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Kotori_K
The crater above Yomi
Kotori sits looking out over the crater. A small garden seems to be budding inside. Two patches, Dragonthistle and Morrowroot are lovingly cared for. With the rest of the crater tilled, prepared for other unusual herbs to be planted when possible .................................. That's about..... Ten salves? I need to make less and harvest them for their seeds.......
Reperzel
(A 7'3 19 year old man, kicks the door open, with no weapons, and a weird belt,) ........'sup
Kotori_K
................ Why did you bring a door all of the way here just to kick it down?
Reperzel
Cuz....it looks badass
Kotori_K
Oh. Ok. She turns her attention back to the garden
Reperzel
(He walks right by kotori) so....what's this? "Crater?
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Kotori_K
It's my garden. It's where I grow the stuff to make my salves.....
Reperzel
Uh...slaves, real, or fake?
Kotori_K
Salves. Not slaves. It's a cream you spread on a wound. It helps with healing.
Reperzel
Ohhhhhh......that's weird
Kotori_K
You got a better idea for getting money?
Reperzel
Blackmarket, that shit gets ya loads of moneys
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Kotori_K
You got a better idea that isn't going to get me thrown in jail?
Reperzel
Gambleing?
Kotori_K
I'm trying to gain money, not lose it.
Reperzel
Yeah...ya right
Carl_Icahn
A man in a fine business suit with a briefcase walks into the crater after exiting a very expensive looking car. "A crater? I don't remember going on a rampage here. Why is there a crater in this area...and more importantly why aren't there more vehicles here?"
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Reperzel
Black suited man, don't tell anyone bout this
Kotori_K
I dunno. There was a portal to an evil realm here once. Now it's my garden. And please don't bring more vehicles here. The wind doesn't like it, and the pollution will kill my herbs.
Carl_Icahn
The man would smirk confidently as he takes out a business card and tosses it over to Kotori. "Pollution? From my vehicles? We at Icahn incorporated are constantly studying new vehicle related technology. As of last year our cars no longer cause any pollution due to our special technologies."
Reperzel
Well, they still use a engine, and thinks with engines explode, soooo
Kotori_K
Still. The wind doesn't like it. And when the wind isn't happy, nobody's happy. She doesn't give a second thought to the card as it blows past her
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Carl_Icahn
"Nonsense, vehicles are happiness. It is my dream to ensure that everyone in this world has a vehicle of their own. That is my dream. My pride. And I will do everything within my power to see it come true. And as for you, my vehicles are beyond such petty concepts as engines." There was a sheer look of determination in the man's eyes and just from the confidence of his words you could tell he was more than meets the eye.
Reperzel
Well...good for ya then, mate
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Kotori_K
..... Sigh Sure, whatever. Just don't bring any of them inside the crater. I work hard to keep it like this. She picks up the card and burns it, burying the ashes in the soil And please refrain from littering like that.
Reperzel
Anyways, what now
Carl_Icahn
"I see... Then I shall take my multi-million dollar company elsewhere. If you'll excuse me." The man would then begin to leave as he head back to his car on the side of the street.
Reperzel
Have fun, money man
Kotori_K
She waves to the man as he leaves Bye. It was nice talking to you.
Kotori_K
Ah. I should do this. Kotori puts up a sign that says "Please bring your exotic plants .................. Not that anyone will come here.
Haruko
*Haruko wanders up upon the crater, looking deep in thought....* Hmm....
Reperzel
(He kicks the door again, this time with his 7'1 claymore) ayyyy
Kotori_K
Oh, Heyo Uhhh..... Haruko, right?
Haruko
Huh? Oh, Koroti-chan, hi. Yeah, it's Haruko....
Reperzel
Ayyy, its me again
Kotori_K
Kotori. Not Koroti.... Whacha doin here? She looks out at the crater
Haruko
Oh, I was just... thinking about things. Er... complicated things. *She looked in at the crater as well, she didn't want to really bring up any of this wishing stuff around Kotori...*
Reperzel
(He walks up the edge of the crater) so...how long have ya been doing this?
