[Backdated] [Video/Action] As the Dust Settles

[koishi_komeiji]

Who: Koishi, Satori, and YOU
What: Apologies/Event Aftermath
When: Backdated to March 15th
Where: Chireiden
Warnings: Koishi is bandaged up. References to violence and gore in the comments. Satori being extra-grumpy.


The camera clicked on, showing Satori's disapproving scowl for several moments before it was turned and focused on Koishi. The little youkai was clearly very injured, sitting up in bed and wearing a short sleeved night dress. Her arms were heavily bandaged as was her neck and eyes, the latter no longer showing signs of bleeding through. Fortunately her visible arteries and third eye seemed undamaged though there were a few healing nicks on the eye itself.

"Umm... Hello." Her voice was a little scratchy. All of the screeching she had done while terrorizing the city had really hurt them though they seemed almost healed. "My name is Koishi Komeiji. I... Um..." She was wringing her hands. "I'm sorry. I was the one in the outfit. In Genessia. And I was hurting people. I don't remember what happened. Just it being dark and my whole body hurting and how everything folded like uneven tar and patterns in jade." She lowered her head. "I'm a satori youkai but I didn't want to hurt anyone and I haven't terrorized humans like that in centuries. Not after sis and I learned to think..."

"Koishi, that's enough." Satori's voice is heard offscreen and it sounded like she's completely and utterly livid, trying just barely to hold back her anger... "Save your strength. I must have words."

She tilted the camera towards her and gazes into it, her third eye peeking around her arm and glaring perhaps even harder than her normal eyes. For a moment, it glowed in quite a sinister fashion as her voice darkened.

"While I don't why someone would commit such a crime - aside from a sickness of the mind - I'm sure you're all aware that a certain person has harmed my sister. A Kamui, an object of great power, was sewn into her skin. Physically and agonizingly." Her disdain was thoroughly and utterly palpable at this point. "Bring this message to the one responsible..."

"I should hope you remain behind bars, though prison is too good for your kind. If this is some idea of a joke, I will ensure that I'm the only one left laughing. My sister is innocent, harmless and the only thing I care for in this life. And to see her mutilated like this fills me with more disgust than I've seen for centuries."

She adds, calmly and resolutely... "...Whatever pain you've inflicted and intend to inflict on others, if you should cross me, I will repay it in kind. That isn't a threat, but a promise. And you will wish you had never laid a hand on Koishi when I lay your twisted secrets bare--"

"Sis... It's over and done with." Koishi had to raise her voice a little bit to be heard. "I know you're upset, but don't make things worse. The humans will deal with him. And I'll heal up just fine. Okay?"

She accepted the phone back from Satori. No doubt that even if the elder youkai was not visible she was still in the room. Koishi turned back to the phone and was 'looking' approximately at it. "I'll be here for awhile to talk, okay? Miss White said I need to stay honest so that's what I'm going to do."

((Anyone who knows the sisters well or anyone important can visit in person instead of just using the phone.))

Comments

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[superficially_busy]

[Where has Alice been? Well, she knows better than to take on someone as powerful as Koishi. She knew there were more qualified people to resolve this incident. But don't let anyone say the tsundere hermit didn't care.

First to arrive was Alice's two helper dolls, sent to see if Koishi was awake. The unblinking dolls floated over and hovered over Koishi, staring down at the youkai. Then, they simply just fall on her in a two doll dog pile hug.]

[koishi_komeiji]

Koishi was awake and looked quite restless. With her eyes bandaged it was difficult for her to entertain herself. Currently she was working on a simple metal ring puzzle, though it was quite difficult to do without being able to see it.

She tensed a little as the dolls fell. Surprise was not good for satori youkai, but she recovered quickly, reaching over and picking one up. It only took a moment for her to recognize it.

"Miss Dolls? Are you there? It's hard to judge distance or direction with my eye bruised."

[Video]

[swordprincess]

[So this is Koishi, the figure that had gone berserk thanks to this material. Well Karla wouldn't hold her responsible for what happened, she still needed to gather information.]

Hello...do you know anything about that material that was used on you?

[koishi_komeiji]

"Oh! Hello there!" She instantly brightened at the voice. "I don't think I've ever heard your voice before. Or maybe I did and I forgot. That happens sometimes."

But she was getting off topic. "I know a lot about the material. Miss White wears it all the time. It's called a kamui and it fights with her when she powers it up. It's completely sentient. It's grumpy sometimes and the conflicting thoughts can make it hard for her to wear. That's why she hired me. One of my jobs is to sync their subconscious minds so they work better together."

"But that's Buggy specifically. This one was different and I don't know much about it. Especially since its so sleepy now that its locked up."

Clearly, she was feeling a bit better if she was indulging in her love of chatter.

[swordprincess]

Well...that was a lot to absorb.

"No, I don't believe we've spoken before. I'm Karla, Deputy Guardian of Genessia City. I merely wish to learn what I can to prevent an incident like this from happening again.

