Fruits Basket Roleplay (closed)

[KeatonIshTak05]

Ai~Rena~Sohma
Curse of the Dragon
"Don't let my love be tragic like Juliet's."

Her throat was still raw and sore from her earlier fit of rage, and she'd taken to drinking some warm tea to sooth it. It helped, and got her to relax a little more, but she knew it would be best to keep her speaking to a quiet minimum. That usually wasn't too difficult for the dragon. The spirit of the creature itself had settled down and was grumbling softly to itself deep within her own soul, keeping her on edge, but but not noticeably.

Ai glanced toward her door when she heard the knocking and quickly went over to see who was there. The little servant girl who was terrified of all things scaly. She had been caught dawdling again, the dragoness supposed. Her dress seemed to make it worse for the girl, and looking down, she noticed for the first time that the little bit of beading did have a scale-like shimmer in dim light. Oddly satisfying in a way. She smiled at the servant and nodded. "Of course. Thank you." She whispered, hopefully loud enough to be heard, and slipped into a pair of shoes to head to the main house. Just outside of the banquet hall, she waited until other Zodiacs arrived before going in and taking her seat. Whoever had put the brownies in place had done a beautiful job, and the little trinkets on top were adorable. They put a tiny smile on Ai's face.

[iClo]

________"oh mr.blue sky please tell us why~" ♪♫

"you had to hide away for so long~" ♪♫

Etsuko Yoshi Sohma

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________Etsuko had stood upon the Cow's porch for a lot longer than she cared to admit; she had hoped that if she stood around for long enough, whoever inhabited this particular house would eventually stop whatever it was that was distracting them from answering the door, and come help her out! It was a bitterly sweet concept, that someone might eventually come to her rescue, though it soon began to lose its novelty once Yoyo came to the realisation that no-one was in. After a few knocks, bashing the palm of her hand against the wood perhaps two or three more than what was considered 'polite', the girl would eventually have to admit defeat and took a step back away from the door. Her green converse shoes squeaked slightly against the wooden panels, a noise which forced her to glance down at her feet, both puzzled and amused by the squeak. She found herself frowning a little; even her shoe laces looked as though they were about ready to give up, as the two loops sagged and hung just a few centimetres above the faded-ivory colour that clung to the soles of her shoes. Again, she found herself faintly glad that her parents had not stayed at the main house, predicting that oka-san would be more than willing to hand her a sponge, and then demand that she cleaned her shoes until they glistened. At the same time though, Yoyo found herself wishing that oka-san had been there to stop her 'exploring' altogether, perhaps that way she would not have gotten lost. Usually Etsuko did not mind not knowing where she was, the adventure of finding her way back was almost as good as the whole event of her misplacing herself, however on this occasion, the sky had turned dark midway through, which suddenly transformed a bit of fun into something of a terrifying trip. Etsuko took a few more squeaky steps away from the door of the little house and came to a halt at the edge of the porch, leaning forward slightly as so she could stare up and judge the progressively darkening hue of the sky above, her lips parting a little as she did so. "Chii-pan.." she uttered quietly, her sibling's name having been spoken as an absent-minded babble which had come with her developing panic. With no knowledge of how she was meant to return to the main house, Etsuko sighed and pulled a bit at the bottom hem of her shorts, before she then sat herself cross-legged where she had previously been standing.

_________Even when she was sat somewhat still, Etsuko somehow managed to find a way of moving in some form. In this instance, her right leg rocked up and down restlessly whilst her bright blue eyes searched along the diminishing colour of the ground for something that was atleast a little bit interesting. Her quest for something to amuse her was briefly put on hold, though, as she felt her stomach groan; she had ran-sacked through a bag of assorted low-sugar sweets in the car journey there, but had otherwise not eaten anything for quite some time, which apparently did not sit especially well with the ridiculously large appetite that her little body possessed. Now, she would not only be looking along the floor for her own amusement, it would be to distract her from her tummy's complaints as well. "Ichi ari, ni ari, san ari, shi ari..." she counted rhythmically, having found a line of ants crawling out from a hole just benieth the porch, some of which were carrying bits of leaf, whilst others marched along with wings and others with bare, shiny, black backs. Yoyo had counted roughly fourty-six ants- a mere fraction of the actual mass of insects that were minding their own business just a little bit benieth her, when she'd heard her name being called out by a brilliantly familliar voice. Her head snapped to look up in the direction of the voice as soon as it tickled at her ears, her high pig-tails flicking excitedly about the side of her face, whilst a wide grin very quickly drew itself upon her lips. "Kichiro-kun!" she squealed, delighted to have had her brother come to her rescue! It was almost a shame that he wasn't wearing a cape, but the ice cream in his hand was sufficient enough proof of his heroism. "I thought I was gonna be stuck out here all night-! And, and- now you're here, and- y-you brought me ice cream?! Thank you Chii-pan~!" she exclaimed, wasting no more time than she needed to speak before munching into the sakura-flavoured dairy loveliness that she had been handed. She stood herself up and followed on after her sibling as he took her hand and led her back, her big, curious blue eyes scanning over their surroundings as she walked and ate. Atleast this way she could maybe remember how to get back to Kiki's little house, if no-where else. She nodded and offered her brother an acknowledging hum as he explained that dinner had begun, an announcement which appeared to have triggered her legs into moving even more quickly. The ice cream was a delicious snack, no doubt, but the prospect of warm food was a good enough reason for Etsuko to get a move on.

_________She wandered diligently after Kiki all the way up to the familiar little house, her ice cream since having been demolished, though at the price of slightly sticky fingers. When instructed to change, Yoyo nodded toward her sibling and would explain, "Okay- let me just wash my hands~", and then moved to do so. Tip-toeing to reach the sink, Etsuko turned the shiny looking tap and turned on the warm water, then emitted an almost relieved murmur as the water ran quickly over her palms. She wet her hands, then lathered them with the lavender-coloured bar of soap which had been situated upon the rim of the sink; it smelt lovely and felt just as pleasant upon her skin, this particular soap having been left upon the sink from their last visit to the big house, which oka-san had specifically brought along as so they wouldn't have to use the cheap looking stuff that was usually given to Kiki and Hiso. Etusko didn't know if the other zodiacs were given bad soap, but it comforted her a little to know that their oka-san was atleast looking out for her brothers' hygiene, when she wasn't bickering at them. She hummed thoughtfully and rinsed the soap off of her hands before she'd turn the tap back off and dry her palms with a towel. Once she'd done this, Yoyo darted back toward her suitcase and began rummaging through her belongings for something a little cuter to wear. As she looked through, she spotted a little pink box with a silver ribbon on it, the likes of which she'd pluck from her suitcase and inspect. It took her a few seconds to realise what it was, but once the realisation hit her, Etsuko squealed giddily and then put it down on the floor next to the case, reminding herself not to forget this particular box. Yoyo spared another few seconds of rummaging through her suitcase until she'd decided that she would change into a dress: it was a light, summery frock with thin straps. The garment was mostly white, with the exception of the skirt of the dress, which was patterned with tiny, multi-coloured flowers. Knowing that she hadn't the time to untie and yank off her shoes, only to put on another, more formal pair, Etsuko compromised and simply pulled her shorts off and over them, making it so that she would be wearing a dress and green converse to dinner. How dashing.

