genessia | video + action

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I won't be able to make anything new for a while. I apologize for that inconvenience and for being away. However, I am open again.

[Formal, curt and to the point. He's going back to his shop and carrying on as usual, or at least as close to it as he can. It's Ryou's way of giving the middle finger to the recent ... incident that he was involved in. A bandaged hand flips the sign over to 'open' on Figurine Fables door.]

ooc warning:Could be mentions of some Battler-stuff under the cut. Nothing gory or detailed - unless someone's character is an asshole and they are TRYING to trigger him.]

A) Shop

Ryou stared at his diorama hoping he didn't look as depressed as he felt. He didn't know why he came down here, it wasn't like he could work on it. And he really wanted to be able to work on something. Working on models or figures had been something he liked to do, but he didn't realize how much of a coping mechanism it had also been as well. Keeping busy kept his mind away from other things.

Some people paint with the tips of their fingers. He smiled the little at thought. That would be funny wouldn't it? 'Sorry everyone, but I've taken up painting now. I can't carve or sculpt without being able to hold the knives properly. Guess I need to think of a new name for the shop, too.

He laughed a little bit, but his lower lip was trembling. He gritted his teeth to swallow the sobs and clenched his eyes shut.

I'm fine. It's fine. That had been his mantra in the past. He'd repeated it over and over to himself when his sister passed ... when his friends were falling into comas that he couldn't explain and people began to isolate and resent him....it was fine. He didn't need to feel these things because he would take care of himself. He always did.

The bell on the shop door rang and he jumped. He wiped the corner of his eyes on his sleeve hastily and made his way to the front.

b)Closing up and walking home

Getting out had been the right thing to do. He was glad he had come out here even if he'd had a bad moment earlier. Staying home and doing nothing would have just made him crazy.

He shut the door and flipped the closed sign. Before he left he waved to guy closing shop next door. Then he turned and - " -oof!"

And right into someone he walked! Well, it would seem he was still a klutz.

"Sorry, I never heard you coming."

c)[Kind of a free style. Anyone can meet him on his trip home, but if you have another area in mind, that's fine too.]

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[Crystal doesn't have a particular interest in figures but she does love art and the expressions that it can relate. She's walking to work wearing black heels and a royal purple dress that hugs her curves. The hem brushes against her knees and then dips along her torso.

Her heels click softly against the pavement, her hips moving in an alluring way that's usually meant to draw the eye. When the white haired boy turns she tries to step from his path though Crystal isn't the quickest person in the world. Her hands gently go out to steady him, keeping them both upright.

Shimmering blue eyes look down at Ryou who's a few inches shorter than Crystal, adding her heels gives her substantial height. There is a light smile on her lips that's easy but kind.]

That's fine. Are you alright?

[Her voice is sweet and warm. Crystal's head cants to the side brushing golden ringlets against her cheek as she watches the startled young man. She knows him from the network though they've ever spoken.]

Yes, I'm okay. I wasn't paying attention at all, I'm afraid. [He mentally chided himself for that. Not being aware of his surroundings was not a good start to being more cautious. He tried to recall if he had ever seen the blond woman before him, but he was pretty sure this was the firs time they had spoken.]

My name Ryou. [He had at least picked up being slightly less formal in Genessia. He didn't say his full name anymore even if sometimes he still bowed.] Most people call me Bakura, but I'm fine with either.

It's nice to meet you Ryou.

[Once he's steady her hands fall from his shoulders and she takes a small step back, giving him the space he might need.]

I'm Crystal. Is this your shop.

[She looks up at the sign, her expression curious but polite.]

Yes, I opened it about a month ago. [He tries not to feel self-conscious about the bandages he still has. ]

Have you been in Genessia long?

A few months, I work nights.

[She gestures towards the silky fabric of her dress. When she speaks to Ryou her eyes met his and her gaze never wanders to his bandages or any other oddities. She's skilled at making people feel more comfortable in conversation.]

