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[sukijanai-blog]

“Thank… you!” Natsuki managed to lift a hand in an attempt to show the boy’s friend that she was, in fact, okay, but she was being helped right back up before she knew it. “You might just be too kind. Much appreciated.” She reached over to pat the black and purple guy’s arm with a smile, wiping a tear from the laughter away simultaneously. And that was when she noticed the spilled items. “Oh. Ah–” But she was being spoken to! Her face scrunched up quizzically– “Black Frost? Oh! This mus be–” She grinned toward Black Frost. “There are ways to show someone you like them without bankrupting your friend, here, Black Frost!”

Redirecting her focus on the boy, she nodded once, corners up her mouth prying up as she stooped down to start retreiving some of the fallen snacks. “I’m perfectly fine. Thank you– but it looks like the same can’t be said for your purchases. I’m sorry about that.” Actually– a few bags in her arms later, she blinked up at him. “I have to wonder how you two were carrying all of this before– do you need some help…?”

[tomodaichi]

Admittedly, this was a little embarrassing. His demon was being scolded and seemed to have been taking it seriously but...-- From a stranger? The large demon seemed to bow it’s head apologetically as it looked around the dropped items. 

“Hee.. ho...”

“Aha.. You’ve got power over it...” 

A force to be reckoned with-- Right? While they spoke, Black Frost even began trying to look through what was still salvageable. On top of that, it had even started to pick up anything that wasn’t to throw in a nearby trash bin. Black Frost would have done this for Daichi too but it seemed.. Different!

Rude demon...

“Huh? O-Oh.. Black Frost is pretty strong so a lot of it was carried just fine--” Wait, hold on. She was offering to help and they could easily talk more like that, right? He could have easily summoned another demon to help but she seemed nice and turning her down probably wouldn’t be too polite after Black Frost had knocked her over already. “I-I mean.. Sure! Some of it might be done for but we can probably use the help..!” 

“Hang on-- My car is pretty close now so getting the rest of this there will be no problem!” 

[passafrisk-blog]

“Thank you. I know some people find it a little unnerving, the way I act. I guess I’m just a little mature for my age.” Or a lot mature, but you know, potato potato pronounced in a slightly different way. Dying did that to a person.

Frisk pouted slightly as they talked about monsters. They knew the stereotype, but their protective side flared up and made them want to scold him for speaking of them that way. No, they had to remain calm. It was a difference of worlds. Despite Daichi saying it could wait until icecream, Frisk disagreed.

“Mom is a monster. So are most of my friends. As in the monster species. They’re really kind, much kinder than humans have ever been to me. I think our definitions are different, so please forgive all my bristling and huffing. My family are monsters and it makes me really bad when people assume they’re bad. They never did anything bad.”

Well, nothing unprovoked. Frisk wouldn’t share that detail. Their irritation gave way to excitement as the food court came into sight. They loved sweets and had a child’s attention span. They walked a little too quickly towards the icecream place, a happy hum of a familiar tune escaping them for a good few seconds as they looked over the flavours. So many wonderful choices…

“Can I have the orange creamcicle flavour?”

[tomodaichi]

Oh. Looks like this conversation would come first.

It was interesting to hear at least... A take on monsters different than what the rest of the world would tell you. And from someone so young too. Kids could really see in a different perspective, huh? “No, no.. Don’t worry, Frisk. I totally get you.. It’s like...” He thought a moment as they approached the food court. “Demons too... They’re scary looking and if they’re on their own or in contracts with bad people they do bad things but.. I don’t think they’re all bad. Mine are pretty awesome.” There were obvious differences for sure. Demons were actually pretty bad but the monsters Frisk knew sounded much nicer.

Daichi appreciated the change of mood. “Sure! Orange creamcicle sounds great.. I’ll get the bubblegum flavor for sure though.” He ordered when prompted, paying once their order was taken.. Frisk’s excitement rubbed off on him, it seemed. He really couldn’t wait! The two cones were handed to him and Daichi handed Frisk theirs before motioning for them to follow so they could take a seat somewhere.

“Will you tell me more about your mom? I wanna hear more about these good monsters.” 

[sukijanai-blog]

Natsuki had seen him, the boy and his companion. Without her phone or her headphones, she was more prone to keeping an eye on her surroundings– and this city called for max attentiveness. This, however, wasn’t anything she wouldn’t have encountered back home, and, seeing the grocery haul in his arms, Natsuki had attempted to sidestep in the direction she predicted he would not take. She was wrong. Still, her balance was easily found and it did give her opportunity to stifle a laugh at the boy and the (???) companion’s masterful regain. “I saw you coming this way,” she started, attempting to deflect the sudden apology, rendered sheepish as the receiver, “But I misjudged–”

Was that chocolate being handed to her? “O-oh. Thank you…?” Natsuki blinked at the item she was handed, looking at the companion with wide, confused violet eyes– and then took another– and another– and another– wait. Why do I keep taking these–?!– 

“I’m–” Hold it in. “I can’t–” Hold it in. “I really–” 

She nearly doubled over and a few of the boy’s purchases that had been transferred to her tumbled to the ground again as she shook with laughter. “I– can’t– haha– accept– haha– these…!”