_________Once the whole palava of pulling her clothes over her shoes had come to its inevitable end, Etsuko very nearly ended up forgetting to pick up the box she'd put on the floor as she ran out of the room in an excited sprint. "Aaah~! Wait, Chii-pan!" she cried as she hurriedly pulled a little black, faux-leather jacket over her shoulders and on to her back, worried for a moment that he might actually run off and leave her, only to find that he'd instead waited by the door for her. She stuffed the little pink box into the pocket of her jacket, grinning at the image of Éclair's face when she would eventually be handed the ribbon-bound box, before she'd waltz right out of the door and back on to the concrete. "Are Hisoka and Clare going to be at dinner, too, Chii-pan?" she'd ask, bouncing a little bit on the heels of her feet as she babbled, " It's Clare's birthday, isn't it~? Oh, I hope we see her! I wanna give her birthday hugs!~ Wait- if it's her birthday, does that mean she'll get cake? I LOVE cake! I hope she gets a GREAT BIG cake, then maybe she'll share it! I'm sure she'd share it, Clare's a nice person like that... Chii-pan, do you think Clare'd mind me calling her éclair?~ Speaking of cake, Chii-pan, do you know who that boy that smells like cake is?~". It was apparent that encountering Akio hadn't even crossed Etsuko's mind at this point, which was probably just as well- an excited Etsuko was much nicer to be around than a scared Etsuko.

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"where did we go wrong?" ♪♫

(OOC: Her counting translates to, 'One ant, two ant, three ant, four ant...'~ If anyone thinks it needs editing, please let me know ♥ And, sorry that I hadn't posted for a while D: )

[taste_of_poetry]

It was clear, It's been a couple of
years since it has been this way
I look away but it was the same thing, different day
Little things got me in trouble and I would get it bad
And I hated you and I ain't sorry, just forget it

➠Giichi Ryuhei Sohma
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He did not know what to think about the snakes personality, but it was what it was. The snake had been considered an outcast for what his species had done throughout history. The cat was isolated because of what he was, and the Gii - well he refused to be a puppet, and because of it he was considered a loose end. He could not bring himself to get all open and friendly with the two, but he had nothing against them. In all truth he was sure these two were the only zodiacs he had gotten this close since Akio and Akihito, but that was only in the terms of what he considered close.

From where he was seated, he could hear the sound of someone's footsteps, as they shuffled through the woods and into the clearing. Without looking down he could tell that it was not the horse that was suppose to be approaching, but rather someone who must have been sent to gather the family into one spot. Though he had been guessing on the person's intention, he found when her voice cut through the air - that he had been right. Her voice seemed airy, not in a whimsical way - but as if she were holding her breath as she spoke.

Lucky Giichi temperament was along the serene side, so when the women approached he did not take offense to her presence. He kept his eyes glued to the sky, and his head pressed firmly into the weathered door of the cabin - while she continued to address the group. Gii only looked down to face the women when he felt her looking past him, as if she could see straight through - into the cabin, were her irises locked on the cat. His gaze narrowed to mere slits as she apologized, wondering if she were truly sorry for her intrusion.

When she finally parted from their company, he smirked. They had not been here a day, and Akio was already putting them on a schedule. He pulled himself slowly from the embrace of the door, and dusted him hispants off. While he was doubled over and dusting the specks off his shoes, he spoke,"It seems like we are required to attend the festivities. I personally don't want to go, but I feel like I should entertain Akio for once - and come when he calls." He paused and exhaled as he stood erect. " I think I should return to my place an get dressed through, before I head to the dining hall. If you would like you could meet out in front of my designated living arrangement and we can head in together."

He rocked back onto his heels, threw his hands above his head and ricocheted his weight onto the balls of his feet - into a stretch that seemed to carry him lightly off the porch like structure, all the muscle that lined his body lengthened to their full extent. "If not, then I guess I will see you guys there." Gii continued his movements, and within a few strides was back along the path he had taken earlier - when following the cat here. When he finally made it back to his abode, he headed straight for the shower. He took his time, tenderly attending each part of his body - before getting out and get ready for the family dinner. He slipped into a backless black unitard that from the front looked like a sleeveless turtle neck, but from the back exposed the length of his spine (it stopped just below his knees). He took this time to draw his hair back, so as to keep it out of the way as he continued his preparations.

Gii had pulled out an over sized red kimono, that was embroidered with black, gold, and white thread that took the form of lilies at the base of the fabric. He slid his arms through the sleeves and pulled the silk fabrics closed around his abdomen. The large obi he tied around his waist secured his garment closed, and mimicked the embroidery of the larger portion of the garment. The bow that he tied the obi into, was large and flimsy - trailing behind him when he walked. The kimono hung off his shoulders, revealing a portion of his unitard - making the overall look cohesive.

He moved across the room to his vanity and took a curling iron to his hair, feathering the hair that framed his face and Shirley temple curling the back - so that large loose curl hung down the length of his back. When he'd finished he made he slipped on his gold gladiator scandals and made his way out front, wondering if they cat or the snake would actually come meet him.



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It's kinda f*cked up, having your whole family leave you
We all make mistakes, the same for all people
And I was always aware of my surroundings
Forget the pride, sick inside, I ain't proud of what I done
The fam was pretty good but I was stupid and I f*cked it up
Something you didn't know... I'm letting out my story
Cuz I f*cked everything up - I regret it and I'm sorry

[Kashi Hikari]

K a t a s h i xxxx H i r o xxxx S o h m a

T h e XXX R o o s t e r XX

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Katashi had waited to begin closing the gates until he was sure that the people were all gathered into the main household's main boundaries. It was when he began to approach that gate that the servant approached him. He listened to what she had to say and smiled back at her. "Why, thank you!" He said. After saying so, Katashi turned around and went back to his room. At his room he went ahead and changed, dressing himself into a much more formal outfit than what he had been wearing before.

It was a long brown jacket that went down to mid thigh. Then he wore a pair of darker brown pants. On his head he then wore a hat which covered his mess of brown hair. In all of his attire there was rarely any color, this was just one example of that. The rooster walked over to his mirror as he adjusted his color and then sighed. He didn't want to go to see all of the relatives. They were always ready to make some kind of chaos, they were all ready to do something drastic if just one word was said one word wrong.

After Katashi was sure that he was presentable to Akio in particular, he walked back out of his room and gently closed his door behind him. His cell phone suddenly began to buzz and he picked his phone out of his pocket and looked at it. He sighed as soon as he saw the caller id, but he didn't stop right then and there, he just put the cell phone back in his pocket and continued to walk. It was one of his many friends from the university. They were always calling him, always trying to get him to venture out to the bars for some late night partying or perhaps contacting him to get help on their homework.

