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[dontrunawayfromliving]

Who: Open!
Where: All over the city.
Summary: A general 13th Hour log.
Warnings: Standard violence.

Every month, it seems like, something weird happens, and more often than not it involves combat. Naturally, it's best to be prepared. Where will you be when the 13th Hour strikes?

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[otakuro]

In bed playing games, ideally.

Unfortunately, life isn't fair and Atsuro had been forced to stay late to deal with fixing up a student's festering pile of crap. Almost literally. The motherboard had roach eggs in it. Given that he has no desire to spend the night staring at the ceiling dreaming of roach eggs he figures it's best to distract himself.

He is accompanied tonight by what appears to be two massive feet attached to something stretching up into the sky - fortunately, Persona don't have to be solid.

"Who has roaches in their hardware? Bleugh."

[dontrunawayfromliving]

Sarah saw the giant feet and arrived nearby in time to hear that last comment.

"...roaches?"

[otakuro]

"Where?!"

PTSD has set in and Atsuro revolves in place for a few moments, staring at the ground. Oh god what if they were the flying type scan the air scan the air

[dontrunawayfromliving]

All that's around is a woman in a long, crimson coat, hefting a sword the same length she is. No roaches to be seen.

"You're a jumpy one, aren't you?"

[empiricalpride]

Even hadn't been paying attention to the time in work. Nearly midnight by the time he was leaving? Really? He'd thought he was going to have time to get home -

A bad judgement call, to say the least.

So here we have a hurrying scientist hidden behind a shield nearly as big as he is, not used to the city at this time of night, his Persona following behind him closely. And, honestly ... he's a spot lost. Not that he's in a hurry to admit that to anyone, of course...

[unbroken_chain]

Kotoha's in her standard patrolling outfit - heavy pants, long sleeved shirt, light jacket - when she notices Even.

"Hey! On patrol?"

[empiricalpride]

"Hm?"

...Dammit. She's put him on the spot, now. If he wasn't going to admit it to an adult, he's definitely not going to admit it to a child, even a competent and helpful one like Kotoha.

"Yes. A simple tour of the area."

[unbroken_chain]

Hey. Hey. Kotoha is sixteen now! There is no way she still counts as a kid!

"Oh cool! I'll come with you!"

She lets out a little whistle as she walks over and a six-winged moth swoops out of the sky.

"This is Solar Logos."

[resipiscent]

A scent he remembers reaches his nose suddenly, and Riku pauses where he's standing, looking up from a piece of paper in his hand (another delivery request from one of the locals). He stiffens as he catches a glimpse of Even from across the road, shield up and steps quick.

Riku isn't sure what to do at first, but he shoves his piece of paper into his pocket, then steps through a Dark Corridor, a power he'd lost and regained and has grown reused to using. The other end opens alongside Even, and he steps out, matching pace. Feral Behemoth lumbers behind, intimidating.

"I wasn't aware you were around." It's a simple observation, not laced with any sort of accusation, but he is on guard, even so.

[empiricalpride]

The sensation of darkness on the air, the voice so close to his side - Even's heart skips a beat as he stops, turns to look at who's talking to him, his eyes every bit as cold as his element.

Honestly, though - he's a little afraid, as much as he doesn't want to admit it. There's a sick sensation in the pit of his stomach. Of all the people he could have been faced with right now - why him? Was this place determined to throw his past in his face, even now?

"I can't say I was expecting to see you, either."

[resipiscent]

He shakes his head, shrugging. He's used to people he doesn't expect showing up. This is the first time he's seen someone like Even, though, someone who he isn't really sure how to react to.

"Been here long?" A Heartless leaps out of the shadows toward him, and he sets the Behemoth on it, its attack taking out the tiny Shadow easily. It might come off as threatening, but he doesn't mean it to be -- he's out here every night, to be honest. This is the drill. "Had I'd known I might have come to find you. You smell like you have a heart, you know."

[istotesbatgirl]

[Misfit has been dying to try out some of the new moves she's learned from Sarah. She's out patrolling the streets looking for anything or anyone making trouble.]

