ext_201968 ([identity profile] whiteychan.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute2007-07-08 09:45 am

Day 25: Sun Room (Fourth Shift)

The concept of gardening in the greenhouse was not one that Hitsugaya was particularly fond of. It was likely exceptionally warm inside, whereas the young captain had a preference for cold climates. He also needed to make himself available for anyone who happened to want to speak with him. The sun room overall seemed the best choice.

As a warm and cheerful nurse led him into the sunroom, he glanced around. At the moment he was the first one there, which was good, as it meant he could keep an eye out for one of the many individuals who had expressed curiosity about the 'arts and crafts' division. It also meant he could watch out for Omi or this Hellsing woman. He excused himself from the nurse and proceeded to a seat that gave him a good view of the entrance. If not for the fact that he was being held here against his will, he might have felt happy. Real rice. He hadn't had time to eat as much as he had hoped, what with his meeting with Mustang, but he still ate a lot more than he'd had the opportunity previously. Even Momo seemed to be acting more like normal.

As unpleasant as the day had begun, it was turning out to be a good day.

[identity profile] 1imited-edition.livejournal.com 2007-07-12 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
"So I just keep playing, don't tell you what I am, and you find out on your own? Tell me how that ends." Reinforce went the opposite direction, cold. "I'm telling you so you have a chance to get away from me."

Which probably sounded more predatory than it needed to in the present context, but such dark moods tended to bring out that side of her.

[identity profile] thehellismycar.livejournal.com 2007-07-12 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
He opened his mouth to suspend her lines, clasping it shut when she continued to clarify.

Dean wasn't aware a sentence of that nature would surface. Since his conduct thus far could've been likened to a train bound to crash, instead an impenetrable object currently stood in the way. Impossible for the fuming demeanor to instantly meld into peace, his expression subsequent to the answer followed a series of steps: first he blinked, brow no longer furrowed, then he straightened, and as his body was slowly showing evidence of astonishment he remembered speech was a skill.

An uncomfortable silence consumed him before he could finally manage something.

"Oh." Voice significantly soft now, his stare was nothing short of dumbstruck; not a clue what it was she meant by that. Was she a predator to shun, or a friend with unruly tendencies?

[identity profile] 1imited-edition.livejournal.com 2007-07-12 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Rein simply stared back, and only spoke again when it was well past obvious that no answer would be forthcoming. "It is your decision. Take as long as you need."

And with that, she turned to leave.

[identity profile] thehellismycar.livejournal.com 2007-07-12 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
"No, now hold on a minute." He placed a hand on her shoulder without hesitation, pitch authoritative once more. Dread arose as she turned away; he didn't wish to lose one of the few allies he had at the Institute. "Don't go leavin' me in the dark. Tell me what you are and -" Other hand on his hip now, accentuating his efforts to remain calm – "I wouldn't generalise so much."

[identity profile] 1imited-edition.livejournal.com 2007-07-13 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
She half-turned, face and voice returned to their usual impassivity. "Have I not told you? I am Belka's living archive, the Tome of the Night Sky, broken called the Cursed Book of the Dark, mended called the Blessed Wind. A magical weapon." Rein wasn't sure she was quite ready to go into the circumstances of her breaking, but as much as she'd said was becoming easier to say.

[identity profile] thehellismycar.livejournal.com 2007-07-13 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
OK, that just... flew straight over his head. He'd estimated a shorter title. Shame on him...

"... What." A magical weapon? Sounded a little too fantastical for his tastes. The hunter couldn't admit he was on the ball, made painfully apparent by fairly blank features.

[identity profile] 1imited-edition.livejournal.com 2007-07-14 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Unison device, in our terminology." Reinforce obstinately refused to help him out. She didn't really care to give him some other preconception to cling to. If her words didn't mean anything, hopefully he'd learn to take the time to judge from experience.