CAMPUS WIDE EVENT: EVERYTHING AND THE KITCHEN SINK

[intercom_voice]

[Hopefully everybody likes waking up outside.

Because as it were, in the middle of the night when everybody had been asleep or lulled into a sudden one by the sheer weight of the air around them...the Campus disappeared in its entirety. Left behind was only the cool surface of the concrete foundation.

For now it seems the residents were left to fend for themselves in the wilderness of the island. Not even the voice from over the intercom would comfort them.]

((ooc: the school has disappeared, along with all the NPCs and everything that was inside! no opt-out areas this time around. The temperature is cool during the day, and colder at night.

The event will last until October 20th, and I'll post a closer to signify it. Everything will be returned to its rightful place then.))

Comments

[shadowscall]

"I'll dig up some cookbooks then, once the library's back. If it comes back."

Ugh, not thinking about that. The fact that he was right about the clearing cheers him up though, and he hurries to catch up.

"I'll find some wood, you can just sit if you want- here." A moment later there's a flame about the size of a bowling ball almost resting on the ground in the middle of the clearing. Surprisingly the twigs aren't on fire yet. Kai stops and gives it a critical look. He can keep that there for a few minutes and not burn the forest down, right?

With his luck...

Sighing, he gestures and the fire shrinks a bit while also rising about a foot higher. Better.

[moderndaydragon]

Thanks, Kai! I'll warm up for a bit.

[Karasu sinks down next to the fire, holding out her hands and staying just far away enough that she doesn't get burned.]

You sure you don't need help, though?

[shadowscall]

"Naw, I think I've got it."

He pretty much seems to, as it doesn't take long for him to gather kindling and then some bigger branches, although there's an amusing moment where he manages to trip himself dragging one back. He just scrambles to his feet and totally ignores that it ever happened. No problem! Once he's finally got the wood where he needs it, he takes a break and flops onto the ground beside Karasu, eyeing the flame. He'll move that in a minute. Really.

"You get to gather fruit or something, because yeah..."

Kai waves a hand in the air and lets it fall. Tired? Just a bit.

[moderndaydragon]

[Karasu giggles a little when he trips, moving over to help as she can with the rest of it. She piles it up when he flops down, getting things settled into a comfortable campsite -- or at least as much of one as they can make -- before she stretches out herself and moves to warm up again.]

Kai-kun, I'm going to go tell Bakura-kun where we are, all right? He was really worried about something happening, so I promised I'd let him know where my camp was so he and Malik could hide somewhere nearby. They won't be coming around here -- Malik doesn't like me -- but I'm afraid they'll freeze to death if I don't actually help them out with catching bears or whatever else has thick fur...

Sorry. I know it's probably annoying, but Bakura-kun saved my life and took care of me. What kind of friend would I be if I ignored him now that I can help?

[shadowscall]

Initially the only response to that is the fire doing this odd sort of jump, but Kai only blinks from his spot on the ground. What can he really say? Voicing his disagreement's only going to cause problems, right?

Ugh. Well, at least they won't- wait, what?

"What's Malik's problem?" He pushes himself up on his elbows, frowning. Actually, Malik's a problem in himself. Kai hasn't forgotten how he weirded him out in the library.

[moderndaydragon]

He's lonely and very jealous, so he doesn't like me because I have a crush on Bakura-kun and tried to actually... you know, start something with him. He's had even a worse life than I have, so I can't really blame him for being afraid of someone like that. It's why Bakura-kun and I will always just be friends, and why I try to avoid Malik when I can. I don't mind it, really.

[Phoo. Warm is good, and she almost doesn't want to leave.]

[shadowscall]

Okay, so should he be thanking Malik for being another reason why he might have a chance with Karasu someday?

Nope.

"I understand wanting to help, but maybe it's not that great an idea having them so close if Malik's got issues."

Kai forces himself up all the way and gestures at the fire, watching it float over to the wood before it catches. Good, now he can stop trying to mind it.

"Want me to go with? I mean, I'm sure you'll be okay, but you know."

Why couldn't he just magic up a tent to throw at the Creeper and Creeper jr, geeze.

[moderndaydragon]

Maybe it is, but Bakura-kun says he can handle it. And with the way things are, he's afraid that someone from the Campus might try to hurt them, so he feels better if I'm nearby at least until they can get enough to take care of themselves.

Thank you, but I'll be okay. Just keep an eye on our campsite, would you? I'll get some food or something later, once I can actually transform with everyone asleep.

[shadowscall]

There's someone else that's got it in for them? Why is he not surprised.

"'Kay."

Really, that's all he's going to add to that, mostly because he's sure he'll screw up if he says anything else.

