Watchers - IC [Closed]

[Luminesa]

Ichiru himself could cook, as well, but Walter was the host, so he answered, "That sounds fine by me. Thank you. But...Michel is partly a dragon, I would presume he'd eat meat of some sort, wouldn't he?" He turned to Michel for confirmation of his theory.

"Duly noted.", Walter said, nodding in response. "Well, I think it's time.. to oil up!"

Walter went back inside the pantry, standing in front of the cooking tables, ingredients and cooking utensils at the ready. First, he sliced up the cabbages and celery into small slices. Then, he scalped two carrots, and cut them into circular pieces, and then he cut those into four pieces, each resembles a quarter of a circle. After that, the cucumbers. He scalped one of them, and cut it in six circular pieces.

He proceeded to heat up the frying pan, sprinkling some cooking oil on it. Feeling it heated up enough, he poured the contents of the tinned whale meats, taking in the aroma of the sizzling tomato sauce, followed by pouring in the chopped-up bacon strips and chicken meat. Then, the chopped and sliced veggies. And then, the main ingredient: the rice.

Loud metallic scraping and clanking can be heard as Walter stirred the fried rice, while chopping the whale meats, both using the same metallic cooking spatula. Sprinkling some soy sauce on it, he continued stirring the fried rice.

Finally, when he felt that all the ingredients and seasoning have mixed up well enough, he turned off the stove, and poured the fried rice into three porcelain plates. He put the sliced cucumbers on the side of the plate, two on each plate, as a garnish and finishing touch.

He kicked open the Pantry door (because how else would you open a door when you're carrying three plates of fried rice with Minangese Plates Dance-style?) and exclaimed, "Lunch is ready~!"

Ichiru sniffed the air, as he came with the food, and it smelled rather...odd. Nevertheless, food was food. When Walter gave them each their plates, he sat down at the table next to Michel. "Itadakimasu," he muttered, bowing his head for a moment, and then he began to eat. The strange mix didn't blend very smoothly, but nevertheless he politely ate it. "Thank you, Walter. Ahhh...do you have anything to drink, though?" he inquired. "My throat is rather dry..."

[Nova Seren]

Michel smiled. "Thank you, I appreciate the meal. And while Eldon primarily eats meat and fish, I am not limited to that."

[Sindrya]

Ichiru sniffed the air, as he came with the food, and it smelled rather...odd. Nevertheless, food was food. When Walter gave them each their plates, he sat down at the table next to Michel. "Itadakimasu," he muttered, bowing his head for a moment, and then he began to eat. The strange mix didn't blend very smoothly, but nevertheless he politely ate it. "Thank you, Walter. Ahhh...do you have anything to drink, though?" he inquired. "My throat is rather dry..."

"One moment", Walter responded. He went back to the pantry, poured three glasses of water from the dispenser, and went back, settling them at the table. "There you go.", he said with a smile.

He sat down, settling himself before the meal. "Let's dig in!" He took a spoonful of the fried rice. Truth was, he had never eat a whale meat before, and poured them in just because he's curious how does it taste like, without testing it himself before making the dish. Gulping, he shoved the spoon inside his mouth, chewing and tasting the food.

Suddenly, he dropped his spoon.

His face grew a little pale. His mouth hung open slightly. His fingers went numb.

W-what sort of aberration had I made?!, he thought as he looked at his cooking.

[Luminesa]

Ichiru sniffed the air, as he came with the food, and it smelled rather...odd. Nevertheless, food was food. When Walter gave them each their plates, he sat down at the table next to Michel. "Itadakimasu," he muttered, bowing his head for a moment, and then he began to eat. The strange mix didn't blend very smoothly, but nevertheless he politely ate it. "Thank you, Walter. Ahhh...do you have anything to drink, though?" he inquired. "My throat is rather dry..."

"One moment", Walter responded. He went back to the pantry, poured three glasses of water from the dispenser, and went back, settling them at the table. "There you go.", he said with a smile.

He sat down, settling himself before the meal. "Let's dig in!" He took a spoonful of the fried rice. Truth was, he had never eat a whale meat before, and poured them in just because he's curious how does it taste like, without testing it himself before making the dish. Gulping, he shoved the spoon inside his mouth, chewing and tasting the food.

Suddenly, he dropped his spoon.

His face grew a little pale. His mouth hung open slightly. His fingers went numb.

W-what sort of aberration had I made?!, he thought as he looked at his cooking.

Ichiru finished eating, and then he drank the water Walter had poured him. He then stood up, worried. "Walter, do you need help? Are you choking?" he inquired, concerned.

[Sindrya]

"One moment", Walter responded. He went back to the pantry, poured three glasses of water from the dispenser, and went back, settling them at the table. "There you go.", he said with a smile.

He sat down, settling himself before the meal. "Let's dig in!" He took a spoonful of the fried rice. Truth was, he had never eat a whale meat before, and poured them in just because he's curious how does it taste like, without testing it himself before making the dish. Gulping, he shoved the spoon inside his mouth, chewing and tasting the food.

Suddenly, he dropped his spoon.

His face grew a little pale. His mouth hung open slightly. His fingers went numb.

W-what sort of aberration had I made?!, he thought as he looked at his cooking.

Ichiru finished eating, and then he drank the water Walter had poured him. He then stood up, worried. "Walter, do you need help? Are you choking?" he inquired, concerned.

With his face still in the state of horror and shock, Walter slowly turned to face Hashimoto. He spoke very slowly. "Hashimoto-san..."

He gulped. ".. I am so very sorry.. for serving this horrible kind of meal..."

[Luminesa]

Ichiru finished eating, and then he drank the water Walter had poured him. He then stood up, worried. "Walter, do you need help? Are you choking?" he inquired, concerned.

With his face still in the state of horror and shock, Walter slowly turned to face Hashimoto. He spoke very slowly. "Hashimoto-san..."

He gulped. ".. I am so very sorry.. for serving this horrible kind of meal..."

Ichiru smiled and patted his shoulder. "It was not that bad, Walter. It was still edible, and that's all that matters," he replied, kindly.

