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 Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:17 pm
Okina Station
If any ambitious students obtain their licenses and go for a short ride, or take the longer train, they can reach Okina Station. Despite being on the outskirts of the actual city, Okina Station is more like a mall that provides all sorts of modern commodities for the country visitors like Yasogami's students.
Stores at Okina Station include Cafe Chegall, a restaurant serving the most mature coffee in the world (run by a no-nonsense man who refuses to water down his recipe!), 30 Frames, a fresh cinema showing all the latest classics (and a great place to take your date to), and Croco Furs, a shop featuring the latest fashions, and even specializing in rare cosplay outfits or designs of the owner's invention. Other locations such as a textile shop, and a police station round out this stop on the Yaso-Inaba Train Line, making it a valuable mall for the area in more than just name.
One thing is clear though...it is one of Inaba's hottest dating spots, for any ambitious couples looking to get away from the rumor-busy town for a bit.
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 3:17 pm
Narue Taihaku  So this was a functional train station. She had heard of them before, she had seen pictures of them before; she had even seen a few of the old, rotting wagons when they had been out in missions in the city, but this was the first time seeing one actually working. As a demoness, Narue Taihaku hadn't had the need to actually ride the train anywhere, specially when the Estate was considered the only safe place for the young heiress during that time the Corruption was spreading, and no one had let her out during her younger years. Between the protective clan members and her overly protective parents, the girl hadn't seen much of the world outside of her Estate until the time for them had come to escape. She never complained about it though... her childhood being more than happy in her home. They had had everything...
Now, this place was crowded, people coming and going. Young people walking in groups, girls laughing as they carried bags in their hands, walking into the small buildings with bright signs. Croco Fur... Cinema... there were many places to visit, Narue concluded, but today wasn't the time to explore. The girl was here on a mission...she couldn't spare more time without Aeon. What would happen if she...
The girl shook her head as if to dispel the thoughts from her mind, only to turn to look behind her once again. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched...followed ever since she left the Taihaku Estate. Blue eyes narrowed at the sight of a tiny tree standing some meters away from her, her head tilting. It almost looked like... Nah, it couldn't be. Deciding it was her own worries that got her nervous and on edge, Narue stepped forward, following behind the people who were headed for the big wheeled tin box. Her gaze fell on everything around her, completely lost by the loud noises and hurry the people seemed to have as they walked. She almost bumped into a guy in front of her, as he stopped to hand in something to the person standing beside the wagon. With a nod, the guard of some kind let the guy pass before turning to look at her with an expecting look. Narue stared back, a sheepish smile curling at the corner of her lips. Without anything to add, the demoness took a step forward, only to be stopped by the same man.
"Ticket." He demanded, and Narue could only stare back at him.
"Oh, I don't have any tickets." the girl answered.
"No one gets on the train without a ticket." There was some kind of exasperation in his voice, and Narue couldn't help her cheeks puffing out at the insolence of this person. What did he mean she couldn't get in the train! "But I need to find Aeon! I need to get on this machine!"
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:44 pm
 Shiranui Amaterasu - Taihaku After following Narue's scent, and attracting human attention, Shiranui tracked the heir to the Okina Station. There were many odd stores about, like one that apparently sold furs from something called a Croco. Why would this Aeon be in an odd place like this? Then again, it was highly interesting but now wasn't the time to observe human activity. They were on a highly important task! The woman found the wandering heir at the train station, which was some manner of giant metallic device. Though sadly Narue was faced with a rather rude human being, not allowing her onto the train. How rude! Did they have no idea who she was? .. Oh right. Humans normally didn't know about the Taihaku. "What should we do, Rorek? Do we distract that rude man so Narue can get on the train and follow?"
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 11:16 pm
Gyuki "..." Suddenly the area around the conductor grew hazy, at least in his eyes, and the permanent scenery began to melt and twist in a surreal fashion. Only a path before him remained solid, and along it a mist gathered thick enough that he couldn't see his feet. At the far end of this path was a phantom of the conductor's mind, a harbinger of his deepest fears and insecurities...the Gyuuki. That was, after all, a title he'd taken from the demon he killed many centuries ago, and it had simply become his as a passing of the torch, granting him it's abilities in the process. "You dare...deny one of us passage? I understand fulfilling your duty loyally, but you must understand if I perform mine as well. For denying my master's wishes, suffer for eternity." The mist began to twist and move freeform, enveloping itself here and there and twisting tight, forming new shapes as the man's fears began to take shape in his mind. He was an honorable performer, bound to his duty...and Gyuuki would honor that, even as he cut him down.
