Kotori's taking a walk as she notices Gamma, Not seeming to mind the cold despite her skirt. Anybody watching her feet would see the snow melt as she steps Ah. Senpai.... Good morning... She yawns as she sits down next to him

*Urumi was watching everyone from on top of a tree* *A young girl (who I need to give a name to) watches everyone from under the snow*

A young girl wanders the park, shivering in the cold thanks to her rather odd choice of a black dress and blue overcoat. "Gah. Cold out here, but can't exactly stop hunting just over th-" As she mutters something to herself, she'd stop in an instant upon seeing Gamma at his bench... Far too many thoughts run through her head as she walks up to him and sighs, her voice sounding friendly, and entirely unsure of herself./ "Hello, Gamma... I see you're enjoying the weather? I'm not as fond of it, but Homulilly doesn't control ice either so that makes sense." The girl rubs the back of her head before looking down to her feet, small talk isn't going to get her anywhere here. Instead, she'd look back up and stare at Gamma's face, fire dancing in her eyes as her words now begin to sound calm and pointed. "Listen, I'm not going to dance around the issue this time, I've heard about what the snake you're helping has been up to. Taking over somebody's body!? Why are you defending this thing? I get that it might be misunderstood, so I do want to hear you out... But, it sounds pretty dangerous from what I've gathered, so to be blunt? I'm more than a little worried." At her last remark, she'd sound a bit quieter and more so sad than anything else. The look on her face expressing simple concern at this point.

A girl with long brown hair, wearing a uniform and a scarf, sat on a bench nearby Gamma's. She thoroughly enjoyed the weather; winter was very relaxing to her. With her beloved off visiting an old friend, she enjoyed this moment alone, but she was happy. A moment of clarity was nice as she watched icy landscape. It was like that one visual novel... But without the cute girls. Noticing some noise, she lazily waved towards Kotori, Homura and Gamma. There was also some kids around, and someone complaining about the weather... He didn't know what he was missing, she thought.

Ah. Are you cold Homura-chan? She stands up and lays a hand on the other girl, and suddenly Homura feels much warmer Snake? She sits back down and waves back to Senri Hi!

Gamma tosses another shard into the pond as Kotori approaches, he waves to the younger girl and continues staring into the semi-frozen waters Good morning, didn't reckon you to be the kind for walks like this. But I guess I can't really judge. I trust you've been handling yourself? Gamma speaks with a bright, if unexcited tone before he catches sight of Momoko, he waves at the girl, before realizing she probably can't see him, so instead he speaks up Hello again, I didn't think you particularly liked ponds. I bet if you wanted you could walk on it a little, just be sure to freeze the water if you go, like with one of your little snow.... Gamma's interrupted by Houra, he shakes his head and turns back to her with a yawn. Gamma leans back, both arms behind his head, and asks one simple question How much did Kaz bother to tell you? I feel like this will be a long story, you'll need all of it.

*Another blue haired girl is in the park as well, making sure that nothing bad happens to the younger one. A small Pixie sits on her shoulder, dangling it's feet from its perch* Don't go too far Momo! I don't want to have to have Snowy find you by scent again.

*The young girl pokes her head out to fully have look around* *Urumi jumps down and walks to the group*

Senri gets up and nonchalantly takes a seat next to Gamma. Oi, Kotori-chan. Find a decent sandwich for once? She nudges Gamma. How you doin, old buddy old pal?

She looks over to Kotori and nods in thanks, a smile creeping across her face for a moment before she turns back to Gamma. "Thanks, Kotori-chan. And geez, how'd you know it was Kazuya-sensei anyways Gamma?" The girl shrugs at Gamma's question, not overly much. But for some reason, she's doubtful that her mind's going to change too much. "As for how much... I'm not sure how much he knows, all he said was that it took over someone's body and has been... Hurting people, we'll say." The uncomfortable look on Homura's face fairly clearly says she's sugar coating it, for who's sake though, not even she can really tell at this point.

*A small plume of steam escapes from her mouth as she sighs and shrugs* Well, at least it's better than her wandering off somewhere...

Nope..... And I haven't found chocolate pudding either.... Soooooooo~ frustrating! She scratches her head in frustration And no problem Homura-chan, just don't touch paper, you might start a fire...

Gamma sighs and turns back to Momoko with a smile, nice kid, though he shakes his hand to reject the snowcone Sorry, this is kinda a bad time. Maybe later ok? Now I've.... *sigh* Gamma holds his face in his hand and shakes his head again This is going to be such a m.... Senri interrupts Gamma by nudging him, as he catches sight of Urumi, with a frustrated sigh he waves at the three, Senri, Urumi, and Momoko Look, this is an absolutely terrible time for everyone to decide I need a hug or something, ok? I... I can wave for you when I'm done I guess, just... Please stay out of this. Finally, Gamma drops his smile and looks back to Homura, straight-faced, and rather more serious than she's seen before Kazuya's the only one I know so frustrated as to describe it so simply. Well, of the ones who even know what's happening. Poor Kotori here. Gamma pats Kotori on the shoulder to demonstrate Hasn't the slightest clue what's going on, but she's ended up involved too, for better or for worse. I'd be against telling you too, but now that you know odds are you could easily be involved, in that case it would likely be best for you to be as aware of the situation as possible. So, if we can get a little space, I'd like to explain what exactly is happening and the reasoning behind my actions in particular.

