[In her room after having had a nice long bath, and breakfast, Yuuki has been laying down. There's no time for that anymore, however. Her head still hurts and she still feels disorientated, but she knows a good situation when she sees one and a bad one. With monsters, murders, and who knows what else  out there...once she had spoken to the little girl, Yuuki had already made up her mind.]

I--I invited someone over. Um...she should be here any minute. [She laughs weakly] I'm just going to set things up for her..._{hopethatsnotaproblemshe'llbehereforawhile!} Um...y-yeah., so right there was extra waffles I think... [She gives an audible gulp.]

[She can't help it. Being able to thoroughly relate to the feeling of finding yourself alone as a little girl, with nothing recognizable and possibly scared...only a monster could sit aside and do nothing. Maybe she isn't human, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have a heart.

And so that's why...Yuuki has decided to adopt into their household a human child.]

[If you happen to be out in the shopping district, you might see a girl, a little unsteady on her feet and looking a bit ill]

What...just happened...?

[Holding her head, Yuuki stumbles a moment before catching her balance. Her face and words reflect her complete confusion.]

Aidou-senpai...? No...or did Shoutou-dono... [A soft moan as she shakes her head. Wait...Aidou...and Shoutou-dono...? Is that what she was last doing? Everything is a blur in her head of overlapping memories.] Nng.

[Guess who is back! And canon updated, too.]

[As discussed yesterday, Conrad's in the training hall even before the morning announcements. It was hard to leave Yuuri, but he needed to get back to his regimen. And even more important he needed to try and learn a few new tricks. Just in case.]

[He's been warming up for a bit and the training dummy has a few scars to show it. He's not bothered by his newly-grown kitty ears, which are pinned back in concentration. He's curious if anyone who he spoke with will be joining him.]

[Shortly after the morning announcement, a video clicks on. Komui grins widely, looking quite pleased with himself.]

Ah, I see many of you have discovered my latest stroke of genius! [pointing at his own pair of twitching cat ears!] Adorable, aren't they? Even Anissina can't argue that. You can all thank me in turn~ Special thanks to our new friend Ritsuka for the inspiration and to Allen Walker for the idea! This is a prototype formula so they'll only last for a day or so but I'll work on a stronger formula for the future.

But oh, right, the important bit! [wagging a finger at the camera] This isn't all fun and games, you know. I need to see who's safe to be around Lenalee, so these are to keep all of you honest! Naughty thoughts make them fall off and expose you for the deviant you are, so keep your minds full of pure and clean things, boys and girls!

[seemingly to himself as the video pans away] I'll bet Lenalee looks so cute~

[Filtered from: Everyone on the Defense Team's list of Baddies, KKM cast minus Josak, Akito/Agito/Lind, Lavi]

Is there anyone who knows combat techniques that they wouldn't mind teaching, or anyone who is interested in sparring either with swords or other manner of fighting? If so, I'd appreciate your time. [sounds a little drained, but otherwise his voice is strong (not sounding like someone who is severely injured)]

[he draws up to the front door, thinking. it's been an extremely hectic morning, but in a way that's helped him; cleared his mind, got his brain going, and best of all, shaken C.C. -- it might be unkind of him to think so of what had very nearly been a disaster and had clearly ruffled her, but one good effect of the morning's incidents had been shaking her determination to accompany him to his chess match with a man obviously upset to have lost his sister and fiancee, while dressed as a cheerleader, to encourage them in their intellectual overcompensation.

[...that was the phrasing he recalled her using.

[Lelouch straightens his back and readies to knock at the door.]

((OOC: You may or may not know that ICly, you can't just walk into the hospital; you have to tell the friendly(?) bots a the reception area why you're there. So if you want to see Conrad, you need an IC reason to know he's in the hospital. For example: deities, telepaths, people sensitive to the smell of blood (*cough*), or anyone whose character has been told explicitly. Sages and spies also probably qualify. ~_^))

( Been walking my mind to an easy time )

Yuuki?

[There's a pause. A long one...

Only those who are exceptionally talented at reading people might be able to detect the vulnerability in his voice. The usual apathy is gone from his tone, but he still sounds as calm as ever. He isn't posting a video for a reason. Can you guess why?]

I am unable to sense her. I expect that the same is true for those who are familiar with her scent. If anyone should have information regarding her whereabouts, I would appreciate it if you contacted me.

(The Master is tapping. Four beats, over and over and over, exactly the same each time. It's not entirely clear whether he's doing it deliberately to be annoying, or whether it's more of a compulsive action. He stops abruptly.)

I hear that if I'm a good boy -- eat all my vegetables, go to bed when I'm told and mind all my Ps and Qs, I'll be freed of my shackles. But, it occurred to me-- (he presses his lips together for a moment, his expression briefly taking on an appearance of thought) Idle hands are the devil's plaything and I get bored so easily.

Sentience! Night's drawing in and I'm sure you know how little I sleep. Do you really want me to be sat here, in my room, all alone and with no-one to talk to, nothing to do. Nothing but the drums. Solitary confinement seems a little adverse to whatever rehabilitation you have planned for me.

Some of the others have gifts. So, how about it? A screwdriver or two? A DIY kit? I'd hate to get bored.

((ooc: The tapping? would be like this between 3:05 and 3:40.))

[A pair of mismatched eyes glow in the darkness, peering at the device held in his hand. The corners of his mouth twist into a slight smirk, clearly amused as he utters a cryptic message to someone who might be watching.]

Such a bad decision~. You should think about that next time I speak.

[Suddenly, the video feed is a flurry of movement, the night a blur of shadows and fragmented sounds as the Pureblooded vampire speeds through the dome as if searching. When he does stop, the silhouetted landscape has changed drastically, the sharp angles of brick and concrete instead replaced by muted lamp lights lining a solitary path through a grove of blackened trees.

