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[...Well, this was a little unexpected. Kazuma finds himself standing at the center of the village plaza later on this evening, pretty much having the same pose as the icon, although in new feather garbs. He looks at his surroundings. There was something vaguely familiar about the village, and this pain behind his back...like a dream he once had long ago. Slowly it comes back to him.
He chuckles quietly upon realizing where he was. This was a joke, right? Oh, but of course Luceti was always good at causing interruptions for everyone wasn't it? He sighs, no point in questioning it. He should just go and find his clothes.
As he walks to the clothing store, he realized how quiet it was. Not that the village was quiet in the least, it's his head. It was almost unsettling how quiet it was in his head right now. Terumi would surely have a say or two right now but...nothing.]
[Kazuma can be found at the clothing store after his return wearing not his old clothes, but the uniform Hazama wore in the NOL. Odd. Yet Kazuma didn't find anything strange about it at all, like this was totally what he has always worn. What he found strange was that he couldn't find his journal. Didn't new feathers usually get them upon arrival?
He'll be checking the various stores, the item and weapon shops afterwards for his things before concluding his journal wasn't here. It couldn't still be at the old House was it? Ugh, he's not sure if he wanted a reunion, but the journal is kind of vital in this place. Maybe he can sneak into House 48 without anyone noticing. So he can be seen walking down the path towards House 48 from the plaza.
Once there, he'll be as quiet as possible getting in and getting out with his things...damn that front door sure makes an awful loud creaking sound and this house--this house stinks like cat. Ugh.]
[OOC: The Malnosso have messed around with Kazuma's head and a few other things, so this is who he believes to be right now. Though he doesn't share the headspace with Terumi in Luceti. This is lasting for a week.]
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Are you all right....?
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It was that outburst alone that raised all the red flags, and once she could gather the bearings she'd lost there temporarily, she reacts the best way she can and stumbles stupidly away from his grasp and nearly falls again because she can't keep herself together. She may have had too much to drink, but it can't get more obvious than this, right? She's not going crazy, is she?
Please, not now. Not with everything else that's happened already. Say it isn't so, Kazuma!]
Who... Who are you?
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[He really should be honest with her, but this was too funny, watching her react]
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She can't contact Ragna.
And it's nighttime. Nowhere to go. When was the last time Noel had felt this helpless? When this happened before, she had some sort of semblance of bravery, but now it was crumbling before her very eyes.
All she can do is resist his advances by backing the hell away from his approach.
... Kazuma.]
Did you do something to Kazuma!?
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[And Kazuma is lessening the gap between them.]
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No. No, she's not alone. Whipping her arms forward, Bolverk is summoned. The only thing she has as a defense, and even then deep down she knows this guy could take her down in a fight with no problem.
Especially with her aim likely being awful in this state.]
D... Don't even think about it! Kazuma is my friend! I already know what happened, so you can't tell me you're him!
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I'm quite sure I can take you this time. So why don't put away those guns, hm? [Friends or not, there was this clear look of satisfaction on his face when he was confronted with his old fear. He wasn't frightened by those toys anymore.]
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But she won't let him get the first hit in.] No! Get away!
[And without warning, she shoots. Wildly. ...except as expected her aim is awful, the Armagus blasts explode feets away from him.]
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Man, fighting you right now would just be a waste of time. [he tilts his head to one side to avoid another stray bullet.] How much longer do you plan to do this?
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[Another shot, another miss. And when she realizes that Ouroboros had long been put away, Noel can't help but feel embarrassed. Because that totally was not an insult on her fighting prowess.
...but all the same, it's enough to make her stop, her arms still shaking even as they fall to her sides.
As long as...
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Was... he not going to do anything?]
If you won't attack, then what do you want?
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[Suddenly, he seemed a lot less terrifying, especially the way he was pressing his hand against his fedora and looking puzzled.]
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...
But whatever. Maybe it's stupid, but the girl relents and puts away Bolverk. The glare does stand, however.]
No. I don't need your help with... with anything!
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[AND THEN SHE TURNS AND MARCHES OFF... or begins to. Yes.
If you could call stumbling marching.
Or not walking in a straight line.]
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with a bag of popcorn]At this rate, you'll be home by sunrise.
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[Change of plan. Walk with no direction. It's stupid, but she doesn't want to risk him knowing where she lives. Sorry, Sol. Attempting to pick up the pace, she sets her sights again on the horizon--] Just...
[...but jerking around so much is taking its toll. And in a small bout of dizziness, she finds herself again stumbling off the trail and into a tree. Or rather, she falls on it instead of slamming right into it.]
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Hands in his pockets, he walks over to Noel when she falls onto the tree.]
You're making real progress, Miss Noel. At least it's not the ground this time.
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And so, grasping still to the tree, she makes no response as he draws nearer to her. Please, just get the hint and actually leave.]
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[His tone changed to being more serious now] I don't have my journal and neither do you. So do me a favor and behave. [He reaches for her arm] All right?
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But once she feels a familiar hand grab her arm, instinct snaps her out of whatever rut she fell into just then and Noel squeaks, holding the tree still for support and whipping around.] Wh... What are you doing!?
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Helping. How many times do I need to say that to you?
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This was exactly what she was expecting. When it comes to Terumi, there's a certain logic that is lost on Noel. All she knows is that he's grabbing at her and pulling her somewhere and she's not sure where he wants to take her, but all of this has seemingly gone from bad to worse, considering Kazuma is way stronger and can easily pry her away from the tree. Like now.
In which case, she'll scream. Because the last time something like this happened in Luceti, it didn't end well.]
No, let go! Let me go! [COMMENCE STRUGGLE.] I said let me go!
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I suggest you stop squirming. We don't want to have any accidents now do we? It's a real mess to clean up.
[He REALLY should just tell her the truth, but no. He was clearly enjoying this.]
I'm just taking you to stay with a few old...hm, housemates, yes. All right?
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How could he tell her to stay still when he was very obviously kidnapping her?
Noel's eyes were wide, darting around in all corners, as if hoping something would suddenly catch him doing this and come in to stop all of it. But at this hour, there would be no one, and he would continue to move her against her will.
Again.
Just like two years ago, it was happening all over again and there was nothing she could do about it.]
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[Action] slides on in here
[Action] well hello there
[Action] how are you this fine day?
[Action] okay aside from GETTING MY HEAD SMASHED IN A TREE how about you
[Action] owy ow! not too bad from over here, just sleepy beepy ;O; sorry for the lateness btw ahhh