You could probably get chocolate pudding from Junes, Kotori-chan. Do you know where that is? You can come with me and Morgana sometime. Senri smiles at Kotori, almost like an older sister before chuckling at Gamma. What a popular guy he was. Gods know she couldn't handle it so well.

*Gin walks happily through the snow, listening to music and humming along*

Yay! I can't wait! She smiled back to Senri Ah. Is this about the game where we had to save everyone from the bombs? That was fun! But it also hurt.... And poison.... and.... well..... bombs... .................................................. Kotori looks at Gamma, a look of guilt on her face I...... was the only one having fun.... wasn't I.....? it wasn't supposed to be fun.. was it?

Erm... Bombs?

*Urumi puts on her mask and just sits down near a tree* *The young girl stays hidden in the snow*

Gamma sighs and looks back over to Kotori... It might be best to let her continue thinking that.... But no, he's going to have to explain it anyways Its a game.... Of sorts. Just not particularly the fun kind, there are being out there who enjoy screwing with us people, it was one of those kinds of games. You should stay here when I end up explaining, I'd rather not say it more than once. With that, Gamma gives Senri a cold, disinterested glance, he sighs and shakes his head All you need to know is that I'm trying to do some good and the more people there are who know about it the harder my job becomes, so, I would appreciate it if you would leave me to further explain it to Kotori and Homura here before one of them ends up hurt. Is that ok?

The girl... Notices a small child handing her food for some reason, she'd accept it with a nod and a thanks before turning back to Gamma, the deadly serious look on her face turning even darker as Kotori mentions bombs. "It's fine Kotori-chan, don't worry about that too much okay. You didn't know what was going on but..." A bit of venom creeps into her voice, her face clearly saying Gamma needs a very good reason, very quickly. "Just tell me what you think's going on please, I'm not exactly thrilled hearing about bombs either let alone that one of my friends was around them."

A teen enters the park,comfortably warm in his fluffy red jacket,looking around. "Really cold today..." Spotting Urumi,he walks over,smiling. "Hi Urumi!" "I just wanted to apologize for that time with the tree and..." Eito,who was looking at the snow with slight embarrassment,sees a bit of discoloration and looks more carefully. "Uh,why is there a kid under all the snow?"

*Shino continues watching Momo like a hawk, Pixie having gotten bored, decides to flit around the group, occasionally shooting inbetween them* Pixie... What am I going to do with you?

Ok..... I'll just listen then..... She shuffles her feet in the snow

*Urumi looks at Eito* It's fine... It's fine... and hi... also I don't know why *The little girl notices someone saw here and the girl covers herself deeper into the snow*

Kneeling down,Eito digs into the snow hopefully uncovering the girl. "Quite a place to hide,wouldn't you say?"

Senri shrugs. Very well, have at it. Sorry to intrude on an important meeting. Later, Kotori-chan, Homura-chan. She gets up and walks away in search of something else to do.

*Momo just barely manages to catch Pixie, who proceeds to wiggle around in her hand*

*Pixie stops struggling and accepts the pats, knowing what would happen to her if she tried to retaliate against Momo*

Bai Senri-san! Kotori waves back to Senri as she leaves

Gamma sighs and clears his throat, this may take some time, but he finally looks Homura in the eyes, they seem much more... Distant, or detached than his normal appearance Allow me to preface with this, I am not a particularly good person, nor do I claim to always be right. I have my priorities, and am willing to do anything necessary to fulfill them. With that done, Gamma sighs and begins the story First, in regards to the serpent and the possessed. While I may not like that term, it is what you'll know it as best. The person under him is a girl known as Ene, we were friends at some point though I don't know if we are any longer, but that's not really important right now. The important part is, as Kaz mentioned, she is currently being used by the serpent for whatever his goals are, I haven't the slightest idea. Gamma pauses for a moment, considering what next to speak on. He sighs before he's ready to continue The snake, known as the Snake of Clearing Eyes, has a few notable abilities, primarily the possession one we mentioned, and the ability to cancel out other powers. He is rather spiteful and hates humans, having been abused by them most of if not all his life. Far from a good being, but that's beside the point. This possession ability brings up a connection between his life force, and that of his victims, read: Anything bad happens to him, it happens to the person he's using. So if, for example, I were to kill Clearing Eyes, Ene would likely die as well. Ene's safety is on my list of priorities, therefore, if I wish for her to remain safe, Clearing Eyes must also remain safe. Its fairly simple logic, yes? Gamma pauses once more, closing his hands and crossing his fingers... Next up For some time I have been trying to work with the Serpent, to meet him in person, and perhaps sever the link between him and Ene in order to ensure her safety, whatever happens. So yes, I have been helping him in order to prevent the worst-case scenario. Ideally I would not have to kill him either, but I have accepted it as a possibility. Kazuya, on the other hand, is infuriated by the serpent, he wants it to die, no matter what, and likely has not considered the chance that he would wind up striking down the very person he wants to save. Its rather foolish for him to let emotion control him like that, but there is little I can do about it. Gamma takes a deep breath and pauses, deciding to give the others a chance to respond before continuing the story

.......................... Kotori stays quiet as she listens

Momo looks at Gamma in confusion. Something about an evil snake? She always believed all snakes are evil... those slithery freaks. Still, she starts thinking about evil snakes... then coming to a conclusion about it all... Black... Momba... Momo strikes again!