Gazing out from the darkness, the video focuses on the distant figure of a girl making her way along the path. It lingers, following the sound of her shoes on the pavement, allowing the viewer to anticipate what must be coming next to the unsuspecting victim.

Barely a moment later, he moves. One moment shrouded by shadow, the next directly in front of the startled girl. Rido Kuran tilts his head, casting his prey a 'pleasant' smile.]

Hello~


[ooc: Red text is from Rido's perspective, black is from Lenalee's.]

[It feels to Bakura, like he's been locked in the darkness forever. The Spirit had gotten angry at him for revealing too much information to Sora, and had since kept him trapped inside his own body. He is locked in his soul room, left with nothing but his worries about what is happening outside his dark prison. The Spirit would give him glimpses, enough to let him understand what was going on, but that was almost more torture than being left completely clueless.

'Please...please stop.'

It had been going on for days, and by now Bakura's pleas were being completely ignored.

Watch this. The spirit tells him. I'm doing this for you.

'I don't want this...'

You wanted a friend, and I got you one. You're never satisfied, are you?

The Spirit is showing Bakura what they're doing. They head to the arcade, after making a quick stop first.

As they sit, and wait at the arcade, Bakura can feel his heart breaking. He doesn't want anyone else's life ruined because of him. Because he is too much of a coward to stand up against his Darkness...or to live without him.]

Okay.

Ordinarily, I like to keep my head down and my identity all secret-like, but we're in pretty close quarters, and the way I hear it, everyone here already knows about vampires. So I might as well introduce myself.

[ a beat of silence, and then she fiddles, so that the video is on. ]

I'm Buffy. On my world, they call me the Slayer. Three guesses what I'm the Slayer of, and the first two don't count.

[ she grins into the camera. it is not a very nice grin. Buffy has not had a great morning, even by her standards. ]

Now, we can either do this the easy way, or -- oh, who am I kidding? They never take the easy way.

I found something to distract myself.

[Scowling at the screen- hair is suddenly longer, softer, and he's wearing something similar to these girls.

He's tired, so he's easily irritable anyway, making the charade much easier.

Yeah, he's pretending to be Zero dressed in drag. Great brother, huh? This is what he does when he's bored. It's not his fault Zero kept him up all night and now he wants revenge.]

I still hate this place.

[Riku was pretty sure that Axel could take care of himself just fine, but instead the cocky redhead got himself... Great. Not only was he alone, for however many more riddles, but he had a time limit still. The 'sun' hadn't come up yet, but Riku has a feeling it isn't far off. He's already starting to feel the tiredness in his limbs as he runs for the other park.

He knows it's useless, but he calls the nobody's name. It isn't long before he finds the body, even more startling than Sora's. He's never seen Axel this defenseless before. Riku's fists clench at his sides.]

Damnit. Damnit!

[The darkness seeping from Axel's body doesn't go unnoticed. He's fading. Sora's dying. We're all running out of time. Riku opens a channel on his communicator, getting right to the point.]

Xion? Namine? Roxas? Anyone who's up, Axel's body needs a babysitter, now.

((ooc:slightly backdated to just before dawn.))

[Aidou pops up on the screen smiling really brightly.]

Well, if anyone wants some treats, I have quite a bit of leftovers in the kitchen for the taking. I can't possibly eat them all myself.

[There's a little sound of a "meow" in the background and Aidou is beaming before disappearing off screen. He comes back shortly with a little red-and-brown-striped kitten in his arms.]

I picked up little Akastuki today! Isn't he cute?

Kamui, would you mind him and May meeting? I think they could become good friends!

[Seeing as the Lordaeron Prince came from a time before the gnomes and goblins saw fit to introduce technology into the human culture, Arthas was quite startled to find the visor over his eyes. Needless to say, he's flung it across the room by now, triggering the microphone so that all of the Asylum might hear his cries of rage (and perhaps fear) as he fruitlessly tries to finagle his way out of the ball and chain.]

No! Mal'Ganis--what is the meaning of this?!

[Needless to say, the brief glance he gave to the welcome message was not enough for him.]

I demand you release me this instant! You cannot fathom what you've just interrupted!

[OOC: Want a reference of his voice? Here you go~!]

I'm so disgusting.

[Even after having hidden behind a mask for the sake of the picnic and smiling, that was the one thought that had plagued her all day.]

[The time has come, and Rido Kuran awakens.

The sound of an ominous wet sloshing sounds over the airwaves, followed by a sudden muted slapping of wet flesh upon a bare floor. A stillness envelopes the transmission as silent as the grave, only broken by the sound of a single 'drip… drip… drip…'

When the video transmission finally flickers to life, the corner of Rido's mouth quirks into a sardonic grin, exposing the sharpened fangs in his mouth. Blood soaks his face and body, dripping wetly off of the drenched lengths of his dark hair. Stretching, the Pureblood takes a deep breath, relishing the scent hanging lazily on the air around him.]

How very restful~... and no chains to wake up to as well.

I suppose I should ‘thank ’ you for this, and for seeing that I was undisturbed while I slept, ‘Sentience’.  I don't suppose you've thought  to prepare some clothes for me as well?

[Part public service announcement, part looking for more information.] There is a shape-shifter in this prison.

( Private to Namine )

[because Lelouch is too cool for group kiss threads, he's in a common room (still) in front of his chess board, playing with the black king idly in his hand and studying the reset board]

[private]
Angelina? I was wondering if you were doing anything this afternoon, or if you had the time for a friendly game.

[he'll be hanging out here, by the chessboard or messing around in the kitchen making lunch, for anyone who feels like molesting him -- literally or otherwise]