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POWER LEVEL
194,332
Tech Points
18/44
Forms
Super Demon [x18]
Zeni
29,976
Hybrid
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Feb 17, 2022 4:52:12 GMT -5
Post by Zerori on Feb 17, 2022 4:52:12 GMT -5
If it wasn’t obvious before, she certainly got the vibe that Anastasia had their own hang ups when it came to Earth and to be honest… Zerori wasn’t in any position to argue against any of it. The criminal underground for her was a means to an end and, eventually, became less of a career path of her own choosing and more of a lifestyle change that she considered boasted more positives than negatives. And on that Zerori could feel some sense of camaraderie with the EX-Soldier. She was just about to make another joke, as was her nature, when Anastasia across from her finished what she was chewing and told her an approximate value that was in her wallet-
- to which the hybrid woman would blink rapidly before clearing her throat, “N-Noted,” She didn’t have that much. Well, she did… before she’d come here. A girl needed to buy things herself, after all. Note to self. Strangle the child. Then mug someone else for stress-relief, Taking another drink of her Sake to relieve herself of the brief awkwardness, Zerori would place the cup down and wait patiently for questions to come. To her surprise, and she physically expressed her surprise through a cocked eyebrow and an incredulous expression, Anastasia didn’t have anything to ask of her. She narrowed her eyes, suspicious.
“Nothing? Not even why I decided to bother you specifically?” There actually WASN’T a reason why she picked the woman out of the whole group of people beyond the fact that she just… felt like it. A nagging voice in the back of her head she begrudgingly considered her conscience, even if she suspected it might actually be her desire to cause trouble. Who knew! Even if Anastasia wouldn’t take the first question, Zerori would at least hold up both hands in acceptance before she offered what she considered harmless information herself.
“Well, to start off…I’m self-employed. I run my own business and make good money with it, so don’t worry about the cash,” She teased, lowering her voice in a mock-up of annoyance, “-And I… have a pet,” She looked away, arms thrown over the back of the booth chair as she picked at the fraying edges of it’s cover. The barest hint of a blush could be seen dusting the top of her cheeks as she waited for a response. It wasn't that she expected to be shamed for having a pet or even criticized. Hell, seconds after letting it slip, Zerori was already regretting admitting to taking care of the damn thing. It was probably the closest she'd ever admit to being lonely in her line of work.
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POWER LEVEL
45,859
Tech Points
8
Forms
Adrenaline Rush [x4]
Zeni
3,474
Archived
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Feb 17, 2022 10:53:28 GMT -5
Post by Anastasia on Feb 17, 2022 10:53:28 GMT -5
Power Level:1,461
Weighted Power Level: 1,095
Ana smirked internally when she saw Zerori caught off guard at the amount of zenni that had been stolen from her. She took some pleasure in putting the confident saiyan off her game. It was refreshing payback for all the teasing she did to Ana. Never mind 'several hundred' was really only 300 zeni. Not even enough to buy her self specialty work out mix. Phrasing it as several hundred made it sound like more than it honestly was. But it still wasn't lying...
Ana got to also enjoy Zerori's incredulity over Ana not having any questions for her. Two surprises back to back. 2 points to Ana. She took a moment to have another drink of sake, her nose still wrinkling some what over the burn, but it was smoother this time. When she replaced her drink she sat back, letting her food digest a bit. She was far from full, but what was the rush? She might as well take her time.
"I figured you only singled me out because I had actually the pickpocket. If anyone else had caught him, you probably would have harassed them instead," Ana cocked her head as if to say 'am I wrong?' It could have been anyone and Zerori would have done the same. Ana didn't have an illusions that she was special for any particular reason. Even if Zerori was flirting with her unabashedly.
Ah, there see? Zerori provided a little personal information without Ana's prompting. Either she would have told Ana about herself, or she wouldn't have. In this instant she had elected to do so. So she had her own business? That was a little surprising. Ana didn't peg Zerori as the... well responsible type? It took a lot of work, planning, and diligence to run a business. Zerori seemed too free spirited to operate a business. It goes to show that people were often more than they appeared.
"What kind of pet?" Ana asked as she returned to her bowl of ramen.
This is also when the waiter came by and smoothly took away Zerori's empty bowl, stacking it on a pile that he had balanced on a serving platter. He gave them another customer service smile and asked, "Can I get you anything else?"