*Urumi goes somewhere* *The little girl tries her best to make sure Eito does not get her*

Gamma chuckles and pats Momoko on the head, he hadn't noticed her still hanging around, but he sighs The snake actually is black, now that you mention it. Though I don't think that's relevant. Perhaps you would be best off elsewhere though? Its just a boring conversation after all, maybe you could try hanging out with your friend over there? Gamma gestures over to Shino off in the distance, hopefully Momoko will agree.

Eito sighs. "Kid,I can see you." "I've got stuff to do and peopld to talk to." "Just come out."

She looks in the direction that Gamma was pointing. That's..... sister... She smiles and waves at Shino.

The girl pauses for a moment... Sure it might be short-sighted, but. Is that really her problem? Kazuya will do what he wants and if Gamma's in the way well... For some reason, she's not inclined to think it'll go well. "That's all good well and fine, but if I'm being perfectly honest? I'm not sure that I care Gamma, You've done some stupid crap and I question your skill in picking allies given you once claimed to work with my older more Witch like self... But you're my friend anyways." Homura pulls her glasses off, teardrops starting to form in her eyes as she looks down for a moment. "I already told Kazuya I'd help him, but only to keep you from getting killed... The snake, Ene, that's not what concerns me here. If it's killing people it needs to stop, but moreover, I'll be trying to keep your sorry life from getting cut down." She'd wipe her eyes out and put the glasses back on, pushing them up for a moment before going on with a bit of steel in her voice. "I have seen everyone I've cared about or loved die more than once, I will not stand by and let that happen to anyone else important to me... So, if Kazuya's way kills this girl or not? It'll help whoever "Clearing Eyes" is hurting with his actions. And beyond that and helping my friends, I can't say I'm overly invested. I'll try to protect this Ene too, but um if that means letting you die... I won't let that happen." The girl stares into Gamma's eyes, her look making it rather clear that there's no changing this resolution regardless of what else she hears... For good or for ill, she's not losing anybody else without a hell of a fight.

*Shino waves back, Pixie having flown back to her shoulder, but unfortunately she can't hear the conversation at all* Be good Momo! Don't bother them too much!

*The young girl gives up since theres no more snow around for her to get in arms reach and without using any magic*

"There we go." Eito brushes some snow off of the girl. "Why were you hiding under all that snow?"

*Haruko enters the park, hmphing at the lack of snow.* Man, what's the point of a cold day if there's no snow?

*The young girl takes out a piece of paper and a pen, she soon begins to write something*

"Are you mute or something?"

*Shino notices Haruko enter the park and waves* Hey there, nice to see you again!

Gamma smiles as Homura goes on, this just might work out after all.... I kind of thought you would feel that way, though, I'm flattered to think it refers to me. You know, you refer to the other Homura with distaste, but you're actually rather similar. Gamma looks down at the ground, deep in thought for a moment, and sighs WE, are actually rather similar. So I'm sure you can understand, Ene is very important to me, so if someone is actually threatening them, like Kazuya is, then I cannot just stand back and watch. If that means I have to hurt people, if it means I have to hurt her or make her miserable, just to ensure they're safe. I would do it in a heartbeat. Anything goes after all. Even if she hates me forever after the things I've done, if she remains standing, safe at the end, I couldn't care less... Gamma looks back at Homura, a cold, almost sinister, fire burning in his eyes Is that not how you'd say you felt about Madoka? That's how the other one was, any obstacles, any sacrifices, are acceptable if it leads to the fulfillment of our goals. Gamma sighs and looks back down, of course, if it came to a fight... I'm not dumb enough to believe I could beat Kazuya, odds are I can't even beat you, he's like a whole other level. As such, I will avoid fighting if I can, and if it comes down to one I will focus entirely on my own safety, after all, if I cannot survive I cannot do anything to help you or Ene. Its the only logical choice. Finally, Gamma looks back across the pond, about time to discuss the issue at hand As far as the bombs are concerned, those are actually not the fault of Clearing Eyes, but of another being, an enemy of his known as Azami. She seeks to put me, Kazuya, Kotori, Quintus, and several others through some sort of tests. For her own amuzement I suppose. Not that I care, but she has prevented me from meeting with Clearing Eyes and working on the issue at hand, helping Ene. Kazuya has sided with her, perhaps hoping Azami can just fix the whole situation, a foolish, irrational hope, one I most certainly will not risk. Gamma holds out his left hand and slowly forms a small, knifelike icicle, he toys with it a bit, swinging it between his fingers So logically, my current goal is to work with the serpent and get Azami out of the way simply so I can deal with more pressing matters. The only way to do that is to fail these "trials" of hers, and not only I have to fail, but also Kotori, Kazuya, everyone involved. Then she will leave us alone and I can focus on actually important matters, the Serpent. In the best case scenario I will be able to convince him to simply stop and nobody has to die. In the worst, I am willing to work with Kazuya to eliminate the serpent for good. Throughout his speech his voice remains level, almost robotic. He speaks about matters he claims to be important to him, yet his voice remains utterly emotionless

*The girl nods to the man's question and soon shows him what she wrote "Im hiding from bad people that want to use me for their personal gains"*

Oh hey, you're from the fair. You had quit the... weird friend.

