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Zero Kiryuu (instrumented) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2016-09-15 23:04:00

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kitty pryde (aoa), mikaela hyakuya, obi, yuuichiro hyakuya, yuuki kuran, zero kiryuu

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[The video is short and to the point, but he thought he would alert anyone who might want to know.]

I've recently taken over the maintenance work of the stables. If anyone ever needs something in those regards, just let me know. My name is Zero.

[He pauses before deciding to add in something else- ]

You may have already seen him on the network today, but my son is here. His name is Ren, and looks very similar to me- [ah. maybe he should also mention the more elusive family member ~~who's much less sociable and polite~~] -as well as Ichiru, my twin who's also here. Although it's fairly easy to tell us apart.

shopping;
[As it is, the Kiryuu-Kuran residence - now with its fifth member - consumes a rather lot of food. Meaning, even though Zero stops by both the convenience store and Bull's Eye often enough, there's always a reason to go. Maybe even more so when they have Mika and Yuu over. He doesn't mind it, though; cooking for others is something he's come to like. He looks forward to doing so with both Ai and Ren.

. . .and speaking of the two, they're both with Yuuki at the moment. Of course he would've liked to join them, but he'll take on the task of preparing for the big dinner they'll be having tonight, as suggested by his son.

Feel free to find him among any of the aisles, his cart steadily filling up.]

shooting range;
[It's a bit after he dropped the groceries off at the apartment. No matter how frequent he comes here, he'll never like how the "ammunition" are made of foam, of all things. Granted, he's adapted fairly well to it. So much so that he hits the target more often than not. . . a major difference compared to how flawless he is with real bullets (or arrows, at any given time). Every now and again the trajectory ends up veering off. It's nothing new, but still irksome.

Maybe he could try and add more weight to them somehow. There has to be some kind of way, while still leaving them as harmless as they already are. Regardless, he'll continue.]

ice rink;
[Zero has only more recently come to the rink; within maybe the past week. For whatever the reason he hadn't thought much about it. Opposed to the other sports he engages in, this is more relaxing. He glides around easily. It's been years since he last was able to, yet it seems he's a regular at it, effortless.]

Yuuki;
[At some point he got a call from Yuuki, asking what he was up to. Seemingly Ai had abducted Ren for the rest of the afternoon. Zero continues to skate until she shows up. She's more than welcome to put a pair on to come join him, but it's up to her.]

So they ran off without you, huh?

[Teasing.]

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trappedinresin
2016-09-16 06:36 pm UTC (link)

[She's not used to seeing Zero with free time enough to ice skate.

Or maybe just even ice skate in general. While she doesn't have any on, she leans over the rail as they talk, before... slumping forward.]

I've been rejected. Even though I wanted to spend more time with them. Suddenly I know how father feels. [It's the worst.] When did this happen? Ai-chan always used to cling to me!

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	[Closed] instrumented 2016-09-16 07:02 pm UTC (link)
	[He opts to leave the ice. Before continuing he leads them both to a side bench, where he proceeds to unlace and remove his skates.] There's no need to get so wound up about it. You'll see them again soon enough. [Wait, though—] . . ."used to"? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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trappedinresin
2016-09-16 07:10 pm UTC (link)

[It's not exactly how she had intended to break the ice. He catches on a little too quickly, and notices the little details, doesn't he. Sitting beside him, she leans back , her arms behind her while she kicks her feet ideally.

Somehow, isn't this similar to last night?]

Mm. When she was a child. She always follows me around like a little duckling, and does what she can to get my attention.

[It's super precious she has pictures. It's not as though she's ever neglected though.]

But she likes showing off for Zero, too.

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	[Closed] instrumented 2016-09-16 07:29 pm UTC (link)
	[It really didn't take much for him to be able to tell; it's always been easy for him to read her, anyway. However that doesn't keep him from being taken aback.] You've remembered more. . . [Several years, too.] How? You never went home, did you? [Kind of rhetorical. He doesn't recall her going anywhere.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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trappedinresin
2016-09-16 10:46 pm UTC (link)

[Her brows knit, and staring ahead a moment, she gives a half shake of her head.]

