The Castle Hidden In the Shadows

[Kayame]

Hello Ryun.
Smiles as I look down at Daisuke and kiss his forehead*

 

[Howard]

A Ryun clone appears next to kayame. "Hey..."

Hello Ryun.
Smiles as I look down at Daisuke and kiss his forehead*

Howard hung a hard right down a dark hallway then came out of what seemed to be a broom closet he seemed to be more then lost by this point. This place is like a freakin' maze.
He walked down the newly found corridor past the two people and their child as if he belonged in the castle and had not just barged in without a care in the world. He thought to himself as he continued to tilt every painting in the hallway slightly. 'I swear to So6P I just saw that guy back a ways talking to Sai.' He continued on walking as he came to a dead end. With a perplexed face he stood for a moment. He thought silently to himself 'Well I'm not turning back now I'd look like a fool passing those people again, time to make a doorway I suppose.' With that Howard pulled back his right arm and let out a punch to the side of the wall with a loud thud that shook the entire hallway the wall burst outward leaving a nice sized hole in the wall.
Howard proceeded to turn his head from left to right hoping no one saw or heard that as he jumped out of the small hole and climbed up the castle's siding to the roof. I swear it was much easier to get to the roof then this, before.
As he made his way to the roof he found a comfortable spot and sat down leaning against a stone column.

 

[AMystery]

*wandering around slowly in half skeletal form, hood up and Pyrros on my shoulder* nice to see this place still standing. ^^ doesn't seem like much has changed these past few months.
(back to essay RP again I see )

 

[Howard]

*wandering around slowly in half skeletal form, hood up and Pyrros on my shoulder* nice to see this place still standing. ^^ doesn't seem like much has changed these past few months.
(back to essay RP again I see )

Howard had nodded off. How he fell asleep so quickly is a question for the ages but as he slept somewhat silently he got a strange feeling. He jolted awake with a grin on his face as he stood up. He spoke to himself in what seemed to be a tone of happiness No, it couldn't be. I haven't seen her in-.... I think it's been years. I haven't seen her since I went off to parts unknown.
He begins thinking, trying to remember the last time he had spoken to her it had to have been a happy time he remembered that one could never be sad around her. She always found a way to put a smile on even the doomed souls she came for. Standing up scanning the border of the castle walls he looked for her maybe she was closer then he thought. He yelled out hoping that it wasn't just his imagination. Oi! Becca!? Is that you!? Where are you?
He looked around frantically hoping to speak to a familiar face. someone he actually knew.

 

[AMystery]

Howard had nodded off. How he fell asleep so quickly is a question for the ages but as he slept somewhat silently he got a strange feeling. He jolted awake with a grin on his face as he stood up. He spoke to himself in what seemed to be a tone of happiness No, it couldn't be. I haven't seen her in-.... I think it's been years. I haven't seen her since I went off to parts unknown.
He begins thinking, trying to remember the last time he had spoken to her it had to have been a happy time he remembered that one could never be sad around her. She always found a way to put a smile on even the doomed souls she came for. Standing up scanning the border of the castle walls he looked for her maybe she was closer then he thought. He yelled out hoping that it wasn't just his imagination. Oi! Becca!? Is that you!? Where are you?
He looked around frantically hoping to speak to a familiar face. someone he actually knew.

*stepping out of the shadows behind you and sweet smile over the half of her face, she places her skeletal and human hands over your eyes and speaks in a cheerful tone* guess who.

 

[Howard]

*stepping out of the shadows behind you and sweet smile over the half of her face, she places her skeletal and human hands over your eyes and speaks in a cheerful tone* guess who.

Howard grinned slightly as he felt the cold stiff bony hand cover one of his eye compared to the warm gentle nurturing hand that covered his other eye. It couldn't be anyone else but the Angel of Death, Miss Death herself but I still like calling you Becca well if that's alright with you-... Miss Death.
Howard smiled a bit, knowing she liked to appear from the shadows to greet those she cared about. So, has my time come? I haven't seen you in forever the only thing that could bring you back is my death right? Let me guess I died while dreaming of battle and we're already in purgatory?
Howard laughed a bit waiting on Becca to speak, he doubted that she herself would be the one to collect his soul. Then again maybe it's better to have a friend come for you then some paper pushing bureaucrat who just became a shinigami.

