|
|
Post by Shiki on Jan 10, 2013 19:21:04 GMT -5
There was a time and place for Shiki to get involved her friend’s lives; specifically the relationship aspect. And after hearing testimonies from both sides, the red head decided that it was her chance to step in. Because Neku and Namine needed to stop beating around the bush and talk. Of course if they knew that she was suggesting this they would both say no. So she had to take matters into her own hands.
First she sent a text to Namine asking her to come down to Veil for a little while. It was the middle of the afternoon so hopefully she would be out and not with Neku…otherwise there would be a problem. Deception was not her strong point and she could only cross her fingers for luck.
|
|
|
|
Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Jan 10, 2013 21:01:07 GMT -5
Laughter echos around me as I take a bite of ice cream, savoring the taste of peanut butter and chocolate. My head is resting on a shoulder that is not one I've grown used to and the muscular arm my back and part of side leans against shifts, probably going numb from my weight. Shifting a bit I allow him to write the arm around my shoulders as I relax into his side, his own carton of ice cream being a simple vanilla with crushed gram crackers crushed into it with a good helping of honey to add to the mix. All in all its a lovely thing, although not up my alley at the moment.
Comfort food. Always best served with laughter and action slash romance slash comedy movies. Nothing says lets forget our lives like lmaoing at a couple of idiots trying to complete their goals in the stupidest of ways. Or the last one that had my sides splitting every couple minutes, a couple of guys had to pretend to be gay in order get the girls they wanted, oh the looks at their faces when they found out the girls were lesbians and with each other! Oh my gawd! Priceless!
But all good things must come to an end. On the end table next to him my phone vibrates, its motions and noise persistent. This means its Network related and not just a stupid memo or some jack wad I don't wanna talk to, if it begins playing Toybox though then I can ignore it for a few more minutes... Neku can wait... But not a cover of A Thousand Miles... That's Shiki, dammit.
Reaching over I pick up my phone and flip it open, scanning the message with a heavy sigh. I don't wanna leave the peace, the tranquility of what I have found here. But then again, if I don't... My blue eyes meet with orange ones, for a moment I can see my eyes reflecting in his yellow and something in his crying out at they do. I'm being a good friend, helping him with a problem he can't face on his own... A problem neither of us can face on our own.
But I stand and remove the spoon from my mouth, phone in same hand as spoon, and ice cream in on hand. Pouting I walk to his kitchen, placing what is left of my frozen treat - roughly one bite - and my spoon in the sink. Leaning against the counter with my back I text back, calmly and falling into a mask known as Namine LeBeau Best Friend and Sister. My words are the same ones I've typed to several before, maybe even to Shiki herself. I can't remember as I slide into place, a fine tuned person with the emotional extent of one too many.
Yeah, Shik... Be there shortly, was just heading out from the apartment anyways... Need fresh air.
Exhaling through my nose I head for the front door, I can feel his gaze trailing behind me and his whisper I barely catch, "Short leash?" My head shakes as I slip on my shoes. His breath is shaky. "Something happen?"
My shoulders shrug, "Probably, that was my sister... I've gotta go now, see you later?" I don't have to turn to know he has nodded and I exit the apartment with a frown, shutting the door behind me. Just down the hall from Neku's apartment - when had it stopped being our apartment? - so I have to pass it in order to exit the building. And I do, holding my head high and tramping down the stairs, not once looking back...
There is no need to...
My heart doesn't belong to either of them...
I just hope Shiki is okay...
... Shiki.
|
|
|
|
Post by Shiki on Jan 11, 2013 17:09:44 GMT -5
Picking up her phone from the table she read the message that confirmed she was coming. Well, no turning back now. Shiki looked around Veil, thinking of the rest of what she had to do. She would say stall but...really she truly wanted a chance to talk with Namine herself. It was kind of weird considering how much they had been together lately, why should she be lonely?
In the back of her mind she knew. Things changed fast. And if she had the opportunity to have another conversation before anything happened, she would take it. And so she took a sip of her soda and waited for Namine to come.
|
|
|
|
Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Jan 11, 2013 21:53:25 GMT -5
I walk there this time.
If it had been urgent... Or if I was honestly worried, I would of ran... But... It sounded like she just wanted to hang out. Besides... She's at Veil, worst comes to worse Tifa would beat the living shit out of anyone bugging her. And Noctis is probably working right now... If he had a heart, which is debatable given whom has taken a liking to him, he would help Shiki as well...
