Blooming Lotus Inn [Celebration!/Walk-In Welcome/Vacancy!]

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[Naughty Dog Jak]

__LOCATION ▻Back Garden
__MISSION STATUS ▻Unknown
__CHARACTER THEME ▻ Rubicuundior

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Overhearing Nolan's passive comments regarding a recent conflict at the venue, Renji's tattooed eyebrows rose slightly, although largely obscured by the bandanna around his head, it could not conceal his moderately surprised expression. That information seemed quite relevant; a battle on that sort of scale could potentially attract a lot of unsavoury characters, perhaps investigating here first would end up being a lot more productive than he thought.

Renji nodded slowly with a contemplative hum once Nolan continued to speak about the location, to which he presently scanned their surroundings once again. The plantlife was vibrant and the greenery lush; considering how vast the grounds seemed, it was certainly well-kept, there was no denying that. Although Renji's gaze was presently drawn back toward the approaching figures of Spike and Ryuu as they neared where he stood along with Lex and Nolan, to which a polite smile reappeared on his face at being greeted by Spike and presently Ryuu also, his hand rising in greeting. Although Renji promptly froze for an instant at hearing Nolan voice his assumption about him and Lex, to which his eyes widened in surprise at the notion, completely caught-off guard, but Lex did not seem to much hesitate in correcting the necromancer. Renji could not help but notice however that Lex referred to him as a friend, in spite of knowing him for only a matter minutes beforehand, which somehow struck him as strangely amusing. He was after all, solely there to investigate and had a mission to complete, relationships were the last thing on his mind and judging by Lex's prompt reply, it wasn't high on her priorities list either. Much as Lex did have a strange appeal Renji couldn't help but like, now really wasn't the time to think about it, or stare at Ryuu for that matter, particularly since it seemed that attention had not gone unnoticed by Spike. Although once Lex glanced across at him, Renji felt obliged to affirm her correction.
"Yeah, we aren't...involved."
Lex's response sounded a great deal more convincing than his own, although Renji reasoned it wasn't abnormal to look awkward and it probably added to making him seem all the more harmless, which was his aim in any case. It seemed however this was the Spike and Ryuu Nolan spoke of as Lex encouraged clarification, to which Ryuu elaborated somewhat, but Renji could not help but notice she seemed slightly withdrawn in spite of being polite and welcoming, her attention drawn to the injuries of the necromancer as Spike seemed ready to answer the further question Lex posed. At this Renji felt all the more encouraged to ask some of his own, although Lex certainly had a good point regarding how they were greeted; welcome and genuine as it was, they probably did greet everyone in this way, but their mannerisms did suggest they probably were in the midst of something else beforehand. Although he listened with interest as Spike responded to the questions directed toward both him and Ryuu.
"Well actually we have a reopening celebration going on so we were expecting to see more folks around. Ryuu and I try to greet new arrivals, but Nolan tends to have that covered if we don't."
Glancing back at the necromancer nearby upon hearing this, Renji spared Lex a contemplative look before turning to face Spike.
"So there is a party going on; it seems we chose a good time to stop by. Do you have any vacant rooms left?"
Pausing for a reply, Renji's gaze wandered back to Nolan once again whilst he spoke with Ryuu, still standing alongside Spike, to which Renji unconsciously began to survey her once again. His gaze perhaps lingered slightly longer than necessary as he mentally began to narrow down the list of possible beings Ryuu could actually be, since he was certain she couldn't possibly be human. Her beauty was almost ethereal, as was her apparent grace in spite of a well-concealed discomfort just barely noticeable at this point; although Renji was so absorbed in these contemplations he did not seem to realise Spike had noticed his close observations just as much as Ryuu was avoiding his gaze for the exact same reason. It seemed Renji had come across a whole lot more than he bargained for already; a woman he believed may have been from a powerful but presumed extinct race, a long-lived human with an increasingly rare if frowned upon talent and a being that he'd always assumed existed only in myth.

