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[13th_captain]

[Now that the snow has finally stopped, Arumat is out clearing the snow from the side road that leads from House 25 out to the main road. That wouldn't be a notable activity at all if it weren't for the fact that he happens to be using a fire symbol to do so, casting Fire Bolt on the snow-covered path in an attempt to melt the snow. Hey, it's a lot easier and faster than shoveling it-- but also more dangerous to any oblivious bystanders.

Residents of Community Housing Building 3 can feel free to get almost nailed by an errant fireball as Arumat works.]

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[chisoku-outlaw.livejournal.com]

[Rubi's just out in the village because it's warmer there. He'd never admit that to anyone, though. Still, as he's on one of his many walks, he just so happens to encounter one of those aforementioned errant fireballs. At first, he plans on berating the culprit, but he recognized Arumat from the horrid Halloween party, so he manages to tone it down some.]

Enjoying yourself?

[13th_captain]

[The recognition is mutual, though Arumat doesn't particularly care. He's not the type to willingly fraternize with others unless there's some reason for it, but that doesn't mean he won't respond when spoken to... most of the time.]

It's either this or struggle through all of the snow until it melts in the spring.

[spiritarrows.livejournal.com]

[Here is one such near miss. Doumeki was just returning home from a trip to the grocery store when he had to side-step one of the fireballs. Expression blank, he'll hoist the grocery bag into a more secure hold before addressing Arumat.] Oi.

[13th_captain]

[Of course, Arumat being Arumat, he's not going to act like it was his fault at all. Jeez, he's trying to do these people a favor and they get in his way.]

Stay out of the way unless you want to get hurt.

[spiritarrows.livejournal.com]

Be careful. There's children and non-combatants here as well.

[13th_captain]

Unless they're blind, they should be able to see what I'm doing and avoid the fire.

[spiritarrows.livejournal.com]

Were you ever that attentive as a child?

[13th_captain]

[Considering Arumat was raised to be a soldier...]

Children shouldn't be running around unattended here, not with the Malnosso and the other threats lurking.

[spiritarrows.livejournal.com]

...Hn.

[13th_captain]

A fireball is the least of what could befall them.

[spiritarrows.livejournal.com]

But it doesn't mean that they deserve the burns either.

[13th_captain]

There are healers in the village who can take care of anything that might happen.

[spiritarrows.livejournal.com]

...

[13th_captain]

[Little does Doumeki know that Arumat wouldn't ACTUALLY hurt anyone on purpose. If anything, he'd try to keep it from happening.]

[spiritarrows.livejournal.com]

[Well, at least you don't look sadistic. Still, Doumeki will be warning everyone he sees as he walks back to C3.]

[13th_captain]

[Arumat is a nice person underneath, really. Somewhere. Hey, he's clearing the road, right?]

[tionysus.livejournal.com]

You couldn't be bothered to just shovel it out of the way?

[13th_captain]

... it's a waste of time.

[tionysus.livejournal.com]

We've unfortunately got plenty to waste.

[13th_captain]

Then why don't you waste some of your own time and do something useful?

[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

[There is a cute girl watching from nearby, looking somewhat horrified. Arumat's just starting to seem more and more like someone from the Dark Moon Clan. All he's missing is the crescent moon on his forehead.]

[13th_captain]

[Hey, you never know, he could have one hidden under those bangs of his. Anyway, he notices the staring right away, but he remains silent in the hope that she'll go away. When she doesn't, he pauses in his casting to turn to her.]

What do you want?

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[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

A-ah!

[Oh no she's been spotted! What to do what to do what to do?!]

2/2

[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

[In a thoughtless act of desperation, she ducks behind some nearby bushes. Yes, obviously hiding is the best option in this situation.]

[13th_captain]

I'm not going to eat you.

[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

O-of course not! That's just stupid!

[Bad people don't eat kids. Unless they're monsters, anyway. No, bad people kidnap kids. She's not coming out of those bushes.]

[13th_captain]

[Arumat will make what might be an amused snorting noise.]

Then why are you hiding from me?

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[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

Because...

[Well, she's scared of him, but she'll never admit that.]

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[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

Because you're mean!

[13th_captain]

You expect anything else from Death himself?

[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

D-Death?!

[Loud scream is loud.]

[13th_captain]

You'd do well to avoid me unless you wish to die as well.

[Arumat may or may not get a bit of enjoyment out of scaring people like that.]

[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

[The problem with little kids, though, is that there's a thin line between being teased and being threatened. She's taking his words quite seriously indeed, which is why she's scampering backwards.]

A-ah...

[13th_captain]

[This is also why Arumat should never, ever reproduce.]

Didn't I just say I wasn't going to eat you?

[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

You said I was going to die!

[13th_captain]

Spend too much time in my presence and you will. Such is the fate of all those who get close to Death.

[pinkbedwetter.livejournal.com]

[Eeep, enough of this. Chibi-Usa's gonna flee the scene as fast as her little legs can carry her.]

Aaaaahhh!

[13th_captain]

[Well, Arumat's not complaining about that. He'll watch her go for a moment before shaking his head and returning to his work. Really, are all humans this pathetic?]