If you know of any areas that you think might trigger bad memories, let me know. I should avoid them. I wouldn't necessarily count things like red light districts.
But anyway, you should probably avoid the lowest levels of the Port Market. And the neighborhood under the bridge in Nihonbashi. Which are both pretty hard to get to anyway, but I figured they're worth a mention.
[You know what's super awesome? Not having the usual dream of being murdered. What perfect timing too-- Kiki's far more energized in the morning and is ready to tackle making her Valentine's Day gifts! Chocolate cookies with Ranpo's portion having powdered sugar on top. Because of course he deserves extra for putting up with her. (And with him being gone off and on since the power outage, Kiki was getting worried that maybe he had had enough.)
So when the telepath hunts down her roommate, she's unusually energetic and literally sparkling. Shoujo sparkles intensify. There's a box of giri-choco with the bag of cookies sitting on top.]
Ranpo-san, happy Valentine's day! I hope you like them--
[Just as she hands him the presents, Kiki's body moves automatically. She cranes her neck up and presses a chaste kiss to Ranpo's cheek.]
"What-- what what what-- no, I-- wait, that-- badumbadumbadumbadum this is--"
Kiki's affect practically emulates a dial-up noise while her thoughts broadcast as a loud jumble...up until her face explodes with warmth. Her immediate action? Sink down into a crouch and cover her face. She certainly hasn't noticed it yet, but there are two strange lumps beginning to form on her back, making the fabric of her shirt move as they grow.]
[Ranpo's been scarce for a variety of reasons, at least one of which left him quietly embarrassed about something that he didn't seem to want to talk about. The very existence of Valentine's Day right now makes it all the worse somehow, so he's almost grateful it doesn't seem to exist in Nippon--]
[Though he quickly changes his tune when he remembers Valentine's Day means chocolate. So the cookies from Kiki come as a very pleasant surprise.]
Gee, you didn't have to go to all this trouble for me--
[Too bad Kiki can't bear to look at him while her heart is still thundering. BUT SHE WILL accept those headpats while her ears begin sprouting black feathers.]
...It's my first time celebrating...I hope you like them. [The words are muffled against her hands.] Sorry. I've been weird lately.
There's a little spark of happiness! Which quickly gets muddled by that last bit. It's such a surprising statement that Kiki brain doesn't know how to compute. Instead, she slowly stands up, nods blankly, and then points to his new set of ears.]
Before Ranpo can say anything else, Kiki is running off to their room. Zoom! At least he can enjoy the chocolate in peace.
Problem is that she sure is taking awhile to come back. After taking off her shirt, Kiki (in all her panicked wisdom) had decided to strip down to her underwear in order to check if anything else had transformed or grown. The small black wings and fluffy down covering her back look more like a crow's than a chicken's. Lucky her?]
[Well, he sits outside the door for a little bit, eating the cookies-- hey, these are pretty good! But as he reaches the last cookie, he realizes just how long she's taken and-- well, he knocks, at least? But he knocks while opening the door, not expecting her to still be shirtless?? Let alone stripped down to her skivvies--]
[Sure is the worst time to freeze up when the knocking starts and the door swings open simultaneously. Kiki doesn't make a peep when Ranpo retreats, but she sure is mentally screaming in her head:
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHNONONONOHESAWITDIDN'THEAAAAHHHHHHHNOnonono NO WAIT wait wait wait, calm down! clothesclothescalmdownthinkofsomethingelse" A chicken. "Not that! Ugghhh!!!! BREATHE. Clothes. Grab clothes. Nothing happened."
...After a minute, Kiki appears to be decent when she opens the door. The wings are gone, and she can't even look at him.]
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I know there's some sketchy places out there, so I wanted to be sure!
[HE PROTECC]
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That makes sense.
If you know of any areas that you think might trigger bad memories, let me know. I should avoid them. I wouldn't necessarily count things like red light districts.
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Not that I'm used to those kinds of places, but you get what I mean.
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Got it. I'll let you know!
[Don't tease the telepath???]
