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Really want to roleplay with Claude or Sebastian at this current moment.
ooc: I know of a different demon rper on this site. they aren't a Sebastian or a Claude though they do rp a demon character. They're from Yu Yu Hakusho if you've ever heard of the show.
Since it's halloween, reblog if your ask box will be open for trick or treaters
Guys my little brother is five, he’s turning 6 on January 28th. And guess what? He thinks he’s fat. He gets bullied at school because he’s bigger than the other kids. I thought it would be an amazing birthday present (as well as an iPod im getting him) to see how many people don’t think he’s fat. Can you please reblog if you don’t think he’s fat? I want to prove to him he’s not fat because he comes home from school and cries. And i just don’t want him to turn out like me because I used to cut and I used to be suicidal. I don’t want him to turn out like me, so if you can please please reblog if you don’t think he’s fat? On his birthday, I wanna videotape his reaction and add it to this post. So please im begging you. He would be so happy.
skullsnsquirrels:
"Well… there will always be people who refuse to change. That’s a fact of life. You can’t win ‘em all, like they say. And… I’m pretty sure that you’ve adapted to this time period pretty well, if that’s what you’re worried about. You don’t seem old-fashioned to me… not that there’s anything wrong with that."
"But… intervening is against the rules, isn’t it? Besides, your Game… as hard as it is, it’s fair. That’s what I learned in Traverse Town. We… Beat and I… were lucky enough to be granted liable for a second chance. Besides, everything turned out okay in the end, right? Actually… you brought me back… when I shouldn’t have been. You saved me."
Joshua just gave her a smile then. "I appreciate it... I have done what I can to be sure that anyone who I actually get into contact with won't notice a difference in how I am, though at times this can prove a difficult task. There have been times throughout my life that I have been... a little wary of approaching I will admit."
"Hmm... as true as that is though Rhyme.. you know as well as I do that there are times when I... bend the rules of my own game." It seemed he was almost amused by this and he was... rather comforted by how she seemed to defend his own actions. "I couldn't have just accepted it and left you as a pin while I gave your brother life after all he did for you. I watched how he practically risked his own life to keep you safe even as a noise after all." He stated easily. "That and I'm pretty sure he probably would have found a way to get back at me if I did leave you like that." He said in almost amusement.
Heart Broken Composer
Rhyme giggled a bit nervously at that… she’d let her own feelings get to her head… which had been happening more and more often. It was a little distressing at times. “I know… I know that some novels can do it right, have an active heroine… but there are a lot of them who don’t. Gratification without having to work for it at all is what’s popular in these types of books now.”
At his words, however, she smiled. “I’m glad I could help. I mean, you were really upset, and I couldn’t just leave you all alone without trying to help at least. Anyway, enough of me rambling… I promised you a story, so I’ll give you a story.” And with that said, Rhyme cracked open the novel.
Joshua hummed as he glanced up at the sky again. "You're right... not many seem able to do it right lately. Honestly I find it rather distressing myself... I just can't let it get to me if I can help it." He sighed, shaking his head. "I have to try and control my emotions.. for if they are strong enough my emotions can have an effect on Shibuya with how closely connected we are."
He closed his eyes for a moment when he heard her opening her novel now, finding himself wondering what this one would entail. His heart still ached yes but... he was at least a little bit at peace for the moment.
"Oh, I doubt that Shibuya would be so accepting of a new Composer. I know at least one skater who’d probably try to do something about it if it were to come to pass. I like Shibuya the way it is now, anyway."
His words, however, confused her a little. “Thrown my way…? I can’t really remember you doing anything to me.”
"Hmm.... I appreciate your kindness Rhyme. I have... admittedly found myself doubting at times whether or not I really am a suitable Composer for Shibuya with how long I've been at it now. As long as I've been at it... and there are still some people that seem so.... unchangeable that live here."
"Well... perhaps not directly... but I could have attempted to do something to either intervene or assist in multiple facets of your life yet I stood by and watched.... I could have also done something to attempt and prevent the foul play caused by the Reapers... they still should have listened to me.."
Heart Broken Composer
"I like thinking that every book is it’s own world… because every author has a world in mind for their stories, with their own sets of rules and everything. It’s almost like meeting a person, because you always get at least little bit of insight as to what the author is like."
