tokyo
What: Ron wants answers and Hime needs a hug
Warnings: M U R D E R S

b. action; Not so shady dealings...

[ Anyone who decides to take Ron up on his offer is going to find him taking up one booth of said cafe, right in the corner with a cup of tea in front of him. It's gone cold and he's intently watching the door. Beside him sits a young lady, her dark hair shielding her face but her shoulders are shaking and her eyes are red. Hime isn't looking her best but she's trying. In front of her is a notepad, and a pen. Clearly she'll be taking notes.

But should anyone approach, Ron would be sure to address them, looking up at them before rising from his seat and motioning to the cushioned seat in front of them. ]

She's with me. Rei was... special to her and he was my shinki. If you've come to talk, there's nowhere better. I want to know everything.




[ ooc: both prompts are ota, either one will do. Answers may come from Ron (diehardreaper) or Kuroyukihime (papillonprincess). Please indicate who you want in the subject of your tag. ]

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[papillonprincess]

[ She takes the card, looking over the information.

Yes... this will be a good next step.

With that, she holds it close to her chest with a breath. ]

Thank you, Hibiki-kun. This... I'm sure this will be a great help.

[ Uh... now what? Apart from clutching hat hand one more time what else can she do? Gods why is she terrible at human interaction? Does she go in for a hug? What does she even-- ]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[ That'll do. ]

[priforprince]

[ Self-absorption and emotional turmoil are going to trump courtesy here, unfortunately. It would be polite to return the gesture for Hime, but Hibiki doesn't even think of it. So in a way, they're bad at this together.

She averts her eyes, though, swallowing. All right. So this is mourning. She can handle that. Focus on the present. On Hime, one of her geniuses, her Princess of the ethereal wings. Asking about the murderer who killed Venus. Hurting. Choosing to take direct action. Hibiki would never prevent her geniuses from flying in whatever sky they chose, but.....

She sounds almost surly, reluctant, when she speaks. ]

...Don't die.

[ This is a serious moment. She can, for this moment, if she tries very hard, be honest. ]

[papillonprincess]

[ For a pair of supposed royals, they can be fairly terrible at this sort of thing.

But that bit of advice does cause the smallest smile. A wish for her not to die. How... ironic? ]

I'm afraid I can't do that, Hibiki-kun... according to heaven's rules, I'm already dead. But... I'll do what I can to ensure my survival.

[priforprince]

Mm.

[ Hibiki swallows. This is too heavy. For both of them. And if she keeps thinking about the heaviness, then she'll keep staring at those words, "friend" and "mourning", and - she doesn't need to. She's okay.

She is going to be okay.

So she sits up a little straighter, folding her hands on the desk. ] Well, as long as the balance onstage remains unchanged, I'll figure something out behind the scenes.

[ So definitely don't die again. Hibiki will have to RE-CHOREOGRAPH EVERYTHING.

Unforgivable. ]

[papillonprincess]

[ As long as she can help it, she'll make sure to secure her spot on stage, both literally and figuratively.

But it looks like Hibiki's gonna be okay... and she's sure she'll be okay too. Time heals all wounds, as they say. Time... and cracking her fist across the murderer's face once they get a hold of him.

With that, she finally releases her hand. ]

That's the last thing I'd want. If... there isn't anything else, I should take my leave.

I'm sure the baron would want to hear what Levi has to say.

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki's hand retreats back towards herself, but slowly. She's more adjusting for a new pose than flinching. ] As you desire.

[ She won't ask for updates. Lavi will tell her when it's done.

This is one part trust and one part just not liking being given tiny updates. ]