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Post by Karin Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 19:10:13 GMT -6
Karin sat cross-legged on her bed, the huge stuffed bear she used as a pillow more than a toy, propped up for her head. She knew Ichigo was out there, but he still hadn't come in. She wrapped her arms tighter around the animal. Why couldn't everyone just drop the Las Noches' bit? But she couldn't just brush aside his concerns like she had the others. He was her only big bother.
"How long are you going to stand out there, Ichi-nii?" she groused. "Either come in or leave. Quit brooding or I will hit you through the door."
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 19:15:51 GMT -6
Ichigo couldn help but smile at her words. Maybe she was more like her usual self than he thought. He opened the door and smiled weakly at her. "Hey. How are you doing? Feeling okay?"
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Post by Karin Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 19:51:05 GMT -6
Karin scowled. "Do I look like I am in tears, Ichigo?" she asked. "I'm fine," she growled. "I drove Aizen nuts and I didn't cry." She laid her head on her stuffed animal. "I'm sorry I was bait to make you guys give up his bitchy daughter... and Kita."
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 20:01:49 GMT -6
Ichigo chuckled and sat down next to her. He ruffled her hair and pulled her into him for a tight hug. "I'm proud of you, Karin. You're stronger than hell. I'm sure you gave them a run for their money." He shook her lightly. "And it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself for Aizen's actions."
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Post by Karin Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 20:16:59 GMT -6
She let Ichigo hug her and even leaned into the embrace. Then words finally came. "He hurt her even when I took the blame, Ichi, and now she's back there. And everyone kept trying to protect me, just because I was the youngest." It was the tip of iceberg, but it would do. Maybe he would be satisfied, too.
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 20:23:27 GMT -6
"Just because you're young, doesn't mean you're not strong. Look at me. Compared to the other Soul Reapers, I'm no more than an infant in age. Yet I'm just as strong as most of them and even stronger than some of them. Don't undersell yourself. They just wanted to protect you because you're their friend. You mean the world to them. So now it'll be your turn to fight for them. Okay?" He rubbed her shoulder and grinned at her. "Show them that you're the kick ass soul reaper I know you are."
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Post by Karin Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 20:53:30 GMT -6
She chuckled then punched Ichigo in the shoulder. "I think I can manage that," she said with the glimmer of a smirk. "If I can slam a door in bat boy's face and make bitch-face lose control of herself, I think I can be a thorn in their side here." Her eyes narrowed. "And I am dragging that shopkeeper to his basement if it's the last thing I do. No more waiting for him to do something. I'm demanding the next level of training."
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 21:01:03 GMT -6
He grinned and punched her back lightly. "That's my little sister." He stood up and stretched. "How about something to eat? Getting hungry?"
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Post by Karin Kurosaki on Oct 4, 2014 23:55:04 GMT -6
Karin smirked. "Ready for Yuzu's homemade cooking? Do you even know what you are asking? Do you think they give prisoners good food." She flung her bear into the corner of her room and then pushed Ichigo out. "I am going to take a shower. Shoo. I'll be down in a minute."
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Karin joined the others at the dinner table after another long shower. She was dressed in sweats and an old baggy T-shirt, which Ichigo recognized as not hers at all but his, and she talked to her twin all through the meal.
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Post by Karin Kurosaki on Jun 8, 2016 18:51:42 GMT -6
"Company with a Cat":As her alarm went off, Karin gave a muttered curse and rolled over, reaching for it. She groaned as it fell off the table onto the floor, still screaming at her. Rolling her eyes, she twisted so she was upside down and looked for the irritating thing. Finally, she shut it off, took a breath, and rolled off her bed. She pulled her cellphone out of her pocket. Two new messages. One she would ignore. And one from Ichigo. Switching the message system to speakerphone, she set it down and started to do her morning sit ups. “Hi, Karin, guess you must be at the gym. I thought you went there at night on Thursday. Change your schedule again? Or another date? Was it good?” “No, and it’s just the odd week of the month,” Karin murmured. “Well, anyways, Yuzu had time today and we met with Raelin. And she was able to help fox-face. It’s not a one-time thing. Whatever Teruo did to him was bad. Something tried to kill her. I think she’ll need to rest before trying to help him again. Thought you might want an update. And we’re going to need to visit the graves soon.” Karin halted, looking to her phone . “And talk to Dad. Punch him, too… maybe. Call me when you can. And Yuzu’s sleeping at Kita’s. Bye.” Karin flopped onto the floor. “Yeah… I’ll wait on that.” She glanced at her clock. 6:49. “Better get a move on if I want to get my morning run in.” Her phone rang, and she grimaced at the caller ID shown. “Or avoid Takeda.” She pulled herself up, dropped her pillow over her phone, and walked towards the shower…. Moved
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