At loose ends ((Open RP, Mello, Halls))

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

So, that samurai has canceled our lessons without explaining anything as to why. I know damn well it's not because he's satisfied with my progress. Something's going on here. I have a couple of hunches, but without sufficient evidence, none of them is any more likely than any other.

Whatever. Now, I have three hours a day that aren't scheduled. I could practice, but I already spend more than enough time practicing already and he's already bitched at me about practicing wrong when I practice on my own.

So, for now, I have decided to examine the paintings along the walls. It's not like I have anything else to do and maybe some of them will be at least mildly diverting.

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[cerberusyndrome.livejournal.com]

Koromaru wanted some time by himself, so he was taking a walk. After taking care of some things, he decided to explore the school. Sniffing around for a while, he eventually found himself at Mello's feet.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I look down, raising an eyebrow at the dog. "You talk, too?" I ask, my hands sliding into my pockets. Just what I need, another mutt to have to worry about with the idiots around here...not that Wishbone is much trouble, unless he wants to visit while I want to be with Near.

[cerberusyndrome.livejournal.com]

Koromaru tilted his head. There's a dog that talks around here? Like a human? How interesting!

Koromaru barked.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I raise an eyebrow. "I guess not." I look at the dog. A jacket and a winged collar? "You don't look like someone's pet, unless they're particularly cruel. Did that Hat thing bring you here?"

[cerberusyndrome.livejournal.com]

Koromaru barked and moved his head up and down in as close as a 'yes' gesture as he'd get.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

"Poor mutt," I say. "Stuck here and no one understands you. Though, you do seem to understand what's said to you. Know anyone here?"

[cerberusyndrome.livejournal.com]

Koromaru nodded again. Sure, this would probably be easier with Aigis to translate, but this is fun!

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I tilt my head at him. "How on earth did you fill out that damn application? Does the translation charm work with quills but not ears?" I ask.

[cerberusyndrome.livejournal.com]

Looking for something to answer Mello's question with, Koromaru ended up pulling out his wand and traced letters in the air (kinda like in the second Harry Potter movie) until it spelled out 'Aigis'.

[prettypendulum.livejournal.com]

Kuronue saw him from down the hall. Hands in the pockets of the rather pretty jacket the Baron had given him a while ago, he made his way towards Mello. "Hey you," he said, putting on his happy face. He hadn't seen the blond in a while. Maybe he could cheer him up a little.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I turn away from the tapestry and raise my eyebrow. "Aren't you looking dandy?" I say. "I suppose you have to look the part, being a daimyou's pet, don't you?"

[prettypendulum.livejournal.com]

"You're just jealous because its real leather." He raised a hand and smoothed it over the breast of the jacket, grinning.

He wanted to avoid talking about Yukimura though, otherwise he knew he'd just get angry and, really, Mello didn't deserve his anger. SO he said nothing on being his pet, though he wanted to say that it was actually the other way around. It made him think of how Yukimura had been bound and left to die.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I snort, though it's unusual he didn't say anything about that samurai is kind of telling. I wonder if I give enough of a damn to say anything about it. "You wouldn't know real leather if it bit your ass."

[prettypendulum.livejournal.com]

His eyebrows went up. "Shall I admit that you're the better leather daddy then? Will that make you happy?" He gave a mock sneer and began to walk away, tilting his head a little in an invite for Mello to tag along.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I really should ignore the invitation, but the look in his eyes makes me think that probably wouldn't be a good idea. "You know it. Clothing and otherwise," I say, falling into step with him.

[prettypendulum.livejournal.com]

"Hah!" He didn't sound convinced and he chuckled a little.

"What hole have you been hiding in, I haven't seen you around in a while." He looked down at Mello, raising an eyebrow. He tried real hard to not think of Mello in some of that interesting human fetish gear he'd seen.

Not that it was like he wasn't already waltzing around looking like a wet dream anyway.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

"I've been swamped but found myself free recently." Between the look in his eye before, not saying anything about the samurai and the look in his eye now, I probably shouldn't ask, but if I don't I'll never get an answer and it's not my style to be 'polite.' "Gonna tell me why?" I ask, arching an eyebrow at him.

[12panelwonder.livejournal.com]

Matt's head hurt.

That wasn't the worst thing on his mind right now, but it was something to focus on. His head hurt and he was having trouble remembering what day... hell, what year it was. Other things, too, like details of days he was sure were important, memories of a personal nature, things like that. His head ached if he thought too hard about it, and ached if he didn't.

He grumbled, sat up (why did the air in here smell so stale) and flipped his goggles over his eyes, staring blearily at the darkened room. He thought of nothing. And then he thought it would be a good idea to talk to Mello. He didn't want to worry L with what was probably just a little magical amnesia.

He pulled on a pair of shoes and tromped through the halls distractedly, glancing about for blond hair and too much leather.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I see Matt before he sees me. He doesn't look right. I frown. "Hacker, what's your issue?"

[12panelwonder.livejournal.com]

"Seems like everything is status quo," he muttered, rubbing his temple. "Can't get my head right, though. Maybe some kind of... dunno." He slouched over to the painting Mello had been looking at. "Anything interesting going on in there?"

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

"You been eating the food around here?" I ask, eyeing him. "You'd think you'd learn, given your background." I shrug, turning away from the painting. "Just a fox hunt. I think Kurama's tried to burn this one."

[12panelwonder.livejournal.com]

Matt snorted. "Guy's vindictive. Speaking of, has there been any action from Karasu or Apos lately?" At least there was one topic of importance he could focus on.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I scowl at him. "Let's go talk somewhere," I say flatly, starting down the hall. The samurai at least deserves the respect of not talking out in the open about this stupid shit.

[12panelwonder.livejournal.com]

Matt shrugged, following at a sleepy jog. At least part of his question had been answered. He had the feeling he wasn't going to like the details, though.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I lead Matt into one of the empty classrooms, chasing out a ghost that was there when we arrived. I take a seat on the desk and wait for him to arrange himself. "You've met Sanada Yukimura?" I ask him.