[Naughty Dog Jak]

Spike Spiegel

x● Status: Concerned
● Current Location: Back Garden
● Objective: Greet new arrivals
● Attire: Silk dress shirt/suit jacket
● Theme: Real Folk Blues

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Following his initial greeting, Spike came to a halt just aside from where Nolan stood and turned to face him, the polite smile on his face increasing slightly upon hearing the necromancer's words, although his eyebrows rose at hearing the unusual two individuals were likely a couple. Whether it was an unconscious action or not, Spike did notice Ryuu's grasp on his hand seemed to increase slightly at this, to which he looked back at the newly-arrived individuals and gave their appearance a more detailed appraisal for some seconds before offering a reply to Nolan. Although now in closer proximity, what stuck him first was the sheer height of the woman standing opposite, let alone Lex's electric-blue hair and styling giving her all the more of an unusual presence; whilst she was no giant and did not stand much taller than the man standing with her or himself, it was certainly not a common trait, nor her heterochromia. Although with his in mind his glance shifted toward the man standing with her and aside from the fact his hair was a bright crimson, Renji didn't seem to have any other particularly unusual traits; much as Spike noted signs of multiple tattoos just visible underneath the edges of his bandanna and more along the visible part of his neck unconcealed by his shirt collar. In spite of these observations however, both did seem to have a slight distortion around them and much as he was not very attuned to sensing auras of any kind, that alone made it clear to him there was more to consider about them than appearance alone. Although Ryuu did not seem phased by this, which meant her greater ability when it came to detecting spiritual energies did not give her reason for concern about them. If anything, Spike felt a wave of relief when Ryuu spoke up to introduce them both, since much as she still seemed slightly unsettled it likely stood out more from his perspective as he was so familiar with her usual mannerisms.

Following his brief glance over the newcomers and Ryuu's introduction, Spike opened his mouth to respond to Nolan when Lex hastily corrected the necromancer's assumption, to which Spike paused with an expression somewhere between amusement and slightly surprise at the quick interjection, whilst Ryuu appeared to stifle a giggle. When Renji made a quick addition to this statement, Spike gave a nod of understanding, although he still felt mild amusement in their haste to correct the necromancer. The intensity of Lex's gaze along with her question left him more inclined to answer promptly, to which he spoke up in this instance.
"Well actually we have a reopening celebration going on so we were expecting to see more folks around. Ryuu and I try to greet new arrivals, but Nolan tends to have that covered if we don't."
Sparing the necromancer a short glance before observing Lex root around in her bag, Spike turned to face Renji as he followed up Lex's question with another.
"Vacant rooms? Sure, how long were you guys looking to stay?"
Gaze moving to Lex for an instant to direct the question toward her also, Spike did quickly notice however that Renji's line of sight had fallen on Ryuu once again. This had not gone unnoticed by Spike as Renji's eyes had been largely on her whilst they approached earlier, to which Ryuu now actively seemed to avoid looking at him much at all out of mild discomfort. Tensing slightly, Spike felt an twinge of irritation at this, but he did not find it a surprise either; it wasn't the first time Ryuu's beauty caught and held someone's attention, it was more a matter of Renji's observations making her visibly uncomfortable that started to get Spike riled. Although he made a point to try and not let it show, his polite smile fading slightly as an urge to be protective saw him move slightly closer to Ryuu just as Renji looked back toward him once again. The reason for Renji's observations seemed to have eluded Spike at this point, causing him to potentially draw the wrong conclusion, so he attempted to avoid making a judgement on that basis as he did not have all the facts and instead retained his pleasant demeanour as best possible, gaze only flitting upward at the sound of raised voices and commotion nearby, followed by Ness storming back into the building. What's she up to now? Since Ryuu seemed in the process of arranging to assist Nolan with his injuries, perhaps he may need to check on Ness in the meantime.

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OOC: That post was epic Scorpion, has to be said. Nice one. wink

[_xX Faceless Enemy Xx_]

(( There's a kitten lurking about... Oh, wait, that's me! c': First college year is over with, and now my brain has some breathing room for the epicness that is the Blooming Lotus. What's been happening, beautiful people? What did I miss? ))

[Naughty Dog Jak]

OOC: Hey, great to see you back Faceless!
I'll send you a pm to get you up to date, no worries. xd

[ruroken darkblade]

Listening to:

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Now I lay you down to sleep. For your soul is mine to keep...

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Nolan felt a a little embarrassed about the whole Renji and Lex being a couple thing but it was an honest mistake and nobody had any sort of hostilities against it, plus he was sure he smelled a bit of pheromones but maybe that was just from Spike and Ryuu. They probably just got freaky or something. Spike seemed like that sort of person.
Meanwhile he just stood back while the four conversed with each other.
The necromancer sniffed as Lex lit up her own odd smelling cigarette and was very curious about what she was smoking.
" MMmm that smells that good..I like what your smoking little missy. " He snuffed out his cigarette and pocketed the butt. " I'd trade a joint for one" It was an offer but maybe not one she would take him up on. It was so hard to find a smoking buddy around here.