"A sentient material...that is a frightening thought. The woman who made the recent apology for the incident claimed ownership of the material and claimed that it was 'special,' but was not very forthcoming with the details. I can see what's so 'special' about it now..."

[koishi_komeiji]

"Not really. It's certainly not the strangest thing I've ever encountered. After all there are plenty of sentient objects where I come from. Though Buggy is different than a tsukumogami. Buggy is meant to help the person who wears it become strong and accomplish amazing things."

A pause. "Oh! That sounds like Miss White's mom. She's... Colorful." That's one way of putting it. "I heard she caught the person who put me in the outfit. And she has proof. That's good since I don't really remember anything. Other than feeling hurt and starved anyway."

Video]

[cursed_analysis]

Ah~ The little Miss. I am glad to see you in better spirits now.

[He does sound awfully cheery for someone that is wheelchair-bound.]

[koishi_komeiji]

"Oh!" Koishi lifted her head a bit, her expression instantly brightening. It was his tone, no doubt. If she could actually see him she would have shown some concern. "Yes! I'm feeling much better now. But I don't recognize your voice. Who are you?"

She had no idea that only a few days before she had attacked him.

[cursed_analysis]

He's not an evil sort to ruin someone's mood. An apology is an apology after all, though he isn't in the business of lying.

"I was...someone that you met during your period of memory loss, and I found you quite fascinating. Plus the apology from you was most heart-felt."

[koishi_komeiji]

"Oh... OH!" Her expression fell a bit anyway, but she kept her smile. Sort of. "Did I eat you too? If I did I'm sorry. Satori are flesh-eating youkai but sis and I haven't actively hunted humans for well over a century. I guess this shows I haven't fully lost that instinct..."

It was a bit more complicated than that but she wasn't about to explain it.

Re:Video

[imukurofenrir]

Mukuro herself had been doing some research about the recent incident going about, and with experiences in brainwashing and public persuasion, she had gathered a square pinpoint to the actual source.

But... Koishi... researching her reminded alot of her younger colors, held back, forced to put on a facade for reasons she did not know, abandoned more than once, and being put in a position of misguided violence, so responding carefully would be the best course of action.

"Hi there, I can bring this message to the one responsible.. I think... I've been knee deep in research while browsing for bounties. My name is Mukuro Ikusaba, I am a solider for hire, and despite the namesake, If I may meet up with you in private, I can prove my side of care, and perhaps explain from an unbiased spectator's point of view." She explained with a sigh, letting out a "Grhk." feeling that perhaps she came on to strong to the point.

"In layman's terms, I have a high chance of knowing who is responsible, but I need someone else's word. Trust me, I've seen innocents hurt, and I've made it my case to protect them, no matter what species they are." She said stoically staring down before looking away in silence. "Please, try to get in touch. I understand if you can't trust someone like me. Just... at least give me a yes or no." Mukuro replied flicking off the camera.

She sat down in silence retracing her steps. Keeping herself focused on a single crime... no... a proxy war... she felt like a Kirigi more then a Fenrir. But there was something personal about the way it was going down.

The media facade, and the whole process of it all, not unlike her own betrayal like her sister, this was without any shadow of a doubt a facade that was even more insidious of any killing game. To face up against the 'truth', even for her, was like trying to fight her shadow. One way or another however, this time the game was a game Mukuro intended to win.

[Video...Maybe action later?]

[prismaticdestruction]

[This really made the little vampire sad. So when Flandre got herself to a point where she was able to talk without letting it seep fully into her voice she decided to speak up.]

Koishi...are you sure you are okay? I mean..that is a lot that happened.

[She means well..just not good at trying to relay what she means.]

[koishi_komeiji]

Koishi tilted her head. That voice was familiar. Was...

"Miss Chimes?" Yup! The little vampire. "Hello! I'm sure I'm okay. It hurt a lot but I'm not severely injured. I even ended up with a net gain of energy." Her smile at least, seemed genuine.

[prismaticdestruction]

"Uh huh. It's me." Flandre keeps a somewhat neutral tone for now because she really wanted to make sure everything was okay. "If it ended okay, then it's alright right?"

She shifts a bit, wings chiming slightly because how do in this situation. "Maybe when you are okay again, we can play?" Because what is hanging out?

[koishi_komeiji]

"Well... I can't see right now. Or, I can see, but its better if I keep my eyes closed since they need to heal." She reached up and tugged gently at the wrappings covering her eyes. "So once I'm back to normal we can play. Okay? I'm sure we'll have lots of fun!"

Text - an IC late response

[nrgsvr]

I'm sorry I couldn't stop the pain.

[ Unless eating him helped.]


Can't talk now. Hurts too much.

Have Satori read or use text-to-speech

S'okay, I'm slow too. x_x

[satori_komeiji]

Satori takes a look at this reply and replies in turn...

"Koishi, it's alright that I'll be reading out texts and returning your replies? This should make things a little easier for you."

And now for part 2!

