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[flaminigo]

option a;
[Not being in-tune with modern technology at all, Inigo doesn't get the heads up about the incoming shadow invasion. He only realizes it once people are already starting to evacuate the building, as he hears shouts from outside and strange noises against the outside walls. Of course, when he finally glances out his window, he gets a glimpse of some shadows already beginning to scale the buildings, which is, of course, his cue to get the hell out of there.

Fortunately he came across a shinai in the kendo room the day of or the day after his arrival, so he at least has something to defend himself with that's... not Haruhi saving his balls. And so, without taking anything else, he grabs the weapon and heads on out.]

Ah... I truly never imagined an afterlife so cruel and dangerous as this one.

[He sighs, still drained and in disbelief over the fact that he is in the afterlife to begin with. And as he runs down the hallway and passes the staircase, a more important thought occurs to him. He immediately goes up them and begins his search.

If any characters are still in their rooms -- whether in the boys' or girls' building -- they're going to be receiving a loud and rushed knock on their door.]

Is anyone still in here?!

option b;
[Later on that evening, once Inigo is satisfied with his evacuation procedure, he can be found wandering around the forest, searching for firewood, food, etc. The works.

Feel free to give him a poke, though he may be a little on edge from all the events.]

Comments

a

[swordhandy]

[Well, Owain was... pretty slow to react, really. He fell asleep in this strange place, and by the time he woke up, everything was dark and he heard movement in the hallways. Of course, it was just people evacuating, but he could never be too sure, so with his trusty stick in hand...

Time to let the door fly open, he's ready, his sword hand is twitching and ready for battle, and--]

Have at thee, villain! I, Owain, will--

[--Wait, that's a familiar face in an unfamiliar place.]

Wait a minute... Gods, is that you, Inigo?! You're here too?!

[flaminigo]

[There were a number of things that would throw Inigo off of his heroic routine, and coming across someone from his world was among them. Coming across someone he's related to on top of that? Even more so. Which is why he flinches upon seeing his cousin answer the door, but... then does his best to pick back up again.]

Well, well. If it isn't Owain! Keeping up his antics, even in the... afterlife.

[That word is still hard for him to swallow.]

[swordhandy]

Hah! Don't tell me you actually believe that pile of pegasus dung. This can't be the afterlife.

[Duh!! They can't die. Or... at least he hopes...]

-- Hey! What do you mean antics? This is serious business, Inigo.

[Sheesh! He has to keep up appearances! And keep on a brave face for everyone here yeah. Because honestly? This place being swarmed is kind of scary.]

We need to leave.

[flaminigo]

[There's a hint of hesitance in his voice, but:]

Of course. I'm simply going along with everyone's jesting. For us to be in the afterlife... that's impossible. Completely impossible. Definitely impossible.

[Ah... ahahahhahhah... crying inside.]

But ah, no, I'm afraid I cannot leave just yet, Owain! I want to make sure everyone has been properly evacuated first.

[swordhandy]

Of course! I don't wish for anyone to feel bad, so playing a long is a must!

[AHAHA...ha...]

Ah, a noble cause! I shall join you! I vow to protect this land with my life! [His... not life...]

Do you give your word that this isn't just some ploy to get into some young girls room, however? I cannot be a part of such a plan!

[But no he knows his cousin has good intentions. He hopes. It is a pretty freaky time, so...]

[flaminigo]

[Playing along... right...]

That's-- no, of course not! While I may have a flirtatious personality, I would never have a perverse ulterior motive such as that one. [maybe.] Especially not at a time like this.

Though, of course, we will have to go through the ladies' building to make sure they're all right, and to escort them safely away from here.

[swordhandy]

So it was on your mind at the very least. Of course...

[Oh cousin. But whatever... At least he's gonna help everyone!]

Well, let's go then! We have to make sure that everyone is out.

A

[tenminutes]

[ Yuri had already gotten tucked in for bed. She hadn't paid attention to the new message on the phone, she was just in a pair of yellow pajamas with her hair down, not even her headband in sight right now. She yawns as she opens the door, not seeming to notice anything wrong. ]

What's going on? It's bed time..

[flaminigo]

[--Oh no she's cute. Which is why (aside from the fact that she is a girl in the first place) Inigo drops his previously frantic tone and goes for something... entirely different instead. Ahem.]

A lot is going on at the moment, apparently. But worry not! I've come to rescue you, my lady.

[tenminutes]

Lady..? [ Yuri looks a little perplexed at the entire statement as she echoes the last word in a mumble. A rescue? His lady? What? ]

What are you supposed to be rescuing me from?

[ She's not budging yet. ]

[flaminigo]

[What, has this girl not noticed the shadows scaling the walls of the dorm yet either?]

Why the shadows, of course. Or whatever you all refer to them as. If you look out your window, you'll see that they're all heading this way.

[Hence the need to get the heckie outta there.]

[tenminutes]

The shadows.

[ Yuri stares at him for a moment, glancing back at her window, over which the curtains are closed.

Maybe he was a crazy person if he was saying weird things like that. ]

I'm tired, but if you need help give me about ten minutes to get dressed.

[flaminigo]

[Ten minutes... Why would it take ten whole minutes just to get dressed?! Gah... Well, if that's what she needs.]

I'll just wait out here in the mean time and make sure none of the shadows come through. But, ah-- do try and make it less than ten minutes, will you? The quicker we can make our escape, the better. And if any come to your window, just let me know!

[Because even if he is a big flirt, he does have his boundaries, and staying in a girl's room while she's changing is beyond them......]

b of course

[princesadist]

[And out from the side, there is someone literally giving him a poke. Maybe a jab on his side, but...it's Sougo, who's holding a make shift sword (though really it's pretty much a branch he ripped off from a tree and tried to make look like a sword, but), and looking at what this dude is doing.]

