On Misplaced Affections and Mixed-Up Walking Aids

[misery_hates_company]

Who: Misery, Yu, NPC. Thread is open after Yu/NPC interaction.
Where: Starting in Capricorn, and moving from there.
When: February 14
Summary: What happens when Love Potion #9 gets misplaced?
Warnings: A real one: If you are a female character responding to Yu after his interaction with the NPC, there is a very good chance you will suddenly find him completely irresistible. The level of this obviously varies, but only Misery has any guaranteed immunity. If you really want to interact with him as a female character without suffering from the effects, you can, but you might still feel fonder of him than you normally would. Fair warning.

"A...and you're absolutely positive this will work?"

The green-clad witch examined her nails. "I may be many things, Mr. Yamada, but I am most certainly NOT a liar. And I do not do half-hearted work. I think you'll find yourself the center of attention in no time."

"But how does it work?"

She chortles. "A true magician does not reveal her secrets, nor a witch her recipes. All you need to know is that as long as you possess that cane, women will come to you in droves. You don't even need to lift a tiny little finger. All your romantic troubles are solved." Yeah right. But hey, it's what he asked for.

"I see... You know, you really are ONE attractive lady. And so generous. I'm sure such a beauty like you would LOVE to give this to me as a gift."

"Clever. But I took the precaution of casting a counterspell on myself before I gave that to you."

"O...oh..."

"Now DO pay up, that's a good boy. Have a nice day! Enjoy your masses."

She watches the man leave the hut with an almost giddy glee and sighs. What a truly pathetic example of an individual. Well, the cane will certainly do the trick. She hopes he smothers in women. And even if he doesn't, well...

She laughs to herself. It will only end in beautiful schadenfreude. She loves it.

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And then, things happened.

[hinoto_ri]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy.

For too long, Goro Yamada had been an involuntary single. Forever friendzoned with the women, all he'd ever gotten was "friendship" requests and disgusted looks. Well, all that was coming to an end today. No more loneliness for ol' Grody Goro! Now was the time to shine!

Well, okay, he was shining via the use of a cheat device. But hey, he's entitled to a little cheat here and there! It's not like he's ever managed to unlock the flags by himself. So why not use a little magic? It's too bad it didn't work on the witch bitch, but so it goes.

He hums to himself, swinging the staff. Yes sir, nothing's going to get in his way!

...aside from anybody he might run into while lost in thought, anyway.

Horrible, horrible things.

[linefacingforever]

A week past... the doctors hadn't been too thrilled on his insistence on immediate physical therapy, nor had they been pleased when a week later he was well enough to leave, even if he needed assistance keeping upright. They agreed to his release, though with the insistence that he report back every other day for check-ups. It was the only way Yu was going to get out of a hospital bed before Valentine's Day.

He was fine with it though; he picked up on a sweet black cane with a flame design on it. It was totally hip, and he loved it... maybe he'd even use it after he didn't need it anymore, just for show.

Yu glanced down at it, a bit of a grin tugging at his lips as he hobbled down the sidewalk for the nearest tram line, turning the corner and...

BAM!

Next thing Yu knew, he was sprawled out on the ground, body protesting loudly at the abuse as he cane clattered away from him.

[hinoto_ri]

Ow! Nothing like a front-on collision to take the swagger out of one's walk. His cane, similarly designed, clatters away, not far from where Yu's is. "H...hey! Watch it, jerk!" he shouts angrily, picking himself up and dusting himself off. "Geez, somebody could've gotten hurt!"

He grumbles, going to get his cane. "Geez, some people. Don't watch where they're going."

[linefacingforever]

"...sorry?"

Yu isn't even sure if he should be sorry or not. Granted he wasn't paying attention, but still...

After a moment he let out a faint sigh, struggling to reach over for his own cane so he could get back on his feet.

[hinoto_ri]

"Man, I haven't got time for this." The man picks up his cane. At least, he's pretty sure it's his cane. Who'd have thought a sleek black one with a flame design was that common? Oh well, his is cooler, so clearly he's got the right one.

He walks off without even looking back or giving Yu a hand. He's AVAILABLE, ladies!

[linefacingforever]

...creep.

Yu couldn't help but stare after the guy in mute shock. Really? Seriously? You just knocked over a crippled guy that just managed to cajole his way out of the hospital, and you can't even give him a hand up? After a moment, Yu just rolled his eyes skyward, before grabbing the remaining cane, having to lean on it heavily in order to get back up.

Well, at least his cane didn't get broken. It was still aways before home...

[linefacingforever]

After the encounter with the rude man, Yu just continued his way toward the tram line, minding his own business... yet after awhile, it got a bit hard to ignore that he was drawing a lot of stares. He paused, glancing to the side to see a group of girls crowded around, staring at him. They started giggling as soon as he turned toward them, stealing glances toward him as they whispered amongst themselves.

...o...kay...

Yu shook his head, continuing his hobble down the street. Man, sitting down on the tram was going to be amazing, assuming he got there without any interruptions. It was hard to miss that some of the women looking at him were... looking overly long...