 

[AMystery]

Howard grinned slightly as he felt the cold stiff bony hand cover one of his eye compared to the warm gentle nurturing hand that covered his other eye. It couldn't be anyone else but the Angel of Death, Miss Death herself but I still like calling you Becca well if that's alright with you-... Miss Death.
Howard smiled a bit, knowing she liked to appear from the shadows to greet those she cared about. So, has my time come? I haven't seen you in forever the only thing that could bring you back is my death right? Let me guess I died while dreaming of battle and we're already in purgatory?
Howard laughed a bit waiting on Becca to speak, he doubted that she herself would be the one to collect his soul. Then again maybe it's better to have a friend come for you then some paper pushing bureaucrat who just became a shinigami.

*Amy moves her hands and smiles as the comment, speaking in a sweet but sarcastic tone* aww how'd you guess? you're the only one that does so why would I see a problem ^^
*she disappears back into the shadows, re-emerging stroking Pyrros in my arms, smiling sweetly* there a problem with just coming to visit an old friend? ^^

 

[Howard]

*Amy moves her hands and smiles as the comment, speaking in a sweet but sarcastic tone* aww how'd you guess? you're the only one that does so why would I see a problem ^^
*she disappears back into the shadows, re-emerging stroking Pyrros in my arms, smiling sweetly* there a problem with just coming to visit an old friend? ^^

Howard turned to face her and continued to smile. Of course not you know I always have time for you and anyone else who calls me their friend. I just figured you had bigger and better things to deal with then Howard and his perverted battle prone mind.
Howard laughed a bit hopping he didn't offend her with the earlier comment. He took on a relaxed posture slipping his right hand into his right pocket as he slid his left hand through his brown shoulder length hair brushing it back behind his ear keeping it out of his face as he spoke. I see that little fella is still around.
Howard spoke with a kind caring tone as he looked down at Pyrros smiling sincerely at him. Though I remember him having a brother or sister. I never got close enough to check but I swear there were two. I hope the other one is alright they always complimented your fashion style. Anyway is everything alright, I don't remember you being half skeleton did you get a promotion or did something go wrong you know I'm always here to help you if you ever need it. I'd fight my way through the hounds of hell and their masters just to help you.

 

[Makoto Yuki]

Ryun sits in the living room drinking a glass of whisky.

 

[AMystery]

I always have time for my friends while I can still have them *smiles as Pyrros jumps to perch on my shoulder and Amy gives Howard a hug then smiles up at him* I've been going nuts with nothing but work and dead people for company.
*She takes a step back from him and strokes Pyrros lightly behind the ear* that's right. Emery, Naida, Ryuusuke, Enki and Libi. Nice of you to remember *she smiles sweetly at him* I sometimes had Emery with me to keep Pyrros company ^^
*her smile fades as she gazes as Pyrros as she strokes him to not get eye contact with Howard* I didn't realise I hadn't seen you for quite that long. I've been taking over the family business as dad is stepping down so 'death' has been slowly taking over. The more I work and use it the worse it's going to get but keeping order has to have a price...Eventually I will 'die' and cease to exist in the world of the living only to be here to fulfil my purpose of collecting the dead and keeping order in this realm, in which case I'll be a full reaper and spend the majority of my time in Death's realm. Eventually I'll be able to control the power enough to come back as I used to appear but that could be long after you've passed...and I don't know if the memories will remain or...anyway. I'm slowly getting control, able to maintain my 'human' appearance for short periods of time but for now this is how I am.*suddenly trying to perk up, looking up to Howard again with a slightly happier expression* life has to run its course but that could be aeons away and the hounds of hell are actually rather sweet when you get to know them. I even take Cerberus for walks every now and then if you want to meet them. Nice to know you haven't changed much, always ready to fight ^^ *she pauses for a few moments, looking to the darkness behind you until...Emery pounces at your back from the shadows in second form*

 

[Howard]