"What kinda personal gains we talking about here?"

Ah yes, Hana.... She's just not used to everything around here yet... Although, you would think she would be considering where she comes from... But, regardless of that, she's very special to me.

*The young girl writes something down and shows him what she wrote "It could be anything... there's a lot of different people that would want to use my powers for"* *The young girl gets more scared as the other person comes*

I understand, don't worry. It's nice to have people who can accept you. So why are you out and about alone like this?

"Your powers,huh?" "Well,not my place to ask." Eito starts walking away. "See ya." Yo,Senri,you still here?

I'm not exactly alone. *She points to Momo* I'm here to make sure my sister doesn't get into any trouble. She usually doesn't, but my parents would kill me if she did.

...Anything huh? No, not quite, if that other her has taught Homura anything? It's that some lines aren't meant to be crossed, even for Madoka. "Not exactly, sometimes... Sometimes you just shouldn't do something Gamma, seeing her makes me think, it makes me think that... That one of these days I might need to just not cross a line, Madoka's not the kinda person who'd want me to become like that... Whatever that monster calling herself me is, so I've decided something, I won't turn into that!" Homura raises a fist into the air and shouts, a hint of the usual cheer returning to the girl's voice as she looks up at Gamma. And a small smirk beginning to form on her face. "I don't know about this other thing, or Ene, or even exactly what this snake is, but I can promise you this much! I'm better than that other me, and I'm going to stay that way. So sure I'll do "anything" for Madoka, but... If I keep going down that road? One day I really will end up like that demon, so instead... I'll just make sure that I don't need to be like her!" Upon reaching the end of her own little speech however, she'd give the man a curious look before deciding not to ignore the elephant in the room this time.She looks and sounds more than a bit worried at this point, nervously twirling her hair as she goes on. "And um... What's with you anyways? You're normally pretty calm sounding, but not to this level. It's like you're not feeling anything or something! And I know you aren't really like that... So, either something happened, or you're just being dumb and trying to hide it for some reason!" Finally, she'd sound a bit annoyed at that last thought, geez hasn't he learned anything from that time with Charlotte? Trying to act like nothing bothers you is dumb. But, the other option is... Much worse than him just refusing to learn, so hopefully not that.

So... either way, serpent loses. The only difference is that Senpai's method has a chance to save everyone.... Right? She looks at Gamma for confirmation, then looks to Homura Isn't it like.... Sometimes when you gotta do something painful, it's best to just shut down your emotions so they don't get in the way? Cuz sometimes you can't take the risk of your emotions making you hesitate.....

*The young girl looks at Momo and slowly accepts the snowcone*

Oh, you have a sister? I'm an only child so... that's a new one to me. Yeah wouldn't want her wandering into a demon, or a monster...

*Shino pats Momo as she nears them* She can take care of herself, but a little backup never hurt.

*The snowcone would slowly dispair piece by piece but really the little girl was using her magic to eat the snowcone without opening her mouth*

Heh, well if you say she can. I've already seen weirder. *She then looks over at the snowcone eating girl and goes wide-eyed* I think she's possessed.

*Shino picks up Momo and notices what Haruko is talking about* Huh... Don't see that every day....

Gamma sighs and takes a deep breath, before looking back up at Homura. A few strands of hair fall between his eyes, which he calmly brushes out of the way Don't get me wrong, I do in fact have emotion. But I do not allow it to decide my actions. My emotions are in control of my desire, my goals. I like you, I like Ene, so I will take any action necessary to ensure your continued safety, happiness, and lastly opinion of me. I'm not particularly strong, so I cannot afford to hold myself back like you claim to be. Gamma faintly chuckles and takes a tighter grip of his knife, if anyone could hope to understand him..... You caught me at a terrible time once, that much is true, I try to keep a much better handle of myself than that. Otherwise, I'm doomed to failure. I cannot allow my fears. my emotions. my morals, anything to prevent me from taking the course of action that most probably leads to success. At this point, Homura might be reminded of a certain incubator.... A certain nickname... Most people get freaked out whenever I talk like this, so I try to refrain. After all, its.... Not normal, and whenever people freak out they tend to become much less predictable. The other Homura understood, or at least was willing to accept the validity of such a viewpoint. That's part of why we got along.... I think. She never told me much. Gamma sighs and tosses the ice aside, not like its relevant right now anyways. Kotori is not incorrect, there are times when you need to completely ignore any emotions or misgivings you may have in order to ensure your goals are reached. It seems like you haven't encountered such situations yet. Most people haven't, really, I don't think I have either. But after so long of failure after failure, each one caused by my hurry, or my frustration, or just plain weakness, I've stopped letting such things control me. Now I simply take what actions are most probable to lead to success. If that means allying with a demon, so be it. If that means becoming foes with a saint, so be it. If that means I walk my path alone, so long as it is the most probable path. So be it.

