[Yuri ducks her head to avoid banging it on anything as she enters her apartment. It's all neat and traditional Japanese-styled (typically she went for a more modern theme, but lately she's been nostalgic for Hisoka's preferred style) and seems way too normal after the day Yuri's had so far.
She manages like one step on her own before he knees buckle and she stumbles to keep herself upright.] I'm alright. Sorry. I'm just... readjusting. [Yuri turns a little red, embarrassed, and takes a deep breath to steady herself again. As she takes the time to reorient herself, she moves the conversation on to (hopefully_ stop some of the inevitable fussing.]
[Lee ends up staying on the windowsill in a crouched position, as he does not like to enter uninvited. But he is concerned by her stumble and nearly lunges forward before she assures him of her alrightness.]
Are- are you sure, Yuri-san? If you need any help, I am here! [He says with a determined frown. But her question makes him a feel a little embarrassed in a different way. He focuses his gaze on the scenery of the apartment as he explains.]
Ah... Most ninjas can use their chakra to perform a wide variety of techniques that are beyond what most humans can do. Elemental abilities, illusions... the entire schools of ninjutsu and genjutsu.
But I... I can only perform the basic maneuvers, of using emitting chakra to walk on any surface...
It's fine. [She says it again with a small wave of her hand, looking over her shoulder. Why...Why is he still at the window...] ...You can come in, if you want. Don't worry about your shoes. [Yuri sure as hell doesn't care anymore. Lee just ran the length of the city and up a fucking wall, he can wear boots and track mud everywhere on her ceiling if he wants to at this point. Who is she to stop him???
Yuri thinks it sounds amazing-- honestly, she can't help but feel a little jealous. He gets to be born in a world where people can do cool things like that, and she gets saddled with bullshit "see how the dead people died and feel their pain" powers? She wants a re-roll.
The window had led into her living room (even if it had led to her bedroom it would've been fine, there's practically nothing in there), which connected to the kitchen so that's where she'll head. Hope u like coffee, Lee.
She glances up curiously.] But-- [Her brow furrows a little, confused.] You ran all the way here, carrying me and everything... Chakra didn't have anything to do with that?
[She wrinkles her nose slightly at the cigarette, but otherwise says nothing. None of her business if he wants to smoke or anything. Besides, after he reveals it was his friend... She can let him indulge in whatever the fuck he wants, honestly.]
I... [Yuri struggles a moment with how to respond and finally settles on a soft] I'm sorry. I know that's a stupid thing to say, but I am.
...What happened...? [not that he has to tell her, of course, but she is curious.]
It's not stupid, Yuri. [ She's so hard on herself, this one. He wants to tell her to cut it out, but when his own philosophy is "be kind to others and strict to yourself", there's not much he can do other than continue to shock her with his own brand of kindness. ]
We were working on a case, and when things got rough... he disobeyed orders, trying to be the hero, you know? He was brash, and trouble followed him wherever he went, but... he didn't deserve to suffer like that. Nobody does.
[ Even the one responsible for that eventually got a clean bullet to the head. Painless, compared to Sasayama. ]
Sorry. Er-- [Sorry for apologizing... which she was about to again apologize for. To avoid being trapped in a never-ending cycle of apologizing, Yuri snaps her mouth shut and just listens instead.
Her thoughts churn, trying to figure out what to say.] No, no one does. [She considers her next question carefully, because she has quite a few ranging from how to why, but eventually she settles with:] Did you get the guy who did it?
[Right, manners. Yuri had shot Souji an aggravated look and bowed, giving a quiet: "Kozukata Yuri" before straightening and Souji had been quick to abandon Yuri to her fate.
With him out of the way, she stares at Sousei for a long moment before sighing deeply and glancing away.] I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I... can just go home, if you'd like. [This whole situation was Weird]
[At least she's Japanese. It's rude of Sousei, but he really does feel more settled around people from his own country--not to mention there's the fact that he's dutybound to protect them anyway, technically.
So he shakes his head simply, expression more placid now that Souji is gone.]
My name is Abe no Sousei. A pleasure, Kozukata.
[He's... polite, at least.]
It will not be a particular hardship for me to escort you as far as you need. It isn't as though the Residential District is particularly safe at the moment either. [Ghosts....]