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I think we can both agree that my thoughts should stay as neutral as possible.
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But anyway, you should probably avoid the lowest levels of the Port Market.
And the neighborhood under the bridge in Nihonbashi.
Which are both pretty hard to get to anyway, but I figured they're worth a mention.
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Thanks.
I'll be heading home soon. Do you need me to pick up any groceries?
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[Priorities]
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So when the telepath hunts down her roommate, she's unusually energetic and literally sparkling.
Shoujo sparkles intensify.There's a box of giri-choco with the bag of cookies sitting on top.]Ranpo-san, happy Valentine's day! I hope you like them--
[Just as she hands him the presents, Kiki's body moves automatically. She cranes her neck up and presses a chaste kiss to Ranpo's cheek.]
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"What-- what what what-- no, I-- wait, that-- badumbadumbadumbadum this is--"
Kiki's affect practically emulates a dial-up noise while her thoughts broadcast as a loud jumble...up until her face explodes with warmth. Her immediate action? Sink down into a crouch and cover her face. She certainly hasn't noticed it yet, but there are two strange lumps beginning to form on her back, making the fabric of her shirt move as they grow.]
Sorry. I'm sorry.
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[Though he quickly changes his tune when he remembers Valentine's Day means chocolate. So the cookies from Kiki come as a very pleasant surprise.]
Gee, you didn't have to go to all this trouble for me--
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[It's very important to point out that the moment she kisses him, a pair of cat ears pop out of his hair. That's happening more often these days.]
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Eheh... it's okay. It was nice! I'll have to get you something good when White Day rolls around!
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...It's my first time celebrating...I hope you like them. [The words are muffled against her hands.] Sorry. I've been weird lately.
["Ah, my shirt feels tight."]
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[Ranpo?? This is not a compliment?? He's still patting her on the head tho. And kind of...staring over her shoulder at her back. What??]
But being normal is boring! So I'm glad we can be weird with each other!
So anyway, you should probably go back to the room and take off your shirt.
[...there is a logical connection of thoughts somewhere in all of that, but only Ranpo can understand it.]
Walk in room shenans?
There's a little spark of happiness! Which quickly gets muddled by that last bit. It's such a surprising statement that Kiki brain doesn't know how to compute. Instead, she slowly stands up, nods blankly, and then points to his new set of ears.]
Ah...you're a cat.
[THERE IS A LOT TO PROCESS TODAY!]
yesss
[But his hand flies up to the top of his head and-- yep, those are cat ears.]
Why is it always cat ears... guess that means you should watch out, since I think you're turning into a bird.
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Before Ranpo can say anything else, Kiki is running off to their room. Zoom! At least he can enjoy the chocolate in peace.
Problem is that she sure is taking awhile to come back. After taking off her shirt, Kiki (in all her panicked wisdom) had decided to strip down to her underwear in order to check if anything else had transformed or grown. The small black wings and fluffy down covering her back look more like a crow's than a chicken's. Lucky her?]
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[SHE GONE]
[...]
[Well, he sits outside the door for a little bit, eating the cookies-- hey, these are pretty good! But as he reaches the last cookie, he realizes just how long she's taken and-- well, he knocks, at least? But he knocks while opening the door, not expecting her to still be shirtless?? Let alone stripped down to her skivvies--]
Asukai-san, is everything all--
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[SLAMS THE DOOR IMMEDIATELY]
P-Put some clothes on or lock the door! Geeze!
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"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHNONONONOHESAWITDIDN'THEAAAAHHHHHHHNOnonono NO WAIT wait wait wait, calm down! clothesclothescalmdownthinkofsomethingelse" A chicken. "Not that! Ugghhh!!!! BREATHE. Clothes. Grab clothes. Nothing happened."
...After a minute, Kiki appears to be decent when she opens the door. The wings are gone, and she can't even look at him.]
I need to go deliver some things. [ZOOM.]
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[D-Don't laugh, it's mean.]
[(He's very obviously trying not to laugh when she comes out, sorry.)]
Ah, uh... y-yeah, you go do that, then.