un: i.sena | (sara vc) it's a b(lood) ritual!

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Who: Nagito Komaeda, Sara Chidouin & you
What: Blood drive
When: 1/7
Where: Somebody's twisted mind, Seiya, Rokkun, Counselor, one of them.
Warnings: TBE

I hope everyone has been keeping themselves hydrated for the past few days! Something spectacular has been offered to us which happens to be a means of escape. After such excellent work by Amami-kun by showing such a dazzling array of peerless gallantry, his alluring charisma the beacon that shined brightly within the darkness, and led his followers towards the generator! For us to humbly wait, and to facilitate his return

( he's tap, tapping next to sara who happens to be messaging add, and whoever else is on her to text list, but after seeing komaeda give amami all the credit for something he didn't do alone...

> SLAP HIS HAND
> YELL IN HIS EAR

first, izumi's pda falls to the floor, and thank god it's a brick because he's able to pick it up after, and with a bit of yelling...

... )

with the help of Chidouin-san, Add-kun, and Sakasaki-kun... the lights are back, and we are now rewarded.

...The hint was to go back home, we have to go back the way we came, and we all understand the meaning of that, I'm sure. We're requesting the aid of those who are capable of drawing blood in order to see this feat accomplished. We're in need of 5L, and with a variety of blood so I hope everyone can take part so that other's don't have to compensate for someone else.

If you're unsure of your typing, I gave a list below, use it to figure out what you're donating so we don't have more than another. Now, it's this way everyone can come together with a united hope of being able to get out of here! Both me and Chidouin-san are counting on all of you.

A

- Earnest, neat, stubborn, anxious

People with this blood type are described primarily as kichōmen, or well-organized. They like to keep things neat but can be stubborn and get stressed out easily. They also value harmony with others. Agricultural people are the root of blood type A, and it's been said working collaboratively on farms developed these blood type personality traits.

B

- Easygoing, leaders, insensitive, unpunctual

Blood type B is generally described as jikochū, or selfish. They are also known for their creativity. Blood type B has a strong sense of curiosity, but at the same time, loses interest easily. Though there are a lot of positives to B types, people tend to focus on the negatives for reasons we'll get into later. Some say their root is in nomadic peoples who roamed from place to place.

AB

- Passionate, creative, selfish, uncooperative

Blood type AB is a hybrid of A and B, two different personalities mixed together. They are often seen as dual-natured and complicated. For example, they are shy like A types, but also are outgoing like type B. Blood type AB is the rarest (and many other places in the world, too), so they are hard to find. This reinforces the stereotype that AB people are are kawarimono, or eccentric.

O

- Talented, composed, eccentric, two-faced

Blood type O is often described as rakkanshugi, or optimistic. They are outgoing, have leadership abilities, and are able to set the mood for groups of people. They don't care much about little things, so their behavior sometimes freaks out more sensitive A types. Though they're often late to events (and sometimes rude), O types are incredibly resilient and flexible, enabling them to roll with the punches.

Below, you'll find both a sign-up form and a little game if you're waiting for your turn on whether your blood is accepted by Chidouin-san and I. Donations will be given at the wisteria tree.

Comments

[gatetohell]

[ He doesn't say anything at first because he's not really sure what to say. Joe's crying doesn't necessarily ease, but after another long moment, Joe is able to move is arm away. He turns his head to look toward her through swollen eyes, and he takes in a shaky breath in hopes in finding his voice again. ]

S-Satou...

[ It's all he can manage for the moment. Her words don't necessarily free Joe of any guilt of course, but for a moment, he wonders if his life was actually worth something. He wasn't a good student, and he had no big asperations once he graduated. He mostly lived day to day, just enjoying the moment.

But he never asked to be part of the death game. He never asked for the Sacrifice card. And he never asked to show up in this school either...

Joe's hand flinches slightly for a moment before he tentatively reaches for her. He pulls her closer to him, and he doesn't hold her so tight that she can pull away if she's uncomfortable. But he manages to whisper something first. ]

I-I'm sorry... I'm sorry...

[ Ryoko is on his mind of course. She probably will be forever. They only went on one date, and it was the last normal, fun thing he got to do in life. But he's no longer a man worthy of her in his own eyes. Nor is he ever going to see her again.

Satou is not her replacement either; he probably isn't even worth her friendship no matter how comforting she's trying to be. But... he could really really use a hug right now. No matter how awkward it may be. ]

[stubbornhope]

[She's surprised to be held in a hug. After the initial shock, it isn't quite as surprising to her. When it was her spilling her guts to Shugo, he was always the one who hugged her first. Stupid, tsun, "fake emotionally dumb" Shugo always knew when what Satou needed was a hug.

So she doesn't think it's strange to return the gesture as best she can. Even patting his back lightly to communicate that this isn't too much to ask. Especially not when he's feeling so much despair.]

Thank you for trying, Joe-san. The ones who love you appreciate it.

[There's a thought lingering in the back of her mind:

Is this okay?

He's going to find out eventually. He's going to see seven tally marks on her wrist one day and ask about them. Will Joe want to hug bleach when he finds out what kind of person he touched?

Eh.

That's a problem for the future. She can't solve it until tomorrow comes anyway.

He might not be Shugo, but she's needed a hug too. Satou has wished since the day she arrived that she could cling to Shugo again and cry the tears out of her system. It may not be safe to cry in front of Joe, but she does feel them evaporating ever so slowly.]

I'm sorry you had to go through something so awful. It must have been scary.

[gatetohell]

[ Joe doesn't say anything at first because he's not sure what to say. He doesn't want to describe what he went through; it might scare her. It's still fresh pain for him. So he just holds her while crying for awhile. He's not sure how long really.