By the time he got to the dining room the phone had stopped buzzing and he found himself adjusting his coat one last time before walking into the room. "Hello, Akio-San." He agreed him formally as he always did. He then walked over towards his seat. He gazed over at the other zodiacs and then looked back over to the food. He hadn't even realized it until then. He was starving. His stomach was releasing small, angry growls at him. He felt a bit frustrated at his stomach, no, he actually felt a bit embarrassed if anything! He was relieved that it wasn't quiet enough that someone could actually hear it growling.

Can we please get this dinner on the road? He asked mentally, wanting not only to finish dinner as soon as possible but obviously he wanted to get some food too!
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[Kashi Hikari]

❝I just want to be F R E E ❞

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xxxxxKeiko nodded to Momotaro. "Alright then, let's get..." She was going to add going to the end of that sentence, but of course she was stopped. One of the servants that she barely recognized at all approached her. One of them approached the other group while the other, the boy just approached Momotaro and her alike. He was smiling as he told the two that dinner was ready.

Her smile completely faded away. Oh god no. She really didn't want to go to that dinner! She wanted to just go home and maybe make some random food for her brother and her like she did every single night. Well, that was besides the nights that her mother actually made some food. The only reason she actually made food for the two was because Keiko complained to her or Momotaro made a lot of noise.

Oh well, looking on the bright side it seemed like they would be getting some really good food for a change! Keiko looked down at Momotaro after their bags were taken and then patted him on the head. "Come on, Kiddo." She said, then taking his hand and then starting to lead him down towards the main household. With her free hand she fiddled with a small charm on her necklace. It was a teal color that was attached to a golden change that was similar to the color of her amber eyes. She had it for the longest time. She couldn't even remember when she got it. It had just always been there.

Keiko shivered just ever so slightly when she stepped foot into the main household. She thought about it for a few moments about running... again... but she decided in the end to keep going, she didn't stop and just continued to walk. She went down to the dining room and then stepped into the door. She released Momotaro's hand and then looked back at him. "Alright, Momotaro, be on your best behavior, ok?" She knew that there was no way they would be sitting next to each other, so in the end she knew she couldn't watch his each and every move every second of the day.

When she stepped inside Keiko saw him, she saw Akio. She stiffened up again as she walked back over to her seat, brushing a stray piece of hair behind her ear. She took her seat and then looked down at the food. She didn't feel like eating at the moment.

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[Miss Swifteh]

❝ I'm a T W I T , degenerate young R E B E L and I'm proud of it x x x x

x x x x x xPump your fist if you would rather m e s sxu p than p u txu p with this

I'm a nerd, at you blowing smoke in your face; I'm absurdx x x x x x

x x x x x xI'm so bad and I don't GIVE A DAMN I love it when you're m a d ❞

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H A R U K A ♀ G O R O U x 五
EIGHTEEN, STUDENT, YANKEE x 郎
CURRENTLY: BEIN' DISSED -- SRSLY. x 遼

It was fast occurring to Gorou that she was lost. Her mind had been elsewhere when she'd been wandering through the Sohma estate, contemplating the wonders of the universe (or at least, the simplest wonders that mainly involved TV dramas and other mortal musings) instead of keeping track of her route. She somewhat recalled walking away from her Dad's woman's house, then down somewhere with a tree...and another tree...a garden? Nah, that'd been later on.
She kicked the wall beside her irritably, hands shoved into her pockets so she could resist the temptation to punch something. She'd only end up hurting her knuckles - again. It was alright to scuff up your hands after beating some a*****e into the ground, but from punching a wall or something similar? It just made you look a little stupid.
And uncontrolled.
Which she wasn't. Gorou was totally in control. One hundred percent.
She turned her head to the side and spat, sneering. If she lost her temper now then it wasn't her fault. It was the bloody Sohmas with their bloody massive fortress and ********' huge wall. Who needed a wall this size, anyway? If the building inside was this massive then there was something seriously messed up with the world. Their first place in Ise was practically a shack. Their homes in Osaka and Kobe were tiny too, and there never seemed to be any hope that they'd get a bigger place - just a hope that they'd get more money and put better stuff in it. Even now, with the three of them, they were cramped.
She gave the wall another meaningful glare, mumbling under her breath.
" Think you're pretty fancy huh, Sohma-yarou? Tch--"

Perhaps she should have been paying better attention to the path ahead, for an unfortunate accident was headed her way - fast.

The impact was pretty devastating. Gorou stumbled backwards slightly, her gaze drawn to the cold and damp sensation spreading across her chest. She paused in rage for a moment or two, far too many curses lining themselves up to be spoken for her to select a single one. For the clumsy boy who had ran into her, however, this was probably a blessing. Had she the chance to berate him, Kichiro would have been help up against the wall within seconds, threats of laundry bills and retribution headed his way. As it would so happen, the boy was fast retreating before Gorou had even opened her mouth.
She turned and began to run a little way, yelling for the boy to return, but she wasn't as quick and soon realised she wouldn't be able to catch up. Damn that last smoke...I need another one.

Defeated, the yankee picked at her shirt with a sour expression. How was she supposed to uphold a sense of pride with ice-cream halfway down her front? She looked more like some sort of brat who hadn't been able to eat without making a mess. Honestly...it seemed like all the Sohma estate had to offer was housewives and pain-in-the-a** kids.
She sighed, shrugging off her leather jacket. Gorou took a quick glance about her to check she was isolated and pulled off her shirt, balling it up to wipe down her exposed chest before dropping it onto the ground. She replaced the jacket, zipping it up this time so she wasn't flashing the world. The transformation completed, the yankee swooped down to collect her stained top and continued on her way, changing direction so she moved away from the wall. She'd have to leave it eventually...she might be lost, but she knew that her Dad and Hiyo wouldn't be anywhere near the Sohma's main house. If anything she wanted the opposite direction.

[yourswerty5]

"When everything's
made to be broken.
I just want you
to know
who I am."

Hisoka sort of just curled up there, trying to block out the images of the form he had taken, the form he hid underneath this of a man. Hisoka couldn't help but hate himself for everything he was doing... he was being so pathetic, so pathetic in fact he needed Kasumi and Giichi here to comfort him and soothe him just to go back to the house. Hiso closed his eyes to the darkness that surrounded him while he tucked his head between his knees, sitting there with his arms wound tightly around himself. What an idiot he was... he had to run, had to let the cat get the best of him... he couldn't help it. Even though he told Giichi one thing, he saw right through those words... It was true, what he said was right. Hisoka did sort of care what they said, but not because he wantd them to care or love him, he just wanted them to respect him. They could have left him alone for all he cared, as long as they just stopped hating him and pushing it in his face that he caused problems where ever he went. Sighing quietly, Hisoka peered over the top of his knees when Kasumi placed a gentle kiss upon his temple. To think... he had friends like these hiding amongst the zodiac this whole time. "Perhaps that's true... But it's so hard to be strong all the time, it's hard to block out the cruelty, the words... the blame. The blame, the words- the hate towards me for my parents instability... it's not my fault... It's not my fault. I didn't mean to, I really didn't. I did everthing I could to make it all better. I've repented for everything I've done. It's not my fault..." Hisoka would remember the long nights he would stay up listening to his parents, angry... yelling at each other. There were times when his mother's bipolar disorder got so bad, she eft home to go and stay with her mother for a few days... That woman hated him just as much as his mother did, except she didn't hide behind a facade trying to convince herself that Hisoka was human in there somewhere, because he came from her.