You're different than I thought you'd be... [Yuri trails off a little, because, well, really. Anyone someone like Souji apparently liked or trusted enough with someone's well-being (Yuri's not sure she'd go as far as to call them 'friends') was bound to be weird-- at least, that's what Yuri assumed.
She expected someone more... She doesn't know. Crazy?? Weird???]
Mm. I have a weapon at home that I can use against the spirits, it's just a matter of getting it. Then I can at least be of use. ['Go home' didn't mean 'stay at home,' apparently. Why would she when there were so many people that needed helping?
She looks around at the formally possessed bots and things] ...They're possessing objects now?
Why wouldn't I be serious? [About, you know, any of that??
Deep down she feels a bit pleased to know she's shaken him here, but she's more pleased that he seems to be serious about her wielding him-- it's a goal. Something in the future that she can actually set her mind on an hopefully use as a safeguard against her more darker thoughts.
The corner of her move curves, a small smile of amusement at his expense, and she shifts the sword to hold it in her uninjured hand and leave the other free] ...Mm, I suppose so. If you get get me a bandage or something, I can do it myself.
[That gives him pause for a second, since he's not really sure why his first reaction was "seriously?" - and it's not like it's meant as a poor reflection on Yuri, since he finds her a very honest person. Lingering hang-ups then, maybe.
But he'll nod once in response to that and turn on his heel, gesturing toward the nearest stall.]
Wait right there! I'll be back in just a sec.
[AND AWAY HE TROTS. Getting help is still easy now since he hasn't put that freaky mask on yet, so he's coming back a second later with a handful of napkins and some sparkly bandaids that seem made for kids.]
Here! I didn't know how many you might need so I just asked for three.
That's an optimistic way of looking at it. I didn't know you had it in you. [What's this? a joke? From Yuri???]
We might draw something's attention... I want to stay and try to find out more, but I don't think I'd find anything useful. [She shakes her head, then finally seems to give him her full attention.]
Have you been exploring down here too? Find anything?
[snorts:] Even some of that crap has rubbed off on me here.
Good plan...not sticking around too much longer. I'll keep on watch if you wanna skedaddle in a second. Just this creepy stuff, same as you...its too quiet down here. Suspicious.
[ It's a sentiment Souji can agree with readily enough. Hatred's always been easy for Souji to feel. Once outside, he looks at her sidelong -- as if half expecting her to sink to her knees. Is he worried about her? Maybe....... But he'd never actually voice it out loud, of course. ]
Does that mean you'll do something about it?
[ Souji can tell she said it just for having something to say, and his own question is of the same vein. He is a little curious about her answer, but... ]
[ It's a sensation much like their first meeting, the world shifting in the blink of an eye, here in a room of shattered mirrors one moment, and outside that very building in the next. ]
Was that disorienting?
[ That's what he's heard about his abilities sometimes. ]
[Yuri's quiet a moment just. Casually holding his hand. ?? ?? This is fine. Her fingers squeeze again, because while she's trying to give him comfort, the gesture is also grounding for her as well, a real tether to the physical plane.]
...You can talk about it. You already saw so much from me, so... [So its only fair, but she's not going to push him either. She shrugs] If you want to talk... I mean, I can listen.
[At least her awkward attempts here are endearing? Maybe??]
[To be honest, he doesn't know what to say. After everything that happened in Vol City, he really didn't know if he could trust to tell civilians what he's been through -
But people here were far from ordinary, were they? The fact that Yuri had been through what she had, and that she had a similar ability to his ... that would be enough, wouldn't it? She already knows that he's had fighting experience against monsters, and she saw the confrontation with Enhou in the glass, and fighting Lago to claim the armor ...]
It's a really long story. You sure you're up for it? [He manages a weak smile.]
I mean-- [Yuri hesitates and gives Saitou a searching, almost skeptical look. Had Souji told him anything about her abilities? She thinks not, if only because it might mean he'd have to explain how he found out or something, and hadn't Souji harshly insisted that Yuri just "forget" it all happened?
The cloth in her hands twists anxiously and she shifts her weight, shrugging.] When I touch things I can... feel things, usually. Impressions. Memories, or feelings left behind, things like that. A place like this should be teeming with residual feelings, but there's...nothing.
Or rather, there was something, but it's gone now. Which should be impossible to do.