I don't understand how it works to be honest. [If this is a virtual reality, is it as easy as opening up her memories of the past? Have they actually always been there, and they've simply been hidden from her, or is it something more?]

I remember going to bed last night, and flying kites yesterday. [That hasn't changed.] But I also remember moving with Ai back home, dealing with some affairs, and my evening at the academy.

[Expelling a soft breathe she wrinkles her nose.]

Actually, it's making my head hurt. It's like two different sets of memories happening all at once.

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	[Closed] instrumented 2016-09-16 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	[Chalk it up to the Wardens continuously being mysterious (as much so as they are a pain in the ass). There's so much more he wants to get into, but-] Maybe we should go home so you can rest a bit. You've been out for awhile with Ren and Ai. We can talk more there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Closed] trappedinresin 2016-09-16 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	You always worry over me so much. [Lifting a hand up she reaches out to poke him directly in the nose.] But you're the workaholic college student, Zero-san~! [She can handle a headache she thinks.] But we can head back if you want. My intention wasn't to cut short your time here however. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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instrumented
2016-09-16 11:58 pm UTC (link)

It's fine. The ice rink isn't going anywhere any time soon.

[Like the kites (granted that was more so the weather). But that's beside the point.

He blinks to her words.]

College? [huh. . .] I wonder when I decided on that. [Because from his time point, he can't say he had been considering it.

He gets to his feet and gestures towards the exit. They can head out.]

What about you, then? All work?

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trappedinresin
2016-09-17 12:34 am UTC (link)

[Rising, she brushes off her skirts and moves toward the door beside him.]

You've been at it for a while, but it's taking some time due to your work. [Which must surely be a given. To be honest, she doesn't know when he finds time to eat or even breathe. Of course she's frustrated over a number of things back home, but maybe... their time apart will allow him to get some more rest?

This way he can at least use a little extra time for sleep, perhaps.

For her, though...? At his question a faint touch of irritation (no where near directed at him) darkens her eyes.]

I guess you could say I've been busy, though, too. [Certainly so, although until recently she has always had plenty of time to watch and play with Ai. While still in the public eye as necessary, she's always been afforded ample time at home to raise her daughter.] Perhaps more so lately than normal, no thanks to extremely idiotic and foolish individuals, whom it seems I have no choice but to spell things out to harshly.

[Biting the inside of her cheek as they move, she practically bristles. She's still angry about it all.]

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instrumented
2016-09-17 12:43 am UTC (link)

Ah. That part isn't surprising. [At all.] Even from the last point I remember from home things had been rapidly becoming more busy.

[He probably sleeps and breathes during 85% of class time, of course. It's not as though he needs to study a great deal to pass, or to understand what's going on.

Well that's an attitude he hasn't really seen in a while.]

Why? What's going on? Has there been an increase in rogue vampires?

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trappedinresin
2016-09-17 01:07 am UTC (link)

[Are they considered such? Some merely express disappointment or perhaps threaten, while others take action. Those are the ones she's most concerned about of course.]

It seems... that society on my end of things is very concerned with my personal affairs. And when unhappy with whomever I wish to associate with, some cause a scene and make a fuss.

[While Zero can handle himself rather well, that doesn't mean that accidents don't happen, and one misstep would be disastrous.]

For that reason, I had to make it unequivocally clear that I won't allow the useless destruction of life, and that such attempts would only result in their own unnecessary deaths.

[It's ridiculous that she has to spell it out to begin with.]

I'm extremely angry that such fools can't seem to grasp concepts so simple, or that anyone would have the audacity to think that it's my obligation to follow what they feel to be the proper course for my future in return for their what...? Their reverence? I didn't ask for it in the first place.

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instrumented
2016-09-17 01:24 am UTC (link)

[. . .Or maybe it's a different sort of demeanor all the same. The last time she's displayed such austerity was when she proclaimed that she would assist those purebloods who no longer wished to live.

