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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 9, 2012 19:51:22 GMT -5
Vicki was quite comfortable where she was and with the tea's help was finally beginning to warm up. Setting the tea aside for the time being, Vicki listened as Okita talked to Jack. So Jack had been to Tree Top Town before...that explained how he had known where they were earlier. Vicki had known that Jack travelled often so she hadn't thought it odd he had known. Jack had also lived in Era longer than she had so it had made sense that he would know more. Leaning against Jack a little more, Vicki hummed in contentment before she realized that Okita had spoken to her. Jade eyes looked at Okita, studying him briefly, "I work with machines mostly, it's not all that interesting,"Vicki replied easily before taking a sip of her tea.
Amy listened quietly to the conversation, shifting slightly closer to Okita as she did so. Seeing how obviously close Vicki and Jack were was making Amy wish that she had somebody... All her brothers had married by now and well...it was kinda hard and-...right focus... When Vicki mentioned that she worked with machines, Amy's eyes lit up. She had heard about machines that made life easier but had never actually seen them before. "What kind of machines?"Amy asked,purely curious.
Vicki looked at Amy as the question was posed and thought for a moment, "Mostly to help study Pokemon further,"she replied before taking another sip of her tea and falling silent.
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Post by Jay on Apr 10, 2012 18:16:23 GMT -5
Feeling more weight on his side, caused by Victoria, actually made Jack cringe a little considering that was the side that Ripper had attempted to kill him on. Even with the stitches now taken out and the wound all but healed, pressure there still hurt. He did his best not to show it, and in a second or so, he was back to smirking. Thankfully it seemed that the two women were talking, and Okita was looking at Victoria even if he wasn't talking, so Jack assumed he had gone unnoticed.
Okita Soji didn't miss Amy's movements, but they confused him a little. Eh, maybe she was just uncomfortable. Eh, he had to admit at least part of it was making him a little uncomfortable, but that was life wasn't it? However, as Amy perked up about the machines, Soji grinned a little. That was the same expression she wore when they were in the shop, wasn't it, heh? The reply caused Okita to look back again. "Ah cool," he replied. If he had actually known what Victoria meant by studying pokemon, he might have been horrified, yet for now it remained simply a subject of 'cool'ness.
Jack, meanwhile, took another sip of his tea before suddenly drinking all of it at once causing Okita to blink startled for a moment. Didn't that burn? Heh, like Okita was one to talk, but still. "So why are you guys all so secretive anyways?" Jack asked causing Okita to blink. What... an awkward subject to pick up almost out of nowhere.
"Well....we just don't want to see our town hurt..." he laughed after a moment.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 12, 2012 1:29:08 GMT -5
Amy wanted to ask more about the machines and what exactly what they did but it then Jack spoke up. Cringing inwardly at the question, Amy wondered what suddenly brought that up when they had just been talking about machines... "Well...from what I heard is going on out there it's a good thing we're 'secretive' or else somebody may try to hurt us..."Amy replied before taking a sip of her tea just as a rather loud peal of thunder was heard.
Vicki was glad that the topic had changed from what she did at the lab and sat up a little more so she could drink her tea easier. Listening to Amy and Okita give their reasons for being so secretive Vicki nodded and took a sip of her tea right before she heard the thunder. Paling slightly, Vicki somehow managed to set her cup back down before yet another rumble of thunder was heard. Shaking now, Vicki was finding it hard to concentrate on the conversation...if there was any going on at that point. By now she had a near vice-grip on Jack's hand as she fought to keep the fear out of her eyes. She tried to tell herself it was just thunder...that it would be all right but nothing seemed to help. It was an illogical fear, Vicki knew but...she hated storms.
Amy's reaction to both peals of thunder wasn't near as controlled as Vicki's. The moment she heard the thunder Amy let out a small cry/squeak and all but clung to Okita, not caring what he would think. He...he couldn't leave her...and right then the simple thought that Okita might leave terrified her. She had been alone the night her father left too...
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Post by Jay on Apr 12, 2012 14:49:50 GMT -5
Okita found himself oddly revealed by Amy's more fluid answer. There was chaos going on outside, and Era even in times of peace had tried to take Tree-Top Town. The town was special, something that remained at peace even with the outside world crashing around them, and Okita would defend it to the last if he could.