Rhyme wrinkled her nose a little at the concept. “If that’s the case, I might have to pass then. Paranormal romance just has… way too many cliches for my tastes. A young pretty girl who doesn’t think she’s pretty is captivated by the new boy that she’s just met. He likes her too and decides to start watching her. She finds out what he is and starts depending on him for everything because he’s stronger, or faster, or smarter… it’s almost always a passive heroine…” Rhyme’s grip on the book tightened a little. “I don’t like passive heroines who simply… can’t fend for themselves or just let the plot move them along and aren’t active. People who just let things happen to them… or are only there to be rescued all the time.”
Joshua smiled at her description of a novel world, however it slowly disappeared once she began explaining. He hummed, glancing up at the sky as he shook his head a bit.
"You shouldn't judge a book by it's cover or what's written on the back. I have read in my time many a book where it is the young heroine that manages to save the young lad who has the supernatural powers, in their own way. I know for me.... that story rings true." he glanced at her with a small smile. "I.... honestly if it wasn't for you being here right now for me Rhyme.... I'm not sure how I'd have coped quite at the moment.." He frowned at the thought however.
"…Tch." No, he wasn’t impressed. He was no longer angry, but he wasn’t impressed either. "Complicated…? Better find a way to explain than that." he stated, but at least his tone and eyes were calm.
"I-It's uh.... difficult..." He bit his lip. He'd just got Neku finally talking to him again... by some fluke or miracle Neku was.. at least speaking to him. He was afraid to possibly destroy that again. He supposed.. by staying silent however that would do the same thing. It seemed perhaps Shibuya wasn't going to be as sunny as everyone hoped today.... Might as well just bite the bullet either way. "Let's.. uh... let's say that.... My only regret about kissing you.. was that it pushed you away. If I was given the chance to kiss you again knowing it wouldn't scare you off I would gladly take it.. as many times as I could get." There. He'd said it, in a manner of speaking. Now all there was left was to wait for Neku to bolt from him again or something. He was honestly expecting it... who could ever love him for the way he was considering what he did to judge those to see who passed on and who got a second change at life..?
"I see… yeah, I can certainly see why it wouldn’t do for the Composer to have his guard down, hmm?" Rhyme adjusted her beanie absentmindedly.
"Well… I’m glad you trust me enough. Although, I’m not exactly sure what I’ve done to earn so much of it from you."
Joshua's eyes sparkled a bit in amusement as she agreed with him. "Well... that is unless you're wanting a new Composer. I suppose it could prove interesting to have someone new take over."
"Honestly..." He said after a bit, his tone sounding a bit more serious for a bit. " It's mostly just you've been there. You haven't done anything to prove that I shouldn't trust you... and it seems no matter what I throw your way.. you don't ever seem to hold a grudge against me.."
Heart Broken Composer
"I wouldn’t find it awkward at all," Rhyme giggled and shook her head. "It’s like… sharing someone’s world with someone else. If the author did well, then it would feel like that. I love that feeling."
Rhyme sat down, cross-legged, atop the roof and pulled the book out of her bag excitedly. “My only hope is that you enjoy… fantasy stories. And… since I read the back of the book, I can say with confidence that there’s a dash of paranormal romance.”
Joshua hummed at that. "Sharing someone's world with another...." He repeated before he nodded. "A rather... intriguing way of looking at it." He stated as he sat down as well now, glancing up at the sky for a moment before glancing over at her again.
"A fantasy story with a dash of paranormal romance.... honestly that could almost sound like the way we live our own lives with Shibuya's game." It seemed to amuse him honestly.
"First off, drop the act. You’re full of crap. We need to talk seriously. You took my very first kiss and I wanna know where we stand and how you feel about… Me."
"ahh... yes I forgot... you always have been able to tell when it's been an act. I haven't quite been able to figure out how yet.. most likely I never will." He just stood there in silence for a moment before looking up again. "Not often you wish to talk seriously with me.." However he blinked at the next part, just staring in almost wide-eyed shock. "It.. had been your first..?" Immediately his gaze looked almost horrified. "Oh.. Dear I.. I hadn't realized. I apologize.." He whispered before he shook his head. "I.....I'm not sure where we stand. I guess it would partially depend upon you. Though I.." It was obvious now to anyone who knew him well that the Composer had lost his composure. His cheeks turned a bit red as he glanced away. "How I feel... Th-that's.... complicated."
