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]

A church? I suppose so . . . I don't really know how they ward off evil spirits. Temples have ofuda to keep them safe. Ghosts can't pass them and if you stick one onto a ghost's forehead they'll get sealed away or destroyed.

[Kodachi barely blinked as he exploded into fierce denial.]

Who else is so deathly afraid of ghosts?

[rebellions]

That so? Sounds useful...

[He's not entirely sure if that could work... it seems too good to be true. Though he wonders where he could get that thing; if he had something like that, perhaps he'd at least feel safe...]

Sh-shut up! I'm SO not scared!

[He's really damn comfortable in that river in Egypt.]

[cherrybombpie]

Yes. Perhaps you should start asking around for a priestess or a monk. I'm certain they could give you more guidance on the subject.

[Kodachi gave him a plain look.]

I'll remember that you said that.

[SHE'LL HOLD YOU TO IT]

[rebellions]

I'm not interested in religious solicitation...

[And that's putting it lightly.]

Make sure that you do.

[Sad part is, he actually believes himself to be able to prove it.]

[cherrybombpie]

Why would they want to solicit you for prayers or some such? I can't imagine a priestess trying to sell you a love charm.

[She burst out into laughter.]

Oh yes, mighty and fierce Mr. Ragna. I will do very well to remember it.

[rebellions]

You never know with those.

[Despite having been raised by a nun, Ragna doesn't have even an ounce of faith (heh) in people connected to any religion. Or people in general, for that matter.]

... You wanna pick a fight, kiddo?

[He's never taken being made fun of too well.]

[cherrybombpie]

[Kodachi took it that his dislike of religious people was just one of those things he was stubborn about (aside from everything else).]

I'm not a child.

[She lifted her nose haughtily into the air.]

I'm not the one running away from spirits.

[Have a catlike smirk, Ragna.]

[rebellions]

That's news to me.

[It feels like they've had this conversation before, and neither of them is capable of convincing the other. It'll probably remain that way, too.]

I ain't running from anything either!

[YEAH RIGHT.]

[cherrybombpie]

Honestly, Mr. Ragna, you must be blind to think that I'm still a child.

[Another haughty sniff.]

Anyway, with all of that said, I think that we need to have our ship properly cleansed and warded. I plan to ask Motochika-san about it.

[rebellions]

Yeah, yeah, whatever.

[He's not gonna waste his breath proving her wrong.]

That's, uh... not a bad idea. [Not that he believes in shit like that, but he might have to make an exception around this time of the year.] You go do that, if it puts your mind at ease and crap.

[Whose mind is it gonna put at ease, exactly?]

[cherrybombpie]

I'll expect a thank you once it's done.

[She gave him A LOOK.]

[rebellions]

[He narrows his eyes in response, letting out an irritated snort.]

Why the hell should I be thanking you for anything?

[cherrybombpie]

Because I'm trying to protect you from ghosts!

[Really, Ragna, stay on topic here! Focus!]

[rebellions]

[Ragna flinches at the Forbidden Word™, his voice shaking a little when he replies.]

I-I don't need anyone's protection!

[cherrybombpie]

You'll owe me a thank you.

[Class dismissed.]