I always have time for my friends while I can still have them *smiles as Pyrros jumps to perch on my shoulder and Amy gives Howard a hug then smiles up at him* I've been going nuts with nothing but work and dead people for company.
*She takes a step back from him and strokes Pyrros lightly behind the ear* that's right. Emery, Naida, Ryuusuke, Enki and Libi. Nice of you to remember *she smiles sweetly at him* I sometimes had Emery with me to keep Pyrros company ^^
*her smile fades as she gazes as Pyrros as she strokes him to not get eye contact with Howard* I didn't realise I hadn't seen you for quite that long. I've been taking over the family business as dad is stepping down so 'death' has been slowly taking over. The more I work and use it the worse it's going to get but keeping order has to have a price...Eventually I will 'die' and cease to exist in the world of the living only to be here to fulfil my purpose of collecting the dead and keeping order in this realm, in which case I'll be a full reaper and spend the majority of my time in Death's realm. Eventually I'll be able to control the power enough to come back as I used to appear but that could be long after you've passed...and I don't know if the memories will remain or...anyway. I'm slowly getting control, able to maintain my 'human' appearance for short periods of time but for now this is how I am.*suddenly trying to perk up, looking up to Howard again with a slightly happier expression* life has to run its course but that could be aeons away and the hounds of hell are actually rather sweet when you get to know them. I even take Cerberus for walks every now and then if you want to meet them. Nice to know you haven't changed much, always ready to fight ^^ *she pauses for a few moments, looking to the darkness behind you until...Emery pounces at your back from the shadows in second form*

As she pulled him in for a hug Howard pushed closely holding her tightly. He held her tightly around the upper body letting the warmth from his body warm even the cold bones that stuck out twisting from her more skeletal side. She continued to speak as she pulled away. Is there anyway I can help. Even if it shaves off the rest of my life, I'd give it all to let you have one more day of happiness.
Howard reached forward once again pulling her towards him hugging her once again. I don't care if you go full reaper, I don't care if you live to see the end of the universe I won't leave a friend behind no matter what. I guess I'll just have to live forever so you can have some company. Someone to talk to, to keep you sane and to worry about you when no one else can.
Howard released his grip letting her retreat back a ways. As she gained her distance he tried to force a smile not only for himself but for her. This was no time to be saddened it was time to prepare, prepare for whatever he had to fight to give her more time-... even if it was only minutes he would fight the gods themselves for Becca's happiness. We should go see them sometime, I'm sure Cerberus would love to use me as a chew toy.
Howard laughed trying to force a more happy tone onto the situation. He continued to smile a sincere smile of happiness. However he thought to himself. 'I don't care if it kills me, she won't lose herself, and she most certainly won't lose her friends she deserves much much more then that.' He was literally in a rage inside his own head yelling at himself, however he put on a happy facade one to make Becca feel at ease.
Then out of no where Howard hears something, just the slightest ruffle behind him and turns on his right foot spinning in a semi circle. He caught the medium sized dragon as a father would catch a baby. He turned to face Becca again. There she is, I knew there was another one. As cute as always. Anyway onto more serious matters. Becca tell me, what can I do to help. I don't care what it is. I HAVE to help you. It's my job as your friend.
Howard spoke with conviction in his voice showing that he was serious and that he didn't care what it was he needed to help her.

 

[~Hebi Terumi~]

*wandering around slowly in half skeletal form, hood up and pyrros on my shoulder* nice to see this place still standing. ^^ doesn't seem like much has changed these past few months.
(back to essay rp again i see )

Ammmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

Things have changed, though. So many battles and wars.

 

[AMystery]

As she pulled him in for a hug Howard pushed closely holding her tightly. He holds her tightly around the upper body letting the warm from his bod warm even the cold bones that stuck out twisting from her more skeletal side. She continued to speak as she pulled away. Is there anyway I can help. Even if it shaves off the rest of my life, I'd give it all to let you have one more day of happiness.
Howard reached forward once again pulling her towards him hugging her once again. I don't care if you go full reaper, I don't care if you live to see the end of the universe I won't leave a friend behind no matter what. I guess I'll just have to live forever so you can have some company. Someone to talk to, to keep you sane and to worry about you when no one else can.
Howard released his grip letting her retreat back a ways. As she gained her distance he tried to force a smile not only for himself but for her. This was no time to be saddened it was time to prepare, prepare for whatever he had to fight to give her more time-... even if it was only minutes he would fight the gods themselves for Becca's happiness. We should go see them sometime, I'm sure Cerberus would love to use me as a chew toy.
Howard laughed trying to force a more happy tone onto the situation. He continued to smile a sincere smile of happiness. However he thought to himself. 'I don't care if it kills me, she won't lose herself, and she most certainly won't lose her friends she deserves much much more then that.' He was literally in a rage inside his own head yelling at himself, however he put on a happy facade one to make Becca feel at ease.
Then out of no where Howard hears something, just the slightest ruffle behind him and turns on his right foot spinning in a semi circle. He caught the medium sized dragon as a father would catch a baby. He turned to face Becca again. There she is, I knew there was another one. As cute as always. Anyway onto more serious matters. Becca tell me, what can I do to help. I don't care what it is. I HAVE to help you. It's my job as your friend.
Howard spoke with conviction in his voice showing that he was serious and that he didn't care what it was he needed to help her.