Hisoka sat by, and listened to Kasumi, and Giichi. They were older than he was, they didn't have the happiest lives either, so they knew forms of pain, they knew cruelty because they weren't you run of the mill zodiac either. They may be respected more than he was, but they too knew the rumors that surrounded them. The only differences was that the people who spoke them had the sense not to say it to their faces or blame them for anything. He couldn't recal a time someone had ever tried to comfort him like this- not even his own father could stand to comfort him like this if he did wrong. Hisoka flinched when he remembered how his mother used to 'train' him to be a perfect little boy, and when he got something wrong, she would always yell at him- sometimes let her bipolar disoder get the best of her and throw something at him, having it shatter against the wall. If Hisoka took too long to respond and clean it up, his father would, and the he'd get into even more trouble and they'd get into a fight because Kotetsu would think it was banal how she was trying to make a little boy clean up glass that SHE threw at him. These outburts were rather rare and far between, so Urui didn't have to run off to her parents, and have Kotetsu tell him these bullshit lies about how much she loved him, and how she'd get better with time. Hisoka knew that if he wasn't obedient and behaved well, she would revert back to her violent ways, and maybe their grandmother wouldn't allow her back unless Kotetsu promised to get rid of Hisoka somehow by sending him here to the main house- to Akio.

When the others talked about darkness within him, and Kasumi wanted to see the other form he was hiding beneath these beads, he shuddered. He could see it, recognize it... The dark thoughts. The hatred, the confusion... and the fear of someone seeing the other form, seeing how ugly and grotesque he looked, how foul he was, not deserving to be seen by others. 'My cute obedient little boy... I won't let anyone see you. I won't let that monster consume you anymore. You're never allowed to take off your beads, you hear me? Never let anyone take them off. It's bad... And you wouldn't want to be bad and upset mama again, would you?' Urui used to say to a small Hisoka, trying to win him over, to fool him... To make him think that she loved him and wanted everyone to think he was human. When really, she wanted to hide the monster, to shield herself from it. "I'm not allowed to show you... I'm not allowed to show anyone. It's against the rules- I can't break the rules, or the chaos I've been shielding Kichiro and Etsuko from, will unleash again, Mama will go crazy... She'll leave, and she might not come back again." As he spoke Kasumi placed another gentle kiss on his temple much like he would do for Etsuko, to show he cared for her... So it wasn't abnormal at all, in his mind. But he shoved Kasumi off, and scrambled to his feet to stand up when he suggested that Hisoka just... GIVE IN! Give in! Him? NO WAY! That was against the rules too, and if no one's taken a moment to notice so far, Hisoka was not about breaking the rules. "Give in? Just give in to the cat? What are you, CRAZY?! The stories are true. The rumors are all real! They're RIGHT. The cat is evil, and doesn't like being denied. If I just give in, I won't be me... I won't be Hisoka, I'll be the cat, then that'll give everyone reason to hate me. If I give in to the cat, I'll be violent, short tempered... I'll be irrational, and cause problems. I'll upset everyone around me, and yell at every little thing. If I give in to the cat, I'll blame the rat for everything- and want to kick her butt, when she didn't do anything particularly bad to me. If I give in- I'll be everything I don't want to be. THAT'S why I deny the cat, and why I keep him under lock and key. It's fine- when I'm not here. The main house just... I don't know how to describe it. I guess you could say the cat becomes restless, and likes to whisper things in my ears. Terrible, horrid things... No one would be safe around me if I gave in to the cat. Unlike turning into the cat, or the beast- I don't know if I could change back from that horrid person the cat is... You're crazy if you think I'll give in to the cat and start fighting left and right. You may not mind a good fight, but it's against the rules..." Here we go again with those pesky rules...

Hisoka crossed his arms over his bare chest in protest... He respected Kasumi, and respected Giichi. Even more so now tha before, now that he understood what they had faced in their youth. But Kasumi was a bit off his hinges. True, maybe lettingthe cat have his freedom for a while would be good. But the whole family was here at the main house, who's to say Hisoka would just stop at fighting with Kasumi. Who's to say he wouldn't flee the snake and go for someone else entirely? Someone slower, and weaker than he was? Hiso wouldn't spar with anyone like that, but the cat would- he didn't care, he was a bad person. His eyes narrowed and he looked off to glare at the side... Find common ground with the cat? He snorted rudely, and shook his head. "No... He's completely unreasonable. We think at two polar opposites...We may have the same goal, but we have two different ways of going about it. He wants to be violent, and demand respect- demand to be let into the zodiac... I just want to show people who I am... what a good person I can be, and let them decide for themselves if they want to befriend me or not but either way, I think it'd be best if I was respected because people realize... The cat is just what I am, not who I am. Letting him roam free and take over, that's not going to help me at all." When Hisoka looked outside, between the bars over the windows of the house, he saw Giichi standing there- looking in on him... Describing the darkness and how it consumed people as he spoke directly to Hisoka. He couldn't help but get a little defensive... "Thank you so much for the concern, cousin... But I assure you, I won't be letting any darkness will be taking over my life. I won't allow for such things-" He suddenly stopped when a figure, barely visible amongst all the trees, and over Giichi's shoulder- there stood a rather calm servant... looking in on all of them, begging for their pardon as she elivered a message.