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Kotori_K
Yeah. Me too..... ....................... You know any exotic plants? I could use some. She looks at the doors laying on the ground If I install a door, will you stop bringing them here and throwing them around? And about eight years. In secret.
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Reperzel
Yeah...but imma still kick em open
Haruko
Exotic plants? I'm not really a genius when it comes to plants, so.... no.... So what are you thinking about? Just plants?
Reperzel
And eight years in secret?, that quite the challenge, but congrats
Kotori_K
Yeah, I'll just get a door set up for you. You can kick it to your hearts content. And thanks. It's kinda hard. She continues to stare at the budding plants I dunno. Life? What I'm doing. What I'm gonna do. What I CAN do. Whether it's worth continuing to live.
Haruko
Woah! Woah woah. Hold up! Stop right there. It is one hundred percent worth continuing to live. So what if you lost one fight?
Kotori_K
One? How about every single one I've been in? Spent my entire life training. And I can't even match someone who's just started. What a waste....
Haruko
Are you saying Homura-chan has just started? I mean... talking to her I think she's been doing this for far longer than any of us. Maybe even you... Heck, you could beat me for sure...
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka had never thought much of the hole in the ground where a park used to be, after all, seems there was always something weirder happening anyways. Though today, as she walks by, Sayaka notices something new in there. She approaches the clearing, schoolbag in hand, and raises an eyebrow to Kotori and Haruko, sounds like there's some stuff's going on Uh... Sorry to interrupt you two, is there somethin' goin' on I should know about? You really look like you've seen better days Kotori.
Kotori_K
Not Homura-san. Everyone. I'd lose to anyone I fight. It's pointless. I know I’m too weak to do anything. Why try? She hears Sayaka approach Oh.... hi. Just rethinking my life. That's all.
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka raises an eyebrow in concern and steps a bit closer to Kotori, both hands on her hips You're not thinkin' of doin' somethin' stupid are ya? Ya know, most people don't spend their lives fighting, heck, even I spend most of my time either in school or workin'. You could just live a normal life ya know? Sayaka leans in even closer, by now there's maybe a foot between them as she tries to check Kotori's neck for any kind of unusual mark, just to be on the safe side
Haruko
Too weak to do anything? Kotori, if we both tried to fight the same demon, you'd beat it and I'd get beaten. Though if you want to think over your life, go ahead. Maybe you'll have a big revelation about your life. But if you try to do anything to hurt yourself, we're going to stop you.
Kotori_K
Sayaka sees nothing except for a very thin layer of magic on the surface of Kotori's skin I don't know what I'm thinking..... I've just sorta.... Run out. And what's "Normal" Up until I came here I thought I WAS normal. I can't do anything really.
Reperzel
So...ya guys wanna do something?
Sayaka_Miki
Well, the good news is no one's getting attacked, bad news is this DOES make it a bit more complicated. Somewhat relieved Sayaka leans back with a smile, both arms behind her head Why do you think I took you to school with me? So you could see what normal people were like of course. Its really not that different, except instead of lookin' to fight all the time they have some other goals, a dream they follow. Sayaka blinks for a moment, as though something suddenly occurred to her, she stops smiling and looks Kotori in the eyes So, why? Why are you so insistent on fighting anyways? I mean, there's gotta be somethin' you're hopin' to accomplish, otherwise, well, you end up here I guess. Worried about losin' fights that don't matter. With her speaking done, Sayaka casts Zane a quick glare, obviously annoyed Its called talkin' ever heard of it? Really not that hard ya know. Kinda a bad time to get bored
Haruko
Normal is.... well it's like us. We go to school, we hang out, we fight monsters for the purpose of protecting people. I don't know where you came from, but it sounds like a terrible place.