Word Count: 378
Total Word Count: 3,955
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Watch your profanity~
POWER LEVEL
194,332
Tech Points
18/44
Forms
Super Demon [x18]
Zeni
29,976
Hybrid
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Feb 17, 2022 19:53:24 GMT -5
Post by Zerori on Feb 17, 2022 19:53:24 GMT -5
It was an odd feeling, this sensation of being so easily read, but Zerori took it in stride and thought of it less as a failing on HER side and more of a talent that Anastasia had. Not that it was really hard to read between the lines that Zerori wasn’t exactly picky about who she liked to piss off. I think we’re becoming friends… Hah, what a thought, Zerori lamented with amusement, not at all upset by the possibility. With the conversation taken in the direction of her pet, Zerori was two-parts grateful that Anastasia was interested and also embarrassed because WHY did she bring up her animal?
With a scoff, Zerori committed to her fuck-up, “A cat. Now don’t laugh; there’s no way I could take care of a dog or something that requires walking!” Regardless of her warning, Zerori would laugh while shaking her head - pouring herself another serving of the alcohol with one hand before putting down the jug and bringing the cup to her mouth - shockingly only taking a sip this time, “It was… fuck, about a year ago, too. I’d been having one of the worst nights of my life and, if you can believe it, nearly died to another Saiyan.”
The night she’d realized that, beyond her magic tricks, she was more than just a Saiyan forced to Earth. She still had nightmares about that night and the subsequent revelation that came with her new (literal) claws.
For a moment, Zerori was nearly lost in that time - a moment that stood silent for too long before she blinked and realized her sake had dripped from the cup that tipped over in her grasp before she cursed softly and placed it down. “He came to me. The cat. Named him after the time of day that I woke up in a dirty alley somewhere,” The suppressed smile couldn’t hide the twinkle in her eye as she revealed her little shit head’s name, “Twilight.”
By fates’ design, the waiter had returned to check on them to which Zerori would sigh and sharply demand, “Another bowl. Spicier this time, please,” The desire to feel anything else besides the rage she felt on that day was her priority. Taking the cloth that resided at their table, Zerori cleaned up her mess, muttering in a clipped manner just for Anastasia to hear, “Sorry. Got distracted.” While she didn't really want to cut their time short, Zerori was starting to notice her own tendency to shut off - a habit that would typically be followed by her wanting to be alone. With everything she had, Zerori fought against her more depreciating aspects and looked back up at the woman across from her before throwing the cloth - her mess cleaned up - over her shoulder without a care to where it landed or who it might have bothered. Regardless of how she felt about Anastasia or the level of cordial politely she spared to the staff, the same Zerori that stepped in front of Anastasia remained:
A Zerori that just didn't give a shit.
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POWER LEVEL
45,859
Tech Points
8
Forms
Adrenaline Rush [x4]
Zeni
3,474
Archived
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Feb 18, 2022 15:33:21 GMT -5
Post by Anastasia on Feb 18, 2022 15:33:21 GMT -5
Power Level:1,461 Weighted Power Level: 1,095 Ana slurped down her noodles, getting close to the bottom of the bowl. She'd probably finish her first bowl by the time Zerori finished her second. That was okay though. It wasn't like this was a speed eating contest. She took another drink of water, still holding back from anymore sake. She was good for the day. It wasn't that Anastasia couldn't hold her liquor, just that she didn't care to. When Zerori explained she had a cat, and told Ana not to laugh, all Ana did was raise up her hands, palms out, and shook her head. Why would she laugh? She didn't see this as a weakness or vulnerability the same way that Zerori seemed to. So she had a pet, so what? Lots of people did. What Ana hadn't expected was for Zerori to continue the story. She revealed that she had almost died, and it seemed, briefly, that Zerori was in another place. Ana lowered her hands to the table top and watched Zerori with a slight crease to her brow in worry. This was a far more intimate exchange than Ana expected with a woman who she had only met a little bit ago just to stop her from chasing after a pick pocket, and then immediately take her out for ramen. The sudden seriousness of their discussion after all of Zerori's teasing and shenanigans threw Ana slightly off kilter. Zerori seemed to be miles away in that moment, lost in some memory of the past that obviously was still very powerful. The topic of the cat seemed to have touched upon something more. The cat, Twilight, and the memory of that night seemed to go hand in hand together. A terrible moment and a loved companion. Ana wasn't sure what to do next. Zerori's clipped behavior meant that this subject could turn touchy real quick, and Ana didn't trust herself to manage it with tact. Their table was slipping quickly into 'awkward silence' silence territory. To buy herself some time, Ana lifted her bowl to her lips and tilted it back, drinking the last of the broth at the bottom. She clapped it down on the tabletop with a sound of finality. "Thank you for the food," Ana said simply. Word Count: 378 Total Word Count: 4,337 Zerori |
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POWER LEVEL
194,332
Tech Points
18/44
Forms
Super Demon [x18]
Zeni
29,976
Hybrid