And you? I find there are many here I haven't met though I do remember seeing you post to the Network a few times.

[And Ryou does feel himself relaxing. Talking to nice, normal, people will have that effect he supposes.]

Oh. That must be why I haven't seen you. About three months? [He squints.] Time does pass rather quickly when you aren't paying attention to it. Hard to believe I've been here this long.

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[A normal conversation is something that Crystal excels at. She has to be good at speaking to others for her job.]

How long has it been? I'm afraid I don't get out much besides work.

[Which is at a nightclub, hardly the place Ryou will venture.]

Where do you work? [Had to be a big place if it was open 24/7.

It's not the kind of place he'd usually go, but it's not like he wants to go home either.]

I never got into the night life here. But maybe I should. I could be missing out.

It’s a bar called After Life. [She smiles at him.] It’s a nice place and they usually have some form of entertainment playing.

I work in one of the VIP rooms as a hostess.

[Crystal’s smile widens.]

You should come and see it. I’d love to see you there.

[The irony. He almost has to smile at this.] Maybe I will. Once my friends....once they are feeling well, maybe I will try and bring them. It sounds fun.

You should. I'd love to meet them.

[Crystal flashes him a charming smile.]

I suppose I should let you get home. I have to be heading to work as well.

I'll wait and see if Yugi or Adela is feeling up to it. Maybe Atem would like to go as well.

Ah! Yes. I'll let home. [he adds as an afterthought] Be safe on your home.

I'll look forward to it.

Be safe Ryou.

[Nagisa always worked in Fayren, but yet still lived in Genessia. It was funny really, but Nagisa liked living in Genessia over Fayren. When he was bumped into, he smiled.]

Ah, don't apologize, really. You probably have a lot on your mind.

I really should pay closer attention to my surroundings. [An understatement from someone who had been kidnapped. He wondered if this boy might be his age.] My name is Ryou Bakura. [He bowed.] I own the shop here.

I'm Nagisa Hazuki.

[She smiled happily.]

You own a shop as well. What is it like?

It's a way to make some income here, mostly - but I also started it because people have told me that I'm good at crafting things and I enjoy it. I went to school back home and maybe I can do that here too, but opening a shop wouldn't have been an option to me back home. Here, it's easier.

I understand that. I mean I went to high school back home, but don't here. But it is still a strange experience.

It is strange. I never thought about how much of my life it involved until I didn't have to go. I was in high school too. I was in my freshman year. What about you?

I was in my second year. Was close to going to my third year.

So much of that mattered over there that it feels weird for it not to be regarded so seriously here. I mean, I think being educated is good but it really was a little much at time. Then again, it was also a way for me to see my friends.

I agree. We were going to school for a reason. Figuring out what to do and such. This place throws us into the deep end and forces us to make that choice when we are not ready.

It's kind of like a game, don't you think? [Ryou smiled looking a little like his normal, cheerful, nerdy self.] The protagonist is leading a normal life and then he gets tossed into this strange foreign place with these people that have all these amazing abilities.

[His smile faltered a little.] But the villains are real here as well. [And unlike a game, he had not been granted any special powers.

It kind of is, yes. Except we aren't then suddenly considered special and have powers we never thought we would have before.

[He paused for a moment. He wondered if that would actually be fun or not though.]

I know. [He looks disappointed.] It would have been nice to have powers. Even minor ones. Even healing magic would have been useful.

[He'd seen first hand himself that is was useful.]

I don't know what kind of powers I would want if I got any. Healing sounds nice, but I think... I really don't know.

[He is pondering it since there are so many.]

They do come to quite a list. Though I always thought that telekinesis was pretty neat as well. [It would have come in handy.] Though, I'd settle for anything that could keep my friends safe.

I don't know about telekinesis. I mean it seems cool to move things, but wouldn't that give you such a headache?

[He nodded slightly.]

I'd settle for that as well. Helping friends would be the best.

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