When the woman said it was time for dinner, Hisoka automatically thought she was coming here to tell Kasumi and Giichi to get going to that, and to tell Hisoka to go back home or that he was allowed to eat with the other family, from the 'outside' and the employees that were now stayin on grounds with them- which would include the doctors and the new teacher. Hisoka was very surprised to hear that he was allowed to join the zodiac and eat amongst them in 'that' banquet room. He was never allowed to go there as a kid, because he didn't belong around the table with the rest of the other zodiacs- who apparently had a spot they sat at in the big circle... or so that's ow it was described to him from Kiki. How the zodiac animal of the year, sat at the head of the table, beneath Akio's watchful eye from his seat above them all- Staring down at their merry fun. He was never allowed to set foot in that place, and now he was allowed to come... only to... BRING CLARE'S GIFT! Eyes widened in realization.... That's right. Every year, he was so used to sending Clare an anonymous card, and this year... he had actually brought her a present. It was wrapped up, and hidden in Etsuko's suitcase right now. Clearing his throat, Hisoka tried to hide the apparent shock on his face. Normally, he would probably refuse... but this was different. This was Clare's birthday, and Akio had invited him. If it was Kiki, saying he was allowed to bring immediate family, and he wanted to bring Hisoka, it would have been a flat out 'no' right there. He had enough of the zodiac than he could handle. But Hisoka learned never to dispute with the God, never to tell him 'no' again before he was punished in the most severe way possible. "I think I should go... Thanks for the words of wisdom... I'll think them over, and greatly consider everthing you said. It may even change me a bit... I hope we get to become really good friends. In the mean time, I have to hurry up and get ready for dinner." With a bow to Kasumi, Hisoka went to the door and gave the same courtesy to Giichi. "I'll see you soon." Though the invitation was harmless enough, it was easy to tell how it had shaken Hisoka... he had paled, his eyes had gone wide. He was not only being allowed into the zodiac's banquet room for the first time, rather than the second banquet hall, but he was also invited by Akio... Where would he sit exactly? What would happen to him if he refused? What would Akio do if he just walked in, dropped off the present and left? Was he going to be forced to give Clare her present himself? So many things he wasn't ready for... Why did this family insist on doing this to him? Surrounding him with people he didn't like, and vice versa- just feeding into the hate the cat felt for them.

Hisoka ran all the way home, the run being longer than the sprint he had done back into the woods. Once he reached the 'inside' and the gates were opened for him, he was about to throw himself into the boar's house when he suddenly saw Etsuko and Kichiro standing at the door chatting, and acting... well... being is siblings. He didn't really expect them to have gotten to the dinner yet, but he expected them to at least be doing something productive. Stopping a few moments, Hisoka doubled over to take a few deep breaths, and wipe at his forehead, running his hands through his hair to comb it back to fan at his face. "What are you two still doing here? We have to go- I have to get dressed, Etsuko- do me a favor and get the gift out of your suitcase please?" She should know what he was talking about- Hopefully... He had asked to put Clare's gift in her suitcase in the first place so it didn't look suspicious. With that, he began to walk towards the porch, rolling his eyes because the two were eating ice cream. Of course they would spoil their appetites... way to go guys. Couldn't wait, could you?

"When everything
feels like the movies...."

"You bleed
just to know
you're alive."

"Look- it's that Hisoka boy. The one who's possessed by that disgusting creature… the cat."

[OOC: I had quite a bit to reply to... I hope this is okay... =D //editted\]

[Strawberry Sweet Yume]

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Before the Rooster got to say anything else to Clare and Kichiro, a very cheerful looking girl came over to them, saying something about dinner. It was already time for dinner? The brown haired girl hadn't realized how quick the time had passed...her stomach wasn't exactly as ignorant to time as she was though, so as soon as it heard dinner it felt the need to announce it's owner by a small growl. The ice-cream didn't seem to help her hunger. A pink tint made it's way on her cheeks as her stomach reacted. Thank you for telling us. I'll go change then. she said, smiling as everyone took their leave, Kichiro running over to who knows where, while the others started heading for their houses.

Clare also followed their example, heading to her own house to change. It didn't take her long to find the new dress with butterfly designs. Grinning she quickly got undressed, leaving her clothes in a messy pile in the bathroom as she changed into her dress. After putting on a bit of perfume and using some cream she decided it'd be enough. She was never one for make up. Mostly cause her nose just didn't like it. Taking on her shoes, each with a small bow, she got her purse and headed over to the dinning room. It'd be quite an interesting dinner, wouldn't it? Speaking of interesting, her parents had probably sent the cake by now. She had offered to take it herself when she was dropped off, but her mother wanted it to be a surprise so she said she'd send it herself later on and talk to Akio for it to be served at dinner time. She couldn't wait! Just imagine the creamy goodness!

When she finally arrived she noticed that some of the zodiacs were already there. Akio was also there. She smiled. Good evening Akio-san. she said, pretty sure nothing could ruin her mood at the moment. Hello Ai-san, Keiko-san, Momotaru-kun, Katashi-san. she saluted, going over to take her rightful place as the Dog of the Zodiac, right next to the Rooster. As she sat down she noticed a brownie with a very cute dog trinket. It didn't take her long to figure out who made it. They had the same smell like the Tiger boy! Hmm, what was his name? Kaoru, right? She made a mental note to thank him for the brownie and the trinket...and ask him to teach her a few recipes too! Hopefully it wouldn't be a bother.

[Oh Asobi]

Kaoru Sohma
14 yrs old
My Zodiac Sign is the Mighty Tiger
❀ If only for the sake of elegance, I try to remain morally pure ❀

Kaoru stopped sighed and and laid back lazily on the couch closing his eyes. "I would love to be a chef...but I don't think my parents will approve. It's not looked on as making sufficient money you see? Well to my mom and her parents...they have standard...you know. We're in the upper-class and they want to keep it that way...so probably not. I'll enjoy cooking now while I can and probably be something they would be proud of rather than be disappointed in me.". Kaoru kept his eyes closed and folded his hands behind his head. This current subject was something he tried to think of as little as possible. He was going to enjoy his freedom now after all.

"But I mean as far as our snacks, we can make them together if your leg is feeling better. You heard the doctor, you should stay off it for a few days. Maybe I can just find some chips or something we can munch on tonight and save the snacks for another day. I'll be here for a little so you have nothing to worry about.". Kaor turned to Hikaru and gave him a smile. "Besides, isn't it Clare's birthday? I imagine we'll have many snacks left over from that. So you need not worry to much about me making anyting.".

While the boys were having their chat, and alone time, the door opened and they were greeted by a servent. It was time for the dinner. Kaoru was both excited and dreadful at the same time. I mean he did make those delicious brownies and he hoped everyone liked them. He put a lot of work and creativity into them. I mean, who ever heard of brownies with cookies dough bits in them. He thought it was a delicious idea, And of course he wanted to see what the others thought as well. Kaoru nodded and stood up. "Thank You! I'll get ready right away!". The boy said happily before turning back to Hikaru, "I'll see you at the dinner ok I need to go change and wash up. But you be careful alright?". Kaoru then ran out the room and headed to his home.

Then the thought hit him. He didn't get Claire a formal gift. He sighed at such a thought. He hoped she wouldn't be upset or anything. He'd make it up to her and make her something special sooner or later. When he reached his house he went to his suitcase and and pulled out his Kimono. It was purple with white and golden floral designs and laid it carefully on his bed. He then went to the bathroom and took a shower, using one of his favorite body washes, cucumber sent. It made his skin extremely soft and the fragrance lasted a long time, which he loved. It was one his mother's favorites too. After he finished cleaning himself off, he wrapped a towel around his waste and headed to his room to get dressed. Kaoru pulled his hair up in a ponytail temporary to slip his Kimono on with ease. Once done, he went back into he bathroom and brushed his hair. The boy then went back to his suitcase and pulled out his suitcase and looked between the lotions he had bought with him and decided to go with a the same scent he showered with cucumber of which he rubbed on his neck, arms and legs before slipping on his slippers. He then grabbed his toothbrush and brushed his teeth and wiped around his lips to make sure he had nothing left around them and put on lip balm. Chery flavor to be exact it was his favorite. He looked at his nails before deciding to buff anf file them so they looked absolutely perfect. One would say Kaoru was well groomed. But it's something he loved to do, to always look nice and neat.

