13 Souls [Voice Post]

[soul_dissonance]

[It's faint, but the sound of Soul breathing heavily can be heard, as if he had been jolted awake by something.]

Again... I don't think that I will ever get used to this.

[He sighs and then goes to reach for his communicator.]

Yo. Uh... Sorry about the noise. I guess I just had a bad dream. It's nothing any of you guys need to worry yourselves over.

It's funny. Ever since I came here with Maka, I've been doing a lot of sleeping lately. I guess the whole experience with Walter and Chrona wore me down faster than I thought. Heh. Not very cool of me.

So it's over, huh? Did something happen to make it all stop like that? You'll have to excuse me for falling out of touch while I've been staying in the clinic. ...I'd like to think that this nightmare has finally ended for good, but I won't hold my breath. Plus there are still plenty of other things left to worry about, even with that serial killer finally locked behind bars.

Ah... Almost forgot. Sorry, old man. I'll try to fix the door to your apartment after my shoulder heals and I am finally able to get out of here. In the meantime, just... uh... be careful with it. I kind of broke it right off the hinges. I guess I don't know my own strength.

In the meantime, does anyone know how to wash bloodstains out of a jacket? And before any of you freak out, don't worry. It's mine. I was kind of wondering if anyone would mind doing me the favor of picking it up for me and handling that much. I don't have much to wear in this place, even if I did end up finding my shoes stuck in a back alley after I helped out that guy Momotaros. Plus its my favorite jacket. So... if anyone can give me a hand with that, then I'll owe you one.


I need to get my chip out. A wimpy knife won't be able to cut it forever, and with my partner finally here... I don't want to feel like I'm not capable enough of protecting her.

If I couldn't do that, then I wouldn't be able to call myself a Weapon anymore.

I'm a scythe, a living weapon stuck in this human form. With my powers back, I wouldn't need to worry about having that knife anymore. I could transform one of my arms into a blade if I needed to, and Maka would be able to weild me again. Though... it would hardly make me invincible. All weapons get broken at one point or another, and I'm no exception. I'm still able to get hurt even as a scythe.

So... Hopefully I'm not just running my mouth here. I don't know if any of you happen to know where the chip is by now, but I'm willing to take my chances with asking. I figured that while I'm still here at the clinic, then one of you might be able to help me while I am still recovering from my injury. That way, no one would have to worry about it looking strange. I'm actually starting to get used to looking at these same four walls.

I'm placing my bet on you guys. Don't let me down. ...Please.

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[polymorphically.livejournal.com]

If you can forgive me for disappearing, I'm fairly certain that I can perform the procedure. ♪

.. However, I must request that no one else be present, and that Maka tend to you for the days following.

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[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

What the heck...? You always seem to slip out of the cracks at the most surprising moments.

...Forget it. Considering what has been happening around here, it might have been for the better. Still, you should let Maka know that you're doing all right. She seemed worried about you for some reason.

Aah. I understand. My shoulder is healing, but I can still walk just fine. If you need me to go somewhere else for the operation, then all you need to do is give me a location.

Hmph. You say that as if I have a choice. ...But the black blood... Are you sure that is such a good idea?

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[polymorphically.livejournal.com]

It's a skill I've developed over time. ♥ Aa~ Worried, really? How cute.

I'd request that you return to Senpai's apartment for long enough for me to perform the operation, but considering the fact that I'll have to gather the necessary supplies from the clinic, I'll just drag you back along with me.

.. As far as the black blood goes, I'll be checking on you now and again. I'm afraid I'm not as knowledgeable on the subject as Medusa, however.

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[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, well... It's still damn annoying.

[Sighs] Great... I was hoping that I wouldn't have to be forced to put up with seeing Death Scythe's face for awhile, especially considering the fact that Maka is here now. He'll be at me with full force. And what do you mean "drag me back"? I'm the one who made the request, you quack.

It's all right. I only heard stories, and so I... don't know what will come of this afterwards. Hopefully nothing too bad.

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[polymorphically.livejournal.com]

Oops. ♪

If necessary, I'll run Senpai out. Why, we could even tell him that Maka was trapped in an abandoned warehouse across town! Ohoho. ♥ Don't ruin my fun.

A general loss of control of your powers, but coupled with physical illness, I doubt you'd be much of a threat.

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[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Heh. Now that's something that I can appreciate. Are you kidding? Why would I?

Loss of control, huh? Hm. Better hope that nobody tries to shake my hand while I'm still recovering. Other than that... I think I can deal with illness. Better than going insane.

[theforceoncrack.livejournal.com]

I can take a look at your jacket, if you want.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Hn. I didn't expect someone like you to help me there, Jackie... [Headscratches]

Well, whatever. I took it off, but it's hung up in the clinic somewhere. You can go ahead and grab it whenever you like.

It's not like I'll be needing it anytime soon.

[Voice]

[theforceoncrack.livejournal.com]

Well, I, uh...know a lot about bloodstains and all.

'Kay. I'll see what I can do.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

...

