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[ the hell is this??? Was Elizabeth also a piece of extracted data like him and just somehow messaging him? Or was somebody beginning to spread rumors to him? As he reads the words, he feels something in the pit of his stomach twist. Okay, he knows they've been having some rough times, but he thought by now things had squared up. Did it have to be this way? Was he really going to abandon Zura at wipe his memory again? That's what he remembered right before he arrived here.
Katsura has no idea who is replying to, but he pecks out an email in response. ]
[ again, he has no idea who may receive this email but it moved him to tears. ]
Katsura has no idea who is replying to, but he pecks out an email in response. ]
Dear Elizabeth,
I'm not sure who has given you this faulty information, but as you should know, our friendship has only strengthened in these times of hardship. I understand now your reasoning for abandoning me and our relationship, but please do not leave me on such a false note. You've been a companion through thick and thin, through all the extensive arcs, through all of the extensive stand-bys. If you are to be forgotten, I will always hold you close to my heart, though I may not understand who you are or why. If this is truly goodbye, thank you for everything you've done.
Be strong where ever you are and where ever you are going.
Sincere with love,
Katsura Kotarou ❀
[ again, he has no idea who may receive this email but it moved him to tears. ]
[ today when you get home, katsura, you will have in front of your apartment door a large tupperware container. there will even be a little red bow on it and a note. ]
enjoy!! ]
zura!![ and then there's a little drawing of a happy eagle head at the bottom.
made a bunch of soup and wanted you to have some
its new england clam chowder
you might not have had it before but i swear its good
one of my specialties!!
i know you work a lot so now you wont have to cook dinner tonight
take the night off haha!!
enjoy your soup
USA
enjoy!! ]
[ he never expected a present to arrive at his door, but he picks it up and reheats it. Something about his boss was really odd; it's like he was trying to get emotionally attached to him.
Katsura had his share of friends who were followers back home, but they still treated him with utmost respect and didn't seemed too eager to "hang out" with him or anything in that aspect. Zura thinks this through when the soup is ready, and when he takes a bite, he ends up deciding he likes it.
Although, it's a little rich and too thick. The flavor itself, though? Very good.
He'll thank America for it the next time he sees him in person. ]
Katsura had his share of friends who were followers back home, but they still treated him with utmost respect and didn't seemed too eager to "hang out" with him or anything in that aspect. Zura thinks this through when the soup is ready, and when he takes a bite, he ends up deciding he likes it.
Although, it's a little rich and too thick. The flavor itself, though? Very good.
He'll thank America for it the next time he sees him in person. ]
Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, if you get 5 back no one will break your heart. Xx
this curse is called friendship!! i let it infect me with pride!!
Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, if you get 5 back no one will break your heart. Xx
LEE-SAN. PLEASE BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.
LEE-SAN. PLEASE BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.
thank you so much!! please, you be careful too! we'll succeed in this endeavor through our bond of friendship!!
Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, if you get 5 back no one will break your heart. Xx
[ Sending it to every person she's met at least once YEAH!!!! ]
[ Sending it to every person she's met at least once YEAH!!!! ]
[ A message pops up in your inbox from an anonymous source. How strange! If you don't delete it immediately, you'll be greeted with an audio message that's quiet, at first. In fact, it's quiet enough that just in time for you to turn it up, it starts to speak. It sounds suspiciously like Xerxes Break if you know him, but at the same time, there's a totally stupid voice being used, since it's not like Break would send this message along. Emily, though? Of course. She's such a gossip. ]
Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, because if you don't, then something preeeetty bad might happen to them! Heart failure is pretty serious~! Kehehehehehe!!!
(( ooc note ; break is sending this to literally everyone in the game, so I'm sorry... Feel free to figure out he caused it, since it's not like he's trying that hard to hide it. ))
Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, because if you don't, then something preeeetty bad might happen to them! Heart failure is pretty serious~! Kehehehehehe!!!
(( ooc note ; break is sending this to literally everyone in the game, so I'm sorry... Feel free to figure out he caused it, since it's not like he's trying that hard to hide it. ))
Where do you work today? Would you have time for me to stop by?
[Straight and to the point as usual from Peko Pekoyama.]
[Straight and to the point as usual from Peko Pekoyama.]
[ roughly about 20 minutes later. ]
Ah Pekoyama-san sorryry I haven't been able to prely back to yet. These bastards don't rleley give me time for a breask and typing with these paws ... it's so hard!!