Kaoru looked at his self one more time taking his hair down and brushing it again. Kaoru was the type of boy that could in fact pass as the opposing gender if his hair and appearance was a certain way. This never bothered the boy. Why would it, he rarely talked to people outside of his family anyway. He just assumed it was what they meant by him being pretty. Kaoru made it back to the main house and waited by the door to the room that dinner was at for Hikaru. He also saw Gii there as well. "Hi Gii..." he said quickly yet shyly as he hurried and turned away from the other hoping not to get yelled again over something. He sighed as waited for Hikaru and also wondered how the seating was being to arranged.

[chibipilochi]

Oh, Doctor, Doctor
I must've gotten this sick somehow
I'm going to ask you a series of questions,
And I want them answered on the spot, right now.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxIs it serious?
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxI'm afraid it is.
Am I gonna die?xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well son, death is gonna catch up to all one day,
But yours is coming quicker than ours, than ours.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxthan ours
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxthan ours

S E K I Y A M A ♏ S A T O S H I

T H E F A M I L Y D O C T O R

The look of disgust that flickered through the woman’s eyes made Satoshi grin inwardly with triumph. He’d completed his goal for the day, and he hoped that this action made the woman think twice of crossing him. He watched as she hurried on her way, probably to scream out her rage. Not like the good doctor cared for one bit. His attention was already back on his room as soon as the door closed. There was already a mental map in his mind as Satoshi began to move things there, putting them back realizing that they looked at their original spot, and then changing his mind. He had to ask one of the passing servants of the house to fetch him cleaning supplies for his room had grown absolutely dirty, and there was no way the doctor was going to have that. After a good two hours of rearranging his furniture and cleaning the mess he made, Satoshi was quite satisfied with out his room turned out. The bed, instead of sticking out from the wall, was now pushed horizontally against the wall; the dresser which stored all his clothing was leaned up on the opposite wall with the end table joining it. The small television set was set in the right-hand corner of his room, diagonally angled near the door. There was just enough space for Satoshi to move around in, yet still kept a neat, tidy appearance.

Satoshi would have spent longer admiring his handiwork when he heard a soft knock on his door, he opened it to reveal a rather young, robust man that was smiling ever so cheerfully at him. He introduced himself as Yuu and said that there would a staff and family dinner that he had been invited to; just the invitation alone intrigued the good doctor enough that he agreed to come, saying that it was such an honor that Akio had thought to invite him. It also meant that’d give Satoshi a good idea on how many targets he had access to; of course, he had a few already in mind. He nodded his head at the young man, flashing him his signature smile before walking out and letting the servant lead the way. His eyes didn’t fail to pick up the rest of the animals that were engraved upon the door as they made their way to the dining hall. Again, Satoshi’s curiosity blossomed, and he turned his gaze back at the young man, asking him the same question he had asked Ai earlier, “Is there some sort of reason why you have these animals on your doors?” He wanted to study the man’s body language, study the flicker of emotion that would pass the man’s face just to see if there was something the members of the Sohma clan was hiding.

It didn’t take long for Yuu to take him to the dining hall where the good doctor saw two young males standing, hesitating to enter. One looked older--which was quite a pity--with long, red hair that descended down his back; his hair was fixed in a rather extravagant way which made Satoshi assume that the Sohma’s weren’t so carefree about their appearance as he thought they’d be. However, his gaze quickly turned to the younger boy standing near him, and the good doctor couldn’t help but let a rather greasy smile creep upon his pale face. If Satoshi was not mistaken, this boy was the one from earlier--Kaoru, was his name. In a way, the doctor cursed the light of the area for it was rather difficult to see just how beautiful the young boy’s form is. He wore a purple and white kimono with gold floral designs; the fabric looked rather decorated and seemed to shape the boy’s body, and his long, black hair trailed along his back. It was a delectable sight, but one Satoshi didn’t want to rush into, especially since they were not alone. He was glad that Yuu’s voice snapped his mind back into reality, glad that he was able to rip his gaze away from the young boy’s. The servant said that he would be standing right outside after Satoshi introduced himself to the family so he could lead him to the staff dinner, then afterwards he would show him to his office.

Satoshi gave the young man a nod as he casually made his way towards the two young men. “I hope I’m not intruding on anything,” he began. He shot a disarming smile at the two young men before turning his green gaze over at Kaoru. “It’s a pleasure to see you again; I hope your friend is keeping off that leg.”


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||ooc: crappy post is crappy. will edit if i need to.||





Hold your head high heavy heart.
So take a chance and make it big,
Cause it's the last you'll ever get.
If we don't take it, when will we make it?
I make plans to break plans,
And I've been planning something big
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxplanning something big
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxplanning something big
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxplanning...

[kind_tsukasa78]

『Hikaru Sohma』

Deep in your smile I see the world seeing me
I'm free to be free, to be what I'd be
When my hearts aching and it's shallow on love
I gaze to the doves and I find it above

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Hikaru nodded as Kaoru talked about his folks expectations for him to become something grand or someone important. Hikaru gave the boy a look of sympathy but couldn't help but feel that Kaoru would do better in a job he liked rather then one that his parents wanted. But before Hikaru could speak up on the matter, one of the servants came to the room and informed them that it was about time for dinner and they should be getting ready. Hkaru nodded and smiled. "Yes ma'am. We'll get right to it." The boy promised before she slipped out. The little monkey then looked to Kaoru and seemed to frown a little that the other had to head out to get ready but went along with it. "Awww alright. You go get ready and dressed and whatever and we'll meet back up before dinner." Hikaru said before smiling. "I'll bandage up my leg and everything you don't worry about a thing." the boy promised, waving to Kaoru as he ran off to get ready. Hikaru then sighed, not liking sitting alone and not having anything to distract himself with. But he forced himself to move along, wrapping up his leg like the doctor had told him to do, finding that his leg did feel a lot better after the ice and the bandages were on. The boy then closed his doors and went to the wardrobe and pulled out a pair of tan slacks and slipped them on. He didn't really feel like dressing up or even changing shirts. He merely slipped on the long pants to hide his wound. Other then that he merely shook his hair up a bit and straightened his tie before smiling and feeling quite handsome and ready if he didn't say so himself.

The next thing that Hikaru decided to take care of was the present that he had for Clare. Taking a few long minutes to climb to the top shelf of his wardrobe and dig it out of the deep hiding place he had been keeping it. He had thought it very important that no one had found out about the gift and told Clare what was inside, but he kind of wished that he hadn't put it in such a place that required so much legwork. But it was all worth it in the end. He hadn't remembered until the day before that it was her birthday so he didn't get anything grand or anything wrapped, it was just put into an old show box and written across with huge marker lettering "To: Clare From: Hikaru! Happy B-Day!!" he smiled to himself, once again feeling quite proud of himself for having a present to give as this would be his first time giving a present to someone that he had gotten all by himself. With this happy thought in mind Hikaru left his bedroom and walked toward the banquet room with a huge grin still plastered across his face. He was careful to walk so that his leg's limp wasn't very apparent.

