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bakerstreet2014-07-21 08:33 pm
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(revamped) CAUGHT IN THE RAIN
CAUGHT IN THE RAIN MEME
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It started out quietly, and then, quite suddenly, you're caught in a storm with an endless downpour. Time to quickly find cover! Nothing much to do but to wait it out. Where is the rain happening? How are you coping? Why are you out when it hits? RULES • Leave a comment with your character's name and fandom. • RNG for a number between 1-10 to get your scenario. Mix and match! • Have fun! |
| SCENARIOS i WHERE: 001 PLAYGROUND | Well, you can try to hide under the slide or maybe in the jungle gym... at least you're some place fun? 002 PARK | Always happens, caught outside trying to take advantage of the weather... and it ends up pulling a fast one on you. 003 STORE FRONT | Better hope they have an awning you can take advantage of. 004 BEACH | Not exactly the best place to be during a rainstorm, however it is possible to get caught in a sudden storm. 005 FOREST | Mud, bugs and all the rambler's paths are washed away so you don't know how to get out. 006 SKY | On a plane? A pegasus? You were there when the first drop fell. 007 EMPTY CITY | Maybe it was a zombie apocalypse or WW3. It's safer outside when all the nasties take refuge indoors. 008 AT SEA | Nothing is worse than an unexpected freak storm here. Except sea monsters. 009 TEMPLE | It's beautiful, but leaky. 010 WILD CARD | Your call. ii HOW: 001 TREE | Not the best cover, but it'll have to do, stay close to the roots and you won't get too wet. 002 UMBRELLA | Most conventional... Kinda boring. But it works. 003 NEWSPAPER | Not permanent, but it'll have to do. Good luck. 004 SHIRT | Well... y'gotta do what you gotta do. 005 MAGIC | Wave that wand or chant a spell. 006 CARDBOARD | Out of a dumpster. Nice. 007 LEAVES | Not under a tree: just one really huge leaf. 008 CAVE | Not very deep, but it keeps off the worst. 009 NONE | You don't need cover, screw convention. 010 WILD CARD | Your call. iii WHY: 001 REJECTED | Welp. Rejection sucks. And no one will see you crying in the rain. 002 WAITING | For the bus? For someone else? For some revelation? What are you waiting for. 003 MELANCHOLY | Sometimes the best place to feel a bit down is out in the rain. 004 HAPPINESS | Is everything going your way? Are you singing a refrain while walking down the lane? Just singin. Singin' in the rain. 005 ANGER | WELL YOU KNOW WHAT. SCREW YOU TOO, RAIN. 006 ACCEPTANCE | You had to be here anyway, it wasn't a choice. 007 SCIENCE | Everyone else is inside but you've got work to do. 008 ACCIDENTAL | Lost track of time? Forgot your coat? Oops. Now you look like a wet rat. 009 KISSING | They kissed you. How are you supposed to leave them alone out here after that? 010 WILD CARD | Your call. (based on original by pancaked) |
he's pretty much very big on feeling old and lonely and loving people yes!
Inviting him home, eh? It would be nice to get out of the rain and he might even find himself exploring a few new things. There are all sorts of walks of life in the universe. That and new things are what he thrives for. Except, after so long, without someone to share it with? It has gotten a tad boring.
Oh, honey. You've got no idea how different the Doctor is. ]
It isn't a wand either. Sonic screwdriver! And, I don' usually lend it out to people. [ He wags it at her general direction as if that'll properly help explain the rather complicated dynamic of a sonic device.
Though he closes the sonic and leans out the window to look at the now nic-ish looking girl. Obviously she isn't human. She is something else, but the worry over her well being does trump his curiousity for now. ]
Is she alright? [ Though before Souko can answer, he's rushing down the stairs and skidding into the wet streets. The Doctor bends down beside the girl to put his fingers on the side of her neck.
And all that joking conversation has gone to the side for now. ] She's just a child by the looks of it.
welp. they'll need that big heart to help her go thumbs up or down on this one.
Taking him home might be happen just as easily. Take him home and have her colleagues and other tenants begin to tactfully interrogate him and it won't be over the reason he is in the home, more like asking him over his relationship with her is and if he lost a bet or try to suggest for him to run from her. More the former than latter. Depending on the individual who asked. Hopefully.]