*The young girl after finish eating the snowcone soon summoned a blanket to cover herself up*

That's right...... She stands up abruptly in realization That's right! Senpai! Kotori pretty much shoves her face near his You gotta teach me how to do that! That's why I'm losing! You gotta! Please please please please please please!?

[Kazuya first noticed his students walkins around and figured it would be a nice idea to go and say hi to them. All he was doing was simply go out and take a walk at Inokashira, it was close to his home after all. But then, the young man over hears Gamma, at least, it was only the last part what he heard. He was not annoyed, but ratehr curious as he saw Homura talk to him.] You talk awfully like some kind of tragic hero, Gamma. [The young man approached the group with a simple wave.] Hey girls, it's nice to see you.

The girl looks... Some strange mix of both very worried, and rather angry at this point. He's not a bad person, but he really doesn't get it does he? "That's... You think I've never seen something like that!? I'm sorry, but did the seeing everyone I know die over and over sound like something simple?" She clenches her fists and begins muttering under her breath, this whole speech... It just rubs her the wrong way, sure that can make things easier, but easier isn't always better. "I get why you'd think that honestly, I was a couple inches away from getting there myself when I ended up here but... Everything that I've seen? It's made me glad I never did, I'm not the strongest, or the smartest, and I've never actually succeeded at much of anything." In spite of saying things that might well be whining, the tone she speaks with and the light in her eyes would point to the contrary. "But here's the thing about that... If I keep Madoka or anyone else I care about safe by making them hate me? That's just not worth it, I love her you know... But, I don't want to lose people just to keep them safe, if I'd wanted I could have just abducted her and ran away from Walpurgis right from the start ya know?" Homura pauses for a moment, pushing her glasses up as the words sink into herself more than anything. "But... If I'd done that, just kept her alive regardless of anything or anyone else? She'd never have forgiven me for it, and if there's one thing I can't live with? It's that. So I'll do things the hard way, and it might not work out, it might get somebody hurt... But, at least I'll be able to live with myself in the end... So, you can keep doing what you're doing, I understand it. But that's not who I am, and I don't want that to be me either!" She'd then look over at Kotori in shock... What in the hell is she thinking!? "Do you really want to do this Kotori-chan? I'm not shocked by it... But I want you to know that I don't think it's right! Um, we're still friends either way... But, just know I can't support you in something like this." She'd then look over to Kazuya in shock, wondering what exactly he thinks of all this... And in spite of that, she's at least a bit glad to see the man. "Oh, hello Kazuya-san... Or Sensei? I'm not really sure which when we're out here, um anyways yes. Gamma and I were just... Having an interesting talk, I think I've learned quite a bit. Um regardless, it's good to see you!" In spite of her attempt to sound casual, it should be obvious to anyone listening that she's not exactly doing great at the moment. Regardless, Homura smiles and then turns back to Gamma and Kotori, curious how they'll respond at this point.

*The young girl slowly walks to the group*

*Haruko was silently watching Kotori make a terrible mistake. Homura might have said they're still friends, but Haruko was internally questioning how Kotori would possibly work with them after siding with that.... that.... emotionless monster.*

Hi Sensei! She waves to Kazuya before nodding to Homura. It's not a question of whether I want to or not. I gotta. ............... Everyone always tells me I'm too rash when I fight. And they're right. I don't think when I fight, I feel. And I get frustrated. And I get more rash. And I don't have the power to fight like that. Like, one time, Tatsuya-san and I were fighting this lady, and I figured out the trick to beating her.... But I was so carried away by my emotions that I ignored the solution for just smashing stuff some more. So I GOTTA learn! How to stop feeling. How to start thinking. How to keep my cool.

Gamma recoils a bit at Kotori's sudden motion. He's.... Unsure of how to respond. To say the least. He just looks at her for a moment, and is spared a potential need to respond by Kazuya's approach. Some flash of emotion, perhaps anger, perhaps fear, crosses his face at the sound, but he takes a deep breath to compose himself, before turning to Kazuya, a venom in his voice Lets get one thing straight. I'm no hero, I've never claimed to be. I never will claim to be. In fact, I've often said the opposite. *sigh* Gamma puts his hands in his pockets for a moment, all things considered, since Kazuya already knows much of it, there's no need to leave yet. Still, he turns back to Homura, a cold light in his eyes.... He's somewhat unsure of what she means, but regardless.... So the difference then is an order of priorities. You value their opinion of you and their happiness over their safety, because if they were safe and hated you you wouldn't get to enjoy their company. It makes sense to some respect. Though, I wonder. You said "over and over again". I know you have some abilities regarding time... But to see something like that. You must either be able to gaze across other timelines, or able to repeat them. Not like it matters to me, but it does make our positions substantially different. Gamma sighs and sweeps the hair out of his eyes, it doesn't really matter who hears him at this point, he simply grins before finally standing up off the bench You have, or had, the luxury of trying again whenever you messed up. I, of course, do not have such a thing. If I mess up, something bad happens. Often I never see people again. For example, I haven't seen Lux in months. Ever since I fell asleep, its like he vanished. People always end up vanishing from my life, regardless of the reason. One day you'll vanish too, you told me yourself. Its a fate all Magical Girls end up enjoying. And unlike you, I won't be able to try again. If I am to avoid a fate such as that, then I cannot possibly prevent myself from doing whatever is necessary. Even if it isn't right. Gamma sighs and glances back over to Kazuya, cold determination showing Even if I end up dying for it. No matter how you or anyone else feels about me. I will go through with it. If that makes me a hero, so be it. If it makes me a monster. So be it. Finally, Gamma attempts to push his way out of the group and walk off And I don't think there's anything further to say.

