Log; Incomplete - open

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

When; March 3rd, Evening, Hot springs
Rating; Dunno. xD But it can't be above pg-15ish. xD Srsly.
Characters; Opeeeeeeeen
Summary; 18th b-day parteh for Doumeki monsterepellant at the hot springs
Log;

Funny. Doumeki never thought he'd be turning 18 in this City...granted, he didn't think he would have been stuck in this City this long. Almost a year, now...give it until the end of the month. In reflection, one might consider his time here one long, drawn out dream from which he was occationally awakening from, only to slip back into it.

But he wouldn't trade his time here for anything.

There were enough valuable things here that he had learned, people he had met, friends he had made...events that had changed who he was as a person, and caused him to grow and change.

The archer let out a huff as he leaned against one of the doors to the Hot Springs, looking out at the path, waiting for others to arrive. He had lived here for a while, too, so he was familiar with the grounds.

It was odd...had he become comfortable here? Well, maybe comfortable was too strong a word. Amid the friends and the memories created, the City still often had it's thorns that were rather hard to miss, as they still pricked and stung every now and then--curses, fights, wars, death, destruction. But then, Doumeki supposed, there were these things in any world you went to, the City just packed it all into one small package. Not to mention people disappearing and reappearing without their memories. It wasn't the easiest thing to deal with, but Doumeki ahd learned to adjust.

However, at this time, he shoved all that aside, shaking himself out of his musings. There would be time later to contemplate. Right now, he had to be on the lookout for guests.

[ooc: wow...did not mean to turn that into a small ode to the City ._. but whatevs. CARRY ON >_>]

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[wishyuumay.livejournal.com]

Yuuko arrived fairly early since her shop was right beside the party location, and she strode in just prior to seven with Watanuki and Mokona. Spotting the birthday boy, she grinned widely.

"Ara~? If it isn't the birthday boy himself~!"

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

"Ah...Yuuko-san." Doumeki stepped out of the doorway and towards the approaching group to greet them.

[wishyuumay.livejournal.com]

"Happy birthday. Again." Her grin grew wider as she nodded behind her. "Watanuki has the snacks. So ~ has the party started yet?"


[ooc: The thread below is killing me, just FYI. XDD]

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

The archer shook his head--no.

"Not yet."


[ooc: Doumeki says laughing at my pain is not nice, mommy >_O]

[wishyuumay.livejournal.com]

"Hmmn~ well, I guess we're early then." She glanced over at the young man, her smile softer and more genuine this time. "And how has your day been so far, Doumeki-kun?"


[ooc: Um um, mother loves you still, rly. Just... call me if/when you want intervention? >__>]

[farfalladestino.livejournal.com]

The aformentioned snacks were laboriously being carried by the wiry younger man, a pinched and frustrated look on his face. The amount he carried was astronomical (muscle strength most likely gained through work done for Yuuko-san), but what he lacked was a place to put the said mass down on. Grumbling, he attempted to glare around the tower of covered dishes, before he snapped.

"So where am I supposed to put all of this anyways?!?"

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

"Over this way." Being well whiped into shape by Rem, Vash, and Fai, Doumeki actually takes the time to go over and relieve Watanuki of about half of his load, before turning and leading the way back into the hot springs.


[ooc: sure thing xD]

[so-very-greedy.livejournal.com]

Greed arrived fashionably late, this time. It still felt weird to have to pay to use the spa, but his new cash flow allowed for it. He had to admit that it was a good job. After entering through the back of the temple and doffing his clothes for a towel, he wrapped the cloth around his waist and traipsed through. A large paddle was strapped to his back.

"Let's see how birthday boy likes his surprise," he chuckled to himself, coming into view of the springs, "Oh Doumeeeeeeeeeekiiiiiii..."

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

Doumeki's eyebrow twitched, once, as his gazed sharpened, already starting to back up into the springs.

[so-very-greedy.livejournal.com]

"I told you," he said, slowly advancing, "Now be a good boy and take your licks."

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

"The way you hit? No." And with that he turned, breaking into a run, thanking god that, canonly, he's good at sports xD

[so-very-greedy.livejournal.com]

Greed soon gave chance, towel disengaging quickly when exposed to the breeze. Not the kind of sight people expect to see every day.

"Ha ha ha, c'mere!"

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

...do not want ._. Doumeki's eyebrow twitched again as his pace picked up even more, socked feet hardly making a sound against the wood of the floor.

[so-very-greedy.livejournal.com]

Greed coiled the muscles in his legs and jumped, trying to land ahead of his prey. There would be much paddling tonight, oh yes. Much paddling, indeed.

"You're not gettin' out of this, kid. Everyone needs a little embarassment, now and then. You'll look back on this and laugh!"

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

Ninja skills acquired from Kurogane (which were quickly becoming instinct) noted the lack of footfalls, realizing just exactly what Greed was doing as he soared over Doumeki's head. He flung his hands out, hitting the side of the hallway and pulling him to a stop, before he spun and took off in the other direction, ducking around a corner.

[so-very-greedy.livejournal.com]

Greed worked his mind as he skidded to a halt, calling up the layout of the area. After deciding on his target's course of action, he looked ahead and redirect himself, plowing through a wall and continuing on, then plowing through another further ahead.

"Come back here, birthday boy! You're only makin' this harder on both of us!"

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

Doumeki gritted his teeth, skidding to a stop again using the wall, his own mind recalling nearby secret passage ways--there were a ton of them below the hot springs. So he turned again, darting down another hall and into a closet, shutting it quickly behind him, before pushing open the back wall of the closet, pulling his shirt over his head and tossing it down passageway before closing the door again, throwing his scent the other way. Next his hand reached over to quickly flip the switch that would open the trap door under his feet, landing in a crouch on the floor beneath, before he hit another button to close the trap door again, before taking off down the secret hallway.

This all happened within the span of about twenty seconds xD.

[championess.livejournal.com]

Tatsuki arrived punctual, from within the Hot Springs, fresh out of work. She carried a small box with her, inside it being Doumeki's present--because her mom had raised her well and you always brought presents to a party. She saw the young man at the door and headed there, stuffing one hand in her pockets. "Yo."

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

Doumeki pushed off the door frame, moving forward a bit to greet her, raising an eyebrow a bit with a smirk. "'Lo."

[championess.livejournal.com]

She grinned back, holding out the small box. "So...I know you said no presents and all, but I know I won't be the only one bringing it, and you've given me a lot of stuff already, so..." she said, then leaned in to whisper. "If anyone asks, though, don't tell them it's from me. I'm supposed to have a reputation and shit."

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

The corner of Doumeki's mouth twitched slightly in amusement. "Okay." He raised an eyebrow. "Should I open it now?"

[championess.livejournal.com]

"Of cou--" she began to say, then shrugged easily. "Yeah, sure...if you want."

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

That Corner Of Mouth twitched again. "Alright." And so he did xD

[championess.livejournal.com]

So it was a small cupcake, the fastest thing she could whip out on such short notice before work. And there was even a small candle in it. It was chocolate-flavoured and it was bakery stuff, and it made her be a bit embarrased.

[monsterepellant.livejournal.com]

And he blinks once, before lifting his head. "Thank you." He does like food, so bakery goods are yay 8D