Oi oi, you look suspicious. What is someone like you wandering around here? Are you on the prowl for something?

[flaminigo]

[Okay so the last thing Inigo was expecting all the way out in the woods like this was someone jabbing him in the side out of nowhere. Or someone in general, really. He didn't think anyone came out this far!

And yet, here he is, jumping nearly ten feet in the air and wetting himself out of being startled.]

A-aaack! Who knew the shadows would make it this fa--

[...]

--A-ah... ahaaaah... Ooooor not... Sneaking up on me like that, I'd say you're the suspicious one!

[princesadist]

[Well, he didn't expect that sort of reaction at all. He was expecting something more...stand-offish? Whatever, as long as he got someone to actually scream like that, then he's fine. Which is why there's a bit of a snicker coming out of him.]

I was merely introducing myself, actually. I was waving to you all this time, but you didn't notice. How could you leave a lady like me waiting all this time?

[Sougo, you didn't wave, and you sure as hell aren't a lady.]

So, what better way to get your attention then poking you? It's the rage on that...what's it called- Headnovel? It's a famous website. Though I was only practicing it in person now.

So, I would assume that would clear all suspicions on me, correct?

[flaminigo]

[Inigo is very absorbed in what he's doing, okay! And in his thoughts in general. Getting everyone out of the dorms was exhausting, and he's still emotionally drained enough from the fact that he's supposedly dead.]

I must say that I have no idea what you're talking about, and you are most definitely not a woman. [If he was, Inigo would be acting entirely different right now.]

But fair enough! I apologize for not noticing before; I was focused on my search for firewood, is all. I'm just thankful that you're not one of those shadows. Or... whatever you all call them. [He's still convinced that they're some afterlife parallel of risen or something.]

Next time I'd prefer if you called out to me though, rather than jabbing me in the side. [>:C]

[princesadist]

[Ah, he's actually doubting his claim of being a woman...whatever, not like he'd fall for it in the first place, but--]

Ah, now you're just insulting me, are you. How would you know if I'm a man or woman? Have you ever seen a woman this type of figure? I'm only flat chested, and sound like a man. I can make myself more appealing to you if I could.

[Is he really going on about this. Way to go, Sougo, you're going to make someone gender confused if you keep this up--] Though I do know what you're talking about, rest assured I am not one of them. I'd rather die before that happens.

And if you want me to give you a warning, I did. But you were too preoccupied to begin with.

[flaminigo]

[NOPE NOPE NOPE HE'S NOT BUYING IT NOPE.]

However much you're trying to pull my leg, I'm afraid it's not going to work. You see, I have quite a keen eye for the ladies, and... well, while you may have some sort of pretty face like one, it's definitely a masculine one. So there's no need for that; you won't fool me. [Making yourself... more appealing to him... no really he doesn't want it Do Not.]

And I would hardly consider waving alone a warning, but! The past is the past. Don't do it again though. Please. [really it freaked him out ok]

B

[happyends]

[ Madoka is determined to help out in some way. Everything feels more and more scary, with her friends turning into NPCs, even the close ones from back when she was alive like Sayaka, and now they've lost their rooms too..

.. It's scary. And sad. But even so, she knows she has to keep going. She has to keep trying her best, for everyone else's sakes too, but.. she can't help but look a little sad as she's going around the forest too with the same purpose as Inigo. She's so lost in thoughts that she really doesn't even notice the boy until she bumps right into him. ]

[flaminigo]

A-aack--!

[Ever since bumping into Sougo, Inigo's at least a little more aware of his surroundings, which is why he doesn't jump quite as much as the last time. He's still a little startled to see a young girl bump into him from the side though.]

--Oh. [She looks so sad... Which is why he immediately shifts his expression, giving her a smile.] Hello there! Why the long face? We're in dire need of more smiles around here, you know.

[happyends]

[ She quickly looks up to see who she bumped into, already halfway through an apology when she notices his smile instead. .. No way, she bumped into him yet he's still so friendly to her? Without even hearing an apology first-- no way, that's just not right, she'd feel way too guilty if she didn't apologize first now! ]

A.. ah, sorry! [ For bumping into him, not for not smiling... ] I didn't see you here, and.. um, I'm also sorry I'm not smiling, I guess.. I really should try harder with that, huh? I'm sure everyone is very worried..

[flaminigo]

[He just waves a hand, dismissing her words.]

Oh-- No, no. There's no need to apologize. It's rather dark out here, so people bumping into one another is to be expected. I'm just relieved to see that you weren't one of those shadows, or this man from earlier who decided that jabbing me in the side would be a good way to say hello. [Which, by the way, hurt!!! But he won't mention that.]

As for smiling, there's no need to apologize for that either. Considering our circumstances, it's understandable. But I assure you we're completely safe out here. [So far he hasn't actually come across any shadows in the woods, thankfully.] So if you can smile, please do! I'm sure you have a lovely one, anyway.

[happyends]

[ ..

Don't mind her freezing up for a moment at the "jabbing me in the side" part.. that does sound scary, okay, especially if it's someone you don't really know well. But before she can ask if he's alright, he's already asking her to smile again.

And there's only so many times (none at all, actually) that Madoka can turn down a person's request before she just feels bad about it. So she does try to smile, even if it's thinly. ]

.. Like this..? I might have to work on it a little, I can do it better when I don't feel very worried.

[flaminigo]

[It is scary and Sougo is a giant bootyhole--

But Inigo is just happy to see her smile, so even if it is a small one, he throws her a thumbs up all the same.]

See? I knew you would have a lovely smile. It's perfect already.