Unfortunately, she is. [Souko will turn her gaze to the young woman who was beginning to breath heavily, almost as thought she was in pain.] I would say around thirteen or fourteen. [The reason she looked bigger and older was due to her current transformation. Demon transformations usually age the individual far more quickly compare to their human appearance.] ...she'll be fine...it all depends on the strength of her will...
[Souko will use her free hand to touch the young girl's face realizing she was indeed hot. Picking up the strands of hair that was currently covering the mark on top of her chest, it would seem the mark was the source of the girl's pain as it was flickering as thought taking the role of her beating heart. She knew what it was and the effect it was having at the girl before her. She'll lean over to her and whisper into the girl's ear. It would seem she was asking for the young girl to awaken and not to be frighten as she was a friend now. A SS agent is how she'll introduce herself to the girl. Then she'll straighten herself up and ask in a louder tone of voice.]
...are you currently unconscious or pretending to be? [After a moment of silence, the young girl was simply shake her head side to side which will get a small, knowing smile out of Souko.] How unfortunate. I do suppose the unconscious girl won't mind if I slit her throat now, correct? [The small dagger will be places over the top of her neck. After all.] You mercilessly murdered the entire town and used your clan's influence to hide the truth from the public. And once you grew hungry once more, you began to hunt and murder other women in different cities ever since. Killing women of all types. There are children orphaned and families motherless now. I assume you do understand the rules of our "community" which does state the death penalty upon unnecessarily spilling innocent bloo--
[It won't be long until the girl opens her mouth and claims Souko is wrong. She didn't kill anyone, her demonic instincts did, it has nothing to do with her. The words alone will leave Souko smiling, calm, but it was clear her demeanor didn't feel the same -- it was growing impatient with her.] Is that so? Your other half which tried to kill me and my kind acquaintance has no connection to you, does that mean you reject your other half, Little Miss? [At that hint, the girl will shake her head again. She'll admit to not knowing what was going as she remembers the town having been filled with people before; she doesn't remember killing or fighting anyone except the glass shattering sound from before. At the comment, Souko will turn to the Doctor, her demeanor returning to her earlier friendly personality.]
Speaking of the noise, I do admit it did offer a rather unique sound, but I wouldn't describe it as glass shattering. Irritating, yes. [Then she'll turn to the girl.] He lend his item for you. A wonderful feat as he doesn't normally use it for just anyone. You're quite fortunate to have a complete stranger save your life...I feel a little envious. [The girl's attention will turn to the man that was mentioned with pleading eyes. "Please don't kill me. It isn't my fault. I didn't mean in having tried to kill you or all those people." Upon hearing those words, Souko's gaze will turn darker and more serious as the smile was finally gone.] ...now, now asking for mercy will be ineffective as your life has now been sentenced ever since you harmed the women from the other cities and hold the mark on your body. If I do not kill you now, then the higher ranking families will torture you until you can no longer take the pain or another individual will do the job I carelessly ignored. [And. There will be a light pause as Souko's expression changes to a softer one.] ...there is no cure for the mark on your body...you'll lose your humanity once more and return to your earlier killing spree from before. [Then the guilty expression will return as she bows her head.] ...I deeply apologize for my earlier tone and for...everything else. [There will be silence as the girl offers a nod and tears begin to fall down her cheek as a result. It was clear Souko was not the best in offering comforting words, but she will remove the tears before lightly touching the girl's cheek which will offer a respond of a webbed hand holding her hand.
It won't be long, however, that Souko turns to the other man before her with said shameful smile on her lips.] I apologize to you as well. For having allowed myself to speak to her the way I did in your presence, and unconsciously including you in all this as well. This entire situation isn't entirely her fault, as she said, but...I can't let her go neither. She'll spill blood once more the moment this mark [She'll point to the mark on the girl's chest once more.] disappears... [She was having a difficult time deciding on the proper way to do all of this now. The idea of killing before an innocent person was indeed difficult. Normally she felt no shame over these type of matters, but it felt different now. Most likely it is due to the fact she felt responsible for it more than anything else.]
it will end with him being quiet and avoiding everything ever 8(
And what is that supposed to mean? "The strength of her will."
