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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Thu Nov 21, 2024 3:38 am
RANMA GEKIRETSU
Erica’s embrace was more than enough to calm his nerves again. She was very understanding, even though it must’ve been a roller coaster of an experience for her as well. They’ve had Arrancars in their ranks before – he remembered a specific one, but not by name – so it wasn’t… like… the very first time that an Arrancar had interest in serving as a Shinigami, but it was one hell of a timing.
“Mhm… right, ye,” Ranma nodded with a red, half-sleepy face – he really just wanted to snug at this rate, maybe the fluff made him sleepy or something. Still, he eagerly followed Erica up to Belle’s now allocated room- oh yeah, he was a dude. “So, uh, yeah, he’s a dude, alright,” Ranma commented with a raised brow.
… Quadro-
“Huh, you still… remember your days as a Hollow? How was it like?” This was actually pretty fuckin’ interesting – after a few 5-6 years of slaying Hollows himself, Ranma had… never actually tried to put himself in the shoes of one. Here one was, an ex-Hollow to be exact, who had memories of their Hollow days. Hollows, as… creepy as they could be, were still creatures who existed – and their existence, too, was part of the spiraling Soul Cycle that had to be kept in balance at all times.
No need to antagonize them too much…
“Y-Yeah, those swords aren’t for eats… those are Asauchi. Sorta like your own Zanpakutō, but works different. Uhm…”
Snuggles was clinging onto Erica’s neck like a protective scarf, still iffy about the smell of Hollow nucleo nearby. Poor lad. Ranma was struggling to come up with the proper questions, clearly needing a little help now that things looked to settle down again.
Hell, it was like they'd just adopted a guy.
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:39 am
ERICA TOLVAN
Taking Belle’s hand as he offered it to her, Erica would gently shake it, a smile still upon her face. “There’s plenty of food in the kitchen and I reckon we could all do with something to eat at this point. Should definitely be able to find something that tastes nicer than your Asauchi, as they were certainly not made to be chewed on. They’re kind of a Shinigami’s partner in a way and become stronger by carrying and communicating with them over time. Ranma is much further along than me though when it comes to that kind of thing.”
While the cat around her neck seemed to be a little wary of the Arrancar, he would soon enough calm down as Erica stroked him. The hissing would turn to purring, as Snuggles fell almost into a trance like state due to her attention. She’d always had that effect on the ginger giant and as he almost fell off of her because of it, the healer would quickly take him into her arms where he could rest peacefully.
“Perhaps the kitchen would be a better place to talk to as it seems that Ranma is certainly curious about you.” She added, smiling at her boyfriend then. There did seem to be a little awkwardness and the pink haired woman would do her best to help ease it if she could.
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:20 am
picked up the asauchi, putting it back into his obi, his lips curling into a smiles at the mention of food. He was really hungry after everything, and frankly it wasn't like the aranacar had had a whole lot to eats, saved for the grilled eel. He'd had to apologize for taking the food, but that wasn't such a bad punishment. " I don't mind talking about myself but i wasn't a very nice hollow, its kinda... Well i killed people it wasn't a great thing to do.. Not sure I like remembering that stuff." He admitted, while wandering off towards the kitchen, he slipped his hand down to pat the cat, if it let him. "Not sure why you wanna know more about a hollow though, not like we have any meaningful things to talk bout aside from how we survive being killed by Shinigami or other hollows."
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:23 pm
RANMA GEKIRETSU
Ranma made sure to hold up his sheathed Zanpakutō upon being mentioned, a sharp nose of pride at the referral. He and Hōkamaru were close… he knew that now. He wondered what the bond between an Arrancar and their Zanpakutō was like… was their Zanpakutō maybe a Hollow? Arrancar spirit? Or was it humanoid? So many questions… damn.
Despite his slight awkwardness, Erica tried her best to mend the road between Ranma and their guest… although Belle was curious as to why they wanted to know more. Not only did the sheepish guy show signs of shame over remembering his past, he straight up revealed it… but despite the unsettling feeling Ranma got in his chest-
What did he expect? The half-masked boy used to be a Hollow, after all – all Hollows sought to eat souls, either others or their own. It was a dog-eat-dog world for them, and they behaved accordingly.
But when one took its mask off and became an Arrancar… guess they had the ability to just do whatever the fuck they wanted? It was honestly a miracle that Belle wanted to help Shinigami instead of, y’know, aiding other fellow kindred Arrancar! It honestly didn’t make much sense…
He killed people… and survived getting killed, by Shinigamis like him and Erica as well as by other Hollows. One could wonder if all that guilt was to just go up in smoke the moment they took off the mask and evolved into goofy eel thieves like this guy… but Arrancars were capable of just about as many things as humans and Shinigamis, eh? Even if they were once Hollows… even if they still possessed Hollow essences, it alone wasn’t cause for hostility.