"Wow… I should be honored, shouldn’t I? It’s not everyday that someone gets permission to watch Shibuya’s Composer stumble around in a drunken state. It’d…" Rhyme trailed off, smiling widely at him. It would be easier for someone to take him out if he was drunk… assuming he would, in fact, let her see.
"Anyway, I’m very glad to see that you’re doing better."
Joshua chuckled a bit. "Ah yes, a rare sight indeed. However depending on quite how drunk I get.... it's also a sign of trust. For you see I always drink somewhere in private.. somewhere I most likely will not be recognized as easy, and if I get drunk enough I sadly am almost defenseless. If I trust you around me when in that almost defenseless state it is a rather high honor indeed.Though there are times when I can get drunk enough that I speak like Goofy and still am aware enough to defend myself."
Heart Broken Composer
"Oh no, I get too lost in my books to multitask with being here for you and just…reading…" Rhyme admitted sheepishly and looked down at her plastic bag. She really was terrible at multitasking. "I mean… I heard this book was especially good… but I still need to take that with a grain of salt."
"…Unless you’d like it if I read it to you?" Rhyme asked, looking up from her bag at him. She’d always wondered if she would be good at reading aloud, and now seemed the perfect time to test it. "Maybe a possibly-fantastic adventure to some far-away land is what you need?"
Joshua hummed as he allowed that. He understood really getting into one's book, however at the mention of her possibly reading aloud to him.... what an odd thought process. It had been a very long time since he'd.. really had a story read to him. Not since his own mother...
He glanced at her, a look of surprise on his face as he hummed. "I.... perhaps that may help. I haven't had much time to really read any stories as of late.. perhaps I simply need to unwind, to distract myself. That is of course if it would not be awkward. I do not wish for it to be so."
"…Hey can we talk?"
Neku.... he hadn't seen the other in so long. It was a rather hard shock to him right now as he put on that small mask. He tried his best to act like nothing was wrong and most would buy it. Would Neku however...? Only time would tell. "Ah.... Neku. Yes of course... Dear. What is it you wish to speak about..?"
"I guess that does sound like a disaster waiting to happen, huh? Well, I suppose it’s better to be safe than sorry." Rhyme wanted to make a note that he looked like he was feeling better, but decided not to remind him. "So… you look like you’re doing well. That’s good to see… It’s important for the Composer to be in tip-top shape, right?"
"Hmm yes. I'm doing a bit.. better since our last encounter. Still perhaps a little shaken but.. I shall manage." Honestly he wasn't sure if he'd ever be fully okay considering what had happened but he'd be able to hide it for the most part. "Perhaps one of these days however I shall... allow you to see what I am luck when I'm drunk~ I'm sure it would be quite the amusement for you. My Producer can survive taking care of Shibuya for a day or two while I recover. "
Heart Broken Composer
Rhyme stayed silent as she listened to his words. As much as her brother had once advocated against Joshua, he hadn’t done anything to them… at least, not directly. He hadn’t caused them to get hit by that car, and had even returned her to life. He didn’t have to do that, yet he had.
Perhaps she felt a little indebted to him. “I see… well, I’ll stick with you for a while, okay? Is that all right with you?” Rhyme asked, smiling up at him serenely.
Joshua just gazed at this girl in shock. He'd done... so many things to indirectly harm this child and her older brother... and yet here she was offering to stay with him for a bit... he didn't understand her at all.
After a moment he gave a small nod. "I... I believe that would be alright." He agreed with a small nod, glancing out at the city again. "If it... would make it better or perhaps easier of course feel free to just... read your book. It doesn't matter if it's silence or not. Just.. knowing that you're here will perhaps help Dear..."
"Wow, I imagine that must be quite a sight."
She giggled. “Maybe I should come with you next time you drink, mm? Getting home would probably be much easier if you had someone to help you figure out where you were.”
Joshua's eyes seemed to sparkle with amusement. "Yes... it most likely would be. Sadly I don't honestly drink too much anymore. I've been trying to keep a better eye on Shibuya and it's a bit tricky to do that when you're drunk."
