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What's this? A small portion of the Facility's dining hall has been taken over by a myriad of different teapots and teacups! A secondary table is even full of homemade sweets. It looks like someone has set up a little tea party.

Someone by the name of Mami Tomoe.

Allowing her golden gaze to lift to the door to the dining hall, the blonde catches sight of someone walking in and offers up her brightest smile. "Hello! Would you like some tea?"

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❜ 一 instability.

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▪「 ★ ▬ Hopeless? Her choice of words incited confusion within the young soldier. It was difficult to tell from the way he presented himself, but Shinn carried a lot of hope in his heart. His unwavering determination stemmed from his wish for a brighter future where war didn’t exist. It seemed contradictory for an individual full of rage to live with hope; but his existence proved it was possible. But it didn’t mean it was good for the two to mix together. “I never said it was hopeless.” They were undeniably trapped in the facility, but he was confident they were all going to escape and burn this place to the ground. Furrowing his brows, his red eyes burned with resolution. "The situation isn’t hopeless. I won’t give up just like that. I’ll find a way out for sure.”

Shinn blinked when she mentioned she was the guardian of a city. “Guardian? Are you the country’s representative?” A frown appeared on his face as he averted his gaze from her bright smile. It was impossible for him to think differently; for him to think like her. “I doubt they kept us in here for a good reason. People like them…” Rage. The unbridled rage within him reflected on his face. “They use people for their sick experiments. We’re not even humans in their eyes. We’re all probably just lab rats to those bastards.” The arm she was holding onto tightened as he balled his hands into fists. He remained silent when she spoke with a voice full of glee. His lack of response towards her positive attitude was because he would never be able to find something good about the situation.

A small sigh escaped his lips as he watched her prepare food for him. Taking a seat on the tool near the table, he rested his chin against his hand. To him, this was extremely unnecessary; but he could already tell that she was unwilling to listen to him. “Eh?” His face twisted with confusion as he attempt to process her words. “… Witch? Magical girl?” Shinn promptly shut his mouth and decided not to prod into her life when he noticed how nervous she became. It was none of his business. “No. I’ll eat anything. You stop being picky after you become a soldier.”

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Well now, that certainly was a surprise. Mami's lips pulled into a smile as Shinn spoke. At least he hadn't completely lost hope. "I'm glad you see it that way. Please try to keep your spirits up in the future." Mami paused before laughing softly to herself. "If I'm completely honest, it looked like you had already given up when I saw you." The blonde was relieved to say the least. Despair meant that Witches were nearby. As long as she didn't have to fight, she could keep her powers a secret. Almost unconsciously, the teen began twisting the ring that held her Soul Gem in thought. As time went on, wouldn't it be more difficult to keep her identity a secret? And on top of that, she needed Witches to fight...

Shinn's voice catapulted the female from her thoughts. For a moment, she seemed taken aback before smiling to herself. "A representative? Someone like me? No, I'm too young for something like that. I'm not bred for such a life, either. No, I'm just someone who protects my city." That was all she really needed to say. Mami got the impression that Shinn wasn't one to pry. Even if he did, there was little chance she'd actually tell him. Mami might have reflected on these ideas more if it wasn't for the sudden change in the male's eyes and body language. He seemed furious - unhealthily so. Mami took a deep breath before shaking her head with a small smile. "I doubt we're lab rats. As I said before, perhaps we were meant to be here. Maybe there's something we need to do and that's why we were brought here." He needed to be calmed. That rage could only be his undoing...

A soft, gentle smile showed itself on Mami's lips. "After all, if I hadn't been brought here, I wouldn't have met you. That's something good, isn't it?" Checking the kettle, Mami took a deep breath before settling on some simple sandwiches that would pair well with tea. By the time Shinn had spoken again, Mami was already in the process of making them. "You didn't hear anything just now." She chirped the words cheerfully, doing her best not to let him see how nervous she'd become. "You don't have any preferences? Nothing you like or dislike? Even a soldier can dislike things."

#drivenbyrage #shinn-san let's be buddies pls

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❜ 一 instability.

