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WHO: Zero blacksong and Nanashi reaquila
WHERE: Behind a couple of buildings in a relatively shady area
WHEN: Nighttime
WHAT: Fighting some gangsters
WARNINGS: Violence, blood maybe.

[Kid's hanging out at the wrong place at the wrong time...again. Thankfully, there's a good reason for that. Nanashi went to a dump looking for Rose. She's always here for some reason. Re: they need to find a better meeting spot.

A couple of thugs come out from the shadows and appear with weapons. They aren't here for fun either. The only thing these people want is you to get off their turf! Nanashi holds his ground though. He's not going to run away from a few thugs this time.

He still can't find Rose though. That is going to be a problem. ]

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[Look sometimes you need to blow off stress and hanging around shady alleys is the perfect place to do that via fights!!

And she's had a lot of stress since, y'know, losing an eye in possibly the most unnatural way possible. It doesn't look like anyone's around today though. Most people would consider that lucky, but naturally with Rose, she thinks it's a damn shame. She's just about to walk on out of there when she finally hears what sounds like fists being thrown around. Of course it turned out that everyone looking to fight just targeted someone else.

She recognizes Nanashi instantly when she swings by. He really ought to stop hanging around places like these, but who is she to tell someone that? The least he could do is make sure he can defend himself though. So instead of actually greeting him, she runs in to slam her fist into the back of one of the attacker's head. The pain is enough to make them drop their weapon, and she kicks it away immediately.

Naturally, the rest of them turn to face her. Perfect.]

If you want a fight, you got it. [IS SHE EVEN HERE TO HELP NANASHI??? Debatable tbh.]

[ Nanashi runs to a safer location with his back to a wall. No one can jump at him from behind like this. He is still relatively useless with no demons. All he'll do for now is defend. That is...until a street goon tries to attack Rose. ]

Rose! Watch out!

[A hideously ugly delinquent rushes at her with full speed. They're even armed and everything. Talk about rude. It should be no problem for Rose, however.]

Edited 2018-01-23 10:36 (UTC)

[It really isn't, almost to her disappointment honestly. She sidesteps and dodges easily, then uses their momentum to knock them down easily. Amateurs. If this is a gang trying to defend their spot, they really need to step up.]

Come on, assholes! Is that all you got?! [THIS IS NOT ENOUGH FOR HER STRESS RELIEF. Although she does turn for a second to shout at Nanashi.] And what are you still doing here? Get out already!

I won't run! [He's picking the wrong time to be stubborn. Hiding in the corner doesn't seem to be an option anymore. Nanashi runs forward and hits one of the delinquents with his fist.]

Take this, jerk! Leave my friend alone.

[Yes, he thinks Rose is a friend!!! Please process that, Rose.]

[What the fuck.]

[Wait no she doesn't even have time to try and process it, WHAT IS HE DOING.]

You dumbass, just stay back—!

[Running straight out like that is just gonna paint a target on his back, and these goons already know he's easier pickings between the two of them. She slugs one right in the gut and sends them sprawling to the ground, but there are still more. It's not like she really got herself into this to help Nanashi (liar), but she's not about to let some kid get beaten up because he was dumb. Instead she runs over to him, making sure she's covering his back.]

Just stick close to me, alright?

Okay! I'll stay close.

That guy's head was kind of hard. Punching him sort of sucked. It made my hand numb. I'm pretty sure that's not supposed to happen.

[So he will be in the back again. Thank god Rose is here. He'd be dead if it wasn't for her.]

So what now?

[Will they be fine like this?]

Don't do anything else stupid and keep an eye on yourself. I'll handle the rest of this.

[Normally she wouldn't be too worried about taking down the rest when there's only the two of them, but trying to make sure Nanashi's safe too is kind of like a handicap. Her attention's divided. But maybe that's for the best given how things were too easy earlier.]

And when we make it outta here, if you still want fighting lessons, just go find a dojo or something, alright?

Oh, come on. I came here for a reason! I promised myself I wouldn't run away from these idiots again. This is important to me, Rose! Besides, these guys are the lowest of the low. [He's only 15 and going through a phase. It'll pass someday...then he'll realize that Rose is right about this.]

I'm not gonna let them do what they want!

[Won't be long until he does something stupid/reckless again. Better watch out.]

[THIS IS DEFINITELY JUST A PHASE maybe it wasn't this kind of phase exactly but she can see all the signs.... She saw all her little sisters go through their own phases, she knows one when she sees one.

Sadly though now is not the time to argue her point or think about how this is a phase where she can't do anything to stop him. Instead, she sighs heavily and turns her attention back to the fight.]

Keep your arms tucked in, and don't waste your energy.