"No problem. I'll defend the place from all the rabid squirrels lurking in the treetops."

Just a tiny smirk there.

"Wish I'd gone to sleep with cookies in my pocket or something. I've been enjoying already dead food. Be careful, okay?"

[moderndaydragon]

[She can tell he's not fond of Malik, but the smile she gives him is clearly thankful. Bakura is someone she owes a lot to, after all, and it means a lot to her that Kai's at least putting up with it.]

I will. Thank you, Kai-kun. Really. I appreciate it.

I'll be back before too long. I promise!

[shadowscall]

"Yeah, it's-" Ah damn why does he react like this when she smiles at him oh wait. "It's good."

The smirk turns into an actual grin before he lets himself fall back over onto the dirt. He'll just guard the campfire until she gets back. Great idea.

[moderndaydragon]

[And Karasu's off, waving a little at him as she disappears back into the forest.]

[shadowscall]

After he's rested awhile, Kai gets up and decides to check out the cave, just to make sure there isn't anything dangerous hiding in the dark. Only a few bats turn up, so he makes his way back out to check on the fire, and once he's satisfied it's okay, he summons Heart's Star and a few ice spheres.

No, he's not basically using his Keyblade as a baseball bat, it's not at all what it looks like. He's really a very mature person...that's hitting ice off into the trees.

And snickering while he does it.

[moderndaydragon]

[The ice coming flying through the trees isn't something Karasu expects and she gives a sharp squeal of surprise when it happens, ducking just enough to avoid being smacked by it.]

Kai-kun!

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Bakura barely manages to jump aside in time to avoid it, staring.]

The fuck is he doing-?!

[shadowscall]

Whoops. Kai cringes at the squeal, peering through the trees. Damn it, he should have been doing that the other way.

"Hey, are you okay? I didn't think-"

Wait.

Wait.

"You brought him along?"

Yep, he felt you before he saw you, Bakura. Thanks for that. Ah well, he can just keep Heart's Star out a little longer then!

[moderndaydragon]

They were too far away just for directions. Sorry, Kai-kun. But I'm okay.

[She glances back a little, moving up into the clearing and nodding at the makeshift campsite.]

This is where Kai-kun and I will be, if you need me!

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Once they're close enough for him to see Kai, his eyes narrow mischievously. He leisurely leans on her shoulder, shirtless though he is. One hand lightly toys with her hair, twisting a lock of it around his finger.]

Yeah, it was a little far. I appreciate the help, Karasu-chan! I'll definitely have to find somewhere closer, though.

[shadowscall]

"Eh, it's fine."

No it's not, and that especially isn't. But he can behave, damn it. He hopes, anyway. Kai swings his Keyblade up to rest against his shoulder, trying not to either twitch or look massively annoyed. He's pretty sure it's working.

"Sorry about the ice spheres, Bakura." Sorry he missed, that is.

[moderndaydragon]

[Karasu blinks a little, giving Bakura somewhat of a smile when he rests on her and blushing a bit as he plays with her hair. Okay, no no, calm down, he's just a friend, stop acting like a lovestruck school-girl...]

I can help you find somewhere near, if you want! Anything to help.

[fluffydeathdealer]

It was a bit of a cold shoulder to give an old friend, but I like to think I'm chill about things like that.

[...is he even aware of how weird that sounds. He flashes Karasu a grin.]

Sounds good to me! I've been hiding out in these woods before, if you'll recall, but only in a few parts.

[shadowscall]

'Old friend' his ass. Ugh. But he manages a smile instead of the scowl he'd love to let slip.

"Maybe next time I can see if Fire works better. Want to help?"

Kai lets out a soft cackle and wills the Keyblade away in a flash of light before going to sit by the fire again. He'd like to help find Bakura somewhere to camp too, ideally via a one way trip through a Corridor to the other side of the island.

[moderndaydragon]

You guys know each other well, then?

[Karasu looks between the two curiously before gently nudging Bakura to get off, moving over to the fire to try and warm up again before they go out. Brrr...]

Maybe I should forget about trying to lay low and just go get the stupid bear or something... I'm freezing.

[Gah... ACHOO!]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[He rubs her back, the picture of concern.]

Not me specifically, though he knows my body well enough.

[...nope, he's not caring how that sounds.]

[shadowscall]

That dick.

Kai's not even going to acknowledge that (Much more mature than snarking off, right?), instead grabbing a stick to poke at the fire. He's half-tempted to see if he can singe Bakura from where he's sitting, but Karasu's too close.

"Hey Karasu...maybe you should just stay a while. If Bakura's been around here before, he probably knows where to find a fruit tree or two, right? Couldn't we do with that for today at least?"

Because the hell he's going to go out and leave the Creeper here with her.