video ● thirteenth reflection

[straying]

Well... I think I've resolved all the matters of my past in the last couple days, so that means I'm back in business! Also had a nice little... birthday celebration of sorts. Heh.

Speaking of which... do we technically age here? I mean, I can technically keep calling myself nineteen, right? It doesn't really matter, I guess, but indulge my curiosity.

And... well, out of these nineteen or twenty years, I don't I've ever had such a break between brawls before- that's not encouragement to start fighting in the streets, guys, but I think my aim might even be getting a little shaky. Don't need another paintball war so soon, but... maybe a tournament would be fun...

[FILTERED TO SHIRAYUKI, ZEN, AND OBI]

So~ I'm going to assume one of two things happened with your living situation. Guess number one! Zen and Shirayuki are in a hilariously awkward situation where they're living together and feel so bad about it because it's not... proper or something, right? And don't tell me you put Obi on the couch- that's just mean.

Or... two: Shirayuki's living in an apartment all by her lonesome but close enough that her two bodyguards aren't worried. Right?

Well, here's option number three~

Shirayuki, you wanna come bunk with me now that I'm heading back to my old place? It's just one floor up from Zen and Obi so they're welcome whenever. ... Well, almost whenever. I reserve the right to kick out anyone after midnight. So... whaddya say?

[FILTERED TO ZEN AND OBI]

Okay okay, I know what you're thinking- don't want your girlfriend too far or Zen'll suffer from seperation anxiety, right? Oh. And the whole safety thing.

But I'm not a top-notch sweeper for nothing so I've got her safety covered. Not to mention it'll ease your conscience so she's not all alone in a two-bedroom apartment by herself. Don't you think she might be getting lonely? We wouldn't want that, right?

So stop being so over-protective and let her give me an answer before you say no.

Comments

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

I still feel bad. We should celebrate it somehow!

[She smiled.] So what's this tournament that you're thinking of?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Oh, no need. I... technically celebrated a couple times over.

Just a fighting tournament for anyone who's getting as restless as I am.

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

Well you didn't celebrate it with me! [She looks determined now.]

Whoo a fighting tournament, I would like to compete.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Hey now... C'mon, Kagome, no need for that. I'm stuffed for the next few days.

............... sorry, what?

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

[Her feelings were actually hurt but she tried to brush it off.] If you're sure.

I want to compete.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

I appreciate the sentiment, at least? But... I've got my hands tied for a while.

That's... do you have training in hand to hand combat, Kagome?

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

[She smiled, but she still looks a little hurt. She shrugs it off, since she's not one to stay down.] Okay.

[She's quiet as she thinks about it.] Not really, so does that mean that I can't compete?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Heh, when's your birthday? We'll definitely celebrate that.

Well... I won't outright say no, but I'm afraid that you might get hurt if you just compete with your bow.

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

Your birthday is as important as mine, Saya.

[She sighs.] I'm not helpless, you know.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Maybe... but I didn't even expect to celebrate mine.

I know that, but you shouldn't underestimate the people around here either.

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

Do you not want to celebrate it?

But you shouldn't underestimate me either.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

I never made plans to, if that's what you mean. I was kinda... dragged out.

Well, that's right, but I know for a fact that others would have experience in hand-to-hand combat.

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

[She sighs.] Well maybe we can get together soon, just to hang out. I haven't had a chance to talk to you lately...that's if you don't mind.

I would still like a chance to compete. If I get hurt, then I loose and I'll stand aside....[She sighs again.] Although, I'm not sure how Inuyasha would take this.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Ah... sure! After I get my new roommate settled in, 'kay?

Yeah, you should definitely discuss it with him too.

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

[She smiled.] Sounds good. I just moved too, so that'll give me time to unpack.

[She sighs again.] If I discuss it with him, then he'll 'forbid' me. I'm not useless and I know I can hold my own, if I have a chance.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Nice timing then!

That's... Kagome, that doesn't mean that you should go without him knowing either, okay?

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

I guess so!


[She sighs] I guess you're right. He's not going to like it.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Then try to reason with him. And make sure to forfeit when you feel like you're losing, alright?

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

Is it worrying you that much, Saya? There is no reasoning with him if it involves me.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Of course it is and I can't blame him for being worried. You're not made for the frontlines, Kagome.

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

Really? Hey! What do you mean by that! I've been in my share of battles, Saya!

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

It's all about your choice of weapon, Kagome. Common sense dictates that you don't put an archer in the lead.