Kotori_K
Because it's fun! it's all I know! It's all I have! I'm not smart enough for whatever they're talking about in school. And I don't know how to do anything else. And what's the point of "Normal"? Where does that get you? What accomplishments requires "Normal"?
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Haruko
Is that really the only reason you fight? Because it's fun? If you thought it was just fun you wouldn't mind losing, right?
Sayaka_Miki
IS fighting fun for you? Sayaka continues looking Kotori in the eyes, sure she says she enjoys it, but... If it was just somethin' you did for fun, why would you care so much about the result? You'd just keep pushin' on cuz you like it. But instead here we are, you rethinking all of it. Cuz its not fun anymore, is it? Sayaka sighs and closes her eyes for a moment, whatever Kotori's deal is she's certainly in a league of her own Anyways, school's not supposed to be easy y'know. Its supposed to require a lot of work cuz that's the only way for you to get smarter. If you put half the effort into school as you did getting into fights, I'd bet you'd do well Finally, Sayaka opens her eyes again and raises an eyebrow at Kotori What ya get out of it? Well, that depends on what you're lookin' for I guess. There are all sorts of cool things you could learn about if you bothered to put in the effort. That's part of what school's about, show you a little of everything so you know what you're interested in
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Kotori_K
If I failed back in middle school when I was doing my best, what makes you think I can succeed now that I'm years behind? Fighting is all I have. I enjoy fighting. What I don't enjoy is the constant reminder of how useless I am! Fighting is all I can do! Ive spent more than half my life training! And If I can't even do THAT right what makes anyone think I can do ANYTHING right? And don't compare myself to you! Of course you'd die first! You have no training! That's like telling me that I should be proud of being smarter than an infant.
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka pauses for a moment, she looks back over at Haruko, then around the clearing to make sure its just the three of them, before finally looking back to Kotori Umm... Sorry for the awkward question. But.... Who are you talking to? Neither of us said anything about dyin' or anything. Are you sure you're feelin' ok?
Haruko
Um.... I think she means me saying she's stronger than me. It would appear... Kotori..... you can't stand being weaker than anyone, can you? If being stronger than one person isn't enough.
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka looks back at Haruko, she did mention somethin' like that, but... That was quite a while ago, I'd imagine you'd say it immediately after somethin' like that comes up Regardless, Sayaka sighs and looks back at Kotori, leaning back to give some sort of calm air to this conversation Have you ever thought that fightin' just might not be your thing? People have certain talents too ya know, like this garden of yours. I couldn't grow much of anything back home, but you seem to be doin' well here
Kotori_K
Oh don't be ridiculous. Don't put words in my mouth. I'mnot saying I have to be the strongest. I'm saying that I put nine years into training and if the best I can do is "Only stronger than someone who's never fought" Then that isn't enough. And no. I don't feel "ok" I feel useless, worthless, like a complete failure. Everyone tells me that "I can be strong if I do my best!" But I've BEEN doing my best! And I have almost nothing to show for it than an unbroken losing streak in every battle I've fought!
Haruko
Well then, if you feel like you're doing your best and your best isn't good enough, doesn't that mean you just need to get a better best?
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka takes a bit of a closer look at Kotori, doesn't seem like the other girl's much older than she is, if at all.. Are you bein' serious? What kinda maniac would try trainin' a five-year-old. No wonder you're on the small side, if they've been beatin' ya for so long. Too much trainin's as bad as too little, maybe even worse. Restin's important too, so you don't end up strainin' yourself. Sayaka sighs and takes a deep breath before continuing rant aside, that's not really the point here. Have you ever considered you're just not a fighter? I mean, you're doin' pretty well with this garden here, and you couldn't have started TOO long ago. There are other things in life worth doin'. In fact, if I still had a choice I'd probably just be at home, goin' to school with Madoka, and Hitome. Sayaka gives a wistful glance at the sky, wonder how they're getting along without her anyways? She sighs and looks back at Kotori But I guess that just isn't how its gonna be. Can't really spend too much time whinin' about it, otherwise I'll never get anything done.