Tch, victory at all costs? It's people like him who give people like us a bad name...

Kotori tries to step in front of Gamma Umm! I don't... I don't remember who it was! But someone told me that working with others is the best way to win... She looks like she's trying very hard to think Umm.... your methods are different... But you both wanna save the Ene person.... So, the goals the same... right? Why not talk about it.... and find a way to work together? Kuz.... Maybe it's just me being dumb.... But two people who want the same thing, fighting each other..... Kinda sounds stupid.... Like "Something I would do cuz I didn't think things through" stupid.....

The same door... the same man. Only thing to note is his change in clothing. His usual suit traded in for a nice black coat with a red scarf. Ah... the marvels of nature. If only everyone could appreciate such wonders... though it would be nice if someone was here to listen to my rambling... oh well... He makes his way down the path.

OOC: yo Yuki. Would like to point out that there's not actually any snow. I made that mistake too. Lol

OOC: Yeah, in the very first post I mentioned "yet not a speck of snow can be seen" but its really not important. If snowing is convenient that's cool. Really not something to complain about

OOC: It's fine. Sometimes I forget details.

Homura sighs, that's... Not the only way to think, geez why is it so hard for some people to consider things in spite of having feelings? "That's not the only way Kotori! You can still have feelings and think things through... What Gamma's talking about? It's not just thinking, it's thinking without bothering to do anything else, logic with no emotion keeping it in check." She'd say more, but turns back to Gamma with a shrug... Try again? Heh, that hasn't been a choice she had in quite some time actually. "I can't do that anymore, my power lets me go back to one exact point in time. So... Going back there? It's not an option at this point... So sure I had that once, but not anymore." She'd then shiver at the "fate of all Magical Girls". But... There's no reason to believe it'll happen soon. No, she'll find some way to change that fate too. "As for our fate? I'm not going to just give up and accept that either! I'll find some way to change fate, this world's filled with stuff like that after all." She'd groan before going back to Kotori, a small smile showing on her face as she looks at the girl. "Kotori, don't think that you have to cut off your emotions! Just get better at handling them, but please don't ever try to be... Like that dammed thing the Incubator." Homura shivers upon uttering that name, thoughts of red eyes and white fur with a sicking smile that hides nothing but a horrid disregard for... Everyone. She'd then turn back to Gamma, a sad look forming on her face... Geez, why are some people so stubborn? "Anyways, I don't think that you should do this. But I already know you won't listen so... I guess this is goodbye for now huh? Well, I'm sure I'll see you around."

[Kazuya stops Gamma from leaving by holding his arm with his back turned to him. He was not feeling anything at this moment, as he had a point to make before Gamma left.] "Lets get one thing straight. I'm no hero, I've never claimed to be. I never will claim to be. In fact, I've often said the opposite." [Kazuya repeats Gamma's own words, not to mock him or to laugh in any way. Kazuya repeats them to leave very clear he has the exact same mentality, he's always had it. Even his voice sounds awfully nostalgic and melancholic as he does. However, his much more laidback tone comebacks.] What you do is your own problem, what you believe in is not important to me either, even if I understand it. But sparing the Snake was a mistake and you know it very well. I can tell by the look in your eyes what you probably feel. [Kazuya lets Gamma go and finally turns around. His eyes are completely calm as he talks, but his stance is firm, like steel.] You know damn well what we sacrificed to just save Ene's life before, and if you, somehow, think we would sacrifice that for petty revenge...then you are far more blind than I thought. We both want to save Ene, but after I make sure she is fine...the Snake is my next priority.

(Walks in the snow with his claymore dragging behind, and is wearing everything that ha shouldn't where in snow)

Th-t-this is why I sho-o-o-ould bu-y more clot-thes

Jonathan reached the group. His expression became cold, lifeless. He approaches them with his hands in his pocket. Now what is going on here? Feuding?

(He also notices the group, and walks to them,and he shivers violently) a-a-a-y du-u-des

*Sighs upon seeing the weird man and the weirder man approach the group.* Seriously? They just go and interrupt a serious moment like this.

W-w-w-well excuse m-e-e mat-e

*The young girl keeps the blanket on*

I'm sorry? What is so dire that if I were to be here it would disrupt everything?