[tomodaichi]

As distressing as it was to see his demon hand off the groceries. Black Frost was definitely one of his more social demons but this was something else! Weirder still, the girl took everything that was offered to her.. The scene was ridiculous altogether and Daichi didn’t know where he could make an attempt to stop it-- 

That was until the girl fell over, dropping his things in the process. “Oh--!” Oh no. At first, he thought that she might have been hurt. Maybe Black Frost was too forceful.. So he was worried up until he heard her laughter! Where he probably should have been by to help her, Black Frost was already trying to help pick the girl up. 

“Ahaha.. I.. I’m really sorry about that. I guess Black Frost took a liking to you..”

“Are you alright?”

[suiseui-blog]

@tomodaichi

   ❝ Yoohooooo!!! ❞

  ❝ I won! ❞ it’s a little ridiculous to use her limited quirk on something as silly as a bet, but she can’t exactly use it on, say, people who might need it anyway, ❝ Shijima, that means you have to buy the snacks! ❞

[tomodaichi]

It was a bet that he was sure he’d win! When he lost? He was in disbelief. His demon of choice flopped over in frustration as well. 

Just.. How did she do that? 

But! Fair was fair. He owed her now! Thankfully, it was just snacks... But he had to hold back asking her for a rematch set for the next day. 

“Fiiine, fine..! You won this time, alright? Next time I won’t go easy on you!” 

“So? What kind of snacks should we get? There’s a convenience store close by so we’re pretty lucky.” 

[horologiumus-blog]

                 ♚. { W } hat did people usually do in situations like these? She wasn’t a hundred percent sure, but she was certain that people would probably usually get upset. It was pretty rude to just place yourself in front of another in line to get something. Though of course she wouldn’t be lashing out in rage just merely calmly and collected as usual. Her hand would reach out slightly to try and get his attention by tapping him on the shoulder, but it would seem he had already noticed her. ❝ Oh..um… ❞ Before she could even get the words out she planned on saying he was already moving out of the way and allowing her to move forward.

         ❝ Thanks..but… ❞ Her green eyes would follow the person in front of them after they had ordered what they wanted and leaving the line. Which left the two of them up in the front to be next, this was fairly…awkward. ❝ You can go ahead, it’s fine. ❞ It wasn’t as if she minded anyway, the girl had been spacing out in line anyway thinking to herself as she waited. She’d probably do it once more waiting again.

[tomodaichi]

Uh oh. Now what? ---

Daichi was a little flustered. That’s embarrassing as it is. But she was.. Nice about it. She even offered to let him go before her even though he’d slipped in front of her. “Ah-- Are you sure? You were waiting...” This was definitely awkward. Dumbfounded, he stood there... They both did. He fidgeted where he stood before clearing his throat. 

“I-I’ll go then.. And then you-- Oh.” By this point, the person behind both of them got impatient and pushed through to go place their own order. “Aha.. I guess we’re waiting again..”

“I’m so sorry.” 

[kokonehime-blog]

Ow. What the fuck. Someone tugs at her ponytail and she whips her head to see who it is - and sees… A tiny… Person? Floating away from her. Well.

Oh - then someone - what? “Uh… Yeah, fine I guess, thank you. Um.”

She squints at the tiny thing. Who is that? What is that?

[tomodaichi]

“A-Ah.. Um.. She’s mine.. Sorry.” 

Shoot. He’d already apologized, hadn’t he? “Did she hurt you?.. I-I don’t think any harm was meant but...” Well, there was something he should take care of at least. Daichi took his phone out then and cancelled the summon for Pixie before slipping his phone back into his pocket. The demon didn’t seem too pleased but not having a demon in someone’s business made conversation a lot easier.

“There.. See? I..”

“I’m Daichi-- By the way... Sorry for any trouble.”

[tomodaichi]

@horologiumus

It wasn’t so often he visited a coffee shop for a quick cup of tea or coffee! Usually, he sat to enjoy it since he... Well, he usually had a lot of time. Today was the same but he was still waiting in line to place an order before he’d take a seat.

He didn’t realize that he’d moved in front of someone else in line, however. Not right away anyway. “Oops!” When he did realize, however.. Daichi jumped in surprise when he realized she was behind him.  Hesitantly, he moved aside for her to pass.

“A-Ah.. Sorry.. Go ahead, alright? You were here before me..! Eheh..”