Come to think of it... So would Darla if she was around...
Whoa... Why had I always come running, I wonder?
Bad thoughts.
Yes, those are stupid. Stupid Namine.
Oh shut up!
Stopping mid-step I frown. When did I start arguing with myself? I can't remember... Have I always?
And all this self doubt! Where has it come from??
I am Namine Joy LeBeau for shit's sake!
I do not doubt myself and more importantly I am not crazy! The voices in my head I do NOT answer...!
Whoa!
VOCIES??
I thought its was only ONE monotone one!?!?!
A gasp escapes me as a hand touches my arm, jerking away I see a shocked little child, his mother just reached him and now pulls him away. Her sorry is whispered and just audioble as she steers him away. But my heart is yet to restart...
What I had seen in his eyes isn't me, can't be me...
Who was that dual eyed woman with black hair? That had to be me reflecting in his eyes, no, no, no...
Right?
My fingers play with strands of hair as I take a couple shaky steps towards a window. Glancing at his I see blond hair and blue eyes. What... the... hell... IS WRONG WITH ME???
Shaking my head I shove hands into my hoodie's pocket, head tilting so bangs cover my face, "I am not crazy dammit... Talking to yourself is not a bad thing, no... It isn't." I try humming, but even that can't stop my trembling I can feel in my body as I speed walk for Veil.
By the time I got there I have developed a mask, a full body suit complete with hood. A guise to keep Shiki from suspecting anything. So I walk in through the front door with my head held high and my eyes strong, firm. They flick around until I figure Shiki must be in the back. Heading there I slip and shut the door as my eyes land on Shiki. Exhaling I head over to her with a soft smile.
Oh, Shiki...
Sliding into a seat a crossed from Shiki, "Hello... Sorry about taking so long, took a wrong turn..." Which won't be a problem as long as one - Shiki doesn't know and slash or remember that I know this city's interface and traffic better than I know my own hands - and slash or two - Shiki decides to not poke at it regardless, this seems to be her style... I hope she stays true to it. "So... We just hanging? Or... Is something up?" Sometimes I can be blunt, I feel now is one of those times. I hope she feels the same way and doesn't worry... Worrying is never a good thing when it involves me.
|
|
|
|
Post by Shiki on Jan 12, 2013 13:26:30 GMT -5
Although her explanation of getting lost made her question mentally about it, she didn't say anything. It was kind of weird that she'd get lost coming from the apartments, but Shiki had no will to ask. Instead she shrugged it off, "No big deal."
At her next question she said, "Hanging for now...I may bring something up later. But not at the moment." Under the table her phone was in her hands, and she was deciding when to text Neku. She smiled gently, "Hope you don't mind being back here. I wanted to be out of the crowd."
|
|
|
|
Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Jan 12, 2013 23:48:36 GMT -5
Every word Shiki says I study carefully in my mind, I wait exactly fourty five seconds before responding with a gentle smile, "Shiki... Its fine... And, alright, lets hang..." My shoulders roll and my gaze watches her in three second intervals, fluttering away for two before returning. Judging her before laughing softly at my actions. Why am I treating this so weirdly? Is it really odd to not just have Shik call me for some fun?
Man. I am one effed up bitch, hah.
Running fingers through my bangs, shoving them back and mixing into my other hair, "So... How's the weather?"
|
|
|
|
Post by Shiki on Jan 13, 2013 15:51:42 GMT -5
When Namine looked away she began to send a text. She wasn't really trying to hide it from her, but figured to just get it over with.
Hey come down to Veil please? I need to talk to you. I'm in the back room.
Leaning back in her chair she answered Namine, "Better than usual. Hope it stays that way."
|
|
|
|
Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Jan 13, 2013 16:18:14 GMT -5
Humming softly, I nod, "True... Seems like that... At least there doesn't seems to be any heavy storms planned for now..." My shoulders shrug again, my mind trying to not over analyze what she just said. So I just lean forward, laying my head on my arms. "So... How are things in emotional realm going?"
|
|
|
|
Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 13, 2013 16:29:34 GMT -5
A message from Shiki? I chuckled, since I was already on my way there for a friendly drink and the usual burger. I sent a text back.