It's so very hard!
These are not thw paws I WAS PROMIESD!!!
Ah Pekoyama-san sorryry I haven't been able to prely back to yet. These bastards don't rleley give me time for a breask and typing with these paws ... it's so hard!!
It's so very hard!
These are not thw paws I WAS PROMIESD!!!
[ TEXT ] -> [ ACTION ] (peko -> kuzuryuu -> zura FOR THE MOMENT ANYWAY)
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perfectstrike
2015-04-12 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
I will see you at 4PM.
[That should be more than enough time for him to finish off whatever he's working on for the burger dojo. Burgers aren't so bad, as long as there's no cheese on them, right...?
Five minutes before four, and Peko's arriving at McCeres -- with a certain yakuza heir in tow. If McCeres is not the burger dojo, then she'll be calling him shortly...
...she can't help but be a little worried about what kind of "paws" he was promised.]
[That should be more than enough time for him to finish off whatever he's working on for the burger dojo. Burgers aren't so bad, as long as there's no cheese on them, right...?
Five minutes before four, and Peko's arriving at McCeres -- with a certain yakuza heir in tow. If McCeres is not the burger dojo, then she'll be calling him shortly...
...she can't help but be a little worried about what kind of "paws" he was promised.]
[Yup. Here he is. Tiny little baby-face of a thing who barely comes up to Peko's shoulder. This is him. This is our super yakuza.]
[He's just staring at the place in mild disbelief. Peko. Peko what kind of samurai works at this sort of establishment. WHAT.]
[He is suddenly not sure at all what to expect here.]
[He's just staring at the place in mild disbelief. Peko. Peko what kind of samurai works at this sort of establishment. WHAT.]
[He is suddenly not sure at all what to expect here.]
I SAID THE KIDDIE MEALS ARE FOR CHILDREN ONLY— CHILDREN ONLY!
Having the heart of a child— that doesn't count! Order from the adult menu like an adult, you baaaaastard!
[ here we see (1) clothed mascot who has his headpiece off, long, silky hair pouring from his face. He looks pretty enraged, bickering at some customers as he reaches for his hip to draw his sword which—
...he doesn't have on his person. ]
Uwaaah. People like you need to grow up.
I'm clocked out. I don't need to hear this. I work hard. I pay my bills. I am the bloodflow of this establishment. Corporate doesn't give a cat crap about us. Am I to really live on such an income? After I have been here so long?
[ The mascot is a horrifying mime, by the way. And the paws he was referring to were the large gloved hands that were part of his costume.
He just.. puts the head back on??? and starts to walk towards the exit. Was he going to go home in that?
Only.. he steps backwards so that he is level with Pekoyama and her companion. ]
Ah. Pekoyama-san. You made it.
[ his voice is muffled behind the mask he is wearing. ]
Having the heart of a child— that doesn't count! Order from the adult menu like an adult, you baaaaastard!
[ here we see (1) clothed mascot who has his headpiece off, long, silky hair pouring from his face. He looks pretty enraged, bickering at some customers as he reaches for his hip to draw his sword which—
...he doesn't have on his person. ]
Uwaaah. People like you need to grow up.
I'm clocked out. I don't need to hear this. I work hard. I pay my bills. I am the bloodflow of this establishment. Corporate doesn't give a cat crap about us. Am I to really live on such an income? After I have been here so long?
[ The mascot is a horrifying mime, by the way. And the paws he was referring to were the large gloved hands that were part of his costume.
He just.. puts the head back on??? and starts to walk towards the exit. Was he going to go home in that?
Only.. he steps backwards so that he is level with Pekoyama and her companion. ]
Ah. Pekoyama-san. You made it.
[ his voice is muffled behind the mask he is wearing. ]
[Oh no. That yelling voice is far too familiar. The good news is that she knows she's in the right place. It's when she hears him yelling about having the heart of a child that she starts to think that maybe she made a Mistake by visiting him here. Maybe she should have just gone back to the Pleasure District to visit him at the kissaten, that abruptly seems like the better location. If she didn't assume that Kuzuryuu would object on principle, anyway, and also that the last thing she wants is for any of her classmates to see her and the young master going to the Pleasure District together...
No. Burger dojo it is.]
Yes, I did.
[Did... did he have to put the mask back on... She's almost afraid to look at Kuzuryuu to see what kind of expression he's making. Gotta just. be cool. This is fine.]
