REBEL 7 [voice/action for the Katabami]

[rebellions]

[Truth to be told, Ragna's sense of time is close to non-existent; so far, he's managed to miss his own birthday, his anniversary of coming to this world, and god knows how many other important dates in-between. Even so, there's a time of the year that burned itself into his mind hard enough for him to remember it. Either that it's some sort of self-preservation instinct kicking in.]

So, uh... Anyone know some kinda place where one could hole up for a week or two? Preferably something with no windows or doors. And reinforced walls. Ones that wouldn't let shit pass through... like... something ethereal, for example...

[ . . . ]

... Y'know, in case of emergencies.

[You're not fooling anyone, Rags.]

Comments

[cherrybombpie]

[Appearing out of nowhere, as per usual.]

Why?

[rebellions]

GYAAAAAAAHHHH!

[Ragna jumps a few feet into the air with a scream. It's bad enough he was thinking about the possibility of... those things showing up, and now Kodachi decides to startle him like that? Yeah, thanks a lot.]

Stop doing that! You're gonna give me a goddamn heart attack! [And now that this part is settled:] N-No reason. Like I said, emergencies.

[cherrybombpie]

Hmm . . .

[Ignoring all of his spluttering, she pressed a finger to her chin in thought.]

I don't know if you could find a temple without windows or doors, but a regular temple with wards should be able to keep any ghosts out.

[He was so transparent it was painful.]

Besides, how did you expect to get inside if it didn't have a door? Surely you can't go through walls?

[rebellions]

... Temple? Like a church or some shit?

[That makes him feel slightly nostalgic... but not better about the issue on hand. He's pretty sure his old home wouldn't have been able to keep any ghosts out, "house of god" or not...

... Shit, that's a scary thought.]

Hm? Oh yeah, that. I'm still ironing that part out─

[WAIT, HOLD THE PRESS.]

─WHO SAID IT'S FOR ME?!

[There Was An Attempt.]

[voice]

[raisethemoon]

Hast thou angered something?

[voice]

[rebellions]

[The correct answer would be "Yes, the world," but he'd rather not get into the details of that.]

What? Hell no! What the eff gave you that idea?!

[It's scary just thinking about that...]

[voice]

[raisethemoon]

You are seeking week-long asylum from a hypothetical ethereal being?

[voice]

[rebellions]

Uh huh. That right. Completely hypothetical. Since it's never gonna happen. Totally.

[... He's just digging his own grave deeper and deeper with every word that leaves his mouth, isn't he.]

voice;

[feetarestrange]

What kind of emergency is that supposed to be?

voice;

[rebellions]

Hell if I know. That's why they call it an emergency, no? 'Cause you don't expect it.

[It maaaay or may not involve the word "ghosts" but he'd rather die than say that aloud.]

voice;

[feetarestrange]

You're the one who's asking about it. Shouldn't you know?

voice;

[rebellions]

Does no one here know what "just in case" means?!

[It really isn't anything personal, but since consulting the general audience was an act of desperation on his part, people not falling for his pathetic spectacle is beginning to grate on his nerves. Not that it's very difficult to begin with.]

I'm getting tired of having to explain to each any every one of you people what "hypothetical" is!

[Voice]

[my_lost_heart]

W-w-why would we need something like that?

[You're freaking out this latest addition to the crew Ragna]

[Voice]

[rebellions]

[Well if he's just freaking her out that's a pretty big improvement over insulting or threatening her, no?]

No reason. It's just in case something happened.

[A beat.]

But it won't.

[... That's... reassuring, uh.]

[Voice]

[my_lost_heart]

[I don't think you've ever insulted or threatened me]

Oh I... see.

[She replied, sounding a little unsure]

You really had me worried for a mi- [Why doesn't he sound more confident?]

There's.. always something strange happening here. You're just trying to prepare for anything, right?

[Voice]

[rebellions]

[Nothing he can't fix within three minutes or so.]

If that's how you wanna see it... yeah, you could say that.

["Strange" is an understatement, but Ragna has a bad habit of assuming he can handle anything the world throws at him, so he's not particularly big on any sort of preparations.

... Except when ghosts are involved.]

voice (for now)

[buttwarmed]

What did you do?

voice

[rebellions]

Wha─ I didn't do anything! Why the hell does everyone assume that?!

[Why is that even a question, Ragna?]

[buttwarmed]

Because people who haven't done anything don't suddenly need to hole up for a week. I know, I've been there.

voice;

[melodyssong]

Considering people live on a ship for most of the time, I doubt you'll find anywhere safe. Unless you did something to annoy another crew mate.

[Not being helpful at all.]

voice;

[rebellions]

[Not in the slightest.]

... You'd be surprised.

[He does nothing but annoy his crewmates, really.]

voice;

[melodyssong]

Oh... Then surprise me? How do you annoy your crew mates?

[Colour her curious.]

[Voice]

[letthestormrageon]

I suppose I could encase you in a box of thick ice and cover it with snow... I don't know if ethereal beings would be able to cross it or not but maybe if they think it's just a pile of snow they won't be interested in you.

[Of course, chances are he would freeze so she's not really serious.]

[Voice]

[rebellions]

... I'll pass on ice.

[For something that's most likely supposed to be a joke, Ragna's response is rather firm. Given the number of times his little brother has tried to murder him, he considers his aversion to the idea of being frozen justified.]

[Voice]

[letthestormrageon]

I wouldn't have done it even if you didn't pass on it.

[She laughs softly anyway, not minding his firm answer. Who can blame him? Being frozen is hardly a desirable thing.]

Mind if I ask what kind of ethereal creature may wish to harm you?