[koishi_komeiji]

"Yes. That's okay sis." Koishi took a deep breath.

"Say that I'm sorry if I hurt them. I didn't mean to."

Re: And now for part 2!

[nrgsvr]

I can hear. Talking is hard.

[ He's normally too lazy to talk, but this time fear is rendering him unable to speak.]

I understand. I blame the one who hurt you.

[weavemyownfate]

It goes without saying that Satsuki is troubled by recent events- And not because she failed to get out of it unscathed; her own bandages and the like are hidden under a more layers of clothing, double-breasted coat and hat in particular, but because so many people paid an incredible price for it all.

There was a reason she never granted Koishi a true goku uniform, even though she wanted to.

Her presence is probably known long before the clacking of her heels are heard. Her hands in pockets and expression portraying intense concentration, "I'm coming in." Only to be fall into something more relaxed once she steps inside the room.

[koishi_komeiji]

Satsuki walked in to an odd scene. One of Koishi sitting straight up in the bed and leaning forward a bit. She seemed to be looking at the door despite her bandages. Likewise her third eye had followed suit and was even open. She seemed caught halfway between joy and timidness and...

Eventually she crawled down under the covers. Her movements were a bit stiff and clunky, either due to her injuries or the abundance of bandages on her body. Her third eye lingered above them for several moments before slowly sinking down and joining the blanket lump that was Koishi.

She didn't stay that way though, traveling to the foot of the bed and lifting the other end of the blanket, kneeling with her legs half splayed out to either side, still hunched over. Though her third eye poked out again to "watch" sSatsuki.

"Hello there Miss White... I'm really sorry..."

[weavemyownfate]

Satsuki doesn't feel any sort of hatred or disappointment toward Koishi; if anything what she's mostly feeling is guilt, and even some anger that one of those that she had known longest, and allowed herself to form a bond with, had been targeted. She would have never imagined that someone would manage to harm a youkai in that manner. She tries to shake off the feeling as she steps inside, and is shortly after accompanied by some other associates:

Her kabuki trimmed Furfrou, who appears as disinterested in things as always.

Gothitelle, whom holds a basket of fruit.

And shining newcomer, Mew that floats inside, circles the air, then attempts to hover toward the third eye with care-free curiosity.

"Consider us even." she replies, referring back to when she had lost control. "How is your recovery coming along?"

Video (addressing Satori first but if Koishi has the phone that's cool)

[lookprofessor]

Luke is so unsure of where he stands now, having been gone--he isn't even sure how long he'd been away. He's not sure how much he'd missed. And coming back to this was disorienting enough that he hesitated to visit in person, choosing instead to call. If Satori and Koishi gave their permission, he'd be over in a flash.

So Luke is watching the camera warily, trying to position himself so gave stitches under his chin are not easily visible. The ones over his eyebrow are partially shadowed by the low-pulled brim of his hat.

"I'm sorry I wasn't able to help, Miss Satori." He figured the more intimidating youkai would have the phone first, before Koishi. Luke always wanted to get on well with Satori, but she made him so nervous. "I wasn't sure of what to do, and I think seeing me just upset Koishi more."

Fidgeting with the brim of his hat, he adds quietly: "I'd like to visit, if that's okay...but I thought I should ask first."

The best reunion!

[satori_komeiji]

Satori pauses for a second when she hears the familiar voice of Luke over the feed. She stays silent for a few seconds, a dawning look of both incomprehension and confusion on her face - it isn't every day that someone vanished for months at a time makes a sudden return. The whole experience takes her a while to adjust to, but she manages to hide her worries behind her typical stoic face within a minute.

But even she can't stay cool as ice forever. Faced with the little human that made Koishi - and Satori herself - so happy, she replies...

"Firstly, don't be sorry. The situation was beyond your control. It was even beyond my control, for the worst of it. If she hadn't been tracked down, it could have been so much worse. I'm glad you're both well. And welcome back, Triton."

And the offer to visit? That let Satori crack a smile, for a change. "Besides, you're certainly always welcome to visit. Koishi would be delighted to see you and any ray of hope during her recovery would be well-warranted. Here, I'll pass you over. Koishi, you can hear him, can't you?"

[koishi_komeiji]

Koishi stiffened as she heard Luke's voice, her expression changing subtly. Something halfway between a smile and a grimace. She remembered hearing Luke's voice. She remembered acting on her desire. He was afraid. His fear was delicious. She didn't want him to be afraid though. And she wanted to fix that.

She had been told she carried him to the top of a building.

She fumbled with the phone as it was passed to her, holding it upside down (until Satori corrected it) speaking with her chin lowered a bit. Probably a half-hearted attempt to hide the fact she wasn't maintaining her human mask.

"You can come by Luke. We, um..." She didn't get to finish her thought. As she opened her mouth to speak a familiar yipping filled the room as Suna bolted over, forcing her way up and into Koishi's lap, ears alert and looking around. She must have heard Luke's voice.

"Oh. Suna is here too."