Morimori Mingle!

[not_that_sasuke]

Who: Everyone with an itch to explore.
What: DID SOMEBODY SAY EXPLORATION? Feel free to create your own starters as well!
Where: Morimori Academy, Heart ver.
Warnings: None; will edit as needed.

[The location is only too obvious when he awakens. How recently had he seen that bunk above him? And how often? Six months wasn't a long stretch of time comparatively, but when you've spent a good two years in complete darkness, waking up to such a sight definitely stands out. And even beyond that, there's something about the coloration here...

It doesn't take him long to notice a few key things. 1: that his body lacks any coloration, and 2: that the face peering out from inside the mirror - in full color no less - isn't his.

...So. It's his turn now. A sense of fear begins to constrict his heart, but he pushes aside the feeling as best as he can and makes for the door. The sooner it's over, the better...]

[A - the dormitory hallways]

[When he steps into the boy's dormitory hall to begin investigating, he freezes at the sight of the mirror down the hallway. Even though it's quite some distance away, he can see flesh tones in there, and somebody waving cheekily at the viewer.

His first instinct is to back into his room and try to see if he can't get past the mirror and out the window, but if someone spots him quickly enough, they may just be able to catch him instead.]

[B - the forest]

[Either way, he can later be found walking into the dense forests around the school, all the way to the barrier surrounding it. While he seems initially surprised upon hitting the barrier to the west of the classrooms, his expression quickly changes to one of contemplation. His hand curls up under his chin as he considers what all of this means.

It's definitely a smaller campus than he remembers. That, and... odd, too. Since it's his Heart, he would have thought it would be around... But if it cut off here, there's no way that could be in this World after all. How strange...]

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[miseris_socios]

[While Harley is focusing on Lalli and Liao, Ken's come up behind her. He doesn't have a weapon, and this might not end up well for him, but it doesn't matter. Protecting other people is what's important right now. He keeps his steps light and careful until he's close, and then...]

[Wham! He lashes out to kick Harley in the back of the knee, or failing that, the lower part of her leg. If she doesn't move fast, he'll try to do it to the other leg, too.]

[hesmypuddin]

[So focused on giving Lalli a second smile, Harley doesn't see Liao close in until he blocks her bodily. She rolls her gaze up to meet his, still smiling, but there is no questioning that there's something off there.]

Oh, I dunno... It'll make me feel good... That's somethin', right? [Her hand clenches around the glass and this time, there is blood, though not bad enough to release her grip on the shard. It begins to drop from her hand, and run down the glass itself, her gaze and smile turning back to settle on Lalli again.

It's quiet enough momentarily that you just might hear it dripping to the floor.

Plip.

Plip.

And then, as she's preparing to either charge over/through Liao, or take him on first, Ken connects solidly with the back of her knee. She lets out a startled sound as it gives out, half turning and seeing Ken there.

Her attention is temporarily off Lalli.]

Ya shouldn't'a done that, Ken... ain't no Bat Jerk here... [She pushes to her feet and lunges at the same time, swiping her makeshift blade at Ken. She's not looking for any specific cut, just a connection that will bleed.

Now would be a great time to grab her from behind... and for Lalli to take that exit, stage left.] But whoever grabs her should be ready for the struggle of a lifetime... And should definitely get that glass away ASAP.]

[soloactor]

[The hissing continues as Lalli takes a few steps backwards, finally removing his gloves entirely and stowing them away in one of many pockets. Her movements are agile and clever; not like the lumbering monstrosities that wander his own world. More like... shadows. Demons. The monsters that walk dreams.]

[Even if he wanted to fight back against her like he did with the shadows, he can't -- his Luonto is practically in hibernation. No Luonto, no summons; no summons, no physical strength.]

[Lalli strongly considers making a break for it, since Harley had fallen for the bait he (unintentionally) set. He also strongly considers tearing her to ribbons. What he doesn't consider is Liao attempting to break up the fight and Ken coming from absolutely nowhere -- so of course that's exactly what happens. The moment Harley turns on Ken, something clicks in Lalli's mind. Seems that Ken and Harley have made the decision for him.]

[He sidesteps Liao, and in the same motion, lunges with claws extended. He's aiming to throw himself onto Harley's back, using one hand to dig into her shoulder and the other to rake her hand. Hopefully that will make her drop the glass.]

[...And if she falls forward into the glass, well, all the better.]

[miseris_socios]

[Ken lashes out at Harley, aiming to shove her arm away from him - and then he spots Lalli. There's a brief moment of panic as he tries to figure out what to do, and then he gives Harley a hard shove to try to get her out of the way so he can catch Lalli's attack. Given the height difference, it's likely to catch him in the face, but it doesn't matter.]

What are the two of you doing?! We need to work together, and if you can't work together nearby, then split up and divide the work that way! We can't afford this!

[hesmypuddin]

[While she is distracted with Ken, Harley makes a pretty amateur mistake and puts her back to Lalli. The bakeneko is on her faster than she'd given him credit for, but then Ken interferes and the whole thing goes balls up.

He shoves her, knocking her from what would have been Lalli's path, but his claws manage to score a slash across her shoulders, cutting through fabric and the flesh beneath.

Stumbling, Harley goes one knee down in the glass, exhaling in a soft hiss as the sensitive skin responds by welcoming the glass and bleeding. She braces against the wall, that smirk never fully leaving as she rounds so all three are in front of her. Though she responds to Ken, her smiling gaze returns to Lalli as she shifts her weight, digging the toes of her bad leg in against the floor.]

I'm just tryin' ta make nice... friends make sure their friends are always smilin'. I figure he'll smile easier... [She lifts the bloody glass shard, still gripped in her hand, and lifts it to point at Lalli.] ...if I give him a second, wider one a few inches lower. [And she lifts the shard and motions across her own throat, still smiling.] S'what friends do, ya know?

[Her gaze hardens, though her posture still remains tension free and that smile remains ever present.]

It'll only take'a sec... won't lose much time at all... Then we can go back ta run in' errands for the Rabbit.