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▪「 ▬ An exit. All he needed was an exit out of this nightmare. No matter how much or how hard he searched around, he couldn’t find a path out of this facility. It was frustrating. Pressing his hands against his face, he lightly shook his head before attempting to gather his thoughts. It was difficult to focus on his task when his head and heart were in the middle of a war against the foreign feelings his partner was sharing with him. Anger was the main emotion that gave him strength and prevented him from falling into despair. Unbridled rage towards war; towards people who committed evil acts; towards everyone who hurt the people he deeply cared for. However, his partner was different from him. The composed man kept his feelings under check and refused to express himself; the exact opposite of the young teenager. If he allowed Atsuki’s feelings to overtake his, Shinn believed would end up losing ‘himself’. No. He couldn’t allow such a thing to happen. He narrowed his eyes as he made a silent vow that the brand printed on his skin was never going to extinguish the fire in his eyes.

The gentle tap on his shoulder slightly startled him. His pupils shifted to the corner of his eyes as he turned around to face the person. The familiar hair color caught him off-guard, his lips instinctively moving to utter a name of a person that no longer existed. “Stella?” Perhaps it was because of the amount of stress he was going through or because he was on the verge of snapping, but his mind somehow managed to trick him by making him see the face of someone he dearly loved; but lost. But she couldn’t possibly be here. She was gone. The look of shock passed by quickly when he realized the person before him was not Stella. A small frown appeared on his face as he turned away. “… Sorry. I mistook you for someone. Do you need something from me?”

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Others might have walked right by the clearly-suffering male. Perhaps they would have offered him a sympathetic glance or kept their distance in case he decided to lash out. That was understandable - not everyone had the powers that Mami Tomoe possessed. But what good was being a magical girl if she couldn't even help one person? The moment she'd seen the young man cringing away from the world, Mami knew what she had to do. A gentle hand had reached out and tapped his shoulder. She hadn't expected, however, the way that he would react. His expression was a mixture of pain and longing. "Excuse me?" Mami's voice was gentle, soothing. Was his partner causing him pain? She had to admit that he own made it difficult to keep her emotions in check. However, she was practiced at hiding them and burying them away where they wouldn't bother her. A bit of an unfair advantage, true, but one that she'd take anyday over not being able to control them at all.

"You don't need to apologize to me." She wasn't sure exactly how to broach the topic. Remaining silent for a moment, Mami carefully considered her options before smiling gently. "It seems as if you've had a rough day. I couldn't help but notice..." Trailing, Mami reached out and took hold of Shinn's wrist. "Come with me." Despair. Loneliness. Pain. Suffering. There was no end of those emotions in the world. If her assumptions were correct, this 'Facility' would only seek to intensify those feelings. To what end, though, Mami Tomoe wasn't sure. Perhaps they were seeking to create Witches? Tugging gently on Shinn's wrist, Mami walked backwards while facing him - offering up a comforting smile. "I'll get you something to eat or drink. You look like you aren't doing so well. That's the least I can do, right? So just let me do that for you. After that, I'll leave you alone if you want. With how you seem to be doing now, though, I simply can't do that."

#drivenbyrage #don't you deny her shinn #DON'T YOU DENY HER

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Cake Is A Food Group || Kou

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His room was completely bare and dull. There was nothing interesting going on that could distract him from all the unpleasant and bothersome feelings that were festering in his chest. He wasn’t used to this, and he didn’t like it. The thought of being stuck in this dark facility while at the same time being attached to a human emotionally and physically was slowly making him nauseous. Was this really something Karlheinz cooked up, or was it something else?

”..Gah..I’m just going to get irritated laying around like this.”With a quick movement accompanied with a sigh; He slung his legs over the side of his bed. Directly across from him was another empty bed, completely untouched by whoever it was he was connected to. Just the sight made him grip the sheets in his fists.

”… …. …” Enough of this. It was time to leave and explore the grounds further, maybe some answers will turn up that way. Or maybe someone will turn up that he can torment, either would be fine.

It only took seconds for Kou to be out of his room and out into the hallways. They all looked boring and lifeless, there wasn’t even subtle designs on them or photographs. There was an eerie lack of personality all around him, even sounds were lacking besides his own boots against the floor.

He stuck his nose up and closed his eyes, arms behind his head as he walked. Since there was such a lack of..anything, the blond decided he was going to hum to himself. It couldn’t hurt, right? The silence gave him too much time to think and that was what he was trying to avoid.

