December catch all, babyyyy

[menaretrash]

Who: Ann Takamaki + YOU!
What: Random things and maybe a few closed starters. More things to be added during the month tbh.
Where: The apartments, the beach... multiple locations.
When: Throughout the non existent month of December
Content Warnings: N/A, will be updated if anything comes up!

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Snow day on Mount Silver

[menaretrash]

[ While Ann may not be aware of what month it is, there's no time like the present for a snow day. And there's also no better place for it than Mount Silver itself. She's all bundled up for the occasion, at least; and the hike itself isn't that difficult either. Mostly, she just wants snow time because it's been a hot minute.

There's plenty of things she wants to do, of course; whether she's alone or not. Sadly, at home, before she'd met Ren and the others, if her one and only friend had been busy, she'd often been stuck doing things on her own, so, she's perfectly content to walk the mountain on her own, taking in the scenery. But she's also very happy to sidle up to whomever the first soul is that she sees, too.

If that's you, get ready to get dragged into doing stupid things, probably!

She can also be found doing other things, of course, like making a snow man. Unfortunately, hers is looking... a little rough. Help a girl out, maybe? ]

[bachagain]

[ so when ann wanders away from her hideous creation for a moment and comes back to it, she'll... find an orange-haired gremlin squinting at it, both hands up to his mouth as he blows warm air on them.

in between doing that, though, he's definitely talking. to himself, of course. here's his newest hit single: ]

Huh...! Did Kyo put this here as another weirdo Void Thing? Wahaha, man, they really try suu~uper hard, but they always miss it by juuuuust a little bit. Well, I like it better like this, anyway...!

[ sorry, ann, but your snowman is.

perfect for the void, actually! which is not a good thing, as much as leo thinks it is. ]

[menaretrash]

[ Her sad little piece of shit needs a friend. So, she's gone off to gather twigs and rocks to make it a companion -- when she gets back, none other than Leo is there, critiquing her clearly exquisite art work. ]

Actually, that lovely little creature is mine. His name is Mr. Suck, because he S-u-c-k sucks. I was just about to make him a friend or two, care to help me out~?

[ Do it, Leo. You know you want to. If you build it, they will come. Who are they, though? No one knows. But that's how this works, probably. ]

[bachagain]

[ this is where a regular person would be apologetic and slightly sheepish at being caught dissing someone's work, but leo is. leo. and nothing he says isn't something he would say directly to the person themselves.

(unless it's important, relationship defining stuff, but that's neither here nor there--)

so, yes. when ann comes up and claims ownership of this sad, pathetic snowman, he just. laughs, lightheartedly, completely owning his words. ]

Sure, sure! Suck-san's looking kinda sad, so maybe the help wouldn't hurt. I dunno if I could make it fit the Void like you did, though...!

[ please stop dragging ann, leo

but here he goes to gather some snow to start things off. she doesn't need to ask him twice, he loves this stuff. ]

What do we call this one? Is it a whole family of suck? It can be Mr. Crap, or Mr. Sad... Or, actually, I like it better when things are happy, so this could be the friend that cheers him up! Whaddya think, Ann?

Takoba Beach fun in the non existent sun!

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[ How long's it been since she's had a beach trip? Ann's not entirely sure. Yes, Hawaii had been a thing, and they'd taken a day trip to the beach at home at one point to welcome Futaba into their merry little band of thieves and to help her feel more wanted and comfortable among them. Of course, Takoba Beach is definitely not the warm, blue stretch of clear water that Hawaii's beaches have to offer, not in the slightest. But a beach is a beach, and Ann's going to take what she can get.

It's why she's cleared enough trash to at least be able to settle down semi comfortably, stretching herself out to 'sun' herself in the sun that isn't there, but if she pretends it exists, then it exists in her head and really, that's all that matters, right? Besides, since this place has decided to be generous and gift her a few things, it's also a chance to use her bikini. So, here she lays, a pair of red sunglasses over her eyes, just lounging and relaxing to the sound of waves crashing against copious amounts of trash.

It's probably a good thing that there isn't sun, because she may or may not be falling asleep... ]

[bridge_princess]

['Seriously... people show off so much skin these days.'

Parsee was muttering it to herself as she did what she preferred to do on the beach, which was rifle through trash for spare change. Or anything of use, really. Look, she was a bum and a scavenger and if metal detectors were a thing here, she'd totally have one right now.

She did, however, pause to take in the sight of Ann on the beach, sunning herself. Man, times had changed from when she'd been top-side. There was no way in hell you'd get her to wear that little. She'd be entirely too self conscious about it. Clearing her throat, she raised an eyebrow as it kind of looked like Ann might have fallen asleep.]

You aren't worried about those crazy fish coming out of the water at all? Braver than me!.

