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ball log ; 4/24/15

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[Top level here]

naruto.

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[......uh.]

...So you are a kid who doesn't know when to leave well enough alone.

[wow it's the grinch.]

I'm not interested.

saitou.

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[It's obvious, yes, but he doesn't hold it against Saitou. After all, he's doing pretty well for himself already, though this is pretty tame.]

I wouldn't say they are common, but nor would I say they are uncommon. [things here are just unpredictable okay, it's a rough life.]

In the time I have been here, there have not been...situations that have been the same as the previous ones.

hinata.

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Yes.

[His response comes easily enough, at least; Sousei simply nods, crossing his arms, and inspecting the party thoughtfully.]

To gather favor, make a new show of power or attempt to impress others...

[He doesn't like it, but such is the life.]

It is a strange way to conduct politics, but such is the modern times. [...or...approaching modern times...]

rei.

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Yes. They did.

[A pause, and he arches an eyebrow at her, and adds (with a bit of humor)--]

And no, I will not tell you what they said.

souji.

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[It is pretty annoying...but even Souji can't meet the ultimate annoyance that is Tenka and a pair of chopsticks. Sousei inspects him thoughtfully for a moment, before huffing a breath out.]

I would toss you this glass, but I imagine it would not bother you if it broke.

[he has better manners than that, though; even if this is a Cerealia party, the host is one of them, and he won't be a poor party guest.]

Which would defeat the purpose of my standing here.

[see his problem..... but nor is he going to ask for help, because he has his pride.]

kashuu.

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[Oh my god Cashew do not show up at his door to ask for a dance-- except do.

Also he can totally see that that's a jab right there, but even so, his resolve is wavering a little, if only because his only reason for not wanting to dance is literally "i don't want to". Meanwhile here's Kashuu with a power point presentation on why he should.]

... Is that so.

[...]

And if I dance with you, you will then leave me alone, correct?

[stop...pestering him!!]

shishiou.

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[thanks he loves stickers, it can go with his stamp collection]

It was not difficult. You are the only sort who refer to swords in that way, and it is clear to me you are not human.

[it helps to be from a famous onmyouji family himself.]

celty.

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I'm less certain of their own ability to retain stable patterns.

[... quite frankly... he rolls his eyes.]

They're incompetent in the worst of ways.

vietnam.

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[probably, with their luck--either way, he hadn't intended to get roped into official watch duty, but...

It's not like he's going to refuse.]

I will keep an eye on things for those few minutes.

[a nod. you can count on him!!]

lily.

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[...???]

Would you not prefer to dance with Tenka? [casually volunteers Tenka.....]

jude.

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[Tree fights are clearly a common thing...very good for the environemtn.

Either way, Sousei arches an eyebrow at Jude slowly. And then for a moment his pride wars with his desire to not break the glass and to be a good party guest.

... ... ... He offers Jude the glass.]

Your help is appreciated.

[Because as soon as Jude has taken the glass, with his hand freed up, Sousei easily flicks his sword out of his sheath, neatly severing the tree branches from his wrist and stepping back in one smooth movement.]

tenka.

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Everything you do is wrong.

[he's irritated about this whole thing CAN YOU TELL.

A huff.

Ughhh.]

Fine. Let's get this over with.

[stalking on over towards the dance floor....]

horikawa.

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[Slowly, he takes the glass, arching an eyebrow slowly in response to that. That's...rather enthusiastic and strange, yes. He wasn't expecting it at all.

... ... ...]

I don't believe you owe me any thanks.

[The compliment was odd too--his skills are....solid, he thinks, but, even so--]

seren.

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[there is SO MUCH he doesn't know how to address there.

So really, he just ends up blinking at Seren for a moment, before arching an eyebrow.]

Excuse me?

[wh...y..........]

trucy.

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[Well, that's harmless and easy. She's young, but she figured out exactly what would resolve the issue immediately, so that's pretty good. He nods to her, and offers her the drink, and tries really hard to ignore her giggling.

And as soon as she takes it, it's the work of a moment for him to neatly sever the branch from his wrist with a flick of his sword.

He sheathes it again and turns to her, and a little longsufferingly--]

I am glad you enjoyed the show, if nothing else. Thank you for your assistance.

shinpachi.

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[Ugh........ He likes Shinpachi, he does, but he'll never get used to how handsy he is. Ew, Shinpachi, keep your muscles to yourself...

Either way, he puts up with it, arms crossed still, and arches an eyebrow at Shinpachi in response.]

...It was important to other people that I showed up. [his friend asked him to go and he's a sap, in other words.]

I don't intend to stay long.

kirigiri.

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No. There are no animals here.

[It's pretty unnerving, if he's entirely honest. Not even birds.......]

The only animals within the city are either brought with them by others like us, or are robots.

komaeda.

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[That's an interesting question to ask............

Sousei pauses, and then shakes his head.]

I am capable of it. I choose not to, whenever possible.

[He has to be exact in his answer, okay.]

kratos.

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[maybe.

He doesn't buy it. Slowly, Sousei crosses his arms, and slowly, he arches an eyebrow.]

Why don't you leave, then?

[why are you torturing yourself like this....]

mary.

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Let's return to the ball.

[It'll at least be safer there for someone like Mary.]

I will escort you there.

Phase III

[fallingsakura]

[Since she arrived here just a short time ago the thought going to a ball wasn't really the first thing that came to her mind. Though she was fortunate to have run into Hirari before she knew of any party. It made adjusting a little easier, although she was still curious who might be here from home. Hirari told her of Kagemitsu but then they discussed other matters and that caused them to become sidetracked.

In her own formal dress she feels a little out of place as she wanders from Hirari to find out who might be around. On her venturing and taking in the sensory overload of this place she nearly runs into the person before her.]

I apologize. [This person was quickly very familiar to her.]

[souperb]

( original. )

[ Way Too Tsun, not at all serious, so sousei can... keep himself unburned. for now. especially now that he's changed the topic, and she can steer her (and his) attention away from her failure, as she slips her heels back on after a bit of hesitation.

is she avoiding the crowd... what a question. ]

Of course. That's what you're doing too, isn't it? [ it's far too loud, far too boisterous, and she always feels a little out of place in those big social occasions, even with the practice and effort yang had offered her, she doesn't feel at all feel like dancing-- so what is there to do besides get a headache?

she gives him a small glance. now that he's not in a Totally Life Threatening situation she can note how different he looks, and that's. obviously reason enough to glance away. ]

Honestly, I'm not sure to handle that many people. [ and she's not sure she feels like dealing with that many people, so that's her bit of honesty for the night.

socially adjusted buddies, go! ]

pyrrha.

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[..........slowly, he blinks at her.

... ... ....... oh my god. Vaguely, his lips do quirk a little.]

That won't be necessary. When I intend to leave, I will leave. For now... I am making necessary appearances.

jae-ha, the beautiful green dragon and sousei's new boyfriend.

[defeets]

[from here!]

.... You really have no sense of imagination.

[And here he was hoping to somehow scar you for life a little -- okay, maybe not really, but it still would've been funny. Ah well.]

So has anyone given you tree puns yet?

[ . . . . listen, if it was anyone but Sousei, Jae-ha might help out. But Sousei can handle himself and Jae-ha's amused...]