[Voice / Action]

[dissonates]

I need to speak with one of the Malnosso.


[Today, Asch is all over the place. First to the plaza, to check the item bazaar for a few things; next, to the north edge of the village, above the houses, his favourite spot to blow shit up practice his fonic artes; finally, to the opposite edge, sword practice against the targets inside the barracks. He's gotten so restless since Luke's disappearance and he needs to stay on the move to avoid going crazy.

Feel free to bother him at any of those locations or even en route; he could use some socializing.]

Comments

[Action] oh hey Yuri when did you get here

[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[Cloud ignores that -fifteen minutes no, but he can at least find someone that doesn't chip away at his patience just by being an insufferable ass- and takes both swords with him. He should probably heal up the scratch when he gets home and trash this shirt.]

[Action] shut up be grateful he has eyes

[dissonates]

[Oh thank god, he's leaving, now he can actually get back to his own training. Asch makes a mental note to never try that again.]

[Action]

[knightofratatosk]

I'm sorry...

[Oh damn, now he's starting to tear up, how embarrassing. Maybe Asch won't notice?

... yeah right.]

[Action] FINALLY what the Christ lj

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

You know Asch, you could just not give in when I give you the sad eyes if you don't want to hear about this stuff. [Sets Asch's mug of coffee in front of him.]

[Action] lj is as usual showing off its superdickery

[dissonates]

I don't care if you talk about it. Just don't expect me to understand.

[Action]

[dissonates]

[Yep, he notices. Doesn't know what to do about it, though, he's not good with crying. And he knows that's not really a coping tactic, either.]

...Emil...

[Action]

[knightofratatosk]

[Not the best of coping tactics, but it's something Emil has found himself doing on a fairly regular basis lately. And besides, it can't be THAT bad if McCoy encouraged him to cry and let it out.

Somewhat embarrassed, he'll rest his arms on the table and bury his face in them so at least Asch can't SEE him crying.]

[Action] hey i'm tagging now it's pretty neat

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

So you just like the sound of my voice. [Guy joins Asch at the table with his own mug.]

[Action]

[dissonates]

...That's not what I said.

[Action]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

But that's what it implies. [Sip.]

[Action]

[dissonates]

[...Goddammit, Emil, how is that helping?

After a moment Asch just turns away. At this rate he'll only get more frustrated and yell, and he- ...well, alright, he wants to, but since he's the one who invited Emil back here, he probably shouldn't...]

[Action]

[dissonates]

Are you fishing for compliments? [Don't push your luck.]

[Action]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Oh no. I'm attempting to discover the truth.

[Action]

[dissonates]

Maybe I should just let you believe whatever you want, if you need to build your confidence that badly.

[Action]

[knightofratatosk]

I... I'm sorry... I can leave if you want...

[IT MIGHT DO YOU SOME GOOD TO CRY ONCE IN A WHILE TOO, ASCH. 8|]

[Action]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Sounds fair. [Guy has no problem lying to himself. Clearly.]

[Action]

[13th_captain]

[This time it's Arumat's turn to pause for a bit and watch Asch attacking the training dummy. This boy is clearly skilled with a sword; there's a certain grace to his movements that only comes from years of training and experience. Given his apparently young age, however... well, Arumat can certainly empathize with that.]

... not bad.

[Action]

[dissonates]

[Asch glances back at the voice, lowering his sword slightly and scrutinizing Arumat from where he stands. Who said he's asking for approval, pointy-ears 8|]

...What?

[Action]

[13th_captain]

[Fear not, Asch, Arumat judges everyone's fighting ability. 8|]

I said you're not bad. Are you a soldier?

[Action]

[dissonates]

[Yeah, well. Asch is judging your FACE.]

I was.

[Action]

[13th_captain]

[You're just jealous cuz it's prettier than yours.]

Heh... it's been a while since I've encountered another soldier here.

[Action]

[dissonates]

[What, that big-eared deformed blob of pink? Ha.]

You as well?

[Action]

[13th_captain]

[He nods.]

From the looks of things, there aren't many of us. The Malnosso seem to prefer keeping civilians prisoner.

[Action]

[dissonates]

There's plenty of people trained with weapons here. They're soldiers when it's necessary. [Though not as organized as he'd like. Sometimes he really misses having authority over people.]

[Action]

[13th_captain]

[He scoffs.]

You'd think it would be easier to find a sparring partner if that were true.