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Post by RINGO SHIRO on Feb 4, 2013 23:48:16 GMT -5
[newclass=ooch]background-color: #eaeaea; margin: 5px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #999999; padding: 3px; text-align: justify; [/newclass] [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 110px; background-color: #dadada; border-top: 20px solid #181818; border-bottom: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 5px;] [/style][classy=ooch]music -- Alone from the Persona 4 OST[/classy] [classy=ooch]tags -- Kaitou[/classy] [classy=ooch]notes –annnnd I gave you barely anything[/classy] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 340px; background-color: #eaeaea; border-bottom: 20px solid #181818; border-top: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=background-color: #dadada; border: 1px dashed #c0c0c0; margin: 5px; padding: 5px; color: #7e7e7e; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; text-align: justify;]Ringo opened the door of the SEES dorms command room. He looked inside to see the leader of SEES, Nagano Kaitou. Ringo never got to know Kaitou too well despite two years of being with him. Ringo did vividly remember that he was the one that offered him the position in SEES and the evoker. He walked on inside the command room. It was the same as usual. The monitoring equipment at one's left, the desk at the end and the lounge chairs.
Ringo walked on in the room. It was the day after he allowed Kimiko to stay inside the dorms as a safe haven. Kimiko suggested that she might be able to move in here but Ringo wasn't exactly sure what to make of the plan. He'd have to ask Kaitou about it who should at least be filled with the basics.
"Hello Nagano-san." Ringo began. He walked up over to him. "I'd like to speak with you about something, particularly last dark hour." Ringo hoped to ease into the subject.
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Post by KAITOU NAGANO on Feb 10, 2013 19:44:41 GMT -5
"Nnng..."
Kaitou rolled over on the couch in the command room, rubbing his eyes with one hand and groping about the coffee table for his phone with the other. Last night's encounter with Amaranth had given him a massive headache, and though he intended to stay up until dawn before sleeping, he had lost consciousness as soon as he fell back on the couch. After slapping his hand on the table a few times, the blonde snatched his phone and flipped it open, squinting.
2:23 P.M.
"Bah. This is going to fuck up my sleep schedule," he grumbled, slowly bringing himself to his feet and regretting the decision as his head began to explode from the inside out. Kaitou cursed under his breath and walked over to the bookshelf, shoving it aside to reveal a hidden closet. And his cat. Ignoring Tango for the moment, he changed out last night's outfit and switched to an exact replica of his clothes, without the suit.
"Suppose I'd better catch up onlast night's missed work... And you must be hungry too, you brat." Kaitou bent down to pick up Tango and reached for his fish and some Fishy Fish Treats™, exiting the closet with all three and kicking the bookcase closed...
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A few hours passed without much activity. Kaitou's headache was quick to subside after a slew of painkillers, and by the time the teen checked his laptop's clock it was already time for the rest of the team to return from school. "...Eh. No big deal. I'm usually asleep at this hour, and nobody's dumb enough to try and disturb me before midni--"
"Hello Nagano-san."
Siiigh. The sound of the command room's door opening prompted Kaitou to instinctively close his laptop, and Tango stared at the intruder from the couch. Shiro Ringo. He had invited him to join SEES himself... They shared a common trait in their inability to fully control their Persona (though Kaitou had long overcome his weakness). While he was still immature, Ringo proved to be a capable fighter, especially when he had his Persona under control.
...Unfortunately, that only weighed so much against his dimwitted naivete and hero complex.
"What happened, Shiro? Is it urgent enough that you had to barge into the command room when I could have been asleep?" |
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Post by RINGO SHIRO on Feb 11, 2013 4:22:29 GMT -5
[newclass=ooch]background-color: #eaeaea; margin: 5px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #999999; padding: 3px; text-align: justify; [/newclass] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 110px; background-color: #dadada; border-top: 20px solid #181818; border-bottom: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 5px;][/style][classy=ooch]music -- Alone from the Persona 4 OST[/classy] [classy=ooch]tags -- Kaitou[/classy] [classy=ooch]notes –annnnd I gave you barely anything[/classy] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 340px; background-color: #eaeaea; border-bottom: 20px solid #181818; border-top: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=background-color: #dadada; border: 1px dashed #c0c0c0; margin: 5px; padding: 5px; color: #7e7e7e; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; text-align: justify;]"What happened, Shiro? Is it urgent enough that you had to barge into the command room when I could have been asleep?" Kaitou...did not look happy. This was going to be harder than it should be. However, Ringo still had to try.
"It is urgent actually." Ringo said, walking on further in. "You see last night I encountered a person who was able to move around in the dark hour. She can't use a persona but we can't exactly leave her out here...so I was wondering." Ringo took a deep breathe.
"Can she stay here?"
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Post by KAITOU NAGANO on Feb 11, 2013 18:12:58 GMT -5
"..."