[dontrunawayfromliving]

Sarah's letting Misfit take point right now, but she's ready to assist if it looks necessary.

"Did you get many takers for your team idea?"

[istotesbatgirl]

Yeah, I think Phantom Girl is going to join. Other people will probably show up to try outs.

[dontrunawayfromliving]

Sarah grins - a surprisingly chipper expression.

"Not bad. I'm rooting for you."

[egotrigger]

Training, of course. He's a soldier, no matter what this new life has given him, and even though he doesn't like fighting, he's good at it. Patrolling the streets at night is a natural thing for him to do.

... Of course, when an armored soldier goes to attack him, he's perfectly calm. He sidesteps the attack easily, grabs the lance, flips his attacker over the weapon's shaft, and slams it into the now-prone soldier.

The monster poofs away, leaving a vulnerary, which he pockets.

... Though later in the night when things get a little more dangerous, it might not be him who's doing the attacking...

[[ooc; Specify if you want Allelujah or Hallelujah, please!]]

Allelujah

[dontrunawayfromliving]

Sarah observed the fight - such as it was - and found something a little familiar about that throw. She steps out into the street - making sure to actually make noise so it's clear she's not trying to sneak up on him - and clears her throat.

"Interesting moves you've got."

[egotrigger]

He's grateful for the warning, and turns to face Sarah. He relaxes a hair, and shrugs slightly.

"Hand to hand isn't my specialty, but I've adapted. It's not all that difficult..."

At least not for him. Not with his reflexes.

[dontrunawayfromliving]

Sarah nods.

"Looked familiar, actually. Lieutenant Sarah Snowdon, Fenrir Far East. Nice to meet you."

[all_wound_up]

[Nano, as per usual, can be found out and about fighting Heartless. She's got her Velvet Room Persona, the Blue Fairy, out tonight, and is vaporizing the creatures of darkness left and right with strong light-based attacks. The ones that don't get taken out by her Persona are quickly dispatched by her keyblade.

Unfortunately, the city has just lost two keyblade wielders, and Nano's finding it a bit tiring handling this burden all by herself. She's doing well for herself, but it's probably only a matter of time before she runs into a little more than she can handle solo, especially considering her Persona only has single target spells.]

[hawkattack]

[... A child? Blackquill and Taka are patrolling tonight, enjoying their still-new freedom. It's still odd to him to see young people fighting. Then again, even seeing the creatures of legend running around freely is still startling.]

[He summons Fenghuang before him, and directs it forward to take out a small black creature heading towards her with a Muzzle Shot. It falls easily enough, and he walks towards her.]

... Be careful.

[all_wound_up]

Th-thank you, sir...!

[Nano was too busy defending herself to notice Blackquill's approach, but is very appreciative once she puts together what just happened. She briefly bows her head in thanks before glancing around to see if any more Heartless are on the approach.]

There are too many of them tonight...

[empiricalpride]

[Wait. Wait a second.

Is Even seeing what he's seeing here? He's taken aback enough by what he's spotted in the distance that he stops and stares for a moment. That looks like a Keyblade. Acts like one, from what he can see. But another wielder, here? A completely unfamiliar one, too?

Something is up.

He approaches, hiding around a corner for the moment, having his own Persona throw out Bufu spells at some of the smaller targets. (No use overexerting himself yet, and all.)]

[all_wound_up]

[Nano hasn't even noticed yet, as she's concentrating on one of the bigger Heartless at the moment. Knocking it down with a Nirvana spell from her Persona, she follows up with Eyes of God. And then once it's weakened, she dispatches it with her keyblade, its gears turning and grinding into the shadowstuff that makes up the creature's body until it dissolves away.]

Whew...

[resipiscent]

Out fighting, of course, like every night. Riku's job gives him large portions of time where he's sitting around not doing anything, so the 13th Hour is for him a time of night that he's eager for. Naturally, Heartless are drawn to him outside of just the standard monster fare, and he's currently facing off against a pair of Neoshadows. The massive Feral Behemoth is behind him, but standing by currently, waiting to be called.