Kuro: A Land in Eternal Night (Semi-Advanced) discussion
The Ice District
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Snow Alleyway
Michio was silently making his way back home, guided by the dim street lights. It was probably not a bright idea to be walking home at this time. However, he'd never been one to notice the time pass, and today he'd gotten caught up with research in the library. There were many fascinating topics he was not aware of he had found. It was astonishing the amount of knowledge that place held. At times, he begins to jog in an attempt to reach home faster.
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Down a little ways in front of Michio, a group of men are smiling and chatting together. It was obvious by there dress wear and how tough they looked that anyone who were to cross them would surely regret it. As Michio got closer, they stop, one of the men glancing over with a serious look. The look doesn't last, however, as a small, devious smirk appears on his face,"Would you look at this, these alleyways haven't seen a visitor in a long time." He crosses his arms, looking over Michio with a judgemental gaze.
Michie glances up when he notices movement further up ahead, gazing at the group of men for a few moments, but soon looks back down at his feet. They didn't appear to be a group he should interact with. He shoved his hands in his pockets. As he approached, he stopped briefly at one of the men's comment, uttering a faint "...Hello." in reply, then continuing to walk by, wanting to pass without engaging them.
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Takuro glances up, eyeing the figures in the distant as a small sigh escapes his lips. These assholes again. They weren't the friendliest of people around here in the Ice District, even Takuro knew that. Maybe if Takuro minded his own business, they'd just let the kid go. He hoped.
Michie stopped in his tracks when the other put an arm in front of him. He slowly raised his arm and pointed ahead of them, "My house is over there." He stated softly. He attempted to move to the side so as to walk past him. It wasn't that he couldn't leave, he could very easily do so with his abilities. But light bearers were generally perceived as targets, it would be risky to use them.
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Takuro sighs and shakes his head, approaching them,"Alright that's enough, it's not funny. Just let the kid go."
The gang falls silent as the one holding Richie eyes Takuro,"This a friend of yours?" He asks Niche, seeming disinterested.
Michie goes quiet, watching Takuro with a surprised expression, not having expected it. "N-not really.." He replied slowly.
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Takuro calmly sighs,"Or what? You going to try something? I don't think you would. Or you might, but you wouldn't get away with it."
The guy growls,"You little-" He goes to hit him but blinks in shock when Takuro simply catches his fist. He sighs, mumbling,"You're all so predictable." He twists the guy's arm behind him and forces him onto his knees,"Now maybe you'll know not to mess with others again."
The men tense, not fighting back as Takuro releases his arm and watches them run off. He sighs, placing his hands back in his pockets,"Are you alright?"
Michio straightens himself, watching the men leave quietly. He glances upwards at Takuro, "Um th-thank you..I'm alright." He replied. He tilted his head with interest, "Who are you?"
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Michio takes his hand, lightly shaking. He is now smiling a small, bright smile, "I'm Michio!" He introduces.
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Michio's expression was now back to his usual blank look, but more so nonchalant and curious. He nods his head, "Mm." He replies.
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"You don't have to.." Michio replies, but accepts his suggestion anyways. He tilts his head at Takuro's next statement, "Won't you?" He asks in a curious tone. He didn't doubt this, as he believed Takuro was a good person.
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Michio looks ahead as they walk, "Hm. I try to be there for everyone! But I'm just one person." He says with a smile. "If you live far it'll be hard to meet.." He thinks, tilting his head to the right in thought of a way to fix this.
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"I can summon you?!" Michie repeats loudly, finding this surprising but also incredibly convenient. "Why? Are you a scroll?" He asks, genuinely curious.
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Michio looks at him with an inquiring expression, but then looks ahead, content with his reply. He nods faintly, "Mm, alright."
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They begin to near the house, which is now only a few ways off. It's average size, and most of the lights are still on, probably from his guardian whom lived with him. Michio stops at the entrance looking back at Takuro, "Thank you for walking me here." He says.
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Michie waves after him, watching him leave. Afterwards he opens the gate entrance with a creak and walks up to the door, letting himself in.
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Takuro sighs as he walks, tiredly rubbing his eyes. He hadn't gotten to leave just yet. Or got any sleep the past few days, for that matter. The snow storm was still going on, and it'd be dangerous, even for his species, to travel around in it outside of the city. He could get lost and die out their. Yeah, even he wasn't that dumb. He luckily had gotten ahold of Blaine in the Void to let him know he was alright, so that was good, at least.
Michio hurriedly ran past the streets, a bag filled in his hand. After a few minutes of running, he slows down as he approaches a wide, snowy park. Walking to the approximate center of it, he looks ahead, calling out in a loud voice, Takuro's name.
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Michio turns around, gazing at him blankly. He blinks widely suddenly, as if remembering something. He then reaches into the bag he was holding, fumbling through it frantically. He pulls out what appears to be a chocolate bar, holding it out to Takuro.
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Michio looked up at him, replying in a soft, but worrisome tone, "You haven't eaten, right? You could be hungry." A chocolate bar was probably not the best choice to make towards someone who had most likely not eaten, but Michie had never been very good at following what would be normal in a situation.
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Michio smiles a faint smile when Takuro thanks him. He shakes his head at his question, holding out the bag in front of himself, "But I brought a lot, so it's fine!" He assures.
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Michio blinked widely in slight surprise, "I-it's alright really.." He murmured softly, looking down, although he did not reject the invitation. This was exciting.. he'd never been offered dinner with someone, besides his guardian.
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Michio hesitated momentarily, but eventually gave in to the excitement, "..Okay, if it's not a hassle.." He replies.
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Michio walks alongside Takuro closely, holding his hands behind him in a cheerful manner, although his face was straight as usual. He keeps up well with Takuro.
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Michio shakes his head, replying brightly, "I live with my guardian, it's just me and him. Sometimes he goes away though." He looks up at Takuro, "Do you live with anyone?" He asks.
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Michio looks to him thoughtfully, "You're getting married.. that sounds nice." He says the last part with a sweet smile.
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Michio thinks about that, tilting his head to the left as he did so, "Uhh kinda like a father..? No, that's not right.. brother? mm, that's not right either..I don't know, we're really close! He looks after me, and I look after him too. He's been with me for a long time." He replies, looking up as he remembered those moments.
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Michio nods with a bright smile. He glances to the side at Takuro, "What's it like with your fiance?" He asks.
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"Hm.." Michio mumbles in reply. He does not say more, but it is evident from his curious expression that he found that to be pleasant.
This is the Alleyway located in the Ice District. Like the rest of the Ice District, it's filled with snow, making it more cold and damp than the other districts. The alleyways are usually empty. Not even animals would be stupid enough to come here to live. The only people who cross down here usually are those using shortcuts to get to there houses near by.