...meanwhile, in the real world the man's eyes flickered for a moment, before he shuttered, blinking and shaking his head. "N-never mind! Please get on board, ma'am." The man took the tickets in his hand, ripping them to pieces before letting out a shrill scream as he ran away, arms flailing in the air.
In the bushes nearby Gyuuki knelt in a formal stance, a small amount of black mist wafting around him as his Curse began to take effect on the man. He glanced to his side, to Lord Seo, and nodded to signal that the deed had been done. "We must see where the young Ms. goes, and ascertain personally whether this Aeon is a trustworthy individual." Behind him, Shiranui was running out into the middle of the train station and making a scene in her demon form, and the others equally inept at using their discretion were close behind. Gyuuki sighed, restraining his temper as the cavalcade of 'spies' Master Seo had chosen passed, all with due intrigue incredibly apparent on their faces. "I don't believe they were the most reliable choices for this situation, my Lord. Perhaps if you waited for my counseling next time..." Gyuuki wasn't angry. Just, you know, upset with his lack of favor...er, by another name.
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:00 am
 Rorek-Viral-TaihakuTo be fair, Rorek had been lagging behind..
But, as he walked up to the horrified ticket collector, he held out a trio of tickets he had meticulously prepared, and purchased from some of the humans.
"I will cover the-" he started, before watching the panicked man scampered off....And Rorek let out a sigh.
'No matter how hard I try..' he thought, depositing his tickets as he gestured Shiranui and Fina after him. Shiranui was in her wolf form...Which was just about as normal to him as he hoped it would be to the humans.....
And, Fina was...Young. He furrowed his brow slightly, and adjusted his own disguise. While he never reverted to a demonic form, he did have the basics in..camouflage. A tall, black hat that would hide his blonde hair nicely. Some white gloves that he wore to try to conceal his claws. (Poorly), and a large, black mustache that didn't match his hair. More importantly, he had a small cape drifted over his shoulders, to hide his attire, doused with a mysterious solution the humans called 'cologne'. The scent masked his own completely....In the sense of drowning it in another, repulsive sensation.
'The things I do for lord Seo.'
It didn't help he was close by Narue. A mere person parted their distance as he boarded the train....And he could only hope his disguise would hold up.
'I was careless to forget the glasses....but I will not be found out.'
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:15 pm
 FinaFurther back was a small figure covered in a huge coat, a big hat, and some truly massive glasses. Unlike many other demons, Fina was... not very good at blending into crowds and looking like a human. She simply wasn't old enough to have that kind of control over her physical appearance, so they'd stuffed her into some things to make her less obvious than she already was. ...That she was still so obvious, and this was BETTER, said sad things. Even so, she was following Rorek from a bit of a distance, peeking out at him from behind a trash can and staring intently. Beneath her thick coat, her tail was wagging back and forth slightly. This... was a MISSION. An important mission - and those were the things given to the Boss! (...She may have had a poor understanding of what being a boss actually meant.)
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:47 pm
Narue Taihaku She had been desperate, and the girl was ready to do anything to be able to get to the small town more rapidly. She wasn't used to riding these trains, but walking would have taken her too much time. She didn't have time. A part of her had been against the plan all along; after all... a confined space full of people wouldn't be a good place to be if she were to get out of control. But... she needed to be quick, and if she stayed away from the people, maybe it would go out well, the other part of her said. Getting to Aeon was the most important thing right now...
Narue had been ready to do whatever it took to ride that train... but it wasn't necessary as the man in front of her suddenly seemed to change his mind, before running off terrified by something. The girl blinked and tilted her head to the side for a fraction of a second. It made absolutely no sense, but... she would take it. She was running out of time. Time, time... she was starting to sound like Aeon now. Her blue orbs turned around her when she heard a few panicked screeches and cries of 'WOLF!'. The girl tried to stretch her neck to see a bit further, but a group of people was blocking her view. She could only see the back of some tall man with what appeared to be a cape...and a silly hat. Huh... humans really were weird.
Without giving it much thought and deciding to take her chances now that there was no one guarding the door...the girl stepped inside and sat down on the last seat, in the corner. 'I am coming, Aeon.'
... Where was he supposed to be, anyway?
Details, details.
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