His head perked up when he was finally addressed to by Ryuu who had noticed his wounds had worsened. It caused him to run his fingers across his sides feeling how moist with fresh blood that they had become. It was true that he was still feeling weaker by the day but every night when he was just ready to let go and die the same voice would whisper into his dreams. She sounded beautiful yet terrifying and it was in a language he couldn't comprehend most of the time.
'young lich...." echoed in his mind for a moment before he snanpped back to reality.
" uh yeah whenever you are ready ryuu, lets go and get me patched up. Something I want to talk to you about as well..." he lowered his voice. his tone suggested that he wanted to talk in private


Meanwhile Amano had been grabbed up against his will and tickled and played with. he didn't like it all that much but just went with it for now. At least for as much as he could stand.
" waddya doing...I get it. You like nice and Somehow you think I am nice..." And in response to Fayes comment about wondering if hes ok or not, the feline just shrugged. " maybe..." he acted as though he didn't care that much and was in fact hoping the necromancer would just pass away already. He didn't like the way Nolans soul and the spirits around him were evolving.


Meanwhile Amano


( Nice to see you back faceless. I missed the cute little kitten. Got new arrivals and everyone is having a party. Nolan looks like s**t and Ryuu and Spike had taken over. On the sad note Mission has had to take a hiatus from this rp to deal with personal stuff so we are trying to keep it going )


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When you die, you will wake. Now your bidding is mine to make...

[_xX Faceless Enemy Xx_]

Y U N I Q U E

(( Great to be back! And thank you, Jak and Nolan! I've missed you all so much. And Nolan! I'm loving the picture! -cracks knuckles- Lesse if I can still do this right... ))

Bright, icy eyes peeped into existence from the shadow of a piece of furniture as the dim darkness darkened to the liken of pitch. The pupils narrowed vertically to adjust to the light of the room, the curious peepers peeping in on a snoozing canine over there. Sensitive ears still hiding in the vortex caught the faint sounds of others on the rearranged compound of the Mistress'. Or was it Ryuu's now? Yuni missed out on that part when she was here last.

Anyway. Dog.

The tiny calico kitten climbed out of her fiery portal and arched her back in a languid stretch in the Sitting Room, skinny tail held high to wave to anyone she missed in greeting. Carefully, quietly, the feline stalked across the room. Like in a James Bond movie. If there was something to hide behind, she would hide behind it for a brief moment of time before moving to the next obstacle. This pattern would take her half way around the room, instead of the direct course without many hiding spots.

Crouched behind the leg of a chair, the kitten would wiggle her rump a few times in anxious anticipation.

Wait for it.

Wait.

Waaaaaaaiiiiiiitttt--OKAYNOWGO!

With a squeaky mew, the calico sprung into action and flew across the space between her spot and the canine to land a playful pounce on the corgi's side/back. And then run away, as fast as she could, to take refuge at the highest point of a couch or chair. Whichever her paws took her to first.

[Naughty Dog Jak]

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__■ Location(s): Sitting Room, Somewhere on second floor, Back Door, Garden.
__■ Sleeping in the Sitting Room: Ein
__■ Exploring the second floor: Edward (Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV)
__■ Lurking by the back door: Faye Valentine
__■ Out in the garden: Jet Black
__■ Theme: Cat Blues

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Feeling a surge of irritation at Vanessa’s incredulous laughter, Jet’s jaw clenched slightly as he took a step forward, although stopped short at a light tap from Adrien, bringing him back to a more settled state of mind. Although at this point a deepening frown had emerged on Jet’s brow, his expression growing all the more severe along with added tensure to his posture as the contemptuous looks shared between the two women worsened. Whilst the occasional glance from Adrien made it clear she did not wish for him to interfere, it was rapidly reaching a stage he felt as though he would need to ; although the opportunity never presented itself.