Jack found himself somehow dissatisfied with the answer that was given and was about to ask another question when he felt his body -or rather Victoria's body- shake. That... that was right. That time on Paradise Island she had disliked storms..and now....
Chizuru's reaction was enough to startle Okita, if only for a moment. Unlike Jack, he was aware of the fact that Chizuru hated storms and the reason as to why. However, she had nothing to worry about. It was his house, after all, and he wasn't going to leave any time soon.
Both men ended up catching each other's eye and stared reflecting the predicament in each other, and for a brief moment they shared something before looking down towards their mirrored women.
Jack didn't say anything but simply reached sideways, picked Vicki up, and set her in his lap before wrapping his arms around her easily. She was tiny, even compared to him, and thus he found it easy to do so. She's being illogical Third commented dryly but didn't receive any sort of acknowledgement.
Okita more simply twisted his arm a little and set it on the back of Amy. "Hey... hey it's fine..." he said forcing a cheesy expression to try and make her laugh.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 13, 2012 0:26:23 GMT -5
Vicki was a little surprised when she felt Jack pick her up and set her in his lap. When he wrapped his arms around her, Vicki turned slightly and buried her head in Jack's shoulder. The embrace was comforting and Vicki found herself starting to relax a little. Jack was here...it was all right... Taking a deep breath, Vicki tried to forget about the storm outside...easier said than done... Still, Jack's arms were so warm...
Amy stiffened a little when she felt an arm on her back but relaxed when she realized it was Okita. ...he was still here...everything would be all right... Hearing his words, Chizuru gave a sort of strangled half laugh but still didn't move. "D..d..don't leave...,"[/size]Amy whimpered before burying her face in Okita. Shaking now, it was obvious that Amy was still frightened that Okita would leave anytime now...just like her father had.... Tears streamed down her cheeks as she continued to cling to Okita, still not fully convinced he really wasn't going to leave.
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Post by Jay on Apr 13, 2012 20:35:15 GMT -5
Again both men ended up looking and reflecting in one another, and for a few seconds, a weird connection was made. This is creepy Third commented flatly. Jack agreed with him. Okita, if he had heard, would have agreed with him. Jack simply held Victoria closer still. Okita simply rubbed Amy's back.
Suddenly a door went flying open causing Okita to tense and look over startled. "Okita," a familiar voice stated rather swiftly. Standing there was Soujirou. His blue hair and clothes were drenched, but the look on his face wasn't distorted in the least. "The doctor is--..." Sou stopped and stared rather sharply at Jack and Victoria just then noticing them.
Okita was already on his feet, whether he wanted to be or not, it was a reaction that came. "What's wrong, Sou?" he asked looking sharply at the man.
Sou blinked and looked back before addressing the one he had come in to look for. "It's the doctor...." Okita's eyes grew and narrowed again. Looking back at Chizuru, Jack, and Victoria, he frowned before looking back at Sou. "Let's go then... Amy, please stay here..." Okita said quietly giving her a comforting sideways hug. Sou just waited.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 14, 2012 1:46:55 GMT -5
Vicki was just beginning to relax when the door burst open causing her to cringe and curl up/lean against Jack a little more. She felt safe in his arms... Hearing someone else at the door, Vicki opened her eyes and glanced at the man as he stared at her. As curious as she was about what the man meant when he referred to the doctor Vicki was quite comfortable where she was and wasn't about to move.
Chizuru relaxed a little when it really did appear that Okita was going anywhere. That was until the door burst open causing Chizuru to bolt upright almost as quickly as Okita. Hearing Soujirou's short explanation followed by Okita's response Chizuru shook her head, shaking. It was happening again.... Okita would go and then-... "No...,"Chizuru whispered, her voice sounding almost panicked,"I-... I'm coming... this time..."
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Post by Jay on Apr 14, 2012 13:43:24 GMT -5
Jack found himself watching what was going on but remained holding onto Vicki. Meanwhile, Okita looked startled and frowned at Amy's answer "Please, Amy, we have guests here..." he said before looking sideways at Jack and Victoria. And I don't exactly trust them yet... came his next words that weren't finished. Soujirou murmured something before making a hand motion and starting to walk. He didn't mind if Chizuru came, and whatever was going in Okita's house was Okita's business.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 15, 2012 1:20:33 GMT -5
Amy looked up at Okita when she heard his answer, her eyes begging...pleading for him not to go. Seeing Okita look at Jack and Vicki, Amy wilted and finally nodded, trying to be brave in front of outsiders. She was terrified that she was going to lose Okita too...that something would happen just like...just like that night.... "OK......"Amy replied after a moment, her voice sounding like a near whisper.