[Hopefully that'll be enough to placate him before he does anything too stupid!! Otherwise she'll be finishing up the rest of these guys as quick as she can. By the end of it her good eye's gonna be turning into a black eye, and she has a cut on her arm from one of the weapons they had, but otherwise she's good.]

Hey, you alright?

I'm hanging in there? You aren't looking so good yourself.

[Nanashi's using his small stature to avoid larger attacks. It's easy for him to get by with minimal movement. Fighting back is a problem though. He's practically unarmed at the moment.]

Look out!

[That's when he picks up a couple of stones and throws them towards the thugs attacking Rose. His strikes are surprisingly accurate. He was a fighter in his previous life. That's why he's not running away from this.]

[At least he isn't being outright detrimental this time. It's a little surprising, but she doesn't have time to think about that anyways.]

I'm fine, this is nothing.

[Although after having a flower sprout out of her eye, she doesn't think even the worst in her history of fight wounds can compare to that. While the thugs are distracted by the rocks, she slugs one of them in the gut and then grabs the other's head to slam it into a nearby building. Finally, it's just the two of them left conscious.

Rose sighs, sounding a bit relieved.]

Alright, that wasn't so bad. [SHE'S STILL JUST THINKING ABOUT HER STRESS RELIEF.]

Wanna get out of here? Let's go to the coffee shop! It's a bit late but I think they're open still.

[It's the least he could do for troubling Rose. She doesn't look too hurt thankfully. ]

I'll get you something.

[Everything's over now and he's just tired.]

[Rose doesn't even have to live like a cheapskate anymore, but she can also never say no to free drink and food. Saving money is saving money!!]

Alright. If they get mad at me for bleeding all over the floor though, that's on you. [Not that she's even that wounded, but she won't be surprised if they make a fuss.]

Is it that bad? You can use the bathroom while I'm ordering or something.

Cleaning up there should help?

[He gets the feeling that Rose doesn't want to go to a doctor. There's that huge flower coming out of her eye. It's a little concerning. Nanashi isn't sure what to do with Rose's injuries.]

[shrugging] There's not much cleaning up a black eye, but that'll probably work.

[And off they go to the coffee shop. Being pretty familiar with this seedy part of town (and almost embarrassingly familiar with coffee shops and cafes here in general), she's pretty sure she knows which one he's talking about. As they reach it, she jerks her thumb at it.]

That the one?

Yeah, there it is. I'll go order for you.

What's your preference?

[He still doesn't know what Rose likes to eat. Nanashi looks puzzled for a minute or so.]

Iced latte, tell them to put a shot of hazelnut in it though.

[She actually has a bit of a sweet tooth shhhh. But anyways she'll disappear to the bathroom for a bit to clean up. It doesn't take too long, and she comes back out quickly. Her good eye might be swelling a bit though.]

Fuck, I'm gonna be pissed if I end this night blind.

Alright, I've got it. Take a breather, Rose.

[Time to get her Lattes at poop oclock.]

You deserved it and... thanks. I wouldn't have been able to handle all those assholes myself.

No kidding. What do you think you were doing there out by yourself in the first place?

[She's mad, but it's in a very "how could you make me worry like that" kind of way. No matter how hard she tries to hide it, she's still a big sister in the end. Nanashi might not be her family, but seeing him act so recklessly reminds her of herself when she was around his age. He doesn't need to be like that.]

It's dumb I know. Sometimes I see people get lost here like I did. I tell them to leave when I can.

Those idiots usually end up reaching me before I'm able to leave myself.

[It's really easy for a bunch of high schoolers to outrun a fifteen year old. The other reason why he comes here is for Rose. She's surprisingly nice.]

Edited 2018-02-12 12:55 (UTC)

If you just avoided going there in the first place...

[SIGHS. It's one thing if she hangs around here to pick fights, but clearly that doesn't mean it's okay for someone else to!! She's a big hypocrite.]

If someone else is dumb enough to wander in here, it's not like that's your responsibility. I'm not always gonna be around to haul your ass outta trouble.

I know you're right. It's just that I can't stand letting people suffer the same way I did.

[It's not a nice feeling knowing that someone's gonna walk down that same road. Then they'll eat a fist in the face unknowingly. Nanashi's expression darkens a bit.]

There's another reason too. Call me crazy if you want. I think I can remember things by hanging out here.

And if you don't learn how to take care of yourself, you're just gonna suffer all over again. [It's a nice and kind-hearted reason, but he needs to look out for himself too.]

Wait, hold up. You actually want to remember that kinda shit?

[That's a first honestly. Or maybe it's just because for herself personally, she wants nothing to do with what she's already remembered.]

[Good point. He doesn't intend to be weak forever.]

