[ guided by his wanted terrorist instincts of self preservation, Katsura heads into the bathroom and discreetly peers out the window. ]
[ it's a good escape route, too ]
[ but it looks like it's not necessary this time, so he shuffles back to the door and opens it widely like the most carefree, open-hearted, law-abiding and welcoming citizen that he is ]
[As she passes over the threshold, she peels off a green star sticker, and pokes it onto his sleeve. And she continues on in as if that's nothing out of the ordinary.]
[ it's a nice message, but definitely a surprise one. he might even flail a little when he hears it before answering. ]
[ calling now. ring ring ]
Lenalee-dono? I have found a message from you. I'm free in the afternoon, although may I ask to what do I owe this honour, if you do not mind my curiosity?
Nonsense. I practice Jenga all the time, I would pull your grandmother's dentures out of it without toppling it!!
IT MAY BE LEGAL GOING BY THE LAW FORGED BY THE LIKES OF YOU, BUT NOT THE HUMANITY!! HOW OLD ARE YOU, ANYWAY? IS TAE-DONO EVEN EIGHTEEN YET?
[ flails ]
[ catches it and pulls lip dramatically ]
That does not sound cute at all! Come on, Gorilla-Cl**ny-san, do not forget that we have been bound by the sacred shackles of a faux marriage. I miss Elizabeth dearly and it is my birthday! Wear it for me!..
It is a great honour, and I accept it with most gratitude, Spain-san. I will wear it proudly.
However, I find myself wishing that you were rewarded for your brilliant jogging idea, as well. Unfortunately, I no longer have a red star, so please accept an equal token of creativity and leadership, with my highest esteem along with it.
Sincerely, Katsura
[ there is also a gold star attached, but it's a different one from before!! in fact, its shape might have been modified a little to accent the fact. ]
I detect the scent of an amateur with that kinda talk, my friend. There's no need to talk so big, you'll get there eventually. [A mad mad grin twists his lips and his eyes look wild and creepier than usual as he grunts] You've been met with a terrible fate, haven't you?
BY THE LAWS INVESTED BY OUR FOREGORILLAS! IT'S ALL VERY SOPHISTOCATED! TAKE A LOOK AT THE CHARACTER STATS YOU NE'ER DO WELL! SHE'S PERFECTLY LEGAL AND I'M ONLY TWENTY ****! How sad. If you want to take over the business you'll have to pay more attention to detail, Katsura-san.
[Sweats profusely oh no oh no oh no nonono not the lip thing oh Christ's nipples not the lip thing] Oi OIII now c'mon I'm sure there are lots of suckers- I mean, great people who would wear it for you! I wouldn't want to accidentally tear out the ass of something you love so much...do-don't be cry...
Hmm... think of it as a gesture of friendship! [there's a pause of silence from her end as she thinks.]
I wanted to make sure you were still getting along alright without Elizabeth. Unless you've found... [Again, hesitation. When she speaks she's clearly uncertain.] him?
Stop talking down to me! I am a strong independent housewife and if I say I would beat you in J*nga, then so I would!
[ glaring up at the mountain of a gorilla. wow for some reason he doesn't feel like he's making a decent scary impression here ]
THAT'S THIRTY *****! DON'T YOU EVER DARE TO MENTION STATS AGAIN!!! I JUST LOOKED AT THEM AGAIN AND IT MAKES ME LOOK LIKE SOME TINY THING NEXT TO GORILLAS!!!!!
[ YES THE LIP THING he does look a little reassured though ]
Oh, perhaps you are right. There are people looking for jobs all the time, perhaps I should present it as a part-time position...
[Ew, no, that's the kind of crap that decides angsty backstories and bathtub capers, Ev*anesscence playing in the bg. Fate decided]
I can't help that you're so short staffed, Katsura-san. Uh huh, okay, I, like, totally believe you.
[Nope, like the tiny dog with the Big Ass Dog complex, the gorilla is unmoved.]
NO, I'M TWENTY**** IN MY HEART! AND MY SOUL! I HAVE TWENTY **** RINGS ON MY TRUNK, DAMMIT! LIKE THOSE OLD TREES! I JUST LOOKED AGAIN! You are a very impressive spec next to the gorillas though, Katsura-san.
[NOOO NOT THE LIP THING. Sweats bullets but he's a little comforted, he might have dodged the bullet]
Exaaaactly! Why, it'll be a hot spot in the ad page, I'm sure!
[ it's better than bananaphone, what is an accomplishment in itself! it might also have a blinky light installed, you know, like P*werpuff G*rls. ring ring bop ]
[ IS IT BECAUSE YOUR MOTHER LET THAT CHICKEN NEST IN YOUR HAIR ]
It's not Zuraka, it's Katsura.
I'm afraid I only have some goats, donkeys and an ostrich... would that be enough? Ah, perhaps the giraffe could carry a banner, their backs are rather sensitive, however. I have a friend who has a bigger zoo, if you must insist on an emu.
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