[Sindrya]

With his face still in the state of horror and shock, Walter slowly turned to face Hashimoto. He spoke very slowly. "Hashimoto-san..."

He gulped. ".. I am so very sorry.. for serving this horrible kind of meal..."

Ichiru smiled and patted his shoulder. "It was not that bad, Walter. It was still edible, and that's all that matters," he replied, kindly.

"T-thank you..", Walter spoke in a low tone, still being appalled at the taste of the food. "But still.. it's kind of embarassing.." He lowered his head. "Even though it's edible, it's not something that you can savor properly.."

That's it, he thought bitterly. When Master Matthew is back, I'll be asking him to stop anyone from putting in whale meats in the fridge. And if he refuse, I can just throw the tins out.

Starting from today, whale meats and I are enemies!

[Luminesa]

Ichiru smiled and patted his shoulder. "It was not that bad, Walter. It was still edible, and that's all that matters," he replied, kindly.

"T-thank you..", Walter spoke in a low tone, still being appalled at the taste of the food. "But still.. it's kind of embarassing.." He lowered his head. "Even though it's edible, it's not something that you can savor properly.."

That's it, he thought bitterly. When Master Matthew is back, I'll be asking him to stop anyone from putting in whale meats in the fridge. And if he refuse, I can just throw the tins out.

Starting from today, whale meats and I are enemies!

"Do not be so hard on yourself. You wanted to do something to make us feel at home, and while the food might not have been perfect, you succeeded in at least welcoming us here. And that is good enough to me," he replied, reassuringly.

[True Refuge]

Quartz chose this moment to clap his hands together and smile at the awkward silence that had opened up between the four inhabiting the room. Looking around at Kiri, Alicia and Everton, he said somewhat forcefully, "Well, I suppose we're all very busy. Everton, do you mind taking these two out to Watcher HQ or whatnot?"

"What, so we can do our Watcher jobs?" Everton shot back devilishly, causing Quartz to frown yet again. "Your tongue's going to be the death of you, Everton. You make enemies fast, one day one of them won't be able to take it anymore, and they'll kill you."

"Oh, then I'll run to you. It's one of my greatest qualities, and I've done it a few times."

"If you keep jabbing me maybe I won't help you the next time..." Quartz sighed. "Seriously though, at the rate the Watchers move, I'd bet a lot of stuff has happened while you're gone. While I don't really mind all that much, you should probably get going."

Everton stood up and nodded. "Fine, then, let's get going. Matthew's going to be angry at me again. Alicia, we'll continue a tour of this little abode later. Kiri, I agree with Quartz on what he said about your behavior. Really. Anyway. Quartz?"

Quartz clicked his fingers, and a teleportation circle opened up near them. "Off you go then. I'll be going back to watching documentaries and doing work. Tell me about Excalibur when you get back. Oh, and Everton." In response, Everton quickly leaned over and whispered into Quartz's ear a brief summary of Charlotte's explosion, minus a secret or two and his own terrifying flashback.
"Right. Interesting. Bye."

Everton smiled at Kiri, and disappeared into the circle. Quartz began walking out, offering a "I'll see you later", as his footsteps quietened, leaving the two on their own.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

Everton spun around dramatically upon his arrival, and patting down his suit, which had miraculously cleaned itself during the magic. Quartz knows what I like, he thought happily. Looking up, he saw the hole in the roof from the quite large crash only minutes ago. "Damn."

Upon hearing the noises of cooking, and after the smells of food wafted towards him, he began walking towards them. Since when did we have a kitchen?

---

Quartz rubbed his temple as he entered Makkathran's Garden, and took his seat once more. The tree's branches twisted slightly, accompanied by a slight rustle of leaves as he let his agitation out in another sigh.

Is something wrong, Quartz Ernst? Everton Tallow is uninjured and mostly unchanged from whatever trauma he has gone through, I would think you would be joyful.

"I am, it's just... I'm tired."

Why are you tired? Is it because your isolation has been broken several times today?

"Conversing with people other than Everton and Kiri when I haven't done so for five or so years is tough and exhausting. I'm feeling awkward and sort of embarrassed too."

Rest a while, Quartz Ernst, enjoy the tranquility. I am sure you will feel rejuvenated soon.

"Thank you, Makkathran..."

It is my pleasure, as always. You can reveal what happened to Everton Tallow once you are able.

"So you heard that, did you?" Quartz asked quietly as his stresses dissolved piece by piece.

I hear everything, Quartz Ernst.

[Sindrya]

"T-thank you..", Walter spoke in a low tone, still being appalled at the taste of the food. "But still.. it's kind of embarassing.." He lowered his head. "Even though it's edible, it's not something that you can savor properly.."

That's it, he thought bitterly. When Master Matthew is back, I'll be asking him to stop anyone from putting in whale meats in the fridge. And if he refuse, I can just throw the tins out.

Starting from today, whale meats and I are enemies!

"Do not be so hard on yourself. You wanted to do something to make us feel at home, and while the food might not have been perfect, you succeeded in at least welcoming us here. And that is good enough to me," he replied, reassuringly.

"You are so considerate, Hashimoto-san.", Walter said, looking up to the immortal man. "I'm deeply humbled by your words."

Walter heard footsteps coming towards them.

"Well, it would appear that we have another guest coming, everyone."

He grabbed his cane, just in case anyone's coming is not friendly.

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

Everton spun around dramatically upon his arrival, and patting down his suit, which had miraculously cleaned itself during the magic. Quartz knows what I like, he thought happily. Looking up, he saw the hole in the roof from the quite large crash only minutes ago. "Damn."

Upon hearing the noises of cooking, and after the smells of food wafted towards him, he began walking towards them. Since when did we have a kitchen?

Walter was *this* close to throwing a Windblast at the person, until he recognized that it was only Everton Tallow. Easing up his posture and using his cane like a walking stick again, he greeted the fellow Watcher. "Tallow, you can at least announce that you've come."