[tomodaichi]

@sukijanai

“Ack! Careful--!” 

It was his fault, really. He’d admit to it without hesitation! Daichi backed right into her with both arms full of things he bought for himself. Groceries.. Mostly. He was trying the healthy eating thing but among the good eats there were.. Snacks. But that was besides the point! 

Everything he carried was dropped and the demon that was by his side only made sure to catch Daichi. Black Frost practically manhandled it’s tamer to keep him standing until he flailed away to check on the girl he’d bumped into. 

“Are you alright? S-Sorry about that... I-- Hey!”

While he tried to apologize, Black Frost had started to pick up what was dropped. Normally, that would be fine but the large demon had started to offer the sweeter snacks to the girl they encountered and when those ran out, the fruits and vegetables were offered next. 

“Hee ho?” 

“Black Frost--! Those are.. M-Mine... Ah..”

[tomodaichi]

@kokonehime

“Heeey--! Wait up.. N-No, don’t just!--” 

Shoot. 

Despite his words, Pixie was already way ahead of him. She was still following orders, per say.. But she was doing it her way it seemed. The demon was still close enough to Daichi but was apparently curious about someone passing by. So rather than listening, she was soon fluttering by the girl. She giggled playfully before tugging at the stranger’s hair suddenly.

“Pixie! That’s enough!” 

He was late but hopefully he got there in time to prevent his Pixie from getting into any trouble! This was seemingly discouraging for her but she returned to his side.

“Sorry about that.. Are you alright?”

[tomodaichi]

whoa hey! 

like for a starter? i’m gunna cap this at 3 and there might be some Demon interaction!

[tomodaichi]

@ladybugette

“H-Hey! Marinette-- O-Over here..!” 

The two had met once or twice now? It was a random decision to send her a text earlier that day too. He wanted to hang out with someone who would actually have fun with this kind of thing and he had a good feeling about Marinette. 

What was it? A smaller idol event.. A local idol popular in Sector 5. She had a show later on and... 

Well... ...

Daichi didn’t want to go alone.

“Good to see you! Glad you got my messages.. Eheheh...” 

[passafrisk-blog]

“Sorry if I sound a little strange. I know I’m a bit odd for a kid my age, but it’s not like I can change that.”

Deep introspective conversations never were very popular on the playground, and Frisk realized pretty early they were odd. They guessed it came with the territory of being as smart of they were. Well, smart in some categories at least. They were aware than most children didn’t really have the attention span for what they did. Maybe that was why they were the one that survived the underground.

“Oh yeah, my mom is a goat. Specifically she’s a type of monster that looks like a goat, but I just like saying she’s a goat. I can give you the full story later though.”

They said this is the most dismissive wave possible, like this was hardly a big deal. They had to walk a bit faster not to get separated from Daichi as they walked to the zoo, but soon enough they were inside. It took a lot of will power not to run off and look at the cool animals right away, at least for a nine year old.

“Yes! Icecream is the best! That would be great!”

[tomodaichi]

“Nah, it’s cool. I mean.. I don’t think too much about that kind of thing so it’s a little surprising, that’s all! But you’re cool, Frisk.” A cool kid. “Wouldn’t just ask you to change or anything, y’know? Especially since we just met-- I mean. Not that should affect anything but...” 

You get what he’s saying. 

But yeah. It was a little strange. More so when their mother was brought up again. “A monster...? Well. I mean... Is she really a monster if she took care of you?” Of course, monsters and demons came in all shapes and sizes. But if you were close enough to call one your parent? “Our definition of monsters could be a little different, right? I’m thinking big and scary.. Creatures under your bed kinda monsters.” Daichi had never heard of a goat monster that took in cool kids. 

“We can talk about this over ice-cream though. Or over the next few weeks. Months... However long we’re stuck in this place...”

Don’t forget. You’re here forever. 

But he was glad that Frisk seemed to like the idea of getting ice-cream! Honestly, he was probably looking forward to it a bit more too. Once they were in a more food court looking area, he looked around for some kind of ice-cream stand.. Their adventure wouldn’t be one to end in disappointment. Daichi would make sure of that.

“So? What kind is your favorite? Get anything you want, alright? I kinda want bubblegum flavor.” 

[tomodaichi]

In Hive City, there were plenty of things to see. Unbelievable things.. Amazing things. Monsters and other creatures you’d think would only exist in stories or even in anime. Fighting or committing crimes-- 

“There we.. Go!” 

A demon larger than most humans lifted a certain human up off the ground without much effort. It might have been one of the sillier sighs to see.. A beast pushing a human up into a tree. But there was a good reason for this! A classic. Your average cat stuck in a tree scenario. 

Literally.