However, at the first sight of Kaoru and Giichi at the door Hikaru suddenly broke into a run once again, limping with every third step or so. "Kaoru I'm ready!" The boy yelled excitedly only to find that Kaoru had been gotten to first by the doctor. Hikaru immediately slowed down and felt a rush of shame reach his face, already hearing a lecture that was likely to come. "He-hello sir." The little monkey murmured. He even looked over to Giichi with a forced smile, as if begging the ram not to yell at him either. Hikaru didn't know the ram that well but he remembered Akio telling him once that he was a very dedicated family guy, so Hikaru hoped that in the spirit of the banquet and family and all he wouldn't let the doctor be too strict with him. "Hello to you too Giichi, how was the trip here? A long one?" The boy asked, clinging onto his present for Clare till it looked like he might crush the box. The boy tried his best to stay still but was still jumpy and fidgety as always. "Um...we should probably go in fast right?" The boy said, hoping to take Kaoru and go inside before any lecture started. Though he did gather enough courage to look the doctor in the eyes and ask. "Are you invited to this party or the other one?" He asked, wondering if Akio had told the doctor about the zodiac. It didn't sound impossible after all....

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Let my desires fly along on a wing
Along with my dreams, alone so it seems
Thoughts from the heart on a pure spring day
My mind floats away on a dream so they say

[Mister Pointy]

Lance Adrian Kyaren
Outsider and Classmate

Lance was just staring at the sky when the strange girl ran up to him. She kept calling him Taska, then she grabbed him and dragged him after her. Lance was too shocked to even say anything. He just watched as he was dragged into the Sohma home. Even though he didn't know very many people, everyone talked about the Sohmas. That and the large family estate where they all lived.

Lance kept wondering where she was dragging him. Apparently, this Taska person must know this girl. Room after room they passed and Lance noticed a lot of people he'd seen around town. He wondered why he hadn't said anything. Maybe it was just because he didn't have anything to do and at least he'd be around people.

Lance was starting to feel really out of place here. Sure, he recognized some of the people. However, he didn't actually know anyone here. He felt like a fish out of water.

((OOC: Sorry, a bit of writer's block. XP))

[kind_tsukasa78]

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Akio watched as the first set of the zodiacs wandered into the banquet room. The first one he noticed was Katashi and couldn't help but not be very surprised that the rooster was first to appear. The other was one of the zodiacs that lived in the main house and had nothing to expect or consider when it came to such a meeting beyond his constant worries concerning his gender identity which all things considered wasn't a big deal when it came to family gatherings, or at least Akio didn't think so, but of course people could surprise you. Akio did take the time however to look towards the rooster and give him a nod. "Hello to you too Katashi, I'm glad that you could join." Akio said, quoting what he always said to the bird when he visited him for dinner. Akio then took the time to look towards the entering figures of Keiko, Momtaro, and Ai. Akio's smile grew slightly as he motioned with one of his hands towards the seats that surrounded him. "Welcome everyone. Please sit, talk, and trade stories. It's been awhile since we've gathered and I'm sure we all have somethings to catch up on. But remember, no talk of business at the dinner table." Akio said as he looked from Katashi, to Ai, to Keiko and rested his eyes on her for a few moments, having sensed from the moment that she walked in that he had frightened her and that given the chance she would have already thought of running. "Let's not get into such things in front of the younger ones. This is a time for fun and family, let's try to keep it like that." Akio said, his smile growing, his message clear, no talking about sensitive matters until after the banquet.

The man's smile then faded back to a normal degree as he looked to Momotaro and spied the boy's rabbit. "Oh and who's this?" Akio asked. "A younger brother perhaps? Or were there two Momotaros and one of them has already transformed?" The god joked, not wanting to scare the rat's younger brother. As long as the rabbit was happy, the rat would have little choice but to lay along. Akio could have guessed that just by looking between them. "I'm only kidding little one, I've heard of your friend. His seat is between your's and Ai-chan's. I hope he enjoys the meal as well." Akio said, giving Ai a bit of a heads up that she might have to deal with a wild rabbit. The man then turned back to door and saw the growing group of people outside, not something Akio liked per se, wishing that people would just come in if they were there already. But he knew that some people liked to walk in with others and that this had been something that happened at every gathering....didn't make Akio like it any better. But the god did find himself being distracted from that trouble by the arrival of Clare. The god sitting up a little taller and giving her a nod of approval. "Good Evening Clare, Welcome and congratulations on your birthday." The man said happily, letting her take her seat beside Katashi with a smile.

He almost laughed when he heard Katashi's stomach begin to rumble but stopped himself, knowing Katashi wouldn't like attention drawn to himself. Akio looked around the table and noticed that no one was eating, some didn't even notice their gifts. "Everyone should say thank you to Kaoru for providing the brownies and trinkets that you all have in front of yourselves. He was kind enough to come today with party favors for everyone." Close enough to the truth, kaoru did the gifts and the notes for kindness sake, might as well amke it part of the party. Akio said as he took a small pinch and ate it, letting the poor rooster know it was alright to eat before others arrived, Akio could still see more people waiting at the door and guessed that they would have to wait even long for them to come in. Akio then felt the small charm that Kaoru had chosen for him. A small bear? "Most interesting trinkets." AKio said, looking legitimately confused at the item, but slipped it into his pocket without a second look, perhaps choosing to ask Kaoru it's meaning at a later time. For know he was till waiting to for the rest of the zodiac and at the pleasure of those already arrived for conversation. But for now he held his note from the tiger boy in his hands, waiting for the other to walk in before he opened the note and thus could speak to him about it.

Yuu, having wandered off from Satoshi when the man had caught sight of the zodiacs, was already running back to the man, his expression slightly embarrassed but his smile continuing. I apologize Mr. Sekiyama, but this isn't the party you've been invited too." The man said apologetically. "This is the party for Akio-sama's chosen guests, the main family that live in the marked buildings we were talking about. It's a birthday party, so it's a bit private as you can imagine. The one that we've been invited too are for the staff and more distant family. Don't worry it'll be just as fun though not as grand." The man said as he patted the doctor on the shoulder lightly. "Please, I can already see a few of the younger staff gathering on the other side of the house. Please, Let's go." the man said as he turned and began walking away, carelessly not looking back to make sure that Satoshi was going with him. "So as I was explaining the houses are carved with the animals not only because the story is considered one of the family legends and a personal favorite for many heads of the household. But it's also used as an organizational tool for the staff, since the zodiac order is easy to learn and it's easy to differentiate between say the monkey house and the goat house then with vague names like last house on the left or the fifth on the east side..." The man explained as he chatted on towards the staff party.

