CAMPUS WIDE EVENT: SNOWED IN PART II - BLIZZARD

[intercom_voice]

[Starting late that night on the 18th and continuing on throughout the rest of the day, the wind and snow howls, beating against the side of the building as it covers everything in several feet of white.

The lights flicker dangerously, and around noon is when the power finally goes. Those within the building are left in a cold-blue darkness and even the smallest comforts of warmth. Any standing water, and anything with a high water content, ices over within hours.]

((ooc: this blizzard lasts the 19th only, but feel free to backtag! There will be one final post on the 21st to signal the snow melting / closing of the event. Not that this isn't as bad as the blackout event. You can still see what's in front of you, but it is relatively dark inside.))

Comments

[axle]

R-Raid?

[What a foward, incriminating, and absolutely accurate way of putting it. Kururu spins around so fast she nearly whips her giant cross into orbit, one arm still threaded through the sleeve of Ryou's coat. Her face is hot enough to thaw the whole building.]

No, no, I'm sorry! I would've asked first but nobody's around and I'm in a, a big hurry—I promise I'm not a thief!

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Striding over, he grasps the other sleeve and attempts to tug it off of her without hesitation.]

That's my coat. I need that.

[Jeez, girl, haven't you noticed how cold it is? Clearly he needs it more than you, with your lack of clothing!]

[onethirdthesoul]

Um...sure? [He's starting to feel a little uncomfortable. Partly because she's clearly freezing and ill dressed for the weather, and partly because he's wondering if she's about to mug him.

Maybe he should just offer her some of his laundry before she decides to just take it. He'd feel bad just leaving her like this anyway!]

...If you need something to wear, Miss, you can take some of mine. I don't mind.

[devotedpawn]

[ Barnaby gives him a curt nod, bringing the candles back between both hands. ]

The Arisen that willed me to his realm sought an end to the dragon's terror. I fought alongside him, though it was for naught; - the Arisen fell. My purpose since then has been to honor his last request.

[obeytherod]

Oh? And what's his last request?

[Malik seems almost mockingly interested.]

[adusta]

No, but it looks like everyone's that way.

( he's already gone through this whole song and dance—just a couple hours ago even—but he's looking at kururu as if he's annoyed by her confusion. )

The most important thing is getting home, not worrying over who remembers what. Since we can't save Rika-san from here.

( he's leaving out the part where they've decided that aliens were the cause of all of this. )

[obeytherod]

[Malik watches with interest, shivering as he clutches Anubis in his arms. As soon as he's given the go-ahead, he settles down on the floor next to the open cupboard. Tucking his feet under his body, he faces the steaming pipe so the heat can wash over him and his puppy.

It was the biggest relief he'd felt in a long time. All the prickling numbness in his face and fingers was simply melting away. After a few minutes, Anubis nudges his nose at the blankets bundling him up and finally pokes his head out.

For once he doesn't bark, but settles his head back down outside the sheets and shuts his eyes. Underneath the blanket, Malik can feel the slight wag of his tail.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[He knows his own limits, but even so, seeing Malik and Anubis in that better state, Bakura keeps the spell going longer than he should. By the time the flames are allowed to die down, he's in actual pain. It's like the channels of energy within him are scraped raw and he has to lean against the counter. Letting the card drop against the counter for support, he slumps there for a moment.]

Haaah... I need to practice using magic cards more often...

[Using spells like this was a rare thing for him. The heat from the pipes and the over-heated spell in his hand took away his own discomfort for now, but he's tireder than he should be for it.]

[obeytherod]

[Sensing Bakura's discomfort, Malik looks up from his cozy spot on the floor. Concern weaves its way into his words as he speaks, and he brings a hand up to comfortingly place it over Bakura's own.]

Are you okay? Come sit down with me and Anubis. It's nice and warm.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Squeezing Malik's hand reassuringly, he sinks down to sit next to him. Without thinking about it, he rests his head on Malik's shoulder.]

Magic cards are a lot more draining than monsters... that's all. It's a constant energy feed, rather than the initial drain.

[obeytherod]

I see...

[Malik scoots closer, more than happy to indulge Bakura and share his warmth.]

At least we have some heat now, even if it's temporary. Not to mention water. I just hope all this snow melts soon... I don't know how much longer I can handle being trapped in here.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[This is comfortable... He could almost go to sleep right here, with Malik's warm body so close beside him.]

I can do it again later, once my energy's restored.

...if worst comes to worse, try using Ra? His flames might be able to melt the snow enough to get outside for a while.

[obeytherod]

[Malik draws Anubis closer, and the puppy is more than happy to nuzzle up against him.]

I could, but it's freezing outside. I wouldn't be able to stay out there anyway... Feh.

[He sighs, reaching a hand up to scratch behind Anubis' ears.]

And we can always take shifts using the spell card.

[fluffydeathdealer]

...I suppose with your armor, you'd have a better chance at keeping it going.

[Come to think of it... If he hadn't given Diabound to the thief king, so could he. Ah, hindsight. He should probably try to do it again with a different monster later...

Without thinking, he brings his arms up around the two of them, holding them both close.]

[obeytherod]

That's right. It probably won't hurt me at all.

[Malik leans into the embrace, resting his cheek against the other man's shoulder as he thinks. Anubis just pokes his head up between the two of them and gives Bakura a sloppy puppy kiss on the cheek.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

If you can handle it. It's not like using monsters at all.

[Ah well. Just this once, he'll not protest the puppy's affection.]

Sankyuu, Anubis-kun.

[obeytherod]

Of course I can handle it.

[Anubis barks once in happy declaration and then turns to give Malik's face a lick as well. He wouldn't want to leave anybody out!]

...Keh. [It was gross, but cute, and Malik ruffles the puppy's ears in return.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

Heh. We'll see when you try it!

[A slight smile tugs at his lips as he watches them. How odd... it's like his own little family right here.]

You two are cute.

[obeytherod]

You mean Anubis is cute.

[Malik isn't cute. He's Malik, and he's never thought of himself as "cute". Intimidating and confident, on the other hand...]

[fluffydeathdealer]

Did I stutter?

[Bakura smirks in a slightly wicked manner.]

[obeytherod]

...I'm not cute.

[Malik stares seriously at him.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

Hoh? You're in that much denial? Then it must be the way you're holding the puppy that's giving off such cute vibes!

[obeytherod]

I'm not in denial, you're just being stupid.

[He pulls Anubis closer, the puppy trying to attack his face with sloppy kisses.]

It's clearly Anubis!

[fluffydeathdealer]

[You know, most people don't insult the guy who regularly gets them off.]

Hoh? My bad! I got thrown off by the cuteness vibes coming from the damn mutt.

[obeytherod]

Don't call him a mutt.

[He sets Anubis down, but instead of running around like he usually does he just settles down beside the warm pipes.]

You'll insult him. [There's a hint of jest in his voice.]