But still, it's also different from that. The subject matter, at least.]

That kind of thing sounds like it still would involve the hunters. Vampires acting a=out, no matter the reason, isn't something that would go unnoticed.

From what I gather, it's as though they don't realize that you're unlike any pureblood that there has ever been. It's only predictable that they try and get you to behave in what they see is the "proper" way. [If that's also the problem?

He frowns and simply watches her for a moment.]

If they know better, then hopefully that kind of conduct will cease to continue. . . . Not that I can fully see that.

[Very unfortunately.]

I imagine Aidou and the others are still helping you with things?

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trappedinresin
2016-09-17 01:48 am UTC (link)

It's ridiculous. [Even if what he says is true, and she knows it to be. But while she's different, she doesn't think the way things have been up to this point has been right either. The sanctity of the pureblood is too heavily protected, and ultimately is what helped aid in her brother's last actions.

Being unable to cry openly, or spend time with a friend... what right does anyone have to make such decisions for someone else?]

But I agree. I'm under no illusions. The association is hardly thrilled about the state of things either. [Which, in all likelihood, means there are many among them who are unhappy with her, too.]

Due to the state of things, I've had to move with Ai. We're upon academy grounds now, in a dormitory deep in the woods that isn't in use at the moment. Kaname's presence protects the area, and makes it impossible for vampires with any malicious intent in their hearts to approach. So for now, it's the safest place for us.

[While she has no intention of standing down and not putting a stop to the harassment against Zero, it would never come at the neglect or endangerment of her daughter.]

Aidou-senpai, Ruka-san, and Kain-san have all helped me tremendously though. And actually, in regards to Aidou, I have some happy news to report.

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instrumented
2016-09-17 02:06 am UTC (link)

[All of it is so disheartening to hear, however honestly (completely) understandable.

Although, her being able to even speak that man's name without tearing up is something which especially stands out. Zero wonders when that first began— it certainly was a while after his own most recent memories.]

So even Ai was included in all of this. . .

[It's more of a murmur to himself, one of his hands balling into a fist. Did she have to remain housed in, as Yuuki had when she was still very young?]

I'm glad that she was well taken care of, though. And I'm glad, too, that you now have memories of her. [a faint smile] It's good to hear that you were surrounded by others while you were pregnant, too. I know that it must have taken quite a while.

[Now that part just makes him curious] Oh?

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	[Closed] trappedinresin 2016-09-17 02:18 am UTC (link)
	Well you helped out during my pregnancy all of the-- [A pause, before glancing back up to him and blinking] What do you last remember from home again? [Is he... really from so far back? She has to ask before she can really get into answering him in regards to Aidou.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Closed] instrumented 2016-09-17 02:23 am UTC (link)
	[?] It had been about a month after he had given his heart to the furnace. [Obviously he knows he doesn't need to comment on how he probably shouldn't have told her; at least not so soon. But he couldn't lie. It was a part of her future, too.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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trappedinresin
2016-09-17 08:16 am UTC (link)

[... That's right. It had been so soon after everything. While there's a small frown, the fact that he's been within his ice tomb for so long, now, is certainly something she's had to grow used to. She'll never be comfortable with it all, but while the pain never truly goes away, she can talk of those events when she must.

There's no use pretending what happened never did.]

Oh... so Zero probably doesn't know anything about Aidou and Yori-chan's relationship...