[MEGA ULTRA DESTRUCTO LORD TOPIA]

Quartz chose this moment to clap his hands together and smile at the awkward silence that had opened up between the four inhabiting the room. Looking around at Kiri, Alicia and Everton, he said somewhat forcefully, "Well, I suppose we're all very busy. Everton, do you mind taking these two out to Watcher HQ or whatnot?"

"What, so we can do our Watcher jobs?" Everton shot back devilishly, causing Quartz to frown yet again. "Your tongue's going to be the death of you, Everton. You make enemies fast, one day one of them won't be able to take it anymore, and they'll kill you."

"Oh, then I'll run to you. It's one of my greatest qualities, and I've done it a few times."

"If you keep jabbing me maybe I won't help you the next time..." Quartz sighed. "Seriously though, at the rate the Watchers move, I'd bet a lot of stuff has happened while you're gone. While I don't really mind all that much, you should probably get going."

Everton stood up and nodded. "Fine, then, let's get going. Matthew's going to be angry at me again. Alicia, we'll continue a tour of this little abode later. Kiri, I agree with Quartz on what he said about your behavior. Really. Anyway. Quartz?"

Quartz clicked his fingers, and a teleportation circle opened up near them. "Off you go then. I'll be going back to watching documentaries and doing work. Tell me about Excalibur when you get back. Oh, and Everton." In response, Everton quickly leaned over and whispered into Quartz's ear a brief summary of Charlotte's explosion, minus a secret or two and his own terrifying flashback.
"Right. Interesting. Bye."

Everton smiled at Kiri, and disappeared into the circle. Quartz began walking out, offering a "I'll see you later", as his footsteps quietened, leaving the two on their own.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

Everton spun around dramatically upon his arrival, and patting down his suit, which had miraculously cleaned itself during the magic. Quartz knows what I like, he thought happily. Looking up, he saw the hole in the roof from the quite large crash only minutes ago. "Damn."

Upon hearing the noises of cooking, and after the smells of food wafted towards him, he began walking towards them. Since when did we have a kitchen?

---

Quartz rubbed his temple as he entered Makkathran's Garden, and took his seat once more. The tree's branches twisted slightly, accompanied by a slight rustle of leaves as he let his agitation out in another sigh.

Is something wrong, Quartz Ernst? Everton Tallow is uninjured and mostly unchanged from whatever trauma he has gone through, I would think you would be joyful.

"I am, it's just... I'm tired."

Why are you tired? Is it because your isolation has been broken several times today?

"Conversing with people other than Everton and Kiri when I haven't done so for five or so years is tough and exhausting. I'm feeling awkward and sort of embarrassed too."

Rest a while, Quartz Ernst, enjoy the tranquility. I am sure you will feel rejuvenated soon.

"Thank you, Makkathran..."

It is my pleasure, as always. You can reveal what happened to Everton Tallow once you are able.

"So you heard that, did you?" Quartz asked quietly as his stresses dissolved piece by piece.

I hear everything, Quartz Ernst.

Kiri patted Alicia on the back as she walked towards the teleportation circle. She had never been to the watchers HQ properly before, yes, properly. She had at one stage "scouted" the place bit she had yet to be given a tour. Quickly making her way toward the circle Kiri called back to Alicia.

"You'd better hurry up, Quartz isn't very nice to people who aren't punctual!"

With one last step Kiri jumped into the circle.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

She closed her eyes and giggled queasily at the sensation of being pulled apart before the teleportation circle deposited her in a very unladylike heap on the floor. Her eyes snapped open as a glorious smell wafted towards her.

"Food!" She squealed.

Kiri followed the smell blindly through the HQ before eventually arriving at a her destination. A number of faces turned at her appearance but she ignored them. Swiftly grabbing her piece of the food she began to eat.

[Sindrya]

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

She closed her eyes and giggled queasily at the sensation of being pulled apart before the teleportation circle deposited her in a very unladylike heap on the floor. Her eyes snapped open as a glorious smell wafted towards her.

"Food!" She squealed.

Kiri followed the smell blindly through the HQ before eventually arriving at a her destination. A number of faces turned at her appearance but she ignored them. Swiftly grabbing her piece of the food she began to eat.

Walter was surprised at the blur of light brown running past him, towards the direction of where he, Hashimoto-san, and Eldon gathered and enjoyed (if you can call it enjoyable) their lunch. He recognized it as the child that was always with Tallow. What was her name again? Kiri Messiah?

Looking back at Tallow, he asked jokingly. "Is that child, like, a little sister to you? Because you two don't only seem to get along well, but also rather close to each other."

[True Refuge]

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

She closed her eyes and giggled queasily at the sensation of being pulled apart before the teleportation circle deposited her in a very unladylike heap on the floor. Her eyes snapped open as a glorious smell wafted towards her.

"Food!" She squealed.

Kiri followed the smell blindly through the HQ before eventually arriving at a her destination. A number of faces turned at her appearance but she ignored them. Swiftly grabbing her piece of the food she began to eat.

Walter was surprised at the blur of light brown running past him, towards the direction of where he, Hashimoto-san, and Eldon gathered and enjoyed (if you can call it enjoyable) their lunch. He recognized it as the child that was always with Tallow. What was her name again? Kiri Messiah?

Looking back at Tallow, he asked jokingly. "Is that child, like, a little sister to you? Because you two don't only seem to get along well, but also rather close to each other."

Everton had glided into the kitchen after Kiri, preparing himself for the sight of her scoffing down whatever food was available.

"She's my apprentice, and she's been that for about..." Everton paused in thought. "About five or so years, I think. Kiri's naturally annoying, that's just how she is, but its the good kind, cheerful and all that. Quartz and I are her teachers, she's learned quite a lot over the apprenticeship, although I have to credit most of that to my partner. He's a little smarter than I am." He smiled. "It's been worth the times of anguish to see her grow."

Everton glanced at the others in the kitchen. "Ichiru," he said politely, nodding his head, before looking at the newcomer. "And who might you be? Perhaps you're the one responsible for the great hole in the lounge room's roof. There's a nasty draught coming in." Kiri continued eating, oblivious to the world. "Kiri!" he snapped before returning to a softer tone. "Please stop eating. You'll make yourself sick at this rate."

