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[bakudanma]

Who: Katsura + any of you wonderful people.
When: Throughout the IC month of November.
Where: Metro-rail Station, Pleasure District and McCERES.
What: Open log for people who just want some extra CR in their life. 8)
Rating/Warnings: Zura is in this log. And uh, maybe violence/blood.

《1》METRO-RAIL STATION
_{[ It was time to head home after a day full of adventuring in this place and work, and not to mention, he was already hooked on these two soap opera that had been airing on the television sets. Games of our Lives and All my CYBuddies. Surely he'll be able to get home in time.. right? ]}

Ah, excuse me—
_{[ The doors slide open and people flood inside; it was a little annoying— the way some of the people and been the robots here shoved each other to get into the public transport. He merely gave some of these people a look of disdain, and just when he came to the conclusion that this was an every man for himself situation, he begins to assert himself in front of a few other people who are gathering towards the metro, either by elbowing and using the heel of his palm. Just as the door is about to close, he is blocked by a particularly robust individual who won't have any of this and so—
POW. Right in the face. It's enough to get him to stumble back and hold his nose. In that moment, he rushes back to the train right as the doors shut to press his bloodied hands and face on the window. ]}

Crap! Damn! We're going to hear back from the pregnancy test tonight!
<sub>[ He takes a little jog alongside the train before standing there, banging on the window and making a ruckus.
Well. I guess he'll just have to wait for the next one.
In the mean time, he'll just be taking a seat next to you. The way he held his teeth clenched was the only indication of how immensely furious he was.

Oh.. he should probably clean up his face.
He'll be ready next train station. His hand was already on the hilt of his weapon that was by his hip. ]</sub>

《2》PLEASURE DISTRICT
<sub>[ It's a rainy day here in the Pleasure District. Of all the snack places he could have worked at, it was one located in the Pleasure District. He didn't really spend time here, and when he did, it was mainly for work or to just make a bunch of cute ViVid avatars and make them live a mundane and domestic life instead of catering to any of his needs. It was almost like he was trying to ensure their happiness instead of his despite the fact they were virtual people and not anything with feeling. What was he even doing with his life here anymore..?

Today, he's going home from his barista job, dressed in uniform. It was a swanky place, really, and he was learning quickly how to prepare all sorts of different drinks.

A red, cloth parasol is resting on his shoulder as he heads in the direction towards home. But what is this? Somebody in the rain without an umbrella? Not allowed.
And so, he's just gonna scurry up to you and provide some shelter from the rain for you there. Isn't that thoughtful for a terrorist? ]</sub>

You could catch a cold.

《3》MCCERES
<sub>[ Right. His other-other job. He liked to stay productive, so when CERES offered him several jobs, he went ahead and picked two out of the three, though he was contemplating picking up another soon. With as many games as played and as much as he worked, he was gradually getting pretty loaded on credits to use here.

Anyway, his position here? Mascot. There were a few problems with this job in regards of it. For example, it could have been a much fluffier and cuter kind of mascot and not a mime that wasn't supposed to speak. He broke that rule a lot.
He also took off the mask a lot when he wasn't supposed to and has already gotten several complaints from customers, but he still had his position here. When he worked, he worked pretty damn well.

You're going inside this place, and he pops out of nowhere, holding a sign. He seems insistent that you buy whatever it is he is advertising. Holy shit— this was a restaurant, not a haunted house!!

MCKNIGHT BURGER SPECIAL MEAL
3.99!!

No matter where you go, where you hide, he's following you with this sign— maybe doing the typical mascot jig while doing so with his own thuggish flare.
You could be in the bathroom and he's in the stall next to you with this sign, or leaving in your car, if you have one, and he's following you out there.

Hell, maybe you made it home and he's outside your window with this sign too.
Mother of God. ]</sub>

Comments

[dishonorstudent]

[ Well, this absurdity just takes her right out of her current frenzy and sends her into an entirely different one. S-So many questions, where to even begin. ]

You…

YOU’RE A GUY?!? [ Who's taking a dump in the ladies room? Absolutely WTF? ]

1.2

[bakudanma]

_{[ never mind the fact he's one of the last feared samurais back home and is an incredibly dangerous and crafty person if you're his enemy. NEVER MIND THAT.
Ryuko focuses on the fact he's a dude. ]}

Aah, well. There was that one small arc where I didn't have my balls.
_{[ .... ]}

2.2

[bakudanma]

But that was in the past! My rivalry with Kyuubei-dono continues on— don't let others think that I haven't felt like her character type is overlapping with mine.

Here, though. There is nothing to worry about. They told me to be persistent with my duties here, and so, that is why I am here.

[dishonorstudent]

[ She’s trying her hardest to tolerate this insanity, arms crossed and everything. This is the pinnacle of nonsense right here, and nonsense is what her series should be all about. ]

I’m not gonna get a straight answer outta you, am I? Have it your way, just keep your mouth shut about that smootch, or else!

[bakudanma]

Smooch?

_{[ oh... yes. He clears his throat. ]}

—You were very forward about meeting a person.

[dishonorstudent]

Let's just say subtlety ain't my thing.