The next series of events occurred in quick succession, leaving Jet with no opportunity to intervene, although once Adrien’s pistols were seemingly rendered weightless and shattered overhead, Adrien leapt into action and he reacted without a second thought. Instinctively reaching for his Walther P99, Jet then found he merely grasped at thin air, to which his recollection of a conversation with Ryuu some days previous came directly to mind. The fight was over and no weapons were necessary. ”Still baring arms after so many sacrifices have been made dishonours not only the memory of those we have lost, but all they have done to bring the fighting to an end. At least for now, please refrain from carrying that weapon around needlessly.” Lowering his hand defeatedly, the knowledge his weapon was not readily available left Jet at a slight loss, although it seemed to make little odds as Vanessa and Adrien continued their disagreement quite vocally in spite of the silver-haired woman already starting to march away once again, but not before she locked eyes with Adrien in a somewhat bizarre manner which seemed to quiet the white-magenta haired woman for a moment before their heated discussion reached its end. In a moderately stunned silence, Jet paused to watch Vanessa stride back toward the building, the faint purple hue overhead now fading completely as he took several steps to follow, but stopped short a couple of paces from Adrien when she turned to face him, a look of anger still present on her face.
”Ness, I think it was.”
Responding simply, Jet’s voice was steady but troubled as he watched Vanessa vanish from sight completely before returning his attention to Adrien. A quick glance beforehand saw him note Spike and Ryuu exiting the building toward a gathering some distance away, two figures very much unfamiliar.
”She arrived today just a short while before you did. I have no idea what she is but I’d rate her friendliness down for a start.”
Folding his arms once again with a frown, Jet exhaled a long sigh before shaking his head; it seemed this was likely going to be ‘normal’ behaviour for Ness, her behaviour around Spike upon arrival had been no different, which meant she would likely be this way with everyone, or at least until she formed some familiarity with others. Her abilities were the concern however, how or why were just the start of a series of questions yet still unanswered.

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Chuckling lightly at Rin’s reaction to the contact from her hand, Faye halted the movement of her fingers whilst the unusual creature stared up at her; feathers about her head slightly raised and eyes gleaming with genuine surprise, Rin looked almost like a small child, mystified by everything she saw. It may perhaps have been too bold to pet Rin in such a manner, but Faye could not help her actions, it seemed almost a compulsion following the look of loneliness in Rin’s eyes for an instant, only to give way to lively intrigue once again a moment later as she began running her hands over Amano’s fur. Even with a somewhat odd appearance, Rin still encapsulated all the child-like elements to be expected of any young creature, whether that was truly the case was yet to be seen, but in Faye’s eyes she was a child, and one better behaved than Edward at that.

Watching as Rin carefully moved her hands in small strokes along the feline’s fur, Faye resumed running her fingers lightly across the her feathered wing, to which for some moments Rin and Faye almost seemed to mirror each others actions until Rin began to utter a faint growling and her single angel-like wing atop hear head extended further. Clearly Rin enjoyed petting Amano, whom Faye reasoned looked slightly impatient but tolerant nonetheless as Rin continued to do so; Faye could not help but smile in amusement once Rin began to emit a purr-like sound in spite of Amano’s somewhat disbelieving tone.
”So you’re not nice then, Amano?”
Slowly releasing Rin’s chain and letting it settle loosely on her lap so she could instead rest her head in her free hand, Faye leaned her elbow upon the table whilst continuing to gently pet Rin’s feathers with her other hand, giving Amano an amused glance before directing her smile back toward Rin.
”Rin’s nice.”
Faye’s tone of voice was genuine if with a hint of amusement with the intention to tease the feline as she lightly traced the outline of one of Rin’s larger feathers before glancing back at Amano.
”Maybe? You don’t sound that sure. Does he get beat up like that often?”

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In the sitting Room, Ein's position upon his cushion at one of the tables was unchanged; the canine slumbered on blissfully unaware of any change in his surroundings or the events outside the building. The only noticeable reaction the corgi seemed to give was a series of nose twitches, lazily sniffing the air when Vanessa entered the room and began picking at the plated food remaining on the tables. Even whilst unconscious, Ein retained some level of awareness, although seeing that he regarded Vanessa as friendly, the canine opted to hold his position and slumber on without any need to fully wake nor investigate. This however did not seem quite the case as a small bipedal form emerged unnoticed from the shadow cast by Nolan's distinctive chair. Small and indeed furry, the kitten made swift progress toward the canine, tiny paws silent on the wooden flooring until she made a surprisingly large leap toward Ein whilst he slumbered, landing squarely on the corgi's back, resulting in a muffled bark of alarm as the canine rolled to his feet, awake and glancing about furiously in search of the culprit responsible for waking him.

Spotting the multicoloured rump of the calico bounding away, Ein's usually highly rational mind was almost immediately overruled with...
CAT! Catcatcatcatcatcatcatcat!
Already giving chase and skittering after the feline, Ein's mind had already slipped into a much more primitive mindset. Catch the kitten. What good it would do and the fact he would be at a loss if he actually caught the kitten were irrelevant at this point. He HAD to chase it.
Spying the kitten teetering atop Nolan's chair and peering down at him, Ein scrambled to a halt and sat at the base of the chair, staring up at the kitten intensely, to which he glanced across at Vanessa to see if she had been moved by what he perceived as an outrage.

OCC: POST UPDATED
Will add Ryuu post tomorrow.