[Sindrya]

Walter was surprised at the blur of light brown running past him, towards the direction of where he, Hashimoto-san, and Eldon gathered and enjoyed (if you can call it enjoyable) their lunch. He recognized it as the child that was always with Tallow. What was her name again? Kiri Messiah?

Looking back at Tallow, he asked jokingly. "Is that child, like, a little sister to you? Because you two don't only seem to get along well, but also rather close to each other."

Everton had glided into the kitchen after Kiri, preparing himself for the sight of her scoffing down whatever food was available.

"She's my apprentice, and she's been that for about..." Everton paused in thought. "About five or so years, I think. Kiri's naturally annoying, that's just how she is, but its the good kind, cheerful and all that. Quartz and I are her teachers, she's learned quite a lot over the apprenticeship, although I have to credit most of that to my partner. He's a little smarter than I am." He smiled. "It's been worth the times of anguish to see her grow."

Everton glanced at the others in the kitchen. "Ichiru," he said politely, nodding his head, before looking at the newcomer. "And who might you be? Perhaps you're the one responsible for the great hole in the lounge room's roof. There's a nasty draught coming in." Kiri continued eating, oblivious to the world. "Kiri!" he snapped before returning to a softer tone. "Please stop eating. You'll make yourself sick at this rate."

"Apprentice, hm?", Walter pondered. "She could be the one of the youngest Watcher to start their career. I can see that she has the necessary talents."

Walter trailed behind Tallow, seeing him asking the person that he accused was the cause of the hole in the roof. "Ah, forgive me.", he stepped up between them. "Tallow, meet Mister Michel Dugal.", he gestured towards the.. changeling? half-dragon? Jinchuuriki? The latter sounds more likely to classify Michel and Eldon, seeing how Michel had a beast (Eldon) inside him that could let loose at will.

Well, whatever. "He is the cause of the nasty giant hole in the HQ's roof. But it was merely an accident. And besides, I've told Master Matthew that the roof needs some renovation.", he explained.

Walter's sudden outburst at his apprentice caught him a little bit off guard. Apprentice?, he commented mentally. More like adopted daughter, judging from your reaction.

But Tallow's right. I've got to stop her before she tasted the whale meat.

"Ah, Masaiah, that's-", he exclaimed, before suddenly putting a hand on Kiri's spoon, halting it from reaching her mouth. "- not a good meal for young girls.", he smiled. "I'll cook up a new meal if you want to."

[Luminesa]

Quartz chose this moment to clap his hands together and smile at the awkward silence that had opened up between the four inhabiting the room. Looking around at Kiri, Alicia and Everton, he said somewhat forcefully, "Well, I suppose we're all very busy. Everton, do you mind taking these two out to Watcher HQ or whatnot?"

"What, so we can do our Watcher jobs?" Everton shot back devilishly, causing Quartz to frown yet again. "Your tongue's going to be the death of you, Everton. You make enemies fast, one day one of them won't be able to take it anymore, and they'll kill you."

"Oh, then I'll run to you. It's one of my greatest qualities, and I've done it a few times."

"If you keep jabbing me maybe I won't help you the next time..." Quartz sighed. "Seriously though, at the rate the Watchers move, I'd bet a lot of stuff has happened while you're gone. While I don't really mind all that much, you should probably get going."

Everton stood up and nodded. "Fine, then, let's get going. Matthew's going to be angry at me again. Alicia, we'll continue a tour of this little abode later. Kiri, I agree with Quartz on what he said about your behavior. Really. Anyway. Quartz?"

Quartz clicked his fingers, and a teleportation circle opened up near them. "Off you go then. I'll be going back to watching documentaries and doing work. Tell me about Excalibur when you get back. Oh, and Everton." In response, Everton quickly leaned over and whispered into Quartz's ear a brief summary of Charlotte's explosion, minus a secret or two and his own terrifying flashback.
"Right. Interesting. Bye."

Everton smiled at Kiri, and disappeared into the circle. Quartz began walking out, offering a "I'll see you later", as his footsteps quietened, leaving the two on their own.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

Everton spun around dramatically upon his arrival, and patting down his suit, which had miraculously cleaned itself during the magic. Quartz knows what I like, he thought happily. Looking up, he saw the hole in the roof from the quite large crash only minutes ago. "Damn."

Upon hearing the noises of cooking, and after the smells of food wafted towards him, he began walking towards them. Since when did we have a kitchen?

---

Quartz rubbed his temple as he entered Makkathran's Garden, and took his seat once more. The tree's branches twisted slightly, accompanied by a slight rustle of leaves as he let his agitation out in another sigh.

Is something wrong, Quartz Ernst? Everton Tallow is uninjured and mostly unchanged from whatever trauma he has gone through, I would think you would be joyful.

"I am, it's just... I'm tired."

Why are you tired? Is it because your isolation has been broken several times today?

"Conversing with people other than Everton and Kiri when I haven't done so for five or so years is tough and exhausting. I'm feeling awkward and sort of embarrassed too."

Rest a while, Quartz Ernst, enjoy the tranquility. I am sure you will feel rejuvenated soon.

"Thank you, Makkathran..."

It is my pleasure, as always. You can reveal what happened to Everton Tallow once you are able.

"So you heard that, did you?" Quartz asked quietly as his stresses dissolved piece by piece.

I hear everything, Quartz Ernst.

Kiri patted Alicia on the back as she walked towards the teleportation circle. She had never been to the watchers HQ properly before, yes, properly. She had at one stage "scouted" the place bit she had yet to be given a tour. Quickly making her way toward the circle Kiri called back to Alicia.

"You'd better hurry up, Quartz isn't very nice to people who aren't punctual!"

With one last step Kiri jumped into the circle.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

She closed her eyes and giggled queasily at the sensation of being pulled apart before the teleportation circle deposited her in a very unladylike heap on the floor. Her eyes snapped open as a glorious smell wafted towards her.

"Food!" She squealed.