If Ranma just snapped and killed Hollows left and right, wouldn’t he inadvertently destabilize the Soul Cycle? He remembered those notes from the Academy, after all. Humans, Shinigamis, and Hollows – the Three Worlds that each inhabited, and the balance they held together…
…
It was food for thought. Food for reflection. Ranma closed his eyes as he sat down at the kitchen, merely… reflecting before he held Erica's hand gently and opened his mouth again: “I-I’m sorry… I gotta apologize for trying to kill you earlier…”
Arrancars were a people of choice, freedom and drive… and other adjectives from his notes back then- but a choice, they always had. It really was a very polarizing topic, those Arrancars, but one thing was clear; those who attacked Soul Society… and this guy… weren’t the same. Shinigamis used to be far more unhinged in the good-old days too, so if anything, Ranma had to avoid acting like a hypocrite.
“Soul Society was attacked by a rogue group of Arrancars very fuckin’ recently. Honestly, if you wanna avoid getting killed by another trigger-happy Shini-gang member, get your Garganta up and running again… y-you said you had issues with it earlier, which is why you ended here?”
… Oh yeah, Ranma could cook them both some meals, so he went up on his feet and went to work. Erica perhaps had more questions, too.
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Fri Nov 22, 2024 7:23 am
ERICA TOLVAN
It was a difficult situation for all involved but Erica continued to try and keep everything on the up and up. There had been enough damage done to the Soul Society and the last thing she wanted to see was any more done. Belle may have been an Arrancar but it was obvious that he had nothing to do with the attack, which was more than enough for the healer not to be hostile. It’d all been a case of the wrong place, wrong time for him as far as she could tell and his luck truly must be terrible for him to have appeared now of all times.
As Ranma set about making food for them, Erica would add on to what he said. “You’ll be fine staying here for a while but Ranma is right. Not all Shinigami are going to be as open as we are and you’ll no doubt run into more trouble if you aren’t careful. Just take it easy until you’re able to use your powers again and everything will be OK.” She tried her best to sound cheerful but honestly the former Squad Two member never truly had to try all that hard. It was natural.
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Fri Nov 22, 2024 8:33 am
Belle crossed his arms while he listened to the both of them, he really didn't have much of a grasp on the situations they were talking about, but if they attacked this place it stood to reason people were going to look at him and make assumptions right away. He clicked his tongue, puffing his cheek out to one side while he thought about how to address things... It was very likely his being there would put pressure on the both of them, so he'd try to not overstay, on that same note though.. " I'm not returning to Hueco Mundo... Sorry, and I honestly don't want to go back to earth. I'm not gonna be safe wherever I go, and if Shinigami are already trying to kill us on sight it's better I stand out front and tell them I'm not going to fight them, I'm not their enemy and I'll do what I can to prove that. All I want is to be allowed to live and enjoy the new life I have. I want to have fun. I want to see things and do things I couldn't when I was alive... And when I do die, I hope all the souls in me get the rebirths they deserve, but until then I don't intend to just let people kill me either. I can't use my powers very well adjusting is hard... I can't even use my Cero.. I'm pretty weak right now... Even if I used my release... I d-don't think I could fight any of you.. I don't have any practice with this form... I'm not stupid, I know this is hard for you both, and I won't stay long. If they won't let me help I just hide in the forests here. There is plenty of reishi so I don't need to attack people, anymore. I wo-won't be a problem.
Belle smiled warmly at the both of them, his eyes following Ranma as he started cooking, it smelled really good, whatever it was.. " Don't put yourselves out for me... if they try to come for me, let them.. Don't get in trouble on my account.. I can run away if I have to.. I'm pretty good at hiding. I did it for a hundred years after all."
Belle smiled warmly at the both of them, his eyes following Ranma as he started cooking, it smelled really good, whatever it was.. " Don't put yourselves out for me... if they try to come for me, let them.. Don't get in trouble on my account.. I can run away if I have to.. I'm pretty good at hiding. I did it for a hundred years after all."
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Sat Nov 23, 2024 4:41 am
RANMA GEKIRETSU
Ye… not many Shinigamis would allow Belle to stay. It was very likely that, at some point, some Shinigamis would demand Belle just fuckin’ leaves… which… felt bad. Why? Ranma couldn’t tell, he didn’t know himself.
Belle didn’t want to return to Hueco Mundo. Okay, well, weird, it was technically his home world, but if he didn’t want to be hunted by Hollows or other Arrancars, fair enough… but it could help him get stronger??? Maybe? It was weird – wasn’t that how Arrancars practiced their craft?