His hip pushed a door open, to a place he wasn’t sure of nor did he care about. This random location is where his little exploration would begin. On his way here, he didn’t see anyone else. These grounds are either fairly big, or him and his brothers were the only ones here. So, what’s an empty room?

Then a delicious scent filled his nose. It was familiar and warm, something that could make him smile and feel contentment along with fullness. He sniffed the air like a dog while his arms lowered down to his sides unconsciously.

”Ah..What is this? Something delicious being cooked in such a dark place? Is it..Oho, it is. ~ It’s…Cake?”He took a few light steps in the direction of the smell, ending up behind a blonde girl who quickly moved her body around to face him. Her greeting was sweet just as sweet as her smile and likely the cake she was baking.

Spending time with a human girl..That was something familiar. Kou could do this, especially if it ended with him getting food. He’d tolerate this girl for now, it might even prove to be fun.

You’re the one baking this, hey? Wow, it smells great already! ☆ I’d appreciate if you’d let me stay and have some. I bet it’ll be yu~mmy! ~”

If there was one thing Kou Mukami knew how to do, it was talk to girls like he wasn’t completely bothered by them and the things they said. This girl seemed so weak, he was already mauling over how quickly he could kill her and becoming amused by it.

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He seemed friendly enough. That was Mami's first impression of him. 'Friendly enough'. Unconciously, she twisted the ring on her finger with a soft smile. "Ah, do you really think so? That's nice of you to say. I had to make it from memory, so there's a chance I forgot something..." Pausing, Mami glanced over her shoulder to the oven before giving a brief nod of her head. "I think it will turn out just fine, though."

What was it that voice had said when she woke up? 'You can't really trust anyone'. It struck Mami that she was alone with a stranger that she knew nothing about in a place that was unfamilair. Her fingers twitched before Mami forced herself to stop twisting the band that contained her Soul Gem. He hadn't done anything to cause her suspicion, after all. If anything, it was her own paranoia...

Realizing that she'd been staring at Kou for some time, the magical girl blinked once before shaking her head quickly. "I'm sorry. That was terribly rude of me." Turning from Kou, Mami dug through a few of the cabinets until she came across exactly what she wanted to find - a teaset. "Do you drink tea at all?" When in doubt, go for tea. That was always Mami's intuition. After all, she'd gotten good at pairing different desserts to different teas. "I tend to drink quite a bit. If you're not used to it and want to try some, I might be able to find something you'd like."

He seemed like he liked sweet things if what he said about the cake was true. In that case, he'd probably want something that wasn't too strong or bitter. Ah, but she was getting ahead of herself, wasn't she? "You know..." Maybe he'd want to help. "I make the icing by hand, too. If you'd want to, you could help. If you've never made something like this before, don't worry." Already she'd turned to grab the needed supplies. After pulling down a bowl or two, Mami looked over her shoulder to Kou with a gentle smile. "It's easy to make."

Oh. Had that sounded rude? Mami quickly backpedaled and ruffled her hair briefly. "Not that I'm saying you wouldn't be able to do something more complicated. Please don't misunderstand me. It's just that I believe that simple and easy-to-make things are always more fun to do with another person. It doesn't take too much attention away from the conversation."

#isolatedidol #please don't kill me kou-san

Cake Is A Food Group || Kou

The sound of pots and pans clanging together filled the empty kitchen, echoing into the dining hall with each metallic bang. Mami Tomoe grimaced at the sound, resolving to do better next time and be a great deal more quiet. While she didn't know exactly how many people resided in this so-called Facility, Mami was of the opinion that causing even one other person trouble or discomfort was one person too many. Still, she had what she wanted now. Sparing a quick glance toward the doorway of the kitchen to at least confirm no one else was around, Mami sighed in relief before setting about working upon one of her memorized recipes.

Even in an strange place, this small sense of familiarity was enough to put Mami at ease. Humming softly, she stirred each ingredient in with careful movements. Cooking was a simple pleasure - one that Mami took a great deal of pride in. After having lived on her own for so long, there was something to be said about the way she'd cultivated her style of cooking. Her specialty, though, was sweets. Why Mami had decided on baking a cake on this particular day, though, she didn't know. If pressed, she'd have to assume she'd done it simply because it cheered her up. There was also the fact that the others would have eat her leftovers.