I'd like to introduce Young Master Kuzuryuu Fuyuhiko, heir to the Kuzuryuu Family. This is Katsura Kotarou, my... [and then a pause, because does she really, really want to use this word when he's dressed like this...] ally...
[Hnngh.]
No. Burger dojo it is.]
Yes, I did.
[Did... did he have to put the mask back on... She's almost afraid to look at Kuzuryuu to see what kind of expression he's making. Gotta just. be cool. This is fine.]
I'd like to introduce Young Master Kuzuryuu Fuyuhiko, heir to the Kuzuryuu Family. This is Katsura Kotarou, my... [and then a pause, because does she really, really want to use this word when he's dressed like this...] ally...
[Hnngh.]
Edited 2015-04-12 02:39 (UTC)
[Why did they have to meet anywhere in public at all? WHAT'S WRONG WITH AN APARTMENT, GUYS? Because, yes, he would have strongly objected to the idea of going anywhere near the Pleasure District, especially in Peko's company. Not that she's not great and all just...no. Dear god no. What if someone saw?]
[Worst suspicions confirmed here though: Peko's samurai partner was not at all what he was expecting. He almost has secondhand embarrassment on Peko's behalf. He...]
[He is not sure at all what to say here.]
[So standing there looking dumbstruck and confused and vaguely uncomfortable it is. Why did you put the mask back on. What the hell is wrong with you.]
[Worst suspicions confirmed here though: Peko's samurai partner was not at all what he was expecting. He almost has secondhand embarrassment on Peko's behalf. He...]
[He is not sure at all what to say here.]
[So standing there looking dumbstruck and confused and vaguely uncomfortable it is. Why did you put the mask back on. What the hell is wrong with you.]
[ A polite bow to her child— was that a child? He had no idea Peko made friends with such young people. That's great. Nothing is better than children.
He holds his mask from falling off when he bows then adjusts his posture. ]
It's a pleasure to meet you, Kuzuryuu-dono. I'm Katsura.
[ he needs to emphasize that. Not Zura. Not just wig either. Katsura. ]
It's stuffy in here. Ah. I can't stand the smell of nuggies anymore. Did you know that nuggies deteriorate the soul? Only those strong enough can work in this establishment.
We will take our conversation outside.
[ He marches onward past them, taking the lead. ]
He holds his mask from falling off when he bows then adjusts his posture. ]
It's a pleasure to meet you, Kuzuryuu-dono. I'm Katsura.
[ he needs to emphasize that. Not Zura. Not just wig either. Katsura. ]
It's stuffy in here. Ah. I can't stand the smell of nuggies anymore. Did you know that nuggies deteriorate the soul? Only those strong enough can work in this establishment.
We will take our conversation outside.
[ He marches onward past them, taking the lead. ]
[HER CHILD...
But no, all she hears is nuggies, and she's back to regretting her decision that she didn't wait until after his shift was actually over to bring Kuzuryuu by.
A beat, then she's following behind him with no small amount of alarm. How are they supposed to have an inconspicuous terrorist meeting when one of them is in a mascot suit...??]
Are you... going to change, first?
But no, all she hears is nuggies, and she's back to regretting her decision that she didn't wait until after his shift was actually over to bring Kuzuryuu by.
A beat, then she's following behind him with no small amount of alarm. How are they supposed to have an inconspicuous terrorist meeting when one of them is in a mascot suit...??]
Are you... going to change, first?
Y...yeah, same...
[He sounds uncertain as to whether or not it is actually a pleasure. He gives a sort of feeble bow in return, still very clearly 100% unsure of what to make of this. He...guesses? It is good?? To meet you??? Partner in crime of Peko's?????]
[But he'll follow after him as well, falling in step next to Peko and even trying to slow her down just a few steps so he can sort of tug her down and whisper into her ear without a chance of Zura overhearing:]
Is this some kind of act or is he actually this stupid?
[He sounds uncertain as to whether or not it is actually a pleasure. He gives a sort of feeble bow in return, still very clearly 100% unsure of what to make of this. He...guesses? It is good?? To meet you??? Partner in crime of Peko's?????]
[But he'll follow after him as well, falling in step next to Peko and even trying to slow her down just a few steps so he can sort of tug her down and whisper into her ear without a chance of Zura overhearing:]
Is this some kind of act or is he actually this stupid?
I came to this battlefield in this armor; I will return home in this armor. A wounded warrior who needs time to recollect his emotions. The nuggies— they are in high demand right now. I should recover okay.