Apparently, it was because Belle appreciated a sense of safety, which at the moment, he found right here. He wanted to have fun and do all sorts of shit, fairly harmless shit… explore and live life… not beat up and eat Hollows or bully humans and Shinigamis. Hell, he even wished the souls he consumed as a Hollow could find a way to move on too.
Ranma cooked up some salmon and spaghetti while listening… yeah, an Arrancar that couldn’t even reliably use Cero was a pretty weak one, alright. And his presence here would likely stir up trouble or tension… it’d be best if he just-
“No.”
Ranma put down the spatula and turned around, unbelievably annoyed. “Your sorry ass is staying her. If you really wanna help us, why are we gonna say no? Besides…”
…
“If you learn to control your Garganta, I’d like a favor- that is, of course, if I can find spare Gigais somewhere.” Yeah, there was a place he wanted to take Erica to – although, they also needed Gigais when that time would come, so he would keep the idea to himself for now. "But, like… hey, Erica, we should inform your mum too. Do you know any other Shinigamis we can talk about this to?"
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Sat Nov 23, 2024 9:07 am
ERICA TOLVAN
“I’ll talk to her when she gets home. At the moment, she’s out searching for herbs for her potions so there’s no way to get in contact with her. Mum’s always been a bit funny about not wanting to be disturbed when out in the wilds, I think she likes it because it gives her some to think about things.” Erica replied in answer to Ranma’s question. “She’s not going to say no though, trust me on that.”
Pausing briefly, she’d add. “I’m not sure who to go for advice in regard to Belle’s situation. I’ve no idea how the Shinigami I know will react and everyone seems to be so busy right now. I’m sure there are folks in the Soul Society who’d understand but it may be a little raw at the moment if we bring his situation up to them now.”
Turning to Belle, she’d smile again at him. “For the time being, let’s just focus on getting you comfortable here and making sure that you’re settled alright. Whatever else might happen can wait for another day.”
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:51 am
" You want me to take you somewhere? I can do that but is that allowed? Bell didn't know what was and wasn't allowed.. They seemed pretty mad that he had opened one to start with. Then again if they wanted him to us it that likely meant there was some reason for it. Didn't the Shinigami have a way to get around to other locations, already? He held up a hand at the mentions of Gigai and shook his head. " Gi-wah? Is that something food related? I'd like one if it's a food thing cus I'm not gonna be your pony express for free. I hate working more than anything in the world, if you want me to work you're paying me for my time. I'm not gonna be a labor slave." This seemed to be a point of contention, since he seemed pretty callous about the subject at hand.
With that out of the way Bell returned to his bubbly self, as he smiled Erica. " Sure! Thank you very much dà jiě(Big Sister) Erica~ He took the moment to push part of the plate he had into his mouth to take a bite out of it since the food was now gone off of it. It was likely unsettling to watch him crunch down on the hardened reishi and eat it like it was freaking cookie
With that out of the way Bell returned to his bubbly self, as he smiled Erica. " Sure! Thank you very much dà jiě(Big Sister) Erica~ He took the moment to push part of the plate he had into his mouth to take a bite out of it since the food was now gone off of it. It was likely unsettling to watch him crunch down on the hardened reishi and eat it like it was freaking cookie
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Re: So you're living in the Rukongai?( Erica, Ranma((Working out stuff for time skip))
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:25 pm
RANMA GEKIRETSU
As long as Mama Tolvan was alright with it, then there really was nothing else to worry about for now… other than the opinions of literally everyone else. Man, Tentō was going to be besides himself later…
“Ye, that too…” All other Shinigamis had enough on their slates at the moment – introducing the sheepish Arrancar to their list of issues was just being unfair. Also, Belle just mentioned ‘pony express’, a completely new term for Ranma, but he got the jist – Belle hated working, apparently. Okay, uh… wow, kinda childish- even Ranma frowned at that. I mean, you literally wanted to join- f-fair, fair, never mind…
…
“W-Wait, that’s not edi-“ he warned Belle, watching the masked visitor just munch on the plate where his food used to be on, “B-Belle, Belle, that’s a plate, don’t eat that- here, eat this instead!” Ranma quickly slid over another plate with spaghetti and fried fish filet for the Arrancar to munch on instead… while prying off the bitten plate that looked a bit like a new moon now. “… Did… did you eat enough before?” As far as Ranma was concerned, Hollows didn’t go on hunger strikes.
“… *plonk*” Ranma lied down on the table as if all the energy in his body just left his system then and there. He looked exhausted – having Belle adjust to Soul Society standards was going to be weird and tedious… especially if he just began eating cutlery and porcelain like that. “S-Sorry in advance, Erica…”
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