[ Though his eyes instantly go back down to the girl they just subdued, those old eyes filled with worry and trying to figure out how to help. He could save planets and lives, but when it was something like this? He found that he was absolutely rubbish at anything.
The girl continues and the Doctor understands what is happening at once. She has a nature she can't control, most likely brought on by stress or puberty or anything that would cause a self defense mechanism to snap. That is responsible for the mess and everything that has happened, but the girl does not claim much responsibility for what happens. That leaves him worried. How can they expect to help her if she can't admit there might be a problem to her control of said self? ]
Oh, I make a horrible habit of helping people who need it. Especially the scared little ones. [ The Doctor gives her a generous smile, showing that he does truly mean to be earnest and helpful. ] Even more so the ones that cry when no one else thinks they are. [ Seeing the girl's timeline and the moments aren't too hard. They are just a tad jarring without the context. ]
[ Although saying the girl must be tortured or killed is where the Doctor draws the line. He sticks his hand out to grab Souko's. ]
Are you telling me there is nothing to help her control this? Everything is controllable to a degree. [ Except a Dalek or Cyberman, but the girl is neither of those. ] I don't like the idea of killing. Especially if an alternative can be found.
oh boy. can't let that happen. might as well treat this as a thumbs up case then.
...it all depends on the strength of her desire to keep her humanity...even when the curse, that is currently in her system, is bringing her great pain. [She'll take his hand and place it over the girl's wet forehead.] She has a high fever... [An extremely high one; so much so that the girl was having trouble breathing and keeping her eyes open.] She is as much as a human as any other human is... [Or better yet.] She is as much as an ordinary teenager as any other.
[The moment the other man spoke the word "alternative", Souko will close her eyes as she takes the time to think over the situation. Trying to remember the notes she had investigated for her acquaintance, Natsume, during the time she was no longer an SS agent due to her master ending the contract between them and the other tenants requesting for her to leave the premises as they believed she was a traitor. It was a period she does not wish to remember, but was forced to nonetheless. A small sigh will escape her lips as she decides to admit.]
Regarding this particular case, it has occurred once before -- humans losing their conscienceness and transforming into a pureblood demon who attacked people. [More like Atavists losing their humanity and transforming into their demon counterpart. An atavist is the official term describing children born from a mix species couple of human and demon. Souko would have said that word out loud, but...she didn't want to put her colleagues, the girl, and those living in the same apartment complex as her at risk. They were a secret society, after all.] There have been similiar cases occurring even before the previous century. [However.] ...even thought it has occur in more than one occasion, no one did a thorough investigation over the matter as the situation would only happen in such a short amount of time. And sometimes when they did find them, either the investigator would disappear or the target's body would be found. [It doesn't help that all atavists hold the ability to reincarnate. After reincarnation, they would lose all memory of their previous life, so it was difficult for their clans to do an investigation over the matter if the person in question had no memory about it.] Henceforth, the reason I said there is no cure or treatment for this...
[But. Even so. She couldn't simply take the young girl's life now that her companion does not wish for her to. Souko will close her eyes, feeling her chest begin to tighten as she realized more and more the consequences of her past actions. She, or rather, her previous incarnation, he, should have killed Inugami twenty-three years ago when he had the chance to do so. Hopefully her letters will reach the previous group, before their reincarnations, to stop history from repeating itself once more. But for now, she'll have to protect this "bonus" world, doesn't she?]
Very well. As you wish. We'll find an alternative. As long as this girl continues to fight with all of her strength, then I'll follow her example. [A small smile will form.] I was only asked to investigate and retrieve the target, never to neutralize them. [So she'll reach a hand out to the Doctor.] I have notes pertaining to this curse. All the information a single individual could ask for as I was once requested to investigate the curse on her body a few months ago. Would you like to see them? There could be a possibility that we may find the answer if we work together. [Then a thought.] Isn't there a saying speaking of the same mindset? [Because she feels there is and can't remember.]
uh oh! /forever late
Then we best get to work to find a way to break this fever of hers. After that, we'll have a nice cuppa and a long chat with her about what is going on. Might be scary, but it'll help her in the end.