[ he doesn't hear them talking behind his back, but once they are out in the parking lot and in a quieter area, he pulls the mask off of his head again and shakes his hair out. He tucks the mask under his arm and looks at Kuzuryuu. ]
I have heard things about you— that you are strong. It's good to see the young youth upholding themselves like adults nowadays and becoming a success.
[ He doesn't specify how young but.. in his mind... pretty young. ]
Any comrade of Pekoyama-san's ..or children Pekoyama-san may babysit— I hold in high regard.
[ he doesn't hear them talking behind his back, but once they are out in the parking lot and in a quieter area, he pulls the mask off of his head again and shakes his hair out. He tucks the mask under his arm and looks at Kuzuryuu. ]
I have heard things about you— that you are strong. It's good to see the young youth upholding themselves like adults nowadays and becoming a success.
[ He doesn't specify how young but.. in his mind... pretty young. ]
Any comrade of Pekoyama-san's ..or children Pekoyama-san may babysit— I hold in high regard.
Edited 2015-04-12 03:28 (UTC)
I... see...
[She doesn't see... this is not armor. Not even a little. This is just... another one of Katsura's eccentricities. This should be fine.
In response to being tugged down to Kuzuryuu's level, though, she can only answer with a bit of a strained, pained grunt... she doesn't have an answer for that, really. It's hard to say...
Before she could find time to think of a good way to put that "well he's not all there, but when he is there, he's really there," Katsura's stopping and-- oh no. Oh no. Peko's eyes widen in visible alarm, and maybe before she's even aware of it, she's dropped a hand to Kuzuryuu's arm as if in preparation to hold him back if necessary.]
As the Super High School Level Yakuza, [emphasis on high school, please know what age ranges Japanese high schools tend to cover, Katsura, please, for your own sake--!!!] the young master is not just a mere comrade. If anything, I think he more suited to lead us than I could ever be.
[She doesn't see... this is not armor. Not even a little. This is just... another one of Katsura's eccentricities. This should be fine.
In response to being tugged down to Kuzuryuu's level, though, she can only answer with a bit of a strained, pained grunt... she doesn't have an answer for that, really. It's hard to say...
Before she could find time to think of a good way to put that "well he's not all there, but when he is there, he's really there," Katsura's stopping and-- oh no. Oh no. Peko's eyes widen in visible alarm, and maybe before she's even aware of it, she's dropped a hand to Kuzuryuu's arm as if in preparation to hold him back if necessary.]
As the Super High School Level Yakuza, [emphasis on high school, please know what age ranges Japanese high schools tend to cover, Katsura, please, for your own sake--!!!] the young master is not just a mere comrade. If anything, I think he more suited to lead us than I could ever be.
[Ah yes, he sees. He suddenly understands everything, thank you Peko. Thank you for putting it so eloquently.]
[Thank you even more for putting your hand on Kuzuryuu's arm, because you are 100% correct in the assumption that you're probably going to want to hold him back. He tenses immediately, doing that thing where he tries to make himself look bigger and more intimidating than he actually is.]
The fuck did you just call me, assh-- [The words come out half snarled, but luckily Peko cuts him off before he has the chance to finish. Between her hand and the emphasis she put on High School (and maybe also the implication that he's more than a comrade), she seems to have temporarily put a stopper on what was surely going to be a very explosive outburst. Provided that Katsura actually takes a hint here.]
[Because there's calling him short. And then there's saying he has a babyface. And then there's implying that Peko is his babysitter. You don't really want to do any of these things around him but if you absolutely cannot restrain yourself, go with one of the first two.]
[Thank you even more for putting your hand on Kuzuryuu's arm, because you are 100% correct in the assumption that you're probably going to want to hold him back. He tenses immediately, doing that thing where he tries to make himself look bigger and more intimidating than he actually is.]
The fuck did you just call me, assh-- [The words come out half snarled, but luckily Peko cuts him off before he has the chance to finish. Between her hand and the emphasis she put on High School (and maybe also the implication that he's more than a comrade), she seems to have temporarily put a stopper on what was surely going to be a very explosive outburst. Provided that Katsura actually takes a hint here.]
[Because there's calling him short. And then there's saying he has a babyface. And then there's implying that Peko is his babysitter. You don't really want to do any of these things around him but if you absolutely cannot restrain yourself, go with one of the first two.]
Edited 2015-04-12 04:08 (UTC)
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