So basically, Ringo was saying that he had gone and taken a girl into the dormitories, fed her some of the ice cream he had bought for himself, and then invited her to live with the rest of SEES, of all things.
Sigh.
Standing up, Kaitou crossed his arms and shook his head. "Look, Shiro. Our group's goal is to end the Dark Hour so that the world doesn't fall to any danger posed by Shadows. We're not a shelter for those without Potential." The teen walked over to his desk and pulled out a dozen throwing knives, setting them next to his laptop.
"A small network is easy to manage, and there is less risk of things spiraling out of control." To demonstrate, he took three knives and began to juggle them. "However, the more we add to our network, the less control we have overall." As he spoke, he added more knives to the act until he was juggling eight at a frenzied pace. "Add any more..."
After taking the ninth knife, Kaitou stepped back and let the blades fall at his feet. "See what I'm saying, Shiro? If you wish to protect this girl, then that's your agenda and I will not interfere. However, I won't allow her to stay here unless I personally deem her trustworthy enough to join SEES." |
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Post by RINGO SHIRO on Feb 11, 2013 22:16:20 GMT -5
[newclass=ooch]background-color: #eaeaea; margin: 5px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #999999; padding: 3px; text-align: justify; [/newclass] [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 110px; background-color: #dadada; border-top: 20px solid #181818; border-bottom: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 5px;] [/style][classy=ooch]music -- Alone from the Persona 4 OST[/classy] [classy=ooch]tags -- Kaitou[/classy] [classy=ooch]notes –annnnd I gave you barely anything[/classy] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 340px; background-color: #eaeaea; border-bottom: 20px solid #181818; border-top: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=background-color: #dadada; border: 1px dashed #c0c0c0; margin: 5px; padding: 5px; color: #7e7e7e; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; text-align: justify;] "Look, Shiro. Our group's goal is to end the Dark Hour so that the world doesn't fall to any danger posed by Shadows. We're not a shelter for those without Potential." Kaitou walked over to a desk and took out some throwing knives and set them on the laptop.
"A small network is easy to manage, and there is less risk of things spiraling out of control." Much to Ringo's shock, Kaitou began juggling the knives. Normally he'd tackle the person down but Ringo has worked with Kaitou for long enough to know he wasn't being reckless with those knives...or so he hopped. "However, the more we add to our network, the less control we have overall." He added more knives to the juggle as he continued. "Add any more..." Kaitou stood back and let the knives scatter on the ground.
"See what I'm saying, Shiro? If you wish to protect this girl, then that's your agenda and I will not interfere. However, I won't allow her to stay here unless I personally deem her trustworthy enough to join SEES."
"But Nagano-san!" Ringo protested. "I know we're here to get rid of the dark hour but what good is it if we can't even save the people in front of us!" SEES was made to find away to get rid of the dark hour, but they also protected people from Shadows right? "Besides, we don't know if she is just a late bloomer or not, ether way we can't just leave her to the shadows!"
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Post by KAITOU NAGANO on Feb 18, 2013 6:24:00 GMT -5
"...We do not see eye to eye, Shiro."
Kaitou picked up the knives and placed them back in his desk before leaning against it with one hand. "We both strive for the same goal as members of SEES, but your focus is not the same as mine. You look out for every individual person that needs protection, selflessly sacrificing yourself for them. I cannot be so kind."
The teen took a remote from beside his laptop and pointed it at the ceiling. A projector slowly dropped down and flashed an image on the console screen on the wall. There were three large circles; within each were pictures of various teens and young adults. The center circle was filled with the members of SEES, while the circle to its left was more scarce, displaying photos of Strega's known members. The final circle was nearly empty, save for two photos and the label 'Nocturne'.
"Our predecessors had only one enemy besides the Shadows: Strega. Back then, it consisted of but three people, and thus the only issues they faced were direct confrontations. Today, we are surrounded by members of Strega and Nocturne, both of who have become sizable organizations with their own intelligence networks. For the safety of SEES and its members, I cannot allow myself to be as warm and accepting as you or your teammates. I must be firm and unyielding so that none who bear ill towards us will be allowed within these walls."