Kotori_K
Oh, yeah, you know. I'll just fight hard enough to kill myself rather than bringing myself to near death. That's how I'll get better. She rolls her eyes at Haruko So you think so too? I should just throw away the last nine years and try something else? Homura-sansaid the same thing. She'd rather be normal. You'd rather be normal. Apparently I'm a freak for wanting otherwise. As for the garden..... That's just something I do. It's not something I can turn into a life.
Haruko
*Haruko sighs, it's not hard to tell she's getting frustrated at this point.* Can't you sell this stuff for money?
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka immediately snaps at Kotori, fists clenched with a venom in her voice as she begins to shout DON'T COMPARE ME TO THAT CONNIVING LITTLE... Sayaka takes a deep breath to calm herself down, its nothing THAT important, just focus Look, don't get me wrong. I chose this whole "Magical Girl" thing. I chose to fight. And while I might have been happier otherwise, its not like I regret it. I CHOSE it, not because I wanted to, but because there were people I couldn't bear losing, especially if I knew there was something I could do about it. So before you go running off to get yourself killed, maybe you should stop and consider WHY you're doing it, ok? If its just some hobby of yours, maybe take it a little less seriously? If you're just fighting because you can and that's it. Then you're not the kinda person who needs to be doing it. Its not like you can make a living fighting either. If that's what you're looking for its no better than this
Kotori_K
It's not just a hobby! What part of "Its all I know" don't you understand? And you're saying fighting can't be a living? How under a rock do you live? Bounty hunting! Arena's! Dungeoneering! Mercenary work! There's tons of ways to live as a fighter! And yeah, I can sell salves for like, 1 copper piece each. And when people stop wanting it? I'll have nothing. I can already barely feed myself.
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka breathes another sigh of frustration face straining under the effort of avoiding shouting any further. She takes a deep breath before speaking through clenched teeth If. You. Want. To. Fight. Then. Do. It. And. Don't. Complain. Just. Because. Its. Hard. Life. Is. Hard. Get. Used. To. It. That's. All. There. Is. To. Say. At. This. Point. OK?
Haruko
Heck, why not raise the price? Healing items like these can sell for a few hundred yen, or more, in a regular shop. *Sighs as well after hearing what Sayaka has to say. The frustration is real, and Sayaka isn't wrong. If Kotori wants to live a life of fighting then she either has to get better, or stop losing her desire to live every time she loses.*
Kotori_K
Just keep going? Even when there's no hope?....... ............................ She seems to click That's right..... She sure as hell didn't give up when everything was obviously pointless. I can't quit just like that. That would be an insult. And dammit! If I gotta bash my face into a wall to get stronger than that wall had better be ready for me! I'm so stupid! She hugs Sayaka and Haruko Thanks! I'm gonna go beat something up!
Haruko
*Just kinda stares... dumbfounded.*
Urumi_Koto
*Suddenly Urumi was here*
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka also remains there standing... After a few seconds she returns Kotori's hug. Before sighing and saying Just... Whatever you end up working towards, make sure not to lose sight of it. That's the most important thing here. If that's just getting stronger, then don't give up. That's all there is to it
Kotori_K
Right! Now! Does anyone have any exotic herbs?
Haruko
Huh? Uh.... still don't. I haven't really left here, you know?
Sayaka_Miki
Sayaka pulls out of the hug and takes a deep breath, its been a long day Sorry Kotori, I don't really go around school looking for herbs or anything. But... Looking up at the ever darknening sky, Sayaka scratches the back of her head I'm afraid I've got ta go. I'm... Uh... Glad I could help you Kotori, see you at school tomorrow? Sayaka flashes the others a sly grin before running off back to the main party of the city, to rest for another day
Urumi_Koto
*Urumi teleports away*
Kotori_K
Maybe... Sure. Why not? See ya Sayaka-san!