She'd just finished putting the cake in the oven when Mami had the distinct feeling that she was no longer alone in the kitchen. Turning around on her heel, the female was left facing a blond male. "Hello." Odd. Why hadn't he said anything? Maybe he was scared. If that was the case, then it fell to her to make him more comfortable. Adopting a kind smile, Mami folded her hands behind her back. "Was I too noisy? My apologies. However, if you'd like to wait, this cake should be ready within the hour." Shifting her weight from one foot to the other, Mami allowed the smile to waver briefly before bringing it back at full power once again. "Eating food with other people always makes me feel better. You'll wait, won't you?"

#isolatedidol #here it is the world's shittiest closed

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standing alone in the rain will only give you a cold!

It was pretty cold today, Kagura noticed, while looking out the window of the room she shared with the Afro guy (she never bothered to remember the man’s name). The clouds outside suggested rain, and with nothing better to do, she decided to go out in it. It wasn’t like she enjoyed the rain that much, it was pretty depressing at times, but playing in the puddles with Sadaharu after a shower was fun, and splashing Gin-chan was fun too. Even if he got huffy afterwards, when she brought him a towel he would always get over it and they could play again.

So, with her umbrella out and open, she walked around the outside of the grounds, humming to herself as she thought over the nice things that had happened with the Yorozuya in the rain as her feet splashed in newly formed puddles. It was a shame her friends weren’t here, or at least if they were, she hadn’t seen them. It was always strangely quiet without them, always weirdly empty. To be honest, she hated it, but she wouldn’t tell them that. No, she had better things to do than mope around because she was upset, like help out someone else who looked equally alone.

A girl stood a little bit away from the building, blonde ringlets dripping from the rain as she didn’t bother to get out of it, or at least it didn’t seem like she did. She was pretty, Kagura decided, and probably around her age as well, so she didn’t really want someone who was actually in her age-group to get sick, not when everyone else she had seen her seemed older. Without her friends here, she didn’t really have anyone to talk to, but if she could at least try to be nice, well, maybe that could change!

❝Here,❞Holding out her umbrella so it sheltered the both of them, Kagura tilted her head at the blonde before smiling somewhat.❝It’s bad to stay out in the rain, aru. If you get sick, then you’ll have to stay in bed and that won’t be good. Medicine doesn’t taste nice either, you know? You can stay under my umbrella until it stops, aru.❞

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Mami had done her best from the moment she woke up in this strange place to remain calm. Not only did she have to deal with odd feelings that were not her own but she was also under the distinct impression that there weren't any Witches around. Still, the female couldn't relax. Without Witches around, it was dangerous to use her powers. Perhaps, though, the strange new emotions she felt were evidence that she'd entered some odd version of a Witch's Barrier. So it came to pass that Mami Tomoe wandered the immediate area with her Soul Gem as her guide. If there were any Witches to find, she'd do it.

Wasn't her duty as a magical girl to protect everyone, after all?

By the time it had begun raining, Mami had walked the entire vicinity of her new suroundings. No Witches. No other magical girls, either, by what she could tell. Here, too, it seemed that she was alone. Allowing her Soul Gem to return to it's ring form, Mami tilted her head to the pouring sky with a relieved sigh. No doubt the Witches would come soon enough. Wherever there was sadness or despair, they seemed to crop up. Eventually they would show up in this place and Mami would have to take up arms against them. But that would be okay, wouldn't it? Even if she was alone...

The voice beside her startled her. The surprise lasted only for a moment before Mami quickly adopted a kind smile. This person had been concerned for her, it seemed. "Ah, thank you. I suppose I hadn't noticed the rain." The fact was that such things no longer bothered the blonde. She'd hunted Witches in worse weather than this without complaint. If anything, it made her hunts easier - less people around meant she could transform without being seen. However, that was decidedly not a factor in this case. Besides, wouldn't it have been rude not to thank this girl properly for being worried about her?

"It's very kind of you to worry about a stranger you've never met before." Without missing a beat, the blonde quickly bowed to the other female. "My name is Mami Tomoe. If you would be so kind as to introduce yourself, we'll no longer be strangers." Perhaps it was a childish thing to say. It certainly felt that way. But perhaps making a friend would put Mami at ease. At least, that was what she hoped.

#SWEATS #it took forever and it's crap gomen gomen #but yes kagura mami will be ur buddy!!!#youzhiyusan