Vicki watched as Amy and Okita talked and wondered what could possibly be happening that would make Okita leave. Even more curious was Amy's obvious reluctance at Okita leaving... Vicki was about to tell Amy to go with them when another low rumble interrupted her thoughts. Closing her eyes, Vicki tensed slightly and curled up against Jack even more.
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Post by Jay on Apr 15, 2012 1:26:13 GMT -5
Okita managed to smile at Amy and stepped forwards before quickly hugging her. "It'llbealrightI'llbeback," he whispered quietly before releasing her, stepping back, and following after Sou. Meanwhile, Jack watched and found himself frowning. Slowly shifting his weight around, he frowned. "Ya ok?" he finally called to Amy.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 15, 2012 2:11:42 GMT -5
Amy smiled slightly as Okita hugged her and whispered in her ear. As much as she wanted desperately to believe that was true there was still a part of Amy that was terrified he wouldn't come back. Watching as Okita left, Amy couldn't shake the horrible sinking feeling that something would happen but...Okita had said he'd be back and...Amy wanted to believe that. Hearing Jack's voice, Amy remembered that she wasn't alone...that was why Okita had wanted her to stay in the first place.... Putting on her brave face, Amy forced herself to be happy...if she could just smile everything would be fine... "Yeah..."Amy replied before sitting back down at the table, hands folded in her lap,"Everything's fine..." No everything was not fine but Amy wasn't going to let herself show weakness in front of outsiders...Okita was one thing but...she couldn't be seen as weak...
Hearing Jack ask Amy if she was all right Vicki opened her eyes again and looked at the woman now sitting across from them again. No matter what Amy had said Vicki didn't believe for one minute that she was telling the truth. There was something obviously wrong but Vicki wasn't about to ask. If Amy had wanted to talk about it she would have done so by now.
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Post by Jay on Apr 15, 2012 11:09:46 GMT -5
As Amy said she was fine, Jack frowned a little and looked to the door and then back at her. Shifting Victoria a little in his lap, he ended up turning his head to one side. "Ya know you two don't look too much alike," he said having assumed they were family.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 15, 2012 14:00:47 GMT -5
Amy gave a half-laugh of sorts and shook her head,"I'd be surprised if we did. Okita has been my friend since we we kids but we're not related or anything like that,"she explained before picking up her cup and taking a sip of her tea. It was a little cool but still warm...she should probably make some more but that could wait for now. Glancing back at the door, Amy hoped that Okita would return...if he didn't then.......... She didn't want to think about that...not now...besides, Okita said he would be back...it would be all right...
Vicki had calmed considerably by this time and was simply enjoying being in Jack's arms. She was safe and the thunder had subsided at least for the moment...or so it seemed...there was nothing to worry about. When Amy explained how she knew Okita, Vicki nodded slightly. That made sense...the two seemed rather close...Vicki may not know what is was like to have had a friend for that length of time but...she had Jack. That had to be similar to what Amy was talking about...right...
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Post by Jay on Apr 15, 2012 14:25:33 GMT -5
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 15, 2012 22:25:45 GMT -5
Amy nodded at Jack's reply and looked down at her cup falling silent once again. She was shaking slightly but thankfully not enough that it would draw attention to her. "So...how did you get caught in the storm...?"Amy asked quietly after a moment, mentally flinching at the word storm. Saying it only served to remind her that Okita was out in it and-....no NO, he would be back...don't think like that...
Vicki blinked when she felt Jack lean on her shoulder. As unexpected as it was she certainly wasn't going to complain... Bringing a hand up to his face, Vicki gently rubbed his cheek and rested her head against Jack before hearing Amy's question. "We were flying somewhere and got a little lost,"Vicki replied easily.
Amy nodded at the explanation and fell silent again. Normally she would have asked where they had been flying to but didn't have the heart to... Why was Okita taking so long...