*smiles but pokes him in the chest with my skeletal hand trying to cheer up the mood* Don't you get sappy on my mister , I'm not gone yet. *laughing lightly at his comment on Cerberus* I'll make sure I feed him before we visit then xd although if you did die down there you'd just come back but you wouldn't be able to leave and that would be troublesome
*sighs as Howard easily catches Emery* aww, I thought we'd get ya this time. guess we'll have to try better next time hey Emery *looks at emery and winks before looking back to Howard with a slightly more stern but worried look* you asked a question and I explained, some things should just be left to run their course. *flickers between forms slightly as she speaks* Someone needs to make the sacrifice and with dad stepping down I'll be the one to do it. There are more important things than one little being such as myself. *looks to him with a saddened smile as she flickers for a little longer, as a solitary tear slides down her face* lets just enjoy the life we get alright. *tries to smile sweetly as the flickering stops with the half face that remains* as long as we all do that until our last moments I'll have no qualms when it's time.

Ammmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

Things have changed, though. So many battles and wars.

(like what? didn't think I'd missed that much :/...oh and Hey Hebi ^^ :hug: missed ya old mate )

 

[Howard]

*smiles but pokes him in the chest with my skeletal hand trying to cheer up the mood* Don't you get sappy on my mister , I'm not gone yet. *laughing lightly at his comment on Cerberus* I'll make sure I feed him before we visit then xd although if you did die down there you'd just come back but you wouldn't be able to leave and that would be troublesome
*sighs as Howard easily catches Emery* aww, I thought we'd get ya this time. guess we'll have to try better next time hey Emery *looks at emery and winks before looking back to Howard with a slightly more stern but worried look* you asked a question and I explained, some things should just be left to run their course. *flickers between forms slightly as she speaks* Someone needs to make the sacrifice and with dad stepping down I'll be the one to do it. There are more important things than one little being such as myself. *looks to him with a saddened smile as she flickers for a little longer, as a solitary tear slides down her face* lets just enjoy the life we get alright. *tries to smile sweetly as the flickering stops with the half face that remains* as long as we all do that until our last moments I'll have no qualms when it's time.

Howard smiles back at Becca as she poked him in the chest, but it wasn't a happy smile. It seems to be conflicted in nature then he turns to catch the dragon holding it in his arms like a small child. He turns to face Becca once more. You should know by now you can't get me.
Howard holds the dragon in his left arm supporting it's body as he uses his right hand to gently rub her tummy. He looked back at Becca this time with a face that said no matter what he had to do he would still help even against her wishes. His mouth took on a serious almost dictated frown one that let her know everything he was feeling at that moment. Yes, but if more then one person sacrifices something that's less stress on one person you know right here and right now that I'm not going to stop I will find a way to help even against your wishes and even if it costs me my life. I can't let you take the burden of the entire world upon your shoulders not when I have these big wide shoulders to help hold off that weight.
Immediately almost instinctively his right hand flew up, at a quick pace coming to a halt a mere centimeter away from her face. With his right thumb he wiped the tear from her face as he let his right hand gently rest against the side of her face trying his best to comfort her in her time of need. The flicker then stabilized and he spoke again this time with a tone of compassion not only for her but to show that he couldn't deal with himself if he couldn't help. Listen Becca, you are one of my oldest and most dear friends even if you had no qualms with it-... be honest with me do you truly believe I could bare to look at my reflection or even dare call myself a man if I didn't do all I could to help you. I would have no right to live in this world and I would have no authority even over my own life. Tell me, would you stand by and let me disappear for the greater good, or would you kick, scream, punch, claw, bite and tear just to see me have one more moment of blissful serenity?