[menaretrash]

[ Oh, Parsee, you sweet summer child. This is a lot, considering some of the other outfits she's got in her wardrobe at home. Fortunately for everyone, this outfit is needed for a beach day, at least in her opinion, and thus, why she's decided to don it on today of all days.

To be fair, though, Ann probably should have thought this through a little more before just taking up residence on a beach full of trash, but, well. Here they are. She's on the cusp of actually, truly dozing off when she hears someone clear their throat, and immediately, the area around her brightens, signifying that yes, she's very much awake again. She starts even, sitting up enough that her sunglasses skew across her face, and she reaches up to push them up onto the top of her head. ]

Oh! Hi, Parsee-san! [ She blinks, rubbing at her eyes with the back of a hand as she props herself up on an elbow properly. ] Mm? Oh, no... they're not that scary. Mostly. I mean, I guess they kinda are... actually, I didn't really think about that, huh.

[bridge_princess]

[Man, there were bikinis out there that would blow the girl's little Meiji era head. She was barely ready for this.

The darkness that shrouded around Ann faded, leaving the daylight there to do its job, and as she sat up to look at Parsee, the youkai returned the favor with a little laugh and a snort.]

I think they'd be scary if they actually were big enough to swallow one of us, but they're not. They're just annoying and slightly dangerous only not really. I mean it's not like we can die around here after all. Can't imagine what would happen if someone got swallowed.

[She shrugged.]

What are you doing out here anyway? Other than obviously enjoying yourself.

[blue_eyed_obsession]

[Combing over the beach for supplies as one of his usual routines, Kaiba wasn't really aware that anyone else was here. There was something bright and colorful that caught his eye however. Intrigued he drew nearer, since the pattern definitely stood out from the surrounding objects. When he was close enough to make out what it was- he immediately felt embarrassed and abashed. Thankfully, he had completed a visual assessment before reaching towards.. anything, but still!

Unwittingly he'd apparently been staring at woman's chest the whole time, and clearly this was the stranger's fault entirely and they should be made accountable for it. It didn't make it any better when he saw it just happened to be Ann Takamaki.

She didn't immediately speak up, her eyes covered by shades and the faint darkening of the air around her was an indication that she was nodding off. So he did the sensible thing, and took out his frustration by scooping up a makeshift bucket, collecting some water in it and then emptying the contents on her inactive form.]

[menaretrash]

[ In her mind, the day is great. The sun is out, seagulls are flying around making their stupid... seagull noises. Maybe even chasing after Ryuji after she throws a churro in his direction -- yeah. Yeah, she likes that. THAT thought makes her smile, even, as she allows herself to drift off to the sounds of seagulls and Ryuji's helpless shrieking. It's a nice thought, she thinks, and if she fantasizes enough about it, at least in her mind, it's true. It's happening.

Except that's not what's happening. She's basking in a sun that's not there, on a beach FILLED with trash, and her dream of a screaming Ryuji turns into a nightmare when cold water is suddenly splashed on her. It startles her into awakening, at least, with a shriek, and she's quick to sit up and push her sunglasses up onto her head and come face to face with... Seto Kaiba.

....Seto literally just. Dumped water on her. Right now. Her eyes narrow dangerously up at him, and she scowls. ]

What the hell, man?! What was that for?!

[blue_eyed_obsession]

[Unfortunately, there is just one little problem with all her fantasies- they're all about to be cut short. If he felt a pang of uncertainty about what he was about to do, he squashed it as the water cascaded out of it's receptacle. Once empty, he tossed the canister aside and waited.

The moment the water struck it's target she was up and shouting at him. Good. Serves her right.

For- what exactly? Looking too fetching in a bikini? Needless to say he couldn't answer her question. Not truthfully in any case. Swiftly he thought up an excuse and ran with it.]

Losing consciousness out in the open is foolhardy, Takamaki. [She was Takamaki now, for the moment, as she would be for any lecture] You're lucky this was only water. [At first he felt satisfied that he'd got his revenge for being lured into lascivious gawking, but the water had a negative after effect. The rivulet's slid over her form and traced her curves as gravity called them downwards. He'd made it worse!. So he forced himself to focus on her face, her eyes were ablaze with fury]

Besides- I've been looking all over for your supplies, and it looks like you didn't even need them in the first place! [Reaching into his jacket he pulled out the makings of a meager sewing kit. There was at least a needle, and a small pair of scissors in his grasp]

Training Day; Aoba Shibumenosaki Underground Academy

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[ A great Wrong™ has been done to Ann Takamaki, via one Seto Kaiba. A wrong in the form of a race that had clearly been in the bag, and a winged giraffe that had been lobbed in her direction towards the end via a Pokeball that she'd literally slammed into, thus forcing her to lose this most auspicious race. She's not even mad, because looking back on it, yes, it was hilarious, and in the big scheme of things, despite losing the race, she's pretty sure that she came out the winner at the end of the day, thanks to a certain bet.