Would it be better if I just didn't ask?

Thanks, man.

[Voice]

[theforceoncrack.livejournal.com]

Depends on how you feel about me knowing a lot about bloodstains.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Depends on whose blood it is.

[Voice]

[theforceoncrack.livejournal.com]

Good answer!

[nothisgirl.livejournal.com]

You gotta be careful to take care of yourself. It would suck to get sick here.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

[Chuckles] Don't you have more important things to worry about than me, Jenny?

Aaah. I know. But at least I won't have to worry about catching a cold with cold feet anymore.

[Voice]

[nothisgirl.livejournal.com]

Not a single thing, Soul. And someone needs to worry about you.

Still barefoot, too? What size shoe are you? Mona and I were going to go supply hunting.

[Voice] [He may not like it, but appreciates it all the same.]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

[Sighs] ...No they don't. Cut that out. I'm not some little kid.

Hm? Ah, no I'm fine. I finally found my sneakers, and though they seem a bit chewed up, they'll be enough to help me get around without too much trouble.

[adventlead.livejournal.com]

Your special person is here?

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

"Special"? ...

Yeah, I guess the Sneaky Group must have decided to bring Maka here while all that chaos in Latimir was going on.

[Voice]

[adventlead.livejournal.com]

Not their intentions. So random.

You are happy?

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

So I've noticed.

Happy? [A pause] ...Well, it is still Discedo, and so I can't that I'm completely happy with her being brought here.

Still... I'm just... a little grateful.

[Voice]

[adventlead.livejournal.com]

It is a good thing. I am glad.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

It is. I want to be able to protect my partner.

...Thanks, Kadaj.

[Voice]

[adventlead.livejournal.com]

You will.

Welcome...

[nomakothx.livejournal.com]

If you've got any peroxide, that works on bloodstains like magic.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Reno, the way you said that just now almost made you sound like a living infomercial.

Can't say that I have any on hand, but I'll pass the tip along to Jackie. Maybe he does.

[Voice]

[nomakothx.livejournal.com]

Hah, really?

It's the truth, though.

[papa-is-stupid.livejournal.com]

Soul.

I'm sorry I wasn't here earlier, and that I couldn't get in. Maybe if I had been with you, you wouldn't have gotten hurt.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

...

You dummy. What are you apologizing for?

Discedo is no Death City, and no one was able to predict what would happen inside of that apartment building. ...Once Chrona started to flip, so did I. I wasn't very cool.

[papa-is-stupid.livejournal.com]

Still! It just feels wrong to be in that kind of situation and be separated. Maybe I could have done something? From now on I'm not letting you out of my sight, especially since we're here.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

I'm sure that you're not the only one who feels that way. The only difference is that it wouldn't mean the same way to other people as it does for us. Still, there's no point in wasting time on regrets, right?

Heh. I think that statement goes both ways, partner. I'll leave it to you.

[papa-is-stupid.livejournal.com]

Can only move on from here.

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[deathpapa.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'm sure I can figure out how to fix a door.

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[deathpapa.livejournal.com]

Just give your shoulder a rest, all right? I know I don't have to ask you, but take good care of her.

[Voice] [1/2]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

I never said that you couldn't.

Just wanted to offer since it was my fault that it broke.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

I will.

Don't worry about me, old man.

[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

Bloodstains.

I've done that. Peroxide and cold water.

I need to do more of it.

So you're getting that chip out? Your ability sounds useful--so good luck with it.

Did your partner smack you around?

Oh yeah. I'm sure you could protect her, even without your chip. You're strong enough.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what Reno suggested too.

Still, I'm letting Jackie handle the cleaning duties since he offered. It's probably for the best with this bad shoulder anyway.

What for? Bloodstains probably wouldn't appear that clearly on a jacket like yours anyway.

[Private to Shinji; Hackable]

... Hm. You're a nosy guy. But that's what I get for not studying as hard as I should.

Aah. I'm only able to do so much this way, but this is not who I am. I'm a Weapon, so I should start trying to act more like one.

Nope. Reunions like that get you a free pass.

...Thanks, Shinji.

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[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

Wait.

Jackie's gonna clean your clothes? He uh. Didn't strike me as the domestic type.

Eh I've got a few. They don't show up well, you're right about that.

[Private to Soul; Hackable]

Yeah? I was bored.

A Weapon. How does a weapon act? Seems like that would depend on who holds it.

Maybe I wanted to know if she clocked you. Was worth a little hacking trouble.

-He snickers a bit-

No problem.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

You're not the only one. But... uh... I guess the man knows how to handle bloodstains.

...You'd better that fixed soon, Shinji, or else I might not be able to resist the temptation to squint at your jacket should we ever run into each other on the street.

[Private to Shinji; Hackable]

Fair enough.

Maybe in the ordinary sense. But a Weapon is a both just that and a partner. I'd protect Maka with my life if it ever came to that. ...That's the kind of Weapon I want to be.

Yeah, well. I followed your advice, so you ended up wasting your time. Now you'll be even more bored than before.