 

[AMystery]

Howard smiles back at Becca as she pokes him in the chest, but it's not a happy smile. It seems to be conflicted in nature then he turns to catch the dragon holding it in his arms like a small child. He turns to face Becca once more. You should know by now you can't get me.
Howard holds the dragon in his left arm supporting it's body as he uses his right hand to gently rub her tummy. He looked back at Becca this time with a face that said no matter what he had to do he would still help even against her wishes. His mount took on a serious almost dictated frown on that let her know everything he was feeling at that moment. Yes, but if more then one person sacrifices something that's less stress on one person you know right here and right now that I'm not going to stop I will find a way to help even against you wishes and even if it costs me my life. I can't let you burden the entire world upon your shoulders now when I have these big wide shoulders to help hold off the weight.
Immediately almost instinctively his right hand flew up, at a quick pace coming to a halt a mere centimeter away from her face. With his right thumb he wiped the tear from her fact as he let his hand gently rest against her face trying his best to comfort her in her time of need. The flicker then stabilizes he speaks again this time with a tone of compassion not only for her but to show that he couldn't deal with himself if he couldn't help. Listen Becca, you are one of my oldest and most dear friends even if you had no qualms with it-... be honest do you think I could bear to look at my reflection or even dare call myself a man if I didn't do all I could to help you. I would have no right to live in this world and I would have no athourity over even my own life. Tell me, would you stand by and let me disappear for the greater good, or would you kick, scream, punch, claw, bite and tear just to see me have one more moment of blissful serenity?

Sure I'll get you one day ^^
Howard...that's not a fair question. It's going to happen. it could happen tomorrow, it could happen in a hundred years but it'd going to happen whether we like it or not. If we try anything we don't even know if it would make the situation better or worse. You don't even know if you'll be around when it happens. You know I wou....*she stops and sighs* sometimes I really wish I didn't tell you everything. *laughing slightly* I could have just said, 'oh, it's nothing, just trying out a new style, you like it?' but no. had to tell you, oh yeah I'm gonna die. Everyone's gonna die Howard. Hard but horrible truth, it's going to happen. We've seen it happen. Just because some people can come back doesn't mean everyone can. This is a fight I have been fighting since the day I came into being and I will keep fighting it until the day I forget why. I'll probably even keep fighting after that, completely the same tasks day in, day out with no clue why, but still fighting. There's nothing we can do, life, or death, will run it's course and it will happen at the planned time, no matter what. To help me could you please just be here for the time we have until one of us...
*stops, breathes and calms down* now. *flickers to complete human form, dusting off my dress and cloak before looking at him with my hands on my hips* can we stop talking about this rather depressing subject and get on with life while we have it. Life is not getting any longer for either of us. *looks at him, waiting for a decision*

 

[Howard]

Sure I'll get you one day ^^
Howard...that's not a fair question. It's going to happen. it could happen tomorrow, it could happen in a hundred years but it'd going to happen whether we like it or not. If we try anything we don't even know if it would make the situation better or worse. You don't even know if you'll be around when it happens. You know I wou....*she stops and sighs* sometimes I really wish I didn't tell you everything. *laughing slightly* I could have just said, 'oh, it's nothing, just trying out a new style, you like it?' but no. had to tell you, oh yeah I'm gonna die. Everyone's gonna die Howard. Hard but horrible truth, it's going to happen. We've seen it happen. Just because some people can come back doesn't mean everyone can. This is a fight I have been fighting since the day I came into being and I will keep fighting it until the day I forget why. I'll probably even keep fighting after that, completely the same tasks day in, day out with no clue why, but still fighting. There's nothing we can do, life, or death, will run it's course and it will happen at the planned time, no matter what. To help me could you please just be here for the time we have until one of us...
*stops, breathes and calms down* now. *flickers to complete human form, dusting off my dress and cloak before looking at him with my hands on my hips* can we stop talking about this rather depressing subject and get on with life while we have it. Life is not getting any longer for either of us. *looks at him, waiting for a decision*