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Post by Jay on Apr 18, 2012 10:19:16 GMT -5
The conversation continued like that, rather quietly seeing as it seemed all three had fallen more quiet than before. It wasn't until the sound of a door sliding open again that Jack found himself looking towards the door. Okita stood in the archway drenched but grinning. "Sorry it took so long. Nova, the doctor, got herself caught in some branches," he chuckled a bit weakly before shaking his head a little. "She's an outsider like yourselves, but the town owes her a lot, especially because of me," he sighed a little frowning for a brief moment thinking about the disease that had racked his body for a brief moment. "Chizu, could ya bring me a towel? I don't want to get the floors soaked," he said aloud.
Jack blinked a little as Okita talked. The doctor was an outsider? Why was she-- well maybe they just needed more advanced medicine. Doctors could go about as they pleased, it seemed, and always have patients. Hah like we could go through doctoral training Third said dryly cutting of whatever thoughts Jack had been thinking on and causing the purple haired man to sigh.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 18, 2012 13:31:58 GMT -5
The relief on Amy's face was very evident when she heard the door open and looked to see that Okita had come back. Standing up immediately, Amy couldn't help the sigh of relief that escaped her,"She's all right though?"she asked quietly, catching Okita's brief frown. At Okita's question, Amy nodded after giving Okita a mild leer at the use of her family name. He knew she preferred her given name versus the name her brothers went by so often... Leaving to find a towel...and perhaps a change of clothes, if she could find any that is, Amy did manage to find both items she was looking for after a few moments of searching. Bringing them to Okita, she set the change of clothes down before taking a towel and draping it around Okita's shoulders. Leaning slightly against Okita, Amy couldn't keep the tears from coming."I-...I'm glad you're safe......."[/size]Amy whispered, shaking slightly despite her attempts to remain calm.
Vicki looked up when the door opened and nodded at Okita's explanation. The relief on Amy's face was clear enough and Vicki couldn't help but wonder if there was more to their relationship than she let on... Deciding not to dwell on it, Vicki relaxed against Jack once again, wishing she could stay like this forever.
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Post by Jay on Apr 18, 2012 14:58:01 GMT -5
Okita waited as Amy went to get the towel and ended up dropping down to his knees as he waited. His entire body hurt from the war with the trees and the extra exertion on his shoulders and - no never mind. He was fine. As Amy came back with the towel, he found her leaning on him slightly. Blinking, he looked up at her as she spoke and frowned quietly. He hadn't intended to make her upset even though he had. Breathing in quietly, he smiled a bit and stood up before leaning slightly on her as well before elbowing her playfully. "Of course, it as Nova who was in trouble," he grinned before looking back towards Jack and Victoria. "Oh yeah, in the distance I saw light, so I think the storm's passing soon." he grinned.
Jack watched the motions of Okita and Chizuru but found himself a little confused. That was all a little dramatic to him...but... A sudden remembrance of when Cassi left suddenly caused his arms to tighten around Victoria bit more than intended. Why hadn't he realized that before? She'd... maybe Amy had lost someone too. It seemed to be common enough in this day and age and.... As Okita spoke, Jack came back to reality. "Oh really? Guess we'll head out in a bit then..." he said aloud.
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Post by Maid Melody on Apr 18, 2012 16:02:16 GMT -5
Amy blinked when she felt Okita lean on her a little and uttered a small squeak when he elbowed her. Smiling slightly, Amy relaxed and seemed to calm now that Okita was back. Hearing Okita's next words, Amy looked at Jack and Vicki before smiling as well. That was good...that meant they could leave soon...
Vicki watched the interaction between Okita and Amy silently until she felt Jack's arms tighten around her. Wincing slightly at the pressure on her shoulder, Vicki breathed in quietly,"Jack..."she whispered, hoping that Jack would loosen his grip a little. When Okita spoke again, Vicki smiled...that was good... If the storm passed before too long they could still fly Lucifer to the hot springs before it got dark.
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Post by Jay on Apr 20, 2012 13:47:37 GMT -5
Okita grinned a little at Chizuru before slowly starting to dry himself off more, mostly just brushing up water with the towel. "Oh yeah, I also saw Sou's little girl," he said more to Amy as he continued to dry off. "She's getting so big so fast." He chuckled a little before finishing drying and hesitating a moment debating how he wanted to change. Slipping the towel around a bit, he wrapped himself up inside before sliding out of his jacket of sorts and slipping on a new one.
Jack flinched a little when Vicki said his name, and he knew that he needed to loosen up, but he just couldn't seem to. His entire body was too tight to even fathom letting go at the moment. Time slowly passed after that, and sure enough the storm began to clear up.
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