Y-e-e-e-ah, im col-d as he-l-l-l!

Gamma sighs and shakes his head, unfortunate that things ended up like this, but not entirely surprising either. He decides to look back at Homura, there's no more fire, no caring, nothing in his eyes at this point You know how to contact me, an easy way to meet me at any time really. But, considering your reaction, i somewhat doubt you will. However, know that it changes nothing for me. Next he looks at Kazuya, honestly he expected much worse, with the time he came in, still, there's no agreement to be head here. Gamma looks away, at the sky Do you realize what it was I gave up? Did you ever consider that? You may be looking for some solution, but to me, its perfectly obvious. I don't plan on fighting you, I hope it never comes to that. But while you seem to think there's some, magic solution. That you can just SING the problem away? That somehow, if you're good enough it'll all work out? Gamma chuckles for a moment, utterly absurd. Its hopelessly naive. So, I leave you with this. You say you want to save Ene. Afterwards you want to kill the snake. What if the best, the safest way to save her was to either leave the snake alone. Gamma turns back to Kazuya, his gaze seems distant, curious, yet utterly uninterested. As though he's trying to look through the other man, and analyze his parts or take the burden yourself. Gamma sighs and looks back at Kotori, his distant, uncaring glance reminisce of her time in the mall So no, I don't think we can work together. Not so long as he intends to stand in the way for the sake of some ridiculous dream. If that's a problem for you, then work with him. You have until the next trial to decide. With a wave, Gamma pushes past Johnathan and heads towards the edge of the park Nothing's happening here anymore, I think we've finally wrapped up

I was enjoying listening to my... friend talk, honestly...

He sighs. Youth... Well, I was not expecting this. Though... it disappoints me to see that this "instructor" was a part of it.

................ Kotori watches Gamma go, speaking without turning around Sensei... You'd be willing to talk about it and work it out.... right?

I'm more surprised they are. *She points discretely to Homura and Kotori.* Let alone on different sides.

Laugh all you want, but I WILL succeed. There was never another choice, even if I have to go on alone like I have up to this point, I will. Isn't that right, Gamma? [Kazuya stands there as Gamma goes away. There was something strange in this scene, it reminded him of an old painting his mother always showed him, similar to when he split up with his friends. Three seemingly equal swords were all standing proudly in a snowy field. At first, it was simple, just the memories of a past battle, but there was so much more to it. The three swords had different shapes, colors and sizes and fit for very different goals, but just one was a perfect fit in this snowy field, against all, blended in the cold snow, as if it always belonged there. But even still, they all stood there, proud, even if the winds eventually knocks them down. He got lost in thought for a moment but he snaps and turns to Kotori] Kotori, no matter what, Ene needs to be saved, so if we can somehow work together it would be for the best. I can't abandon my friends like that...especially if I know she is still in there, trapped and suffering under the Snake's control I don't want needless blood, but one must be ready for anything, even sacrificing your own life. [Kazuya sighs and rubs the back of his head before turning around and, in complete silence, he begins to walk away as he looks into the sky.] "If you believe in something, be prepared to die for it." --- Edit: "Added that yes, I would talk it out with him, sorry lol"

O-o-o-h, a-a-a fight?,

She turns around to Kazuya and shouts Good! So you had better pull through when the time comes! And I'm gonna make you talk it out! Whether you want to or not! I swear!

... Disappointing. To be honest, I expected much more. I suppose I should not get my hopes high with you both.

FIGHT FIGHT F-F-F-IGHT

Die for it, huh...? *She looks from Kaz, to Kotori, and then to Homura....* The fate of all Magical Girls, huh...?

Be ready huh... Well, there's nothing to be done at this point beyond try and deal with Kotori. "Kotori, it is an answer and it's the only one he can really give. Talking things out sounds nice, but I'm not really sure it's something we could do at this point... Just, don't do anything that's going to get you hurt okay? Getting into the middle of these things isn't safe, even more when you aren't prepared to fight." The girl sighs and looks around... This isn't quite like anything she's dealt with before, but if nothing else she knows exactly where she'll stand if it comes down to it.

Kotori glares at Johnathan Shut it Cup Man. You don't even know whats going on. Go lay claim to a kids only income why don't you? She then turns to Homura Yeah they can! It's called calming down, sitting down, and talking like civilized adults rather than this edgy, dramatic, teenager, "This is over, you'll never understand, so I'm gonna run from the conversation" crap!

OOC: Forgot to put the most important part of the post hold on

.... Excuse me? Is this about that plastic cup?

OOC: edited mine too

Off in the distant cover of the trees, little more than a speck in the distance, Gamma briefly looks back. He can't hear what they're saying at this point, nor make much of anything out at all. Though he can tell Kazuya walked his own path. Gamma sighs and takes out a small chunk of ice. He shakes his head and begins to toss it as he continues on his way Alone again it seems. A single tear drips from his eye as he catches the shard, before crushing it in his palm Picking up the pieces like always........ I should have known better than to say anything.