[ The Doctor looks up at her once her hand has been stretched out. ]
I would very much like to see these notes of yours. Or any notes regarding any of this really. Usually what you lot consider demons are just something you've never seen before. We'll need to figure out if this is one of those cases or... something else.
welcome back! and no worries. C:
But right now, what was important was to help the child as best as she can for the other man's sake along as that girl's as well. Souko can't help offer a soft smile at the way he held her. That might be the first time for said child to be given so much care and attention over her well-being while viewing her as a simple child instead of a monster or deity of some kind, it was something her family would never have done...]
Then it's been decided! Breaking her fever will be our top priority after we both give ourselves a well deserved bath and change out of our wet clothes. [She'll wrap her arms around herself as she offers herself a light rub to give her some warmth.] After we do that simple task, then we'll begin our research while she rests.
[Once she had decided it was a good idea, Souko will simply lower her arms as she awaited for a call from a reliable source to offer them the last bit of information she needs to know -- the whereabouts of their current location. Which came just on time as her cellphone's ringtone began to ring indicating she had an incoming text message. Souko will take her phone -- out of hammer space again -- and look at said text messages realizing they were in a city known as Chiba in a small rural town by the bay.]
Ah! I now know where we are. It's time to go. If you do not have any items in need of picking up or any issues with leaving, then now would be the time to let me know before we find ourselves back to my apartment. [All smiles as she says it especially at that little comment over "you lot" which did irked her a bit. To be on the same level as the other families especially her own clan made her feel uncomfortable. Very uncomfortable as she...was trying not to act like them right now. The text message her friend offered summed it up: 'You're beginning to soften. Good work~']
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Though he has to admit he is rather impressed that Souko recieves cell reception in this dead city. Apparently the power still works. That is something to take note of too. ]
Well, I do, but I can back track. She's rather used to that by now. [ Hopefully this time he won't be bringing "strays" home--except he totally will. ]
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[She'll just guess he is talking about a car as most guys seemed to view their vehicles as such. Or at least, she did when she was male once upon a time ago.]
I promise she'll be well protected while we're away. You have my word as an SS that no harm will come to her.
[And once the promise was made, she'll head over to the Doctor's side and place a hand on his shoulder while her other will be on the girl. She'll begin to concentrate on their destination. But before they go, she'll simply say as a way to keep the man before her occupy while they teleport to their new location.]
Now I only hope you're not the type to react negatively to instant transportation. [Which they just went through in the blink of an eye from the dead city to the middle of an abnormally large spacious room with a large window showing the view of the city they were in. And for a large room, it was quite bare with very few items presented and it was all white. There was barely any decoration and no personal items anywhere in sight. It was clear they were at the very top of a large apartment building. Without a second thought of explaining they were in her apartment, Souko will head towards the other side of the room opening a door and beckoning the other man to come.] Quickly. This is where the bedroom is. [And.] Don't worry over her current state. She'll be perfectly fine. I greatly recommend for her to remain wet and without clothing until further notice.
[She'll open the door wide before deciding to head elsewhere, but before she disappears from sight.]
Oh! Before I forget, once you've placed her in the bed, there is a bathroom inside my room. [Well.] It's more a shower room. If you prefer taking a warm bath, then the private bath is over there. [Pointing to the other side of the apartment now.] There's a bar as well. Help yourself with anything you like. Don't worry about the giant window in that or any particular rooms as no one will be able to see you or anyone.
I'll get the equipment and medicine prepared for our guest... [She'll begin to count her fingers for this.] check and prepare the security system, contact a colleague of mine, make a last minute search on the net over this curse, get your clothing dried while find a replacement set for you, then prepare some tea for us, find the notes, and take a quick shower. [All said as thought there was seven other copies of her.] If there isn't anything else, I'll begin with the preparations. Call me if you need anything. [And without another word, she'll be heading to a random room at the other side of the apartment.]
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Most people are rather impressed when they see the TARDIS. ]
Sorry. Your word as an SS doesn't mean too much when I've got no idea what that is. How about your word as a living being to another? [ His tone is rather serious about that as well. Even then he is walking after her with the girl in his arms. The Doctor is sure to be gentle when he walks into the apartment and not to hit the girl's head on the doorway. That would just defeat the point of it all. ]
I certainly hope you don't plan on splashing your bed with water. What about a water bed? That might help more. I do like a water bed. [ Rambling to fill the space as he eyes said space. Anything that just might give some information about Souko away. ]
Ah, nah I'll be fine! Didn't bring a change of clothes. [ He fices the bowtie with a grin. ] Not a big fan of wine or alcohol in general. The taste on the tongue is a bit... you know. Funny. Have you ever experienced that? But, oh. This is your house, isn't it? So you might as well go and shower and do... things.