[Yuri's mind races, trying to think of something that might help, but unfortunately her powers are limited to information gathering-- nothing that'd be useful in a fight. She grits her teeth a little, again feeling frustrated with her uselessness.]
If we had weapons... [It's said more to herself than to him, because if she had a sword she could do something at least. She casts her awareness out more, but the thing is huge and she can't pinpoint a location except 'below' and 'fucking everywhere.']
[ Is his simple reply. Even with his speed increased by his chakra the creature was still keeping up and with the way the water was shifting beneath his feet, it was making its way up. ]
Brace yourself. It's coming to the surface.
[ He warns her, his eyes shifting to the water making sure to time it just right so he jumps right when it breaches the surface. He doesn't have to wait long before the thing breaches the water and he jumps up meters into the air ready to execute his plan. With the momentum from his jump carrying them up Sai lets go of her from one side and brings up two fingers to activate his jutsu. He uses what little ink he managed to make to active his ink mist which creates an effective smoke screen made from ink which he uses to body flicker to the shoreline. One instant they're in the air about to get eaten by the giant monster and the next they're transported to the shoreline watching as the monster snaps at nothing but the remnants of his ink. ]
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[Yuri ducks her head to avoid banging it on anything as she enters her apartment. It's all neat and traditional Japanese-styled (typically she went for a more modern theme, but lately she's been nostalgic for Hisoka's preferred style) and seems way too normal after the day Yuri's had so far.
She manages like one step on her own before he knees buckle and she stumbles to keep herself upright.] I'm alright. Sorry. I'm just... readjusting. [Yuri turns a little red, embarrassed, and takes a deep breath to steady herself again. As she takes the time to reorient herself, she moves the conversation on to (hopefully_ stop some of the inevitable fussing.]
What else can you do with chakra?
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Are- are you sure, Yuri-san? If you need any help, I am here! [He says with a determined frown. But her question makes him a feel a little embarrassed in a different way. He focuses his gaze on the scenery of the apartment as he explains.]
Ah... Most ninjas can use their chakra to perform a wide variety of techniques that are beyond what most humans can do. Elemental abilities, illusions... the entire schools of ninjutsu and genjutsu.
But I... I can only perform the basic maneuvers, of using emitting chakra to walk on any surface...
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Yuri thinks it sounds amazing-- honestly, she can't help but feel a little jealous. He gets to be born in a world where people can do cool things like that, and she gets saddled with bullshit "see how the dead people died and feel their pain" powers? She wants a re-roll.
The window had led into her living room (even if it had led to her bedroom it would've been fine, there's practically nothing in there), which connected to the kitchen so that's where she'll head. Hope u like coffee, Lee.
She glances up curiously.] But-- [Her brow furrows a little, confused.] You ran all the way here, carrying me and everything... Chakra didn't have anything to do with that?
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[She wrinkles her nose slightly at the cigarette, but otherwise says nothing. None of her business if he wants to smoke or anything. Besides, after he reveals it was his friend... She can let him indulge in whatever the fuck he wants, honestly.]
I... [Yuri struggles a moment with how to respond and finally settles on a soft] I'm sorry. I know that's a stupid thing to say, but I am.
...What happened...? [not that he has to tell her, of course, but she is curious.]
whoops, sorry for the delay!!
We were working on a case, and when things got rough... he disobeyed orders, trying to be the hero, you know? He was brash, and trouble followed him wherever he went, but... he didn't deserve to suffer like that. Nobody does.
[ Even the one responsible for that eventually got a clean bullet to the head. Painless, compared to Sasayama. ]
gosh...!! i'm offended!!
Her thoughts churn, trying to figure out what to say.] No, no one does. [She considers her next question carefully, because she has quite a few ranging from how to why, but eventually she settles with:] Did you get the guy who did it?
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well now i'm thinking of a psycho pass AU so thanks for that...!!!
enforcer kozukata!!
I want this now wtf. take her under ur wing, kogami
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With him out of the way, she stares at Sousei for a long moment before sighing deeply and glancing away.] I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I... can just go home, if you'd like. [This whole situation was Weird]
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So he shakes his head simply, expression more placid now that Souji is gone.]
My name is Abe no Sousei. A pleasure, Kozukata.
[He's... polite, at least.]
