Okumura Yukio

[Excellent, because Yukio's pretty useless at thing sort of things you do. Like chucking rubble about and leaping over rooftops.]

So long as e can get a look at what remains underneath.

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Then I'm sure I can manage. Ah, you said we may begin as soon as possible, right? I'm available whenever you're ready to get a start on any of the things we discussed. If there's ever anything I can help with ― even if it's just plain labour ― please let me know.

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Yes. Starting on this side of the river would probably be best.

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[ nodding ] A trip to the graveyard first? I can also show you to other places worth noting, like the library or the hospital― Oh, some of them appear to be haunted, but I suppose that won't be an issue for you.

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That sounds good. [He smiles a bit.] No, I don't think so.

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It's settled, then! When would you like to leave?

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Are you free now?

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I am if you are.

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Shall we meet at the entrance?

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I'll be there. See you later, Mister Okumura.

[Another quick nod before he cuts the feed. Whenever Yukio (and Rin?) get there, the'll find Allen leaning against the doorframe. He's busy entertaining Timcanpy with a quick game of tug-'o-war using a twig, but will turn and smile in greeting.]

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[Both brothers exit the building not long after, Yukio offering Allen a nod and a small smile, eyes flicking over to study Timcanpy. Such an odd little familiar.

He's still wearing that thick jacket, and Allen will note the ridiculous masses of crap he's carrying as well as (should he manage a glance behind him at some point) the two pistols strapped to his back.]

Hello, Walker-san.

[ooc: Rin'll be tagging in next~]

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[Rin follows right behind Yukio with Blacky, the two-tailed cat, padding along beside him. The cat mews at Allen and eyes Timcanpy.]

Hi Allen! What's that?! [He points at Timcanpy. He's seen demons but nothing like that.]

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[That... Gets a slow blink from Allen, but he doesn't comment on it. Ammo is good, large amounts of it even better. They'll need everything they have to take on Libitina and her master.

He may also be kind of desensitised after seeing the massive amount of crap Link (the bitty one) was carrying.]

Hello! [ holds out his right forearm for Tim to land on, the golem's big enough that a finger doesn't really cut it anymore ] Meet Tim, short for Timcanpy. He's my golem.

[Right on cue, Tim flashes a grin at the brothers with all his pointy teeth, but it promptly inverts at the sight of Blacky. Don't you be eating Tim too, sir.]

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[To be fair, that giant flap? Looks to be filled with odd syringes. So it's not all ammo. There are several clips still visible, though.]

Are they common in your world? [Because heaven only knows what a golem is, or if it would even translate into terms from their own world.]

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[Rin leans closer to Timcanpy to get a better look and grins back with his own not quite as sharp teeth.]

Hey Tim. [Blacky jumps up on his shoulder and mews again. Rin looks at the cat.]

You heard him. He said it's not a bird. [Don't worry Timcanpy. You're too big for Blacky to try to eat at this size.]

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[Oh! In that case, he'll just assume the syringes help with the exorcisms somehow and leave it at that. Kind of odd, as are the pistols. Allen always assumed exorcists of this sort would be more partial to... Sorcery or something; perhaps long, incomprehensible incantations while waving ornate staffs around. (Don't judge him, he's not from the most enlightened of eras.) But a boy who can turn his left arm into a broadsword is hardly in a position to speak.]

Only within the Order in my world. We use them as communication devices.

[The corners of Tim's maw veers upwards again at Rin's comment, puffing up his...chest...or whatever passes for it in all his 15cm diameter's worth of golem pride. Damn right he's not a bird. Blacky gets another wary look, but Tim seems content to play nice for now.

Allen, meanwhile, is looking between Blacky and Rin.]

Oh, can you understand Blacky?

[He's starting to head outside as he speaks, tossing Tim the twig as casually as you'd throw a dog a bone. It disappears with an audible crunch.]

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[Allen's not that far off. One of the classes of meister that Yukio mentioned earlier still spouts bible verses to do the job. Some of them even have ornate staffs. It's all very old school.]

I see.

[Yukio follows, shooting Rin a cautionary look for a moment when he's sure Allen's back is too him. Pay careful attention to his fib, Nii-san.]

It's not uncommon for familiars to develop mental bonds with those they contract with.

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[Rin scratches at his head. It's sort of like the fib he used before. He'll try to remember it.]

Y-yeah...Blacky's my familiar.

[He moves up to walk next to Allen with Blacky still on his shoulders.]

So where are we goin'?

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[Fortunately, Allen has no reason to suspect otherwise, and if he can communicate with Tim, who's to say Rin can't talk to his cat.]

A familiar? [ The interest in his voice is guileless, the sort of plain curiosity you'd expect from an outsider. He knows of the concept, but it's another thing entirely to see it in practice. Laughing: ] I'll admit I was wondering why he has two tails! Is it common for exorcists of your world to form contracts with familiars?

[ turning to smile at Rin when he catches up, though his expression is briefly shadowed when he answers: ] The graveyard. I thought it's as good a place to start as any, especially if we'll be needing shovels.

Edited Date: 2011-08-29 05:40 am (UTC)

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[Yes, Rin, he chose that particular simple fib for a reason. So stay focused, mister.]

Somewhat, and the practice stretches back for ages.

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Why do we need shovels? [Like the impulsive guy that he is, he didn't bother to ask exactly where they were going or why.]

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Tried and true, I assume? [ cheek-scratch ] Not that I can say I know what a familiar does.

[He blinks at Rin, momentarily nonplussed.]

Er, to dig with. [ No shit, Allen. Yukio becomes the subject of his inquiring gaze next, seeking confirmation. ] For clues, right?

[This is your field, Allen's just here to make things run smoother.]

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[Sigh. Oh, Rin.]

Walker-san is going to show us some points of interest, and we're going to investigate the ruins. There may be clues hidden beneath the surface rubble that we simply can't see.

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Familiars just help ya out. [Or so he thinks. He wasn't really listening in that class...Or any of them for that matter.]

Awesome! We're gonna figure this out! Sittin' around was drivin' me nuts!

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