Kiri followed the smell blindly through the HQ before eventually arriving at a her destination. A number of faces turned at her appearance but she ignored them. Swiftly grabbing her piece of the food she began to eat.

Ichiru saw her rush by him, and he laughed. She was a cute little Watcher-In-Training, and watching her scarf down all that food into such a tiny body was a cute sight to see. He then walked over to her as she ate, and he introduced himself. "Hello there. My name is Ichiru. And who might you be?" he asked, politely, though bemused by her large appetite.

[True Refuge]

"Apprentice, hm?", Walter pondered. "She could be the one of the youngest Watcher to start their career. I can see that she has the necessary talents."

Walter trailed behind Tallow, seeing him asking the person that he accused was the cause of the hole in the roof. "Ah, forgive me.", he stepped up between them. "Tallow, meet Mister Michel Dugal.", he gestured towards the.. changeling? half-dragon? Jinchuuriki? The latter sounds more likely to classify Michel and Eldon, seeing how Michel had a beast (Eldon) inside him that could let loose at will.

Well, whatever. "He is the cause of the nasty giant hole in the HQ's roof. But it was merely an accident. And besides, I've told Master Matthew that the roof needs some renovation.", he explained.

Walter's sudden outburst at his apprentice caught him a little bit off guard. Apprentice?, he commented mentally. More like adopted daughter, judging from your reaction.

But Tallow's right. I've got to stop her before she tasted the whale meat.

"Ah, Masaiah, that's-", he exclaimed, before suddenly putting a hand on Kiri's spoon, halting it from reaching her mouth. "- not a good meal for young girls.", he smiled. "I'll cook up a new meal if you want to."

"The youngest? Kiri looks quite young, she's actually seventeen. I have no idea why that is, but at least with her constantly happy attitude its cute. I think I was sixteen when I finished my training... Feels like such a long time ago, really."

Everton turned to Michael and gave him a studious look. "Interesting. I wonder how someone like you creates great holes like that. And an accident too, makes me wonder what would have happened if you'd done it on purpose. Oh, and Walter..." he continued, "No need to bother yourself and your valuable time cooking another meal, I'm sure Kiri's full enough already. Isn't that right, Kiri?" In saying this, he saw Ichiru's greeting to Kiri, prompting a smile. "See, she draws people to her. It's wonderful."

[Luminesa]

"Apprentice, hm?", Walter pondered. "She could be the one of the youngest Watcher to start their career. I can see that she has the necessary talents."

Walter trailed behind Tallow, seeing him asking the person that he accused was the cause of the hole in the roof. "Ah, forgive me.", he stepped up between them. "Tallow, meet Mister Michel Dugal.", he gestured towards the.. changeling? half-dragon? Jinchuuriki? The latter sounds more likely to classify Michel and Eldon, seeing how Michel had a beast (Eldon) inside him that could let loose at will.

Well, whatever. "He is the cause of the nasty giant hole in the HQ's roof. But it was merely an accident. And besides, I've told Master Matthew that the roof needs some renovation.", he explained.

Walter's sudden outburst at his apprentice caught him a little bit off guard. Apprentice?, he commented mentally. More like adopted daughter, judging from your reaction.

But Tallow's right. I've got to stop her before she tasted the whale meat.

"Ah, Masaiah, that's-", he exclaimed, before suddenly putting a hand on Kiri's spoon, halting it from reaching her mouth. "- not a good meal for young girls.", he smiled. "I'll cook up a new meal if you want to."

"The youngest? Kiri looks quite young, she's actually seventeen. I have no idea why that is, but at least with her constantly happy attitude its cute. I think I was sixteen when I finished my training... Feels like such a long time ago, really."

Everton turned to Michael and gave him a studious look. "Interesting. I wonder how someone like you creates great holes like that. And an accident too, makes me wonder what would have happened if you'd done it on purpose. Oh, and Walter..." he continued, "No need to bother yourself and your valuable time cooking another meal, I'm sure Kiri's full enough already. Isn't that right, Kiri?" In saying this, he saw Ichiru's greeting to Kiri, prompting a smile. "See, she draws people to her. It's wonderful."

"I could cook next time, if you want. I have not done so in a while, but hopefully I am not utterly miserable at it," Ichiru offered, standing and looking at Everton.

[Sindrya]

"Apprentice, hm?", Walter pondered. "She could be the one of the youngest Watcher to start their career. I can see that she has the necessary talents."

Walter trailed behind Tallow, seeing him asking the person that he accused was the cause of the hole in the roof. "Ah, forgive me.", he stepped up between them. "Tallow, meet Mister Michel Dugal.", he gestured towards the.. changeling? half-dragon? Jinchuuriki? The latter sounds more likely to classify Michel and Eldon, seeing how Michel had a beast (Eldon) inside him that could let loose at will.

Well, whatever. "He is the cause of the nasty giant hole in the HQ's roof. But it was merely an accident. And besides, I've told Master Matthew that the roof needs some renovation.", he explained.

Walter's sudden outburst at his apprentice caught him a little bit off guard. Apprentice?, he commented mentally. More like adopted daughter, judging from your reaction.

But Tallow's right. I've got to stop her before she tasted the whale meat.

"Ah, Masaiah, that's-", he exclaimed, before suddenly putting a hand on Kiri's spoon, halting it from reaching her mouth. "- not a good meal for young girls.", he smiled. "I'll cook up a new meal if you want to."

"The youngest? Kiri looks quite young, she's actually seventeen. I have no idea why that is, but at least with her constantly happy attitude its cute. I think I was sixteen when I finished my training... Feels like such a long time ago, really."

Everton turned to Michael and gave him a studious look. "Interesting. I wonder how someone like you creates great holes like that. And an accident too, makes me wonder what would have happened if you'd done it on purpose. Oh, and Walter..." he continued, "No need to bother yourself and your valuable time cooking another meal, I'm sure Kiri's full enough already. Isn't that right, Kiri?" In saying this, he saw Ichiru's greeting to Kiri, prompting a smile. "See, she draws people to her. It's wonderful."