[ CRACKS KNUCKLES ] So how 'bout we leave that in the past along with the no balls and other mumbo jumbo, hmmm?

[bakudanma]

_{[ He's got that instinctive feeling in his stomach he should run, but naw: ]}

—Were you acting oddly that day, ah–
_{[ shit he doesn't even know her name. ]}

...panty-dono?

_{[ wait shit no that's not a good nickname BACKPEDALING FAST.. ]}

[dishonorstudent]

P-Panty… [ Her face flushes red as she casts her mind back to that night again. W H Y. ]

Get outtttt---!!! [ Ryuko roundhouse kicks him in the face, ironically flashing her panties once again. This restroom is gonna fall apart at this rate. ]

1.2

[bakudanma]

<sub>[ DOOF! There he goes, kicking him straight in the face and sending him flying to the floor. This does, in fact, give him a horrible bloody nose.

He's on the floor with his hands supporting him from completely face planting. ]</sub>

Ah.

_{[ that's all he has to say while he's down there. ]}

2.2

[bakudanma]

_{[ He then proceeds to get back on his feet, keeping his balance by putting his palm on the tiled wall. ]}

—I suppose that isn't anywhere near your proper name.

_{[ blood and snot dripping from his face, probably staining his costume, etc. ]}

[dishonorstudent]

Damn, what's with this guy!?

(( Senketsu: I must admit, he is rather hardy (like you). ))

I don't care what he is! I'll drag his perverted ass outta here if that's what it takes!! [ Just a crazy person talking to her uniform, lalala. ]

[bakudanma]

_{[ nevermind the fact he isn't bothering with his nosebleed. ]}

Not S**lor M**n, though definitely a magical girl.
_{[ Ryuko, are you going to make this a guessing game? ]}

[dishonorstudent]

[ Don't you think that this Japanese girl doesn't know what that is, buddy. ]

--the hell? Magical girl? What are you, some kinda otaku dweeb, it's Ryuko Matoi!

[ She finally turns her back to him so she can wash her hands. If he took that beating without retaliation, then he's gotta be harmless, right? ]

[bakudanma]

_{[ THERE WE GO. ]}

Matoi-dono.
It's nice to meet you.

_{[ still greeting her after being kicked. ]}

I just hear about such things. There are more things for me to worry about than sit around and watch anime like a man-child.
_{[ he has refined taste when it comes to television— like watching old commercials and daytime dramas. ]}

[dishonorstudent]

More things like what? Stalkin' girls to the bathroom in a creepy costume? Cross-dressing, maybe? You're just full of weird fetishes.

[bakudanma]

Mm, no.
_{[ Girls are far, far too young for his tastes. Zura likes them aged. Bonus points if they have already been married and have lost their husbands. ]}

My duty is to clean out the filth that inhabits Japan.
An abandoned toilet, if you will, covered in crap— as if red bean paste had gone bad.

Underneath it all lies glistening ivory, but it is a task to clean. The job is rough and smelly, but if it gives those who are desperate a place of refuge, it is worth it.

_{[ he's referring to the toilet stall being a place of refuge for the desperate, but he guesses it can also mean Japan as a whole. ]}

[dishonorstudent]

Ha, that's quite a fancy way of sayin' you're just a janitor. Aren't you just contributing to the filth by bleedin' all over it? [ Nevermind that she caused that. ]

[bakudanma]

I am a janitor! A janitor that Edo needs!
_{[ god you just made his tone sound 200% more serious. ]}

Matoi-dono, what do you do when the tee-pee of law doesn't wipe the ass of justice?

[dishonorstudent]

...We're not really talkin' about this toilet here, are we? Are you.. are you sayin' you wipe the ass of justice? How charming.

[bakudanma]

_{[ he likes talking in metaphors, alright.
However, they're either bizarre and don't make sense or too extensive and pointless for the situation. ]}

My land is in the process of sterilization. As disgusting as it was when it was destroyed by the enemy _{[ he very much believes all of this happened to his home, thanks CERES ]} I am doing what I believe is right to bring it back and begin my work all over again.

[dishonorstudent]

Well, I'm from Japan and I never heard of anybody like you. What kinda "filth" are ya referring to, anyway? Revocs?

[bakudanma]

It's a different Japan. An AU, if you will.

I'm referring to those who side with the enemy that have invaded our country.
I've never heard of "Revocs." What is it?

[dishonorstudent]

You've gotta be from a different Japan if ya don't know the corporation that accounts for 100% of the world's apparel industry sales. [ She's not going to confuse him with the details: ] Just take my word for it, they're bad news. [ Understatement of the year. ]

--Anyway, if we're done here, I'd like to be compensated with a free McKnight Special Meal.

[bakudanma]

_{[ How very interesting. ]}

Compensated?
_{[ he's done nothing wrong. You're the one who punched him! ]}

[dishonorstudent]

Sexual harassment? I don't think your boss would be too pleased to hear you're hangin' around the girls toilet and commenting on their panties. Then there's all the unsanitary human waste... [ She glances at the blood on the floor. ] I mean, just how will I ever recover from this trauma?

(( Senketsu: You're laying it on kind of thick, Ryuko... ))