Eventually he does calm, and his breathing returns to normal. He blinks slowly as if coming out of a trance, and after another moment, he pulls away from her. ]

U-Um...

[ His face starts to redden when the reality of it settles in, and he tries to hide his face with the new cloth she gave him. ]

Sorry S-Satou...

[stubbornhope]

[She's cooperative. Hugging it out isn't weird for magical girls, after all. And she knows that a simple hug can be just as powerful as any magic spell. Satou falls silent, only making reassuring humming sounds to remind him that she's still paying attention. When he moves away, she lets her arms fall to her side.

... Looking him in the face again, she realizes that this might have been embarrassing in another context. Her own cheeks are beginning to pick up colour, though her attitude tries to deny it;]

Nn-nn. Are you feeling any better? [She redirects from the apology,] You've had a hard day. Do you need help getting back to the dorms?

[gatetohell]

A l-little yeah... thanks....

[ Joe shifts himself carefully and uses his good arm to sit back up. He still feels lightheaded and closes his eyes before he can get too disoriented. He moves the cloth from his forehead and gives it a grip, letting out a slow breath. ]

Ugh... maybe in a minute actually. I'm still not quite there I think.

[ He opens his eyes slowly again to look at her. ]

I'm sorry... can I bother you to maybe get me some water?

[stubbornhope]

[Satou nods slowly, stepping back quietly while he is sitting himself up. She would have been surprised if he was completely all right after that, so is actually relived to get a request.]

Mm, just wait here.

And ne. Joe-san? [Reaching out to pat his head like she might for Shugo,] You don't have to rush feeling better, 'kay?

[With that, she turns to leave. She puts on an act of being her usual stupid self, if only so no one thinks they were doing anything weird like crying. Joe might not want to be asked about that.] Waaater ti~ime! I'll be right baack!

[gatetohell]

[ Joe can feel his cheeks blush again at that, and he glances away in embarrassment. ]

Y-Yeah...

[ He knows what she means, but that's a little easier said than done. Still he does his best to take her advice and also does her best to relax. He's done as much as he can right now, so it'd be better if he didn't cause more problems for everyone else.

He can't help but feel like a loser for acting like that in front of Satou. She's been helping him so much since arriving... but he's been here longer. Shouldn't he be doing better. ]

[stubbornhope]

[Fetching water gives Satou some time to clear her own head.

She just let Joe get away with a lot, huh? That hug... Was that normal? Should she have pushed him back? It's embarrassing to look back on since she knows why she didn't resist: She needed a hug. She needed a hug from someone who could pretend was Mikale or Shugo. She's been pretending that she's fine, but she isn't. Seeing Joe break down was scary, because she knows she's close to snapping as well.

But when she returns, Satou has masked these feelings again. She practically bounces into sight, acting extra stupid and cheerful to help smother her true emotions.]

Check it out~ Water for Joe-san! Here ya go~!

Sorry for making you wait.

[gatetohell]

[ Joe smiles when Satou returns and graciously takes the water bottle. ]

Thanks very much!

[ He helps himself, probably drinking too much too fast. But it's relieving honestly, and Joe can feel some tension leave his exhausted body. All the while, he's trying to decide what to say next. The air feels heavy, and he doesn't like it. So he defaults back to his typical average Joe. ]

Hey Satou... back home, were you like a team manager or something? [ He grins to himself. ] Cause you remind me of one! Let me guess... baseball's your favorite sport!

[stubbornhope]

[Joe isn't the only one stressed by the tension in the air. Satou isn't sure what she can do. Surely he isn't feeling 100% yet, but she doesn't think picking at his wounded heart is going to help it heal either.

When he speaks up again, she briefly goes silent... then giggles. Not maliciously, but in amusement. What a way to break the tension.]

I wish, I wish~ I'm really bad at baseball~!

[There was no time to watch sports either. She didn't have a TV... But baseball is very popular. If he's trying to make an educated guess, then 'baseball' would be the smartest one.

Meanwhile, Satou is trying to calculate her own reply. If she says too much, she might have to elaborate... She doesn't want to have to tell Joe that she's invisible back home. He might figure out that she's cursed. And yet, she can't lie after he was so honest with her.]

I actually didn't get to go to school... But Shugo did! He was even worse at baseball than I am. Do you like baseball, Joe-san?

[gatetohell]

Ahaha but isn't that what a team manager is for? You don't have to be good at the sport; you just have be a good support! And you're great at that!

[ Despite his goofy grin, he's being serious. He's played a lot of sports, so he knows how important that role is. It does surprise him to hear she didn't go to school, and he's not sure who Shugo is. But he does try to keep up the energy with his answer. ]

I like all sports! But basketball's my favorite for sure! If you've never played, when it's warmer out, we should definitely play some! Then you can show your friend how good you got when you get back home!

[stubbornhope]

[She's a practiced liar. Satou knows how to filter the emotions on her face and how to mask up when there are no desirable feelings in her cursed heart. So while she feels a pang of pain, she doesn't let it show on her face. Joe is trying to lighten the mood... She needs to be strong and cheerful.]

I've seen basketball on television. Were you on the team?

[Sidestepping the issue of Shugo.]

You must have been popular!

[gatetohell]

Naaaah I never got to do anything like that! But sometimes I'd help out with sports if they needed in a fill in!

[ He doesn't want to get into that he was too poor to join any kind of team. He's already dumped too much on Satou today and thinking about regrets is not helpful right now.

At that, though, Joe shakes his head with a grin. ]

Popular? I-I wouldn't say that ahaha! I got along with most of my classmate I guess!