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Feb 20, 2022 0:51:08 GMT -5
Post by Zerori on Feb 20, 2022 0:51:08 GMT -5
Zerori watched Anastasia finish off her bowl with a look of muted surprise, lips parted just a bit as the bowl was emptied and sat back down on the table with an audible CLACK. It wasn’t the sound or the way she’d finished, but the finality of which she’d thanked Zerori for the food that had the hybrid stare for a moment before closing her mouth, “Right. Not a problem,” She responded, forcing a smile and realizing a little too late that she might have made the situation a bit too awkward. The waiter had chosen at that moment, after Anastasia had made her declaration, to leave and felt the bowl of a spicier ramen bowl for Zerori. Likely to avoid any sort of potential ‘bouncing’ on the order getting more expensive. With a sigh, Zerori resigned herself to staying and eating to lament on her regret - however, she didn’t have to do so in a manner most unbecoming. She smirked, “It was nice to sit down and talk; even if I made it a bit too serious. You sure you don’t want another? Your money ain’t goin’ anywhere even if you leave,” She’d already been working out which job and how to get that money back before her own expenses were going to start eating a hole in her pocket. She’d been just about to possibly resort to other methods to try and keep this engagement on course when the sound of gentle tapping on the window behind her caught Zerori’s attention. With a grimace of confusion, she stood up to see who had started to bother her - turning around to see none other than the large and intimidating figure of her old flame… Korn. Thankfully not in Anastasia’s view, Zerori’s expression would look a combination of irate and panicked before she'd mouth silently to the rather robust and angry-looking Saiyan male, ‘Get the fuck out of here!’ before turning back to her friend with a saccharine smile, “Well, it looks like lunch is over for the both of us. If you want to chill and eat more, by all means,” Reaching into one of the pockets of her jacket, Zerori pulled out a large zeni bill and put it on the table - easily able to take care of a few more bowls and then some with an adequate tip to the waiter. “Don’t be a stranger, yeah?” And before Zerori could invite any questions, she was out of her seat with a wave tossed behind her and out the door. Her walk went from cool and controlled to a stomping strut with an enraged expression on her face. She was going to kick his fucking ass.
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POWER LEVEL
45,859
Tech Points
8
Forms
Adrenaline Rush [x4]
Zeni
3,474
Archived
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Feb 21, 2022 8:48:30 GMT -5
Post by Anastasia on Feb 21, 2022 8:48:30 GMT -5
Power Level:1,461
Weighted Power Level: 1,095
Anastasia sighed internally that Zerori didn't make things weirder by insisting she stay. Anastasia tugged up her scarf higher, back over the lower half of her face. It looked like Zerori was bringing her composure back but Anastasia didn't feel a particular need to continue the meal. Her lost money hadn't been that much, and if she was lucky she might still be able to locate the pick pocket... Ana eventually raised her hand and shook her head.
"No, thanks. I'm good. I don't have a saiyan's appetite. One bowl is enough for me," Ana turned to leave but blinked in surprise when Zerori also stood, ignoring her bowl of ramen placed before her. Zerori's face fell into a curious expression Anastasia couldn't quite read. She debated whether to ask Zerori about it, when the woman put a decent sized amount of zenni on the table to pay for the bill. Zerori's sweet smile was as fake as 2 dollar flowers at a funeral.
"Ah," Anastasia couldn't help but raise a hand to stop Zerori but the girl was already bustling away. Anastasia was left standing there when she was supposed to be the one taking her leave. What just happened? Maybe Zerori was trying to beat a quick exit out of embarrassment like Ana had just moments ago? But it hadn't seemed that way.
She shook her head and put a palm to her forehead. Just as suddenly as she arrived Zerori had left Ana's life. Looks like she was the type of person to draw everyone up in her pace. Anastasia shook her head and went outside. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, found her center, and extended her senses. She reached out and gently touched upon the various life signatures she could feel around her. The signatures of the weak blending into a faceless mass of energy, no one sticking out more than the other.
The occasional spike of power stood out like a ripple on a pond, where the strongest were like the splash of a fish breaching the surface. The majin boy hadn't been particularly powerful, but he was stronger than the average person if he was able to release a ki attack like he had...
Ah. There.
Anastasia opened her eyes and started walking down the way.
As a favor to the woman who had gone to such trouble to delay her from confronting the boy, Anastasia would just ask for her identification back and let the majin keep everything else. It was the least Anastasia could do after having such a nice meal...
Word Count: 434
Total Word Count: 4,771
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"Only A Failure Abandons His Principles And Pride."
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Feb 22, 2022 15:52:28 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Feb 22, 2022 15:52:28 GMT -5
Anastasia: 4,031 Power level and 3,149 Zeni and 1 Tech Point!
Zerori: You've landed yourself..
2,545 Power level along with 2,307 Zeni along with 1 Tech point!
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