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	[Closed] instrumented 2016-09-17 03:46 pm UTC (link)
	[He'd be glad to hear that that's the way she feels. For her to never fully be at peace with that is only a given. No matter how much Zero wishes he could take away her heartache in its entirety. Right now, though, he seems a little confused.] Their relationship. . .? I don't recall them ever really speaking with or hanging around one another. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Closed] trappedinresin 2016-09-17 03:55 pm UTC (link)
	[With a charmed grin she beams up at him.] Well I'm happy to announce that has certainly changed over time! And that in fact, Aidou finally just proposed to Yori-chan! They're going to get married! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	[Closed] 2/3 instrumented 2016-09-17 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	[Wait, what?] Married??? When did they even become friends? When did they start seeing each other like that? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	[Closed] 3/3 instrumented 2016-09-17 08:00 pm UTC (link)
	[While he's clearly baffled, he seems happy all the same. It's incredible to think about.] Although I suppose I can really see Wakaba being able to put up with how- [UM] fussy he can be. Good for them, then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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trappedinresin
2016-09-17 08:22 pm UTC (link)

I'm glad for them too! They deserve to be happy together. Yori-chan had been patiently trying to wait for the day when he would.

[It's so cute and she's truly elated, and it's clear.]

Yori-chan set to helping Aidou-senpai sort through Kaname's old records and notes. [She hums...] Our personal records and library is rather extensive, as well as whatever he's gone through outside of it. [It's a lot to explain] Kaname had a number of theories, formulas and research on a cure for vampirsim. But the problem is that much of it is incomplete, and requires technology that we don't yet have developed functionally at home.

[Her thoughts on some of it all are mixed, but she's only needing to give the facts right now.]

Anyhow, they spent a bunch of time together there, and while she's busy and working, much of it all goes to helping aid him still, as well.

[Yuuki's just glad that she's been able to see her more in the past, although perhaps that will have to slow down for a while now, too.]

You should see her. She's become so beautiful and mature. It's no wonder that Aidou is so love-struck.

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instrumented
2016-09-17 08:43 pm UTC (link)

Why was she waiting? [Was he not ready, or too nervous, or—? Sorry, he has to ask you, Yuuki.]

A cure. . . That makes it sound like they're making being a vampire out to be some kind of disease. If that happens, I wonder if the individual would lose their memories.

[Although he isn't positive on how he feels about it. Maybe just in a general sense. If the comment about it states that there's little that the present science capabilities, then it has to be something that is quite different than the only other way of purebloods being able to turn a vampire human at the cost of their own life.

That begs the question, though, again in regards to Aidou and Yori: ]

On the opposite side, though. . . is she looking to become a vampire?

[He can kind of see both sides, but also is unsure.]

He sounds very dedicated. Although we all know how devoted he was towards Kuran. Being able to continue with his work is something that sounds very like Aidou.

[All of that aside, though, to see Yuuki smiling in such a way is something he's been longing for, for some time now.]

I'm sure she is. And it's great to hear, too. They deserve to be happy.

[a beat] How about the others? Anything new with them?

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trappedinresin
2016-09-17 08:58 pm UTC (link)

[There's so much to respond to, and she fumbles for a moment with where to start first. After some hesitation, she decides to simply pick a point and plow forward.]

I dislike that it's being treated as somewhat of a disease. Actually- [Funny he should say that] The existence of vampires is commonly known now. But most vampires still do not reveal who and what they are to humans for obvious reasons. The media and government of course is treating what we are as though we have an illness that needs curing, as well.

[While she's glad that it's not entirely a secret anymore, she's not really satisfied with where things are at for the moment.]

As for Aidou, well, he--

[She glances away, feeling a little uncomfortable finally. It's not exactly easy to talk about.]

For some reason, due to the fact that he takes pride in... serving beneath me, as he puts it, he didn't... want to get married before me, or some such nonsense...

[But well-- she can't force herself to marry simply so that he can, either. Her voice has certainly fallen to a murmur. Ahem-- ]

Yori-chan hasn't asked me any such thing though. Apparently, although I only heard such from you, Aidou has been asking her the same thing. [Gaze shifting forward again, her blows knit.] Of course I'm... tossed. I would like to spend all of my years with Yori-chan and the people I most love. If she asked me and it was her wish, I would certainly change her.

[She doesn't want to lose her.]

But only time will tell. As for the others, they seem happy as well. Everyone is busy in their own way. I tend to see Ruka-san perhaps more than anyone else, and she's always happy to visit with both myself and Ai.