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Post by Riku Asuhara on Jan 21, 2017 17:06:37 GMT -6
Riku's eyes widened then narrowed as his hands clenched into fists. "That would never happen! Makino would never leave you, no matter how bad they hurt her! And the same goes for me!"
He moved closer to Sojiro and Makino. "You're special to both of us, Soji-kun. You're my best friend and Maki-chan's boyfriend. There's no way we would ever just abandon you to save our own skin. Aizen can do whatever he wants to us, but he won't make us give you up."
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Post by Allura Araki on Jan 21, 2017 17:20:45 GMT -6
"I agree with Riku." Allura spoke up, despite not really being close with either of the boys, she knew that they were her allies. "I may not have genuinely spoken to anyone other than Makino, but that's because I'm not good with words." She gave a faint smile, "Either way, I'm here for it all as well. Even if my life does end up being put into jeopardy, I refuse to abandon any of you."
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Post by Sojiro Ichimaru on Jan 21, 2017 17:30:25 GMT -6
Sojiro smiled at her. “I know how that is, Allura. Believe it or not, until I was dragged into Las Noches, I preferred books and only talked to select people. But that changed.” Daichi rose up on his hide legs and chirped at him. Sojiro looked to the ferret and then to his friends. “If it gets out that Makino was targeted because of me and some people want to distance themselves from me, I don’t want you to argue with them. There are different levels in this coming war effort. They may not be ready to be thrust into the heart of it.”
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Post by Riku Asuhara on Jan 21, 2017 17:35:00 GMT -6
"We can't vouch for anyone else but ourselves," Riku shook his head. "What other people decide to do in terms of supporting you or not is their choice. But we're with you to the end, and that won't change. We won't try and guilt trip anyone into supporting you either."
Makino squeezed Sojiro's hand giving him a soft smile. "I will warn you both now. Aizen is a dashing and charming man. If you were not as informed of him as we were. His words would eat you alive." She then started to slowly slide off the bed putting weight on her right leg. "He is a smooooottthh," her face scrunched up as Sojiro wrapped his arm around her giving her a little more support, "operator. So be on your toes with him if the day ever comes your face to face with him."
Riku nodded at Makino's words. "I wouldn't put anything past that man, no matter what it is. I won't let him get to me. That's what I've been training for. So that no one could get to me, not just Ryusuke. And if Aizen has more of a silver tongue than anyone thought, then I'll just toughen my skin even more. I'll train myself to where neither words nor blades can hurt me. I'll toughen my spirit so that even if he gets close to worming his way in, he won't break me, no matter how close I come. That's my gift to you, Sojiro. I may not be strong enough to protect you from your enemies, but I can become strong enough to protect myself so that you won't worry about me."
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Post by Sojiro Ichimaru on Jan 21, 2017 18:07:57 GMT -6
Sojiro was silent for a few moments after he spoke. “That will help you against Aizen, but it is not only his charm and his gift with words with which he can affect you.” Sojiro paused. “At the end of the second war, he became an old human man. The reasons are irrelevant, but during that time, he was one of the people I interacted the most with. Why? Because he could see my avid delight with puzzles. By the time I was walking and talking, I was playing chess with him in the park. And for a while, he used the same trick back in Las Noches. I broke out of it when I started training with my zanpakuto, but my point is that he has many weapons in which he can use to break or tame people. His charisma is dangerous enough, but he will also take advantage of your strengths, too.”
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Post by Makino Tori on Jan 21, 2017 18:16:43 GMT -6
Makino with her arm wrapped around Sojiro's waist for support on her legs looked to him and the others. "I know talking about this brings such delight to all of our days," her sharp sarcastic tone cutting through the tension forming in the room. "But I really need to go visit the little girls room."
Allura couldn't help but giggle a little at her friend's abruptness, "Do you need any help getting there?"
Makino giggled softly herself as she looked to Allura and nodded slowly. "Yes please, if you could help me out." Allura nodded and stepped up to her taking Sojiro's place as they walked toward the restroom Makino spoke as she watched her steps. "When I come back out I want to talk to you two about the festival, alright? That's why I ask for you two to come here."
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Post by Riku Asuhara on Jan 21, 2017 18:30:35 GMT -6
Riku chuckled and shook he head. "Talking about this stuff can only prepare us so much anyway. And by so much I mean barely at all." He turned to Sojiro and hugged him again gently. "I'm just glad you and Makino are alive and in once piece, despite your injuries. We should focus on being thankful for that. Brooding over what could happen won't do us any good and will just worsen our mood and spirits."