Walter looked utterly shocked.

"Seventeen?!", he asked. He cast his look at the floor. "I thought she was eleven or fourteen. She looks a bit.. youthful, it seems."

Walter drew his attention back at Tallow, hearing him reminiscing about his age when he first joined the Watchers. "Ah, yes. I was somewhere between seventeen and eighteen when I joined. And now, I'm a twenty-something old man with no wife or lover.", he jested.

He wanted to explain how Michel made that hole, but he preferred for Michel to explain himself. I still don't understand what classification of Supernatural beings did he fall into, so...

"But please, 'tis also my attempt to redeem my previous pathetic attempt to cook something." Cursed whale meats and the Watcher that bought it!

"But if you insist, I won't cook another."

[Saleon]

Quartz chose this moment to clap his hands together and smile at the awkward silence that had opened up between the four inhabiting the room. Looking around at Kiri, Alicia and Everton, he said somewhat forcefully, "Well, I suppose we're all very busy. Everton, do you mind taking these two out to Watcher HQ or whatnot?"

"What, so we can do our Watcher jobs?" Everton shot back devilishly, causing Quartz to frown yet again. "Your tongue's going to be the death of you, Everton. You make enemies fast, one day one of them won't be able to take it anymore, and they'll kill you."

"Oh, then I'll run to you. It's one of my greatest qualities, and I've done it a few times."

"If you keep jabbing me maybe I won't help you the next time..." Quartz sighed. "Seriously though, at the rate the Watchers move, I'd bet a lot of stuff has happened while you're gone. While I don't really mind all that much, you should probably get going."

Everton stood up and nodded. "Fine, then, let's get going. Matthew's going to be angry at me again. Alicia, we'll continue a tour of this little abode later. Kiri, I agree with Quartz on what he said about your behavior. Really. Anyway. Quartz?"

Quartz clicked his fingers, and a teleportation circle opened up near them. "Off you go then. I'll be going back to watching documentaries and doing work. Tell me about Excalibur when you get back. Oh, and Everton." In response, Everton quickly leaned over and whispered into Quartz's ear a brief summary of Charlotte's explosion, minus a secret or two and his own terrifying flashback.
"Right. Interesting. Bye."

Everton smiled at Kiri, and disappeared into the circle. Quartz began walking out, offering a "I'll see you later", as his footsteps quietened, leaving the two on their own.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

Everton spun around dramatically upon his arrival, and patting down his suit, which had miraculously cleaned itself during the magic. Quartz knows what I like, he thought happily. Looking up, he saw the hole in the roof from the quite large crash only minutes ago. "Damn."

Upon hearing the noises of cooking, and after the smells of food wafted towards him, he began walking towards them. Since when did we have a kitchen?

---

Quartz rubbed his temple as he entered Makkathran's Garden, and took his seat once more. The tree's branches twisted slightly, accompanied by a slight rustle of leaves as he let his agitation out in another sigh.

Is something wrong, Quartz Ernst? Everton Tallow is uninjured and mostly unchanged from whatever trauma he has gone through, I would think you would be joyful.

"I am, it's just... I'm tired."

Why are you tired? Is it because your isolation has been broken several times today?

"Conversing with people other than Everton and Kiri when I haven't done so for five or so years is tough and exhausting. I'm feeling awkward and sort of embarrassed too."

Rest a while, Quartz Ernst, enjoy the tranquility. I am sure you will feel rejuvenated soon.

"Thank you, Makkathran..."

It is my pleasure, as always. You can reveal what happened to Everton Tallow once you are able.

"So you heard that, did you?" Quartz asked quietly as his stresses dissolved piece by piece.

I hear everything, Quartz Ernst.

Kiri patted Alicia on the back as she walked towards the teleportation circle. She had never been to the watchers HQ properly before, yes, properly. She had at one stage "scouted" the place bit she had yet to be given a tour. Quickly making her way toward the circle Kiri called back to Alicia.

"You'd better hurry up, Quartz isn't very nice to people who aren't punctual!"

With one last step Kiri jumped into the circle.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

She closed her eyes and giggled queasily at the sensation of being pulled apart before the teleportation circle deposited her in a very unladylike heap on the floor. Her eyes snapped open as a glorious smell wafted towards her.

"Food!" She squealed.

Kiri followed the smell blindly through the HQ before eventually arriving at a her destination. A number of faces turned at her appearance but she ignored them. Swiftly grabbing her piece of the food she began to eat.

Alicia was not as quick-footed as the other ones. She proved herself one to not be fooled. This was obviously some trap... her heart had been pulled around, and it was time to take a stand!

From inside the portal, still opened, she heard Kiri shout in joyous excursion, "food!" From out of the portal came a smell which wafted inside her nose and assaulted her with wanting. She reacted defiantly, but her stomach growled like a raging lion. It starved, it pined, it contorted in a feeling of bloodlust. She shirked back. Resisted. This was clearly the work of some temptation, and, even with a contract to a devil, she would not be tempted by the temptation of Hunger. "Nice try," she whispered, as if fighting with another self who wished to go with Kiri.

She began walking, thinking of going home for a time, when her phone began ringing. She felt her throat drop. A disparaging gulp, as she thought of who it could be. The caller-id confirmed her fears: Eustace. The family butler, and the one sent to keep her in reins. She remembered the mission just then, make a mess in that hideout. She remembered that "complications" (kiri) arose, followed by minor inconveniences (watchers). The last time she failed a mission, something she knew to avoid doing since, Eustace made clear--life and death clear-- to never bring fault to the name of the Cromwells. She was forced through a brutal regiment to cover lost times, a single fight with the lord of vampires would have been a funner time. He had a quick anger, and she knew that it was best to avoid it at all costs.