And Daichi was going up after it. Who needed the fire department? Sector 6 needed them more. This kitty had a hero coming for it. “Come on, buddy.. I’m not gunna hurt y-- Ow!” But not everoyone was glad to have a hero.. And this scratch would be proof of that. Still, Daichi shifted and climbed after the cat until he finally caught it to bring to safety.  

That was the general idea anyway. Without realizing, Wu Kong had gone into a more aggressive state when another person arrived onto the scene. “Huh?.. Hey-- Whoa. Stay back, alright?” He couldn’t just cancel the summon suddenly.. Not while he still needed to get down with a feisty cat in his arms.

“Look-- It’s not going to hurt you j-just... Let me get down.”

[thiefxgame-deactivated20170726]

“…. Now that I think about it, I need to do some shopping. You don’t mind me tagging along, do you? I’ll even buy you lunch~!”  

[tomodaichi]

“R-Really? That’s awfully generous, dude.. I mean, we just met!” 

“But I don’t think I can pass up a free meal either-- Ehehe.. Maybe we can get to know each other a little better too if you tag along. Can’t have too many friends here, right?”

[passafrisk-blog]

“Oh, thank you. I like to think these things a lot. Life is much more boring if you don’t have time to think about philosophy. Name meanings are nice. It gives you an idea of the intentions of the people behind them.” Even if you never meet them. The child’s expression remained happy as they ignored the sad thoughts that attempted to interfere with their good mood.

“Yeah, lions are great! I hope they had some goats too! Goats are the best. My mom’s a goat.” They acted like that was completely normal as they strode forward. “Yeah, snacks!”

[tomodaichi]

“A-Ah? Right, right...” 

This kid was going on about things he’d never really thought about. Ah, youth. Here his first thoughts on someone’s name were... Well.. How cute a name might be. How tough it sounded.. In a way, it was almost similar. But his thoughts were a little more simple, weren’t they? 

“Lions.. Goats.. Maybe we’ll see some monkeys too, right?--” Wait. Wait just a second. “Your mom’s a goat?...” He’d stopped for a moment to put a little thought into this.. However, he quickly returned to walking alongside the child. “Well! Maybe you can tell me more about her while we’re having a bite to eat?” 

They’d be at the zoo soon at least. It wasn’t too much of a walk. Once they were there? Daichi paid them in and made his way right to get something to eat! 

“So? What should we get..? Ice-cream maybe?” 

[refutable]

my inner demons

[refutable]

          Daichi goes on with his explanation, and it all seems easy to explain, particularly with him making it probably more simple for her to grasp; she knows little of such things like magic even after two years in a city like this. He uses his phone to instantly summon a creature, and she can’t say she’s not impressed… and it’s sort of cute, in its own spooky way.

          “And that’s it? That’s… very different. So you can have them fight for you, and you also fight yourself? That’s useful, if not convenient. Does… does it talk or anything like that? What else does it do?” To her own surprise, she’s questioning it more, if only to satisfy her fresh curiosity and not to only get the exact answers the soldier needs.

[tomodaichi]

Oh God.

Had he messed up? Poltergeist was cute, yes. When he’d first encountered it... Well, it was scary. A big, scary, and green blob. But she didn’t seem all that impressed. Even if she actually was, Daichi found himself a little flustered. “Th-They talk, yeah... This one isn’t the only one either...! I have uh.. Bigger ones! And stronger ones too. Demons--.. That is.” While he spoke, the demon at his side batted at his shoulder. It was seemingly offended by Daichi’s words anyway. 

“Anyway.. Depending on the demons I use, their abilities range. Some are better with magic while others are better at their physical abilities. I-I’m able to use some of these abilities too..” 

“It’s pretty cool... I can take hits better too. A-And there are some demons with healing abilities. I’m set for anything.” 

[passafrisk-blog]

“Definitely. Names say a lot about a person. Even though we don’t get to pick them, or in some cases you do, they talk about the intentions you were born under. Sometimes that doesn’t define you, but when it does, it really does…”

Their mood was as bright and cherry as ever, only to become more so when he mentioned cheeking stuff out around town. the child nodded enthusiastically.

“That would be great. Oh, where though. There’s lots of nice places like the parks, and the art galleries and the zoos…”

[tomodaichi]

“Wow.. That’s pretty real coming from someone so young... I never really thought of it that way!” The child’s mood was rubbing off on him. Daichi couldn’t really help but smile! He hadn’t really been so cheery in awhile so it was something of a relief to him. “ Heheh. Names can have a lot of meaning, I guess.”  

So it was decided! They’d figure out something and hang out for awhile. It’d be fun. 

“Hm.. Hey! Let’s go to the zoo! It’s been awhile since I’ve gone... I reeeeeally wanna see some lions. We can get a snack or something while we’re there too!”