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Post by Allura Araki on Jan 21, 2017 18:38:27 GMT -6
Allura looked to Makino as she assisted her, she hesitated some before speaking, "Makino, are you sure you're alright? I know you're strong and all.. I'm just... Worried."
"I am fine. Well..." Makino giggled. "As as in healing, but I have been instructed that once I am released from her I am going to the manor. By order of my father." Her head shook. "I can't let everyone down with the Fall Festival with the way they are all looking forward to it. I just can't." She looked to Allura and smiled. "That's why I need you and Riku to be my arms and legs."
Allura nodded and smiled in return, "Don't worry. You know we can do that for you. Riku and I are here for you on this."
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Post by Riku Asuhara on Jan 21, 2017 19:00:17 GMT -6
Riku nodded with a smile. "Damn straight. The festival will happen. We'll make it happen. Everything will be perfectly in its place. No problems. Allura and I will make sure of it. After all we have the plans. We know it front and back, and if we need any advice we know we can ask you. Like you said, we'll be your arms and legs."
Things went silent in the room while Makino was taking care of personal matters. When she exited Allura helped her back over to the bed, Sojiro and Riku helping Makino back up to sit on the edge once more.
"So what were you thinking Maki-chan?" Riku asked her.
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Post by Makino Tori on Jan 21, 2017 22:04:06 GMT -6
Makino was about to speak as Sojiro held up his hand to stop her. They all looked at Sojiro as Makino spoke. "Something you want to say first?"
Sojiro nodded, "yeah, I think I am going to see dad while you guys talk. There is nothing I can do or add to this."
"Alight then," Makino replied smiling to him.
He leaned toward giving her quick kiss. "See you in a little while." he nodded to Allura and Riku telling them bye and left the room.
Once he was gone Makino looked back to their friends. "Alright, we have three days and it is going to be all on you two to get this going. I know we have the volunteers, but..." she dropped short with a sigh. "We are going to need more help if we are going to pull this off. We lost a day because of what happen. Any more time lose and we are going to fall on our face with this festival."
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Post by Allura Araki on Jan 21, 2017 22:11:06 GMT -6
Allura got quiet for a moment as she thought then an idea popped into her mind that instantly made her perk up, "What if we asked the others? I don't remember seeing any of their names on the lists to volunteer and I could make it a factor of helping for your sake since you're here."
"I mean hell, she'll probably say no but I could even ask Sayoko if she'd like to help out." She knew the last part was definitely a stretch, but it was worth a shot.
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Post by Riku Asuhara on Jan 21, 2017 22:20:20 GMT -6
"That would be a huge help," Riku nodded. "But the challenge is will anyone agree to help? I can think of a select few that will probably flat out refuse. Especially Mitsuo, since Makino won't be helping. The others might agree to it if they're free."
Thinking of all the students they could ask, he sighed. "Even if two or three of them say yes, it would be a big help."
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Post by Makino Tori on Jan 21, 2017 22:30:13 GMT -6
Makino looked to Allura from Riku then looked between the two. "Mitsuo had better help. He knows how important this is to me." She then looked pointedly at Allura. "If you have issues with Mitsuo tell him to come see me," her head shook, "but I don't think you will."
She grabbed a piece of paper that was left behind by one of the members as she looked to Allura. "Do you have a pen." Allura nodded and patted down her pockets until she found it. She handed it to Makino and watched as she wrote down names of the ones she believed would help then handed it to Allura.
"Talk to the ones on this list. I am also going to talk to my brothers and see if they will pitch in." She looked at the two of them as Riku was looking over Allura's shoulder at the list. Makino pointed the end of the pen at them. "If we can get the ones on this list and my brothers. This will work out perfect."
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Post by Allura Araki on Jan 21, 2017 22:40:05 GMT -6
Allura looked at the list. She recognized all of the names but she had only talked to a few of them. As she looked to the bottom of the list she sighed a bit in defeat, "Of course you put Yukio on this list."
She looked at her friend who just smiled at her, "Fine. I can do this. Gives me a chance to branch out anyways." As she spoke she ran a hand through her hair, pushing her bangs from her face, "I guess since the day is still young, I'll get started when we return."
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Post by Makino Tori on Jan 21, 2017 22:57:47 GMT -6
"He is another one that if he gives you grief send him my way. He is a branch off of the Masanobu Clan if he wants to play hard ball I will sick Nii-sama on him." Makino and Allura giggled as they looked to Riku. He was shaking his head at Makino.
"What?!" Makino replied. "If I can't use my Noble strings for something I might as well not be a Noble."
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