She looked back at the portal, and felt a surge of the most human instinct run over her: Survival. She ran, full throttle into that portal. Her body ran, like a heavy-weight champion, along the inside of the HQ. She was a blur of lightning; her target was Kiri. She did not show emotion. The crowds of unruly beer-chugging teenagers could be heard from the invisible crowd. The announcers watched with anticipation as Alicia delivered the payload. She lifted Kiri from her seat, grasping her perpendicular to Alicia. One arms grasped Kiri's legs; the other, Kiri's shoulder. Kiri was raised above Alicia's head, and, before Kiri could say anything, she was dropped in a brutal fashion. Alicia's knee was placed precisely to complete the blow, and to deliver the finishing blow. What was left, was the body rolling off of the knee. Backbreaker.

Alicia's cheeks had returned from violently red, to a romantic pink. She was feeling slight embarrassment, still, from being hugged and covered in tears and snot. "That's what you get," she said, slightly shouting, her breath trying to catch up with her running feet, "for trying to leave without me! Impatiently... no, impertinent one aren't you?"

[Luminesa]

Kiri patted Alicia on the back as she walked towards the teleportation circle. She had never been to the watchers HQ properly before, yes, properly. She had at one stage "scouted" the place bit she had yet to be given a tour. Quickly making her way toward the circle Kiri called back to Alicia.

"You'd better hurry up, Quartz isn't very nice to people who aren't punctual!"

With one last step Kiri jumped into the circle.

---

Watchers' HQ, Lumia City

She closed her eyes and giggled queasily at the sensation of being pulled apart before the teleportation circle deposited her in a very unladylike heap on the floor. Her eyes snapped open as a glorious smell wafted towards her.

"Food!" She squealed.

Kiri followed the smell blindly through the HQ before eventually arriving at a her destination. A number of faces turned at her appearance but she ignored them. Swiftly grabbing her piece of the food she began to eat.

Alicia was not as quick-footed as the other ones. She proved herself one to not be fooled. This was obviously some trap... her heart had been pulled around, and it was time to take a stand!

From inside the portal, still opened, she heard Kiri shout in joyous excursion, "food!" From out of the portal came a smell which wafted inside her nose and assaulted her with wanting. She reacted defiantly, but her stomach growled like a raging lion. It starved, it pined, it contorted in a feeling of bloodlust. She shirked back. Resisted. This was clearly the work of some temptation, and, even with a contract to a devil, she would not be tempted by the temptation of Hunger. "Nice try," she whispered, as if fighting with another self who wished to go with Kiri.

She began walking, thinking of going home for a time, when her phone began ringing. She felt her throat drop. A disparaging gulp, as she thought of who it could be. The caller-id confirmed her fears: Eustace. The family butler, and the one sent to keep her in reins. She remembered the mission just then, make a mess in that hideout. She remembered that "complications" (kiri) arose, followed by minor inconveniences (watchers). The last time she failed a mission, something she knew to avoid doing since, Eustace made clear--life and death clear-- to never bring fault to the name of the Cromwells. She was forced through a brutal regiment to cover lost times, a single fight with the lord of vampires would have been a funner time. He had a quick anger, and she knew that it was best to avoid it at all costs.

She looked back at the portal, and felt a surge of the most human instinct run over her: Survival. She ran, full throttle into that portal. Her body ran, like a heavy-weight champion, along the inside of the HQ. She was a blur of lightning; her target was Kiri. She did not show emotion. The crowds of unruly beer-chugging teenagers could be heard from the invisible crowd. The announcers watched with anticipation as Alicia delivered the payload. She lifted Kiri from her seat, grasping her perpendicular to Alicia. One arms grasped Kiri's legs; the other, Kiri's shoulder. Kiri was raised above Alicia's head, and, before Kiri could say anything, she was dropped in a brutal fashion. Alicia's knee was placed precisely to complete the blow, and to deliver the finishing blow. What was left, was the body rolling off of the knee. Backbreaker.

Alicia's cheeks had returned from violently red, to a romantic pink. She was feeling slight embarrassment, still, from being hugged and covered in tears and snot. "That's what you get," she said, slightly shouting, her breath trying to catch up with her running feet, "for trying to leave without me! Impatiently... no, impertinent one aren't you?"

Ichiru stared at Alicia as she ran in, horrified. "...What is the meaning of this?" he demanded, shocked. "Who are you and why did you attack her?"

[Sindrya]

One arms grasped Kiri's legs; the other, Kiri's shoulder. Kiri was raised above Alicia's head, and, before Kiri could say anything, she was dropped in a brutal fashion. Alicia's knee was placed precisely to complete the blow, and to deliver the finishing blow. What was left, was the body rolling off of the knee. Backbreaker.

Alicia's cheeks had returned from violently red, to a romantic pink. She was feeling slight embarrassment, still, from being hugged and covered in tears and snot. "That's what you get," she said, slightly shouting, her breath trying to catch up with her running feet, "for trying to leave without me! Impatiently... no, impertinent one aren't you?"

"Oh dear.", Walter exclaimed in surprise at the sudden outburst of violence from the young witch. From a normal bystander's point of view, this looks like the witch hates Masaiah's guts.

But if you look at the blush, it was actually the complete opposite.

"Is this how you declare your love, Miss Cromwell~?", he asked in a teasing voice.

"Hashimoto-san, please forgive her. She is Miss Alicia Cromwell, a young witch, and also an ally to the Watchers for the moment, I suppose.", he explained, trying to prevent Hashimoto from doing anything too hasty on her. "You see, these two," he gestured to both Masaiah and Cromwell, "are 'attracted' to each other, I suppose. That is merely her way of declaring love."

He turned on his heels, facing nobody in particular, wide grin plastered on his face. "Ah~, young love! So cute, yet so fragile."

[True Refuge]

One arms grasped Kiri's legs; the other, Kiri's shoulder. Kiri was raised above Alicia's head, and, before Kiri could say anything, she was dropped in a brutal fashion. Alicia's knee was placed precisely to complete the blow, and to deliver the finishing blow. What was left, was the body rolling off of the knee. Backbreaker.

Alicia's cheeks had returned from violently red, to a romantic pink. She was feeling slight embarrassment, still, from being hugged and covered in tears and snot. "That's what you get," she said, slightly shouting, her breath trying to catch up with her running feet, "for trying to leave without me! Impatiently... no, impertinent one aren't you?"