With a press of the button, the projector shut itself off and receded into the ceiling as Kaitou walked over to Ringo, stopping just a foot before the brunette. "If you believe this girl to be trustworthy, then bring her back to the dorms in three days' time at eleven in the evening. I will determine then whether she is worthy of our support. Until that time, you are absolutely forbidden from bringing her here." |
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Post by RINGO SHIRO on Feb 19, 2013 1:40:44 GMT -5
[newclass=ooch]background-color: #eaeaea; margin: 5px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #999999; padding: 3px; text-align: justify; [/newclass] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 110px; background-color: #dadada; border-top: 20px solid #181818; border-bottom: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 5px;][/style][classy=ooch]music -- Alone from the Persona 4 OST[/classy] [classy=ooch]tags -- Kaitou[/classy] [classy=ooch]notes –annnnd I gave you barely anything[/classy] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 340px; background-color: #eaeaea; border-bottom: 20px solid #181818; border-top: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=background-color: #dadada; border: 1px dashed #c0c0c0; margin: 5px; padding: 5px; color: #7e7e7e; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; text-align: justify;] "...We do not see eye to eye, Shiro." That was a bit of an obvious. Kaitou began to pick up the knives and place them away. "We both strive for the same goal as members of SEES, but your focus is not the same as mine. You look out for every individual person that needs protection, selflessly sacrificing yourself for them. I cannot be so kind." Kaitou took a remote and pressed a button on it. Ringo watched as a projector descended and projected a few images. It was images of what SEES knew so far. How many persona users are in SEES, how many are in Strega, and how many are in Nocturne.
"Our predecessors had only one enemy besides the Shadows: Strega." Kaitou began. "Back then, it consisted of but three people, and thus the only issues they faced were direct confrontations. Today, we are surrounded by members of Strega and Nocturne, both of who have become sizable organizations with their own intelligence networks. For the safety of SEES and its members, I cannot allow myself to be as warm and accepting as you or your teammates. I must be firm and unyielding so that none who bear ill towards us will be allowed within these walls." Ringo hated to say this but he can't argue with Kaitou's logic. He can't exactly invite people who pose ill will in here but from what Ringo saw it was clear that Kimiko had no persona.
"If you believe this girl to be trustworthy, then bring her back to the dorms in three days' time at eleven in the evening. I will determine then whether she is worthy of our support. Until that time, you are absolutely forbidden from bringing her here." Ringo looked at Kaitou and then sighed. He can't argue with those conditions. In fact, the idea of him going to see Kimiko at all was at least a miracle in of itself.
"Very well then." It was the best Ringo can do for now. "Thank you for at least considering." Ringo turned to leave but then remembered something. "Sorry for giving her ice cream without anyone's permission so I bought a replacement."
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Post by KAITOU NAGANO on Feb 19, 2013 2:21:51 GMT -5
Being a hardass was tough. Kaitou blew a sigh as Ringo turned away and began to walk out of the command room, drumming his fingers on his desk. The brunette would have been a good fit for the first generation of SEES, but here, his ideals clashed against Kaitou's desire to keep the group protected from internal harm. 'But if I were to relax my guard and allow an enemy into our ranks, I'd never be able to forgive myself. My apologies, Shiro.'
Before he could reflect on his decision any further, Ringo brought up the topic of the ice cream again, and while the blonde would have been glad to retort, the mention of food reminded him that their supplies were running low. It was that day of the week to head over to the mall and buy groceries.
"Oi, Shiro. Come with me for a bit. I just remembered that I need to restock the fridge and pantry, so I'm going to have you help carry the groceries. Meet me outside the dorms in three minutes. Oh, and make sure not to bring anyone else along..."
And that was that. Without even waiting for a proper response, Kaitou reached over for his grappling hook a proceeded to hop out the window of the command room, rappelling down the side of the building. Tango, who had been stretched out on the couch for the entire conversation, whined a bit at the departure of his owner, then hopped off the furniture and scampered over to the command room's door, nudging at it with a paw as he stared up at Ringo.
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Post by RINGO SHIRO on Mar 13, 2013 12:24:26 GMT -5
[newclass=ooch]background-color: #eaeaea; margin: 5px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #999999; padding: 3px; text-align: justify; [/newclass] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 110px; background-color: #dadada; border-top: 20px solid #181818; border-bottom: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 5px;][/style][classy=ooch]music -- Alone from the Persona 4 OST[/classy] [classy=ooch]tags -- Kaitou[/classy] [classy=ooch]notes –thisisn'tabsurdlylatewhatareyoutalkingabout[/classy] | [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 340px; background-color: #eaeaea; border-bottom: 20px solid #181818; border-top: 20px solid #b22b2b;][style=background-color: #dadada; border: 1px dashed #c0c0c0; margin: 5px; padding: 5px; color: #7e7e7e; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; text-align: justify;] "Oi, Shiro." Ringo looked back at Kaitou. "Come with me for a bit. I just remembered that I need to restock the fridge and pantry, so I'm going to have you help carry the groceries. Meet me outside the dorms in three minutes. Oh, and make sure not to bring anyone else along..." Ringo nodded and watched Kaitou to a grappling hook and went down the side of the building. Ringo had to wonder...what happened to going down a building like a normal person. Tango started to nudge at the door, signaling Ringo to get out.
Ringo already placed his school bag back in his dorm room so it wasn't too much a troublesome request to meet him in the front of the dorms in three minutes. He placed his hands in his pocket. He had his wallet prepared in the case Kaitou didn't have the money but Kaitou was one to always be prepared.
"Welp let's get going." Ringo said, walking up to Kaitou.
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