Either way, she's been promised a rematch at some point, and she wants to be fully prepared. And with the appearance of gym equipment recently, along with the presence of a booming thunderstorm outside, what better time to get in a little exercise and training? Ann can be found running almost non stop at the fastest speed that she can get it to go, and when she's not on the treadmill trying to hit mach speed, she's lifting weights. Because at the end of the day, she refuses to lose this rematch, giraffes or not. ]

Whew... [ She laughs and uses the back of her right hand to wipe at her forehead. ] I'm really glad we have this place! Working out outside is great, but having a place to really focus is even better, don't you think?

[bluecastleace]

[Who is this Iwaizumi spies running at positively manic speeds on the treadmill while thunder rolls in the distance? It could only be Ann Takamaki, his favorite volleyball partner (in this universe), and probably one of the only people Iwaizumi would actually call a friend in the Void. A satisfied smirk comes over his face as he watches her train - for what, he doesn’t know (it’s probably not the volleyball league, but he can dream). It matters not! He is always here to support any kind of athletic endeavor (especially for a partner and soon-to-be teammate).]

You’re telling me. And you can thank me for this place while you’re at it.

The Void brings stuff together from our memories, right? This gym’s from mine.

[Funny how someone can sound proud and sad all at once, but the smile on his face covers the somewhat wistful tone well.]

I’m sure of it.

[menaretrash]

[ She's glad that she's not quite as clumsy as Ren, Mr. Run-at-mach-speeds-and-trip-and-fall-down-on-the-treadmill. Mostly, she's just grateful that there are treadmills and gym equipment period -- even if the location is such a strange one. Honestly, this particular location keeps getting weirder and weirder... a mix of the underground mall from home, a school, and now.... Iwa's gym. ]

Okay, I will. Thank you~! Ah, yeah, it does! The mall portion is from mine, though I'm sad t say it's filled with uniforms and crap from someone else's school that's... been shoved in here, too.

[ She can hear his tone, and it prompts her to launch an 'attack' of sorts, grinning as she tosses her arms around the poor man in a hug. ]

But you are to thank for this, so, thank you very much~

[bluecastleace]

[Iwa starts at the attack as if it were a real one, body going stiff while his hands shoot up like he’s about to fend someone off. It’s just a hug though, and after a few seconds he’s left laughing a little, though it’s...an uncomfortable sound. Did he let that wistfulness show through more than he meant to?]

H-hey, what’re you getting all goopy for? I said to thank me, but you don’t have to go that far.

Let them eat cake; Lemon Cello Church

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[ Listen. After the last few... months? Whatever -- after the last few whatevers, Ann thinks she deserves cake, despite all of the work she's putting into her training to beat one Seto Kaiba to better herself; at least she's been blessed with the ability to eat and eat and eat and never gain an ounce of fat, something she considers both a gift and a curse, and something she's really learned the hard way not to talk about, at least a home, lest she make more jealous enemies in the modeling world.

She hums, inspecting each and every cake that lines the walls as if they were diamonds to be accessed. ]

...If I could eat every single one, I would. But that's probably too much. [ You. She's talking to you. ] ....Is it too much, though?

[thats_it]

[Ignis, too, looks up from where he's been inspecting the cakes. they look edible -- more than, in fact -- but he can't say he's not a little suspicious. glass case around them or no, this feels a bit like a fairy story, where the evil witch leaves cakes for unsuspecting children]

I wouldn't recommend it. [evil cake or no] You'd likely end with a tummy ache. [maybe. 'eating' around here is just as weird as anything else, he's noticed]

[menaretrash]

[ This is literally the most important decision Ann's going to make today. Maybe even this month, if months were a thing. Cake and sweets in general are something she takes very seriously. She hums at Ignis's words, squinting at a cream cake that she's been debating on for far too long. ]

True... then again, I'm not sure if tummy aches are even possible here. We could eat the glass and it wouldn't hurt us... of course, maybe tempting fate isn't the best option, either. [ She sighs, shoulders dropping. ]

[obsessiveness]

[ izumi's in the area too, exploring the other places he hasn't been yet - and he's not going to lie, the cakes don't look half bad. but at ann's question, he immediately makes a face. ]

Hah? Of course it is too much! Don't you know how many calories there are in every bite! And no, I don't care if shit like that doesn't exist in this world right now.