"Oh dear.", Walter exclaimed in surprise at the sudden outburst of violence from the young witch. From a normal bystander's point of view, this looks like the witch hates Masaiah's guts.

But if you look at the blush, it was actually the complete opposite.

"Is this how you declare your love, Miss Cromwell~?", he asked in a teasing voice.

"Hashimoto-san, please forgive her. She is Miss Alicia Cromwell, a young witch, and also an ally to the Watchers for the moment, I suppose.", he explained, trying to prevent Hashimoto from doing anything too hasty on her. "You see, these two," he gestured to both Masaiah and Cromwell, "are 'attracted' to each other, I suppose. That is merely her way of declaring love."

He turned on his heels, facing nobody in particular, wide grin plastered on his face. "Ah~, young love! So cute, yet so fragile."

Of course, Alicia followed the two through the portals in good time, as to be expected. And, in true Alicia Cromwell fashion, she delivered a wrestling move on her arrival.
On the inside, Everton fumed at Alicia, yet again, and felt a powerful urge to hit her, yet again. He breathed in slowly, trying desperately to calm himself. No need to get a mess all over the suit, after all, or be seen as that sort of person when travelling with Kiri. Despite this attempt, his face still reddened from anger at Alicia's sudden appearance and seemingly random attack.

"Jesus Christ, Alicia. Again!" He moved to Kiri and righted her, pulling her up from her downed position. "Why do you have this obsession with wrestling? Fuck! Control yourself next time, please." He sighed rapidly, and traced a rune on his face. The excess blood drained from his cheeks, leaving it normal. "Thank God you're alright, Kiri."

He returned to focus his attention on Walter and his sudden, unprecedented conclusion. "Where exactly do you get that from? I'm not seeing anything of the sort."

[Nova Seren]

Michel looked up at the new arrivals, having just now noticed their presence. Setting down the whale meat he had been stuffing his face with, he greeted them. "Hi, I'm um, the one that made a hole in your roof. Sort of. Sorry about that. Anyways, I'm Michel."

[MEGA ULTRA DESTRUCTO LORD TOPIA]

"Oh dear.", Walter exclaimed in surprise at the sudden outburst of violence from the young witch. From a normal bystander's point of view, this looks like the witch hates Masaiah's guts.

But if you look at the blush, it was actually the complete opposite.

"Is this how you declare your love, Miss Cromwell~?", he asked in a teasing voice.

"Hashimoto-san, please forgive her. She is Miss Alicia Cromwell, a young witch, and also an ally to the Watchers for the moment, I suppose.", he explained, trying to prevent Hashimoto from doing anything too hasty on her. "You see, these two," he gestured to both Masaiah and Cromwell, "are 'attracted' to each other, I suppose. That is merely her way of declaring love."

He turned on his heels, facing nobody in particular, wide grin plastered on his face. "Ah~, young love! So cute, yet so fragile."

Of course, Alicia followed the two through the portals in good time, as to be expected. And, in true Alicia Cromwell fashion, she delivered a wrestling move on her arrival.
On the inside, Everton fumed at Alicia, yet again, and felt a powerful urge to hit her, yet again. He breathed in slowly, trying desperately to calm himself. No need to get a mess all over the suit, after all, or be seen as that sort of person when travelling with Kiri. Despite this attempt, his face still reddened from anger at Alicia's sudden appearance and seemingly random attack.

"Jesus Christ, Alicia. Again!" He moved to Kiri and righted her, pulling her up from her downed position. "Why do you have this obsession with wrestling? Fuck! Control yourself next time, please." He sighed rapidly, and traced a rune on his face. The excess blood drained from his cheeks, leaving it normal. "Thank God you're alright, Kiri."

He returned to focus his attention on Walter and his sudden, unprecedented conclusion. "Where exactly do you get that from? I'm not seeing anything of the sort."

Kiri giggled as Everton pulled her back up. She didn't know that Alicia was that strong, or fast either. Slowly getting back to her feet a wide grin spread across her face. The plate of food had been left unguarded. Completely ignoring the reactions of the crowd she shuffled over and continued to eat, a barely noticeable trail of golden smoke left behind her. She plopped more food onto another plate and handed it to the puffed out Alicia.

"Food is good for stress," she said in a playful tone.

She placed it into Alicia's hands and turned her attention back to the food.

Seriously though, the food here is great...

[Luminesa]

One arms grasped Kiri's legs; the other, Kiri's shoulder. Kiri was raised above Alicia's head, and, before Kiri could say anything, she was dropped in a brutal fashion. Alicia's knee was placed precisely to complete the blow, and to deliver the finishing blow. What was left, was the body rolling off of the knee. Backbreaker.

Alicia's cheeks had returned from violently red, to a romantic pink. She was feeling slight embarrassment, still, from being hugged and covered in tears and snot. "That's what you get," she said, slightly shouting, her breath trying to catch up with her running feet, "for trying to leave without me! Impatiently... no, impertinent one aren't you?"

"Oh dear.", Walter exclaimed in surprise at the sudden outburst of violence from the young witch. From a normal bystander's point of view, this looks like the witch hates Masaiah's guts.

But if you look at the blush, it was actually the complete opposite.

"Is this how you declare your love, Miss Cromwell~?", he asked in a teasing voice.

"Hashimoto-san, please forgive her. She is Miss Alicia Cromwell, a young witch, and also an ally to the Watchers for the moment, I suppose.", he explained, trying to prevent Hashimoto from doing anything too hasty on her. "You see, these two," he gestured to both Masaiah and Cromwell, "are 'attracted' to each other, I suppose. That is merely her way of declaring love."

He turned on his heels, facing nobody in particular, wide grin plastered on his face. "Ah~, young love! So cute, yet so fragile."

"'Attracted'?" He looked over at Kiri, and though while she was fine now, and cheerfully looking for food again, he still blinked, baffled. "...That hardly looks like a young girl showing affection for someone..." He then looked over at Kiri. "Kiri-chan...that is your name, right?...Do you like Alicia-chan?" he asked, curiously.