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...of course. [And yet a little, bashful, smile will find its way to her lips.] If that is your wish and you're able to trust me, then...you have my word as another living being to another...
[Souko will continue guiding the Doctor and younger girl to her room until she head his thoughts over the matter. A small snort will find a way out of her as she can't help admit out loud.] It'd seem I've been caught red-handed! [She'll raise her hands to make a point.] You truly are a wizard! How did you know I was going to splash my bed with water? [No, really, she was actually thinking of doing that, but now that the other man mentioned a water bed being useful she had another idea.] Change of plans, then! We're taking her straight to the bathroom instead of my room. Having her rest on salt water sounds like a better idea than having her rest in my dry room. [She'll turn to the man and offer him a bow of her head in gratitude.] Thank you very much for the suggestion and carrying her, Wizard-san. You truly are brilliant!
[Now she'll just be helping in getting the Doctor to turn around and push him to where she wants him to go: returning to the large room, then kitchen, then another door which opens an even larger space that has a large bath tub of the size of a coin pond in the middle of the room. Souko will quickly head to the systems to begin the warm water to fill the bath.] The bath sound be filled in a few moments. Please, place her into the tub while it fills up. We can use the guest towels as a pillow to keep her head in place.
[And as for the little comment about lacking a change of clothes and alchole, Souko will take a close look at the scrawny man before her as she tries to calculate his height and weight.] If I may be as forward as to make an estimate, you're, more or less, 180cm and around 64 to 72kg, correct? [She'll ponder over the difference in height between him and one other person.] I do have a change of clothes that you can borrow. They may be a little large for you, but I'm certain it will do while I take care of your current attire. [And with a more concerned smile.] I apologize for my forceful behavior; however, I cannot allow my guest to get sick nor allow myself the luxury to bathe before you. If you won't do it, then I won't neither. Just like I will not prepare any type of warm beverage, if you do not wish for it. The only reason I suggested alcohol as a beverage is to help you remain healthy. If you were to catch a cold, I would be failing in my duties as a bodyguard. [And that was very important to her -- to protect, to serve, and to make certain everyone around her was safe from any harm before feeling any concern for her own well-being.]
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Seemed like the most logical thing. Problem is you'd be left with a wet mattress and then where would you be? Absolutely miserable when you yourself went to bed! And, not really a wizard. I haven't got a wand like Harry Potter. Which, if you have not read them? You really should. [ The Doctor wags his finger at her with a smile. Then he is spinning on his heels and picking the girl up again to go straight to the bathroom-- ]
Oi! No pushing. It's rude! [ Even though he pushes. ]
Yes, well, that is how I look. [ The Doctor is far stronger than he looks and that isn't something he really says lightly. ] Ah, I'll be fine! It takes more than a rain cloud to get me sick.
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I'll ask my master over her thoughts on the story. If she hasn't read it, then I'll recommend it. [And as for the bed.] There is no need to feel any concern over such matters. A wet bed doesn't sound too miserable as you make it out to be. It sounds like a creative way to lower the cost on the electric bill on a humid summer evening.
[And she'll simply ignore his lecturing as she found no interest in it. He wasn't hitting her or anything. No need to pay any attention to it, she'll consider it an older gentle acting fussy. That's why she'll offer a smile and slight bow of her head once he made a decision over the matter of clothing and drinks to help keep warm was rejected.]
As you wish. I'll find the notes, then. Whenever you are ready to begin our research, then you can find all you'll need over at the living room. [And without another word, she'll leave the room and begin to do everything she can to prepare for a long evening of researching and thinking and simply hitting dead ends. Even so, Souko was organizing the piles of papers and notes in their proper placement on the coffee table in the living room while another copy of herself was preparing the proper medicine for the young girl while another copy was taking care of the security system, and her final double was making the necessary phone call to another investigator that could help them.]