It will not be a particular hardship for me to escort you as far as you need. It isn't as though the Residential District is particularly safe at the moment either. [Ghosts....]
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She expected someone more... She doesn't know. Crazy?? Weird???]
Mm. I have a weapon at home that I can use against the spirits, it's just a matter of getting it. Then I can at least be of use. ['Go home' didn't mean 'stay at home,' apparently. Why would she when there were so many people that needed helping?
She looks around at the formally possessed bots and things] ...They're possessing objects now?
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Deep down she feels a bit pleased to know she's shaken him here, but she's more pleased that he seems to be serious about her wielding him-- it's a goal. Something in the future that she can actually set her mind on an hopefully use as a safeguard against her more darker thoughts.
The corner of her move curves, a small smile of amusement at his expense, and she shifts the sword to hold it in her uninjured hand and leave the other free] ...Mm, I suppose so. If you get get me a bandage or something, I can do it myself.
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But he'll nod once in response to that and turn on his heel, gesturing toward the nearest stall.]
Wait right there! I'll be back in just a sec.
[AND AWAY HE TROTS. Getting help is still easy now since he hasn't put that freaky mask on yet, so he's coming back a second later with a handful of napkins and some sparkly bandaids that seem made for kids.]
Here! I didn't know how many you might need so I just asked for three.
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We might draw something's attention... I want to stay and try to find out more, but I don't think I'd find anything useful. [She shakes her head, then finally seems to give him her full attention.]
Have you been exploring down here too? Find anything?
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Good plan...not sticking around too much longer. I'll keep on watch if you wanna skedaddle in a second. Just this creepy stuff, same as you...its too quiet down here. Suspicious.
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Does that mean you'll do something about it?
[ Souji can tell she said it just for having something to say, and his own question is of the same vein. He is a little curious about her answer, but... ]
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She takes a deep breath and exhales slowly, trying to bring the world back to balance again. Of all the memories... Ah well. Too late now.]
Yes, please. I think anywhere would be better than this.
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Very well.
[ It's a sensation much like their first meeting, the world shifting in the blink of an eye, here in a room of shattered mirrors one moment, and outside that very building in the next. ]
Was that disorienting?
[ That's what he's heard about his abilities sometimes. ]
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...You can talk about it. You already saw so much from me, so... [So its only fair, but she's not going to push him either. She shrugs] If you want to talk... I mean, I can listen.
[At least her awkward attempts here are endearing? Maybe??]
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But people here were far from ordinary, were they? The fact that Yuri had been through what she had, and that she had a similar ability to his ... that would be enough, wouldn't it? She already knows that he's had fighting experience against monsters, and she saw the confrontation with Enhou in the glass, and fighting Lago to claim the armor ...]
It's a really long story. You sure you're up for it? [He manages a weak smile.]
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The cloth in her hands twists anxiously and she shifts her weight, shrugging.] When I touch things I can... feel things, usually. Impressions. Memories, or feelings left behind, things like that. A place like this should be teeming with residual feelings, but there's...nothing.
Or rather, there was something, but it's gone now. Which should be impossible to do.
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[ It's an interesting skill to have, and certainly useful. ]
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[Yuri's mind races, trying to think of something that might help, but unfortunately her powers are limited to information gathering-- nothing that'd be useful in a fight. She grits her teeth a little, again feeling frustrated with her uselessness.]
If we had weapons... [It's said more to herself than to him, because if she had a sword she could do something at least. She casts her awareness out more, but the thing is huge and she can't pinpoint a location except 'below' and 'fucking everywhere.']
Will you be able to outrun it?
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[ Is his simple reply. Even with his speed increased by his chakra the creature was still keeping up and with the way the water was shifting beneath his feet, it was making its way up. ]
Brace yourself. It's coming to the surface.
[ He warns her, his eyes shifting to the water making sure to time it just right so he jumps right when it breaches the surface. He doesn't have to wait long before the thing breaches the water and he jumps up meters into the air ready to execute his plan. With the momentum from his jump carrying them up Sai lets go of her from one side and brings up two fingers to activate his jutsu. He uses what little ink he managed to make to active his ink mist which creates an effective smoke screen made from ink which he uses to body flicker to the shoreline. One instant they're in the air about to get eaten by the giant monster and the next they're transported to the shoreline watching as the monster snaps at nothing but the remnants of his ink. ]
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