I want to remember it all and I mean that. There's someone who needs my help. For their sake, I have to recall everything.

[Asahi looked so sad in his memory. Nanashi's been wanting to know more about it. He feels guilty for not knowing why or how she's depressed to begin with. Oh well. That answers Rose's question, at least. ]

Lemme guess, you don't want to recall the rest of your memories? Right?

[Just a wild guess! ]

[That almost sounds nice in comparison to what she's remembered. He actually wants to help someone because of what he's seen. She'd rather have no connection to her "memories" at all.]

Not really.

I'm sorry. I'm not going to play around with you and say that it's okay.

[Because it's not. Nothing's okay with this.]

Getting foreign memories is kind of bull. You'll still be Rose no matter what though. Don't forget that.

[He's trying to cheer her up in a way that wouldn't upset her, basically.]

... Yeah. That's what you have to believe, right?

[She appreciates the gesture, but. It's hard. Right now, all she can say is that she hates Zero with every fiber of her being.]

Exactly! We need to hang in there somehow. [He gives her a bright and warm smile.]

Don't get mad at me when I say this. I'm really happy that you've been looking out for me. I'll try to be stronger too.

[It's the least he can do.]

[Damn her and her soft spot for kids honestly!! Deep down in her heart, there's a part of her that appreciates hearing all of this. As much as she tells herself she doesn't need validation for anything, it's nice to know that maybe for someone she isn't just one huge fuckup.

Externally though, she just rolls her eyes. WHATEVER NANASHI.]

Good. Try to stop getting into trouble too, and that's all I wanna hear.

[He's still smiling even though Rose is rolling her eyes! She must be embarrassed. It makes him laugh a little. ]

Oh yeah? I don't think I'll stop getting into trouble anytime soon. I can most certainly try though...

[He's just being realistic. Once kids get into this mindset they can't do anything but get into even more trouble.]

People don't change overnight. You'd know all about that.

[ROSE IS PROBABLY PUNCHING THE SAME DUDES OVER. ]

[Yeah, she definitely didn't miss this part about helping raise her little sisters. Kids are such a hassle.]

Yeah, yeah, you're talking real wise for a kid these days, aren't you? [Her tone is fond though, despite everything.] Speaking of, why don't you get yourself home? It's too late for you to be out.

[Kids are so much trouble, it's true.]

I'll go home eventually. My little sister's going to throw a fit and I'll have to deal with her crying.

[Nooooooooooooo. Why does Rose suggest something reasonable? Nanashi kinda sulks and looks down.]

Do you live by yourself, Rose?

Jeez, don't make her wait up! What kinda big brother are you?

[SORRY THE SIBLING FEELINGS ARE REAL. Rose might be an arguably terrible one, but that won't stop her from lecturing other people.....]

Do I really look like someone who'd share a place with a roommate? Of course I live alone.

Well, that answers my question.

[Her response isn't very surprising. There aren't many people who'd want to share a room with Rose. She's got that temper of hers. Nanashi puffs his cheeks up at Rose's question though.]

I'm not a good big brother, honest. I left my family behind and came here by myself. They still expect me to call back when I get in trouble. I live with some other folks now and they're not bad people.

[THIS GUY'S GOT ISSUES.]

Sorry, I'll go back and stop making everyone worry.

I dunno if it's good or bad that you actually admit it.

[UNSURE.... Her big sister instincts can't accept it, but it's not like she's in any place to really lecture. Butting into people's lives isn't her thing anyways.]

Good. If they're going to the trouble of taking you in and aren't shit about it, you should appreciate it. [#OrphanOrdeals BUT ANYWAYS.] Stay out of the dark alleys this time, yeah?

I get yelled at for being a bad kid all the time. Are you my old man or something? You sound like a parent, Rose. [JUST SAYING.]

Next time I won't go here by myself. I'll promise, okay?

[He offers his hand for a handshake. HEY ROSE, DO YOU LIKE TOUCHY HAND GESTURES? BECAUSE YOU'RE GETTING ONE.]

Edited 2018-02-26 09:24 (UTC)

Do I look like a parent to you? And shit, can't you at least call me your old lady or something?!

[WHY HIS OLD MAN COME ON!!! But even if Jasmine was the one home more often to actually raise their sisters, this kind of thing still comes to Rose easily.

And NO SHE DOES NOT, she even grimaces when she looks at his outstretched hand. This is so extra, why is he like this.......]

Look, it's not that serious of a promise. I can just take your word for it.

Okay, if that's good enough for you then it is for me. [No handshakes it is.]

See you later, Rose. I'm heading on back now.

[He just waves and walks off in another direction before he gets into more trouble.]

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