*The little girl leaves* *Urumi soon enters the park once more after getting something*

"Sometimes that's not an option... Heh, if we're lucky they'll settle things after they're done fighting, but sadly some people have to solve somethings with a fight... I'm starting to think Gamma might be one of those." She sighs to herself, hopefully Kotori is right... But this feels like Sayaka and Kyoko but worse, at least that's as close as Homura's got. She then turns over to Haruko with a curious look on her face, is she considering becoming a Magical Girl? "Haruko-chan, have you thought about being one of us? I'm going to guess that's why you're asking about our "fate", right?"

Im just watching

Huh? Oh, Homura-chan.... you... heard? Honestly I'm not sure. I was practicing to try and be more useful to you all when this weird woman offered to grant my desires. Turns out she was evil, a-and I didn't take her up on the offer but... I will admit... the thought crossed my mind... I want the opportunity to try saving people like you do, and Sayaka-chan offered to take me along and show me what it means to save people.

*Urumi waves to homura* Hey Homura!

But they don't know if it's impossible because they haven't even tried! Kotori is shouting by now, Frustration taking hold of her Only useless adults are stupid enough to not try the simplest solution! And Gamma-senpai is smarter than that! And I'm gonna MAKE them talk! Because they're not gonna get anywhere fighting like children!

The girl groans at that... Of course, she's thinking about that offer, and what in the hell is Sayaka doing!? Is she unable to learn from people's mistakes, or just unwilling to admit they made mistakes? "So... You want to help people huh? Well, I understand that Haruko-chan. But there are better ways to do it than being one of us..." Homura sighs and transforms her ring into the usual purple egg-shaped Soul Gem, she'd look down at it for a moment and notice black spots starting to form... Right, that makes sense considering what happened. "See this? It's what we call a Soul Gem, and the name's not just some flowery thing to sound nice, this jewel in my hand is more "Myself" than any part of my human body could hope to be... Kyubey, or The Incubator as he should be called? He'd never deign to mention this before making a contract." She'd then wearily point to the growing darkness inside of the gem, a sad expression crossing her face as she begins to explain that little bit. "And those dark spots? They're called Soul Gem Corruption and, when it turns completely dark well..." Homura grimaces, a shiver going down the girl's spine as she takes a deep breath to try and keep calm... Madoka, her, Mami, Kyoko... Sayaka, any of them could be. "That's when we stop being a "Magical Girl", and become a "Witch". Yeah, like the monsters we're always hunting... In fact, the only way to stave it off is by getting Grief Seeds from Witches." A boiling rages flashes on Homura's face, thoughts of the monster that didn't even bother to say this... The funny part? She'd have taken that deal even with all the facts, but she'll never forgive being misled. "In short. We either fight until we're killed, or we stop and our Soul Gem becomes completely dark damming us to horrible torment as a Witch until some other poor girl kills us for a Grief Seed. There... There are things so horrible even that is better, but if you want my advice? Don't become a Magical Girl, unless everyone you love just died before your eyes and you have to go back in time just to keep from killing yourself, or unless you're bleeding out in the wrecking of a car crash just waiting for your life to end. If you aren't going to die from not being a Magical Girl right then and there? Don't do it." The girl then pauses for a moment, collecting her thoughts as the words of an old friend come to mind... She doesn't agree with those words, but she understands all too well how correct they are regardless. "As Kyoko Sakura once said to me. "Magical Girls should only look out for ourselves and to hell with the rest of the world!" You might be thinking she's horrible, and to an extent she was... I wouldn't call her a friend if there wasn't more to her, but even so? From the standpoint of surviving as one of us... Kyoko at her very worst quite frankly had the right idea. I do what I can to help, but I won't lie and say that's good for your already very short lifespan as a Magical Girl." The dead serious look on Homura's face and utterly cool tone to her voice should say pretty clearly, she's telling the truth as far as she knows it, and taking this with as much gravity as she can muster.

*Haruko just listens, though you can see from her increasingly shocked expressions that the message is at least somewhat sinking in.* So what you're saying is... you don't fight to help people. You just help to survive? Is.... is that true for all of you? *She tries to sound angry, but it's clear that she feels far more pity than anger.* There's gotta be some way to save you, right? Nobody.... Nobody ever said fate had to be final, right? I bet i-if I got strong enough I could save you.

*Urumi sighs, how long was it going to take to A get Homura attention, B tell her about some stuff and C to finally give her the bracelet*

"Just to stay alive? Some of us do, most of us don't even know they'll die... Like Sayaka, don't tell her a word of this by the way. She's got no clue." Homura sighs... Not the expected reaction, but better than nothing she guesses. "Like I said Haruko-chan! I really do want to help people, but... Yeah, I also don't want to die, most of all I don't want Madoka to die... I'll never get over it if that happens." Homura's voice goes quiet and sad, the girl looking downwards and simply showing a depressed sort of smile upon hearing the rest of Haruko's words. "I can't say for sure, this world is quite strange... But I've found no way out if nothing else, still mostly I just wanted you to understand what you'll be getting into if that contract is made."

Well, thanks for sharing I suppose... Though I think you have bigger things to worry about than just my safety.

*Urumi begins to walk closer to Homura*