[ ann just had to ask for an opinion from a model who just so happens to be very persnickety of his weight, huh. ]

[menaretrash]

[ The voice is familiar, and when she looks over, Ann has to blink a few times. It's been a little while since the last time she's seen Izumi, and likely, he doesn't recognize her right off the bat. Maybe he won't, which would be for the best -- if he hasn't noticed her pigtails and voice just yet, he might not. ]

Shouldn't you take advantage of that, then, while you can? I guess I've always been lucky, weight has never been an issue for me.

[ She's not going to go very much further into detail with that, of course -- she's not trying to gain another hater, thanks. ]

A realization; Merlaut Apartments

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[ So, it's been a while since she and the other girls have heard anything from Akechi or Ren, and despite their best efforts to look for them, there's not a trace of either young man to be found. Their things are still in their apartment, at least -- Ann knows, because they'd broken in to make sure that the dynamic duo weren't holing up for some reason (something Ann was a little hesitant to do for REASONS), but alas, they were not there.

Ren Amamiya and Goro Akechi are gone, and she's not entirely sure how she feels about this, other than a horrible, profound sadness.

It's why Ann sits in front of their apartment right now, knees drawn tightly to her chest; she could sit IN the apartment, of course, but something doesn't seem right. She's closed and locked the door again for now until they figure out what to do, but she's drawn back here because she doesn't know what else to do.

She's mourning. ]

[blue_eyed_obsession]

[Kaiba had noticed the absence of his next door neighbors in the sense that it had been a while since he heard the door opening and closing. Oh- and there was no one to make his coffee at the café, beyond that he didn't much care. Calling dibs on the dyi chess set if Akechi doesn't turn up, cough. It really didn't bother him either way, it's not like he was close to either one of them.

Therefore, when he left his apartment he didn't bother to check up on them- he did however nearly trip over the form crouched low to the floor next to their door.]

What in the-?!

[Catching himself he stared down at the girl, identifying her soon after. Well- this.was.awkward. He reached up to scratch his head. I mean- she was clearly looking upset and broken up, and he just didn't feel it personally so he wasn't sure how to approach this. Ugh. Emotions.]

So...... uh... you, alright?

[menaretrash]

[ Sorry, Seto. She's a little bit out of it right now; she hadn't even really thought of anyone, specifically poor Seto himself, tripping over her. She's not particularly thinking straight, anyways, and despite the loss, she's also not one to go running to someone else to go cry about her problems, even if he happens to be her boyfriend.

Mostly, she tries to keep her problems to herself. So, when Seto comes staggering out, she's dragged back into reality and she quickly scoots out of the way to prevent him from, you know. Further trippng over her. ]

Sorry. [ And she is, too. She's not expecting him to go much further than that with this line of conversation, honestly, so when he asks if she's okay, she almost blanches for a second, unsure how to respond at first. Ugh, emotions indeed. ]

Yeah... I'm okay. [ No, she's not, but she's not about to start down that path, either. ] Just sitting here for a little while, that's all.

A somber meeting; Heavenly Leblanc - closed to Haru and Yoshizawa.

[menaretrash]

[ At this point, it's inevitable. Ren and Akechi are gone -- she's searched high and low, and she knows that the other girls probably have at this point, too. It's why she's asked them to meet her here, at the cafe, for a meeting. The search isn't quite over, three sets of eyes are far better than being separated, maybe, but Ann's coming to accept the reality of their situation.

It's strange to be seated here at the usual booth, without Ren's smiling face behind the bar, or Akechi sitting at one of the stools. The coffee and tea she's made is a cheap imitation of what Ren's capable of, but it's something for them to sip on, at least, while they discuss how to proceed with... whatever comes next. ]

Hey... thanks for coming, you guys. I wish... it were for far better circumstances, though.

[ Ann runs a finger around the cup of her obscenely watered down iced coffee, staring down into the liquid for a few moments before she finally looks up at the two girls. ]

So, it's just the three of us right now. I know we're not at home, but... we're still a team, and I think that's what Ren would want for us to remember, too.

[ Leaning back in her seat, she crosses her left leg over her right and folds her hands in her lap finally. ]

I've looked everywhere and I haven't found any trace of either of them. We could go out as a group, if you guys want, and try again... but honestly, at this point, I think... we need to start focusing on what we do now.

[ Without Ren and Akechi... which is such a strange, foreign concept. ]

[bazooker]

[Ann wasn't the only one who questioned where Ren and Akechi were. At first, she figured they were busy but it was only a matter of time before something seemed off. She didn't want to fear for the worse but it was becoming inevitable.

They were gone here. When she heard Ann's request to meet them at the café, she knew what they were going to talk about. With a heavy sigh, she looked back at the blond]

I see you also noticed they weren't here. I must admit, it is odd to be without them. They have been here far longer than we have and I am not sure what to do. [It felt so odd to be a team and yet, they were without their leader. What were they going to do?]

I know we must continue but to be without Ren-kun is a little difficult.