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norainu ([personal profile] norainu) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute2007-09-26 09:14 am

Day 27: Lunch

Renji wasn't so certain what this grilled cheese thing was all about, but he liked the sound of some soup. Even if it was strange western soup, well... there wasn't anything bad people could do to soup, in his experience. His good mood was starting to fray at the edges, a little, from the strain of dealing with the Ichimaru issue, and even more from what had been on the bulletin board earlier.

He'd never had difficulty simply writing something before. But...

He shook his head as he entered the line. He didn't want to think about it. He wanted to hold on to the tenuous equilibrium he'd managed to find.

Renji got himself a large bowl of soup, water, and even one of those sandwiches, just to try it. Old habit, recently awakened, had him over to one side of the cafeteria, where the fewest people possible would have the chance to pass behind him. He sat there with his back toward the wall and started eating.

[identity profile] her-lion.livejournal.com 2007-10-03 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
And an eyeroll he did make to her comment. Wonderful. Two people bent on bashing some random monster's brain in. This night was just going to prove itself to be a great time.

"Skills?" Edward thought for a moment, wondering how best to put it. "I've had my share of sparring. Nothing with a weapon, I'm afraid, but I can improvise." He gave a reassuring smile. "And I'm quick."

Oh, what a way to sell himself short.

"And Bella can handle her own, I think." He turned to give her a mischevious grin. Not that she'd be given the chance, if he had anything to do with it. But, worst of all, maybe he wouldn't have a choice.

[identity profile] his-singer.livejournal.com 2007-10-03 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Bella grinned. “Is that a challenge? Then I’ll take it!” This would at least make the night a little more interesting.

She couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Edward’s own comment on his skills, knowing how much he wasn’t saying. He was a good fighter, this she knew for a fact. After all, hadn’t she seen it with her own eyes?

Turning to grin up at Edward at his comment about herself, Bella gave him one of her “Don’t-even-think-about-it” looks before turning back to Heiji with a smirk. “Well, I can punch … and I remember how to break noses thanks to gym and all that. Plus, how hard can it be to swing a pipe around?” A pause, and Bella continued. “Oh, and last night there wasn’t anything in the room, thankfully. Though, who knows if it changed tonight?”

[identity profile] osakapwnzu.livejournal.com 2007-10-03 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Heiji grinned, "Fine, fine. Let's see if you can keep up with me. That is, if Mr. Stoney-face here will let you," He flashed his toothy grin in Edward's direction.

He leaned his head on his fist, his grin falling into a light smirk, "Really Edward-han, there's really no need to stand on ceremony here," His eyes flicked to Bella, indicating that he'd seen her roll her eyes at his statement. "If you're a good fighter, than that'll take a load off my chest, seriously. I know enough kendo to protect myself, but I've never had two people behind me. It'll make me feel a whole lot better if I know I can count on you.

"My dad always says that his team is good because he plays to their strengths. Let's try to do the same, yeah?" He smiled. It was a normal-enough smile, but with just a hint of a polite warning. If people lied to him, he would know. He wasn't about to jeopardize the entire group because he made a miscalculation. All of the pieces had to fit.

He laughed a little and shook his head, "How hard could it be to swing around a pipe? If you don't want to injure anyone--very hard!"

[identity profile] her-lion.livejournal.com 2007-10-03 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm nothing special," he tried to assure the boy, in more ways than one. "But I won't need protection, either. I'll hold my own." At least the boy wasn't against fighting, but then again... he seemed the type to run into danger when it reared its head, too. Both a blessing and a curse. Edward hoped he knew when to retreat. As much as he loved a good fight, he had to deal with the fact that he was as human as Bella and Heiji.

And he was worried that Edward was lying to him? At least it was because he was looking out for a strong front. Better reason than most.

Hearing Heiji's teasing, Edward laughed as well. "And knowing you," he turned to Bella, raising a finger to point at her, "You'll find a multitude of ways to hurt yourself. But I suppose we'll have to see, hmm?" The teasing was light, but he knew it would annoy her further. Which only made it all the more amusing.

How easy it was to forget sometimes that he was stuck in this place.