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[KeatonIshTak05]

Ai~Rena~Sohma
Curse of the Dragon
"Don't let my love be tragic like Juliet's."

Ai sat down and immediately gave Akio a small smile and nod to greet him. That wasn't really unusual when there was going to be a group. She saw Katashi and smiled at he-him, giving the rooster a wave. Sometimes, she forgot and would almost slip, calling the other by female pronouns, but that was very rare now. Katashi looked hungry, and from the sound of it, actually was. She gave the other a sympathetic smile and nodded, like she knew exactly how he felt. The dragon couldn't count how many meals she'd missed at work because they'd get so busy and she'd never get the chance.

As Keiko and Momotaro entered, Ai perked up a little and waved to both of them. She had noticed a little extra place between herself and the Rabbit's place, and seeing he still had his little friend, it made more sense. She waved at Clare as well, mouthing "Happy birthday" to the dog.

From the corner of her eye, she could see that abominable doctor just outside, speaking to Kaoru. The rage bubbled up in her stomach, but she managed to force her expression to stay neutral, making it a point to not even look in that direction. She was sure anyone who knew what to look for would see that she was extremely unhappy, but at Akio directing the rabbit to where Ko could sit, she patted the spot next to her, looking back to their god to nod. She had figured out she'd be sitting by two cute bunnies. Between them and Kasumi, she was sure the night would turn out alright. She'd thank Kaoru when he finally came in now that Yuu, that sweet man, was pulling the doctor away to the other dining hall.

[chibipilochi]

К І С Η І Ʀ Ο δσɦɱɑ
The Boar

草摩 吉郎

ｔｏｎｉｇｈｔ ｗｉｔｈ ｗｏｒｄｓ ｕｎｓｐｏｋｅｎ
ｙｏｕ ｓａｙ ｔｈａｔ ｉ'ｍ ｔｈｅ ｏｎｌｙ ｏｎｅ
ｔｈｅ ｏｎｌｙ ｏｎｅ
ｂｕｔ ｗｉｌｌ ｍｙ ❤ ｂｅ ｂｒｏｋｅｎ
ｗｈｅｎ ｔｈｅ ｎｉｇｈｔ ｍｅｅｔｓ ｔｈｅ ｍｏｒｎｉｎｇ ✩?

Kichiro raised a brow as his little sister began to excitedly blab about Clare. How did she know about Clare? Did the two meet before? He inwardly frowned, trying to piece together memories he didn’t remember having. Before he could ask her where she had met Clare aside from when they met this morning, Etsuko quickly changed topics from calling Clare éclair to talking about cake. She asked about a boy that smelled like cake which only confused the black-haired teen even more. Before he could open his mouth and say that he didn’t know who she was talking about, a familiar voice rang through his ears which only made Kichiro’s head snap towards the direction the voice was coming from. There standing before them, catching his breath was the Boar’s love. Hisoka looked particularly tired, and Kichiro assumed that his twin sprinted his way towards their home to at least catch up to them. Without even thinking, the black-haired teen flung his arms around his twin brother’s shoulder, causing the two of them to stumble back.

“Jun-jun~ How’d the talk with Akio go today?” he asked, unaware that his older brother had gone through a pretty rough ordeal; he continued to rub his cheek against Hisoka’s, stopping when he realized that his twin brother had mentioned some sort of box. He didn’t bother trying to ask for he knew it had something to do with Clare, which irritated Kichiro quite a bit--oh who am I kidding? A lot, actually. He held onto Hisoka until his twin brother found it was time for them to break their embrace and time for him to get ready. He watched as Hisoka walked back in the house, probably to get changed since his twin looked like he had walked through a jungle or something. Waiting outside, Kichiro gently picked up Etsuko and set her on his lap, setting his chin on her head. They weren’t exactly hugging so he was sure he wasn’t going to turn into an animal. There was a horrible feeling in his gut, a feeling he wanted to push away.

It didn’t take long for Hisoka to come out which only made the Boar wonder if his brother just snapped his fingers, causing his clothes to magically slip on him. It made sense in the teen’s mind, but he was sure if he shared it Hisoka would give him a funny look. He gently moved Etsuko off his lap, setting her feet on the ground before standing up and patting his hands on his legs. “Well, let’s go?” Kichiro drawled, not too excited that he’d have to meet the Dog and Akio again. Maybe that’s why he was feeling so nervous? Oh well, it wasn’t important right now. Taking Etsuko’s hand in his, Kichiro began to walk towards the dining hall; of course, he needed to follow Hisoka since he didn’t really remember where it was. One visit a year was not enough for the Boar to keep a mental map of the place.

By the time they reached the dining hall, Kichiro noticed that the blonde-haired man from before was conversing with the younger members of the Zodiac which only made the Boar wonder what the man’s purpose in the house was. He noticed that one of the servants was trying to direct the man towards where he needed to be which calmed Kichiro’s cynical suspicions. Thankfully, whoever the man was agreed to come along with the male servant, but it didn’t stop the stranger to shoot both him and his siblings a disarming smile. Maybe he wasn’t such a bad guy after all? Kichiro’s green orbs glanced back towards Hikaru and the two others that were standing right outside the dining hall. He knew Hikaru was the Monkey, but who were the other two? “Hey, George, are you and your friends going to stand around outside all day, or are you going to actually go inside?” he asked, flashing them a smirk.

He took a step inside as he pushed the door open and noticed that already there were people sitting around the dining table. As always, Akio was sitting in the middle to represent his status in the family. Kichiro didn’t hesitate to shoot a glare over the older man’s glance, hoping that he caught that. Judging from the way everyone was seated and from the way the Zodiac was listed, Kichiro was able to pick up who was who in the Zodiac. Momotaru was the Rabbit which Kichiro already guessed, Ai, the pink-haired woman, was the Dragon while Katashi was the Rooster which made whoever was sitting next to him the Dog. “What is this!” the Boar suddenly yelled as he saw Clare sitting down at the spot for the Dog. Without even thinking, Kichiro marched towards Clare’s seat. “What the Hell are you doing there! Why are you sitting there!” Oh, he knew; he knew. How could he be so stupid? How could he let her get so close to him? “You’re such a ******** liar!” he blurted out before taking his seat right beside his glare unwavering.

[[ooc: emotion_dowant
and so it begins~]]




ｉｓ ｔｈｉｓ ａ ｌａｓｔｉｎｇ ｔｒｅａｓｕｒｅ
ｏｒ ｊｕｓｔ ａ ｍｏｍｅｎｔ'ｓ ｐｌｅａｓｕｒｅ?
ｃａｎ ｉ ｂｅｌｉｅｖｅ ｔｈｅ ｍａｇｉｃ ｏｆ ｙｏｕｒ ｓｉｇｈｓ?
ｗｉｌｌ ｙｏｕ ｓｔｉｌｌ ｌ❤ｖｅ ｍｅ ｔｏｍｏｒｒｏｗ?