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| - Previous: Graveyard of a Madman Part 2 Chio: Damn. Usagi: Kajikajikajikajikaji [She laughed a little, then turned the page in her magazine.] So when were you planning to actually socialize with the rest of the crew? Chio: Eh, I don't know. Things are pretty boring out there. Last time I went out there, Nikk and Alice were building a gingerbread house, and while I do like gingerbread, I respectfully declined. [Let fly another candy at the poster and hit the clown's foot.] Usagi: Hmmmm, how did Rinji look last time you saw him? Chio: Better, much better, actually. Looks like his head wound is healing rather nicely. I still can't believe how much blood covered his face when Jiro carried him on board. Looked like something out of a horror novel. Usagi: Yeah, I'm not going to lie, I'm somewhat glad I was unconscious for that portion of it. From what you said, Ellis took forever to stitch him up and clean him. Usagi: You really should go out there and socialize with the crew. Without Rinji, they'll need you as the first mate to command them. Jiro's holding it, but he could always use some help. Chio: So, I was wondering. [His eyes still closed.] Usagi: Yeah? [Looked up at him.] Chio: Does this mean you're my girlfriend? Usagi: Kaaaajikajikajikajikaji! If you really want to give it that label. Kajikajikajikajikaji!! Sure. ----- Ellis: I dunno, Chiba sounds like a cute little kid. I really liked the first house he went to, but the second one, I dunno. I think the old lady over-worked the poor little guy. [Sipped on her tea.] Jana: Well, I figured it was a representation of a middle-class home versus a lower class society. Nikk: It doesn't seem to have that deep of a meaning. I think it was just a differentiate his experience between houses. Alice: Dear me, the poor child seems so pessimistic of everywhere he goes. I simply wish he would find a good home to go to. Kimi: Yeah, but now he has to dodge that Lord Brandon guy. [Munched on a rice cracker.] Kimi: Dala, you okay honey? [She refilled Dala's new glass.] Dala: Yeah, I'm good, just forgot the cup was in my hand. [She smiled and moved the bangs out from in front of her face.] Jana: Alright, well, once you're comfortable, we can continue with page seventy. Alice: Delightful. [Clapped some and smiled at Nikk, who acknowledged her with a nod.] Chio: Hey guys. [Walked into the room, his hands in the air, and stretching.] Everyone: Chio! Alice: Chio, how wonderful to see you! Take a seat, we're all reading a most interesting piece of literature. Chio: Oh yeah? What's it called? Jana: [Looked at the cover because she could never remember that one word.] Reticent Empire. Chio: Oh, yeah, I think I've heard of that book. Why does that sound so familiar? [Put his hand on his chin and looked to the side.] Kimi: Come, sit, you might remember while she reads it. Jana: [Read.] Beyond the valley, which stood as the old man's backyard, there was plenty of places to hide. Behind a large collection of rocks which formed near the hill, which had a very small passage between the two, there was a dwelling which many wild animals made their nest. Chiba used his nesting place to sit for long periods of time while it was daytime, and pass the time while he waited for nightfall. His new job as a chef's errand boy allowed him lots of time while he waited for the old man to call. Usagi: [Walked out of Chio's room, and heard Jana reading to the rest of them. She looked to see that she had a book tucked up behind her legs which were covered up by a comforter. She felt a little left out, but then remembered what she'd been doing for the past few days and figured she wouldn't want to be disturbed anyway.] Hmm [She decided to make her way to the bathroom before she joined the others.] Jana: [Continued reading.] Soon, he heard the call from the old man. "Ya young bastard! Ya got two bread loafs to get out now move your ass!" Jana: Chiba popped out from behind the collection of tall rocks by the hill and sprinted his way toward the-- Usagi: Wait! [All eyes flew to her.] Young bastard?! Chiba?! What the hell are you reading?!?!?!? As Jana's legs went down the dull, brown leather cover showed itself, and Usagi's face went blank and her mouth hung open, her finger pointed at it. The only sound she could make was a mild hissing from her mouth. Chio: Oooohhh, riiiiight. Reticent Empire... So that's... Oooohh... [Decided to keep his mouth shut.] There was an instant tension growing in the room, and everyone could have sworn they saw Usagi's eyes begin to glow a very dark, sinister red as she glared straight at Jana, who started to shrink back. Jana: Usagi! I'm-- uh! Wait! I just-- well! I uh! Kimi: Usagi, before you do anything crazy, we were just trying to relieve some-- Usagi: There will be retribution! You were told not to show anyone else! Now you must pay for betraying my trust! [Everyone could see the very red aura around her as the very air around her seemed to waver in a haze.] Jana: Here! [Passed the book to Nikk, who caught it, and here came Usagi.] Usagi: Ie ken shuhomasen: [Readied her fists] Shomon! Jana: Tora! Shishou! [To Usagi's surprise, Jana lunged forward very soon after her, and came in with a flawless left palm thrust, which Usagi parried with her elbow, and was stopped in her forward momentum.] Ellis: Okay, whoa whoa, time out. Both of you get your asses up and away from one a'nudda! [She finally broke the two fighting women up.] Both'a yous get yer heads straight before I end this fight for you! Now, I need to look after my patient [She looked at the bathroom door.] After he washes his hands! [Shouted loud enough for him to hear.] Rinji: Yeah, yeah [Turned on the sink.] Graveyard of a Madman Part 4
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