Be there in five. Then, discreetly, I popped into an alley, spread my wings, and took to the sky.
It's a feeling that, no matter how ambivalent I am about being what I am, I could never willingly give up now that I have it back. I flew high enough and fast enough that people didn't see, didn't notice. Not that humans noticed anything outside of what they wanted to see, and the path I took went over the Labyrinth, an area where odd sights are the norm and the world of demons and Otherborn is a little closer to home, a little more real, than in the more affluent areas of the city.
I closed my eyes, feeling the rush of air under my wings, the powerful rhythm as they beat against the fabric of the sky, in defiance of gravity and the Earth's other laws, and grinned. As weird as it was to someone who'd been earthbound for ten years, the stretch and pull of muscle and membrane against my back had a soothing kind of rhythm. Flying was good exercise and good stress relief; I'd have to remember that.
I swung forward, backwinged, and my feet made contact with the roof at Veil. I folded my wings, returned to humanity. Then I found the roof stairs and walked down into the second floor, then the first, popping up in the backroom, as I had promised, five minutes after I'd sent the text.
I saw Namine sitting with Shiki, and my good mood started to evaporate. Shiki hadn't mentioned Namine being there, which meant she hadn't mentioned me coming to Namine. Which meant this was not a friendly chit-chat visit, this was business of some kind or another.
|
|
|
|
Post by Shiki on Jan 13, 2013 16:42:33 GMT -5
Conflicted. Frustrated. Confusing. "They're...being handled." Shiki responded to Namine. Her eyes flickered to Neku when he stepped in and she said quietly, "But that can wait."
She didn't move from her position or smile, simply waved, "Hey, Neku. Want to grab a drink or just come straight in?"
|
|
|
|
Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 13, 2013 16:57:46 GMT -5
I sat down around the tablefrom both Nami and Shiki, posture and expression suddenly all business.
"What's this about, Shiki?"
|
|
|
|
Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Jan 13, 2013 16:59:20 GMT -5
My eyes wander over to him before turning away from him, keeping my gaze firmly on Shiki, "Alright... Lets get the party of three on its way, shall we?"
|
|
|
|
Post by Shiki on Jan 13, 2013 17:05:37 GMT -5
Shiki sat up, crossing her legs and putting her hands on her knees. As she talked she looked between both of them, "I've talked to you guys lately about a lot, about both of you . And I've noticed that I am just repeating what I say to one of you to the other."
She shrugged, "That in itself may or may not be a good thing. But the thing is, you two need to talk face to face about what you're discussing with me." Shiki glanced at them, "That's why we're here."
|
|
|
|
Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Jan 13, 2013 17:16:00 GMT -5
Its as if my viens shock froze, everything in me dropping cold and I'm on my feet, eyes narrowed at Shiki, "Are you... Are you suggesting we aren't communicating well?" Ba-THUMP-Thump-THUMP. My heart pounds in my ears, sounding like a drum of war. "And talked to both of us...?"
What did she mean?
WHAT DID SHE MEAN??
Does she...
She better not!
"I... I..." My voice lowers, threatening to become sinister, its level also becoming just above a harsh whisper. "I trusted you, with everything.... Do you see me playing game master with your life? With all the problems you've told me about?"
My hands are set on the table, part of me just wishing I could know who I am right now... Part of me wanting to rip her apart for what she's suggesting.
So much for love... Hate then?
Hate... Is such a strong word... She means no harm...
No harm my ass, we should off offed her when we had the chance...
But I just grit my teeth, "What the fuck ever, we'll talk... Just talk... But I'm not talking because you're tell us to..." With that I fall silent, forcing myself to calm down, stay level headed... No one needs an angry Nami, but I will not apologize for anything I said... No one in this room deserves that, no one.
|
|
|
|
Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 13, 2013 17:19:11 GMT -5
My own anger and irritability sparked and flared, but it was nothing compared to the bright blaze that flared out of Namine, sending a painful spike into my own brain. I clutched at my forehead, other hand digging in my messenger bag for the bottle of advil that I hadn't needed in quite a while but still kept, just in case.
I couldn't understand why she was so angry, and the door between our minds was tightly closed. What had just happened? All Shiki had said was that she wanted us to talk. And while I didn't exactly appreciate her efforts....
this was incredible. Severe.
Maybe Shiki was right.
|
|