Howard didn't give off the slightest bit of agitation, this wasn't a matter of his pride, nor of his own self worth this was him protecting a friend something that was his one and only true role in life. Protect those you care for, with your own bare hands so even while fighting time itself you could hug them close in your own two arms. Indeed, it does happen and it will happen to everyone me and every human and yes even you but not until I'm long gone and nothing more then dust.
Howard let go of the dragon setting her down as gently as possible while still keeping his right hand pressed gently against Becca's cheek. He stood up straight this time reaching out with his left hand once again hugging her. Listen and listen well I know I've said it multiple times and each time you've brushed it off as nothing more then the ramblings of a man too caught up in his own world to realize the truth, but I know it's all destined to be since your birth but we can change that. We've done worse, and we've done it in less time as well. I don't care if it takes me the rest of my miserable, meaningless, excuse of a lifetime, I will find a way to protect you. Even if you won't tell me how I can, I'll find the way-... whatever it may be. You can continue to try and make me give up, you can tell me it's pointless, that my actions are pointless that your life compared to the weight of those others means nothing. Though it means more then my own and every other being on this planet.
Howard doesn't let her pull away this time holding her closely. I don't know why you can't accept my help, after what you've done for me over the years I owe you a thousand-... no a million of my own lives. I can easily and without regret give you my one meaningless life.
Howard finally released his grip letting her back away once more this time with reddened eyes as if he had been crying a moment prior. He smiled once more empty, broken and beaten. He'd find a way but she would never tell him it, and she'd hide any clue to any slight chance behind the locked doors of her inner most heart. I haven't and I won't accept it, you and I both know that. We can stop talking about it, because I don't want to cause you anymore stress but this isn't the end of it for me, not by a long shot.

 

[AMystery]

Howard didn't give off the slightest bit of agitation, this wasn't a matter of his pride, nor of his own self worth this was him protecting a friend something that was his one and only true role in life. Protect those you care for, with your own bare hands so even while fighting time itself you could hug them close in your own two arms. Indeed, it does happen and it will happen to everyone me and every human and yes even you but not until I'm long gone and nothing more then dust.
Howard let go of the dragon setting her down as gently as possible while still keeping his right hand pressed gently against Becca's cheek. He stood up straight this time reaching out with his left hand once again hugging her. Listen and listen well I know I've said it multiple times and each time you've brushed it off as nothing more then the ramblings of a man too caught up in his own world to realize the truth, but I know it's all destined to be since your birth but we can change that. We've done worse, and we've done it in less time as well. I don't care if it takes me the rest of my miserable, meaningless, excuse of a lifetime, I will find a way to protect you. Even if you won't tell me how I can, I'll find the way-... whatever it may be. You can continue to try and make me give up, you can tell me it's pointless, that my actions are pointless that your life compared to the weight of those others means nothing. Though it means more then my own and every other being on this planet.
Howard doesn't let her pull away this time holding her closely. I don't know why you can't accept my help, after what you've done for me over the years I owe you a thousand-... no a million of my own lives. I can easily and without regret give you my one meaningless life.
Howard finally released his grip letting her back away once more this time with reddened eyes as if he had been crying a moment prior. He smiled once more empty, broken and beaten. He'd find a way but she would never tell him it, and she'd hide any clue to any slight chance behind the locked doors of her inner most heart. I haven't and I won't accept it, you and I both know that. We can stop talking about it, because I don't want to cause you anymore stress but this isn't the end of it for me, not by a long shot.

*she simply sighs, defeated, with nothing more she can really say to change his mind or to take back what had been already said she looked up at him* You just can't let something so simple happen so easily can you. ..there's nothing I can say that'll change your mind, although I do worry about how you'll go about it. If you do anything, anything!, stupid I will drag personally drag you to the plains of hell and back. Understood? Any meldling in these kind of matters Will only become harder for the both of us...*she shakes her head before sighing again* anyway. How about a classic. *she reaches forward placing a hand on his shoulder and looks up at him with a sweet smile* tag. You're it ^^ * she disappears into thin air leaving you with the dragons by your feet* oh and by the way. *she reappears quickly* don't ever say your life has been meaningless. I have met many people and never has a single one lived a meaningless life. *she disappears again to hide*

 

[Howard]

*she simply sighs, defeated, with nothing more she can really say to change his mind or to take back what had been already said she looked up at him* You just can't let something so simple happen so easily can you. ..there's nothing I can say that'll change your mind, although I do worry about how you'll go about it. If you do anything, anything!, stupid I will drag personally drag you to the plains of hell and back. Understood? Any meldling in these kind of matters Will only become harder for the both of us...*she shakes her head before sighing again* anyway. How about a classic. *she reaches forward placing a hand on his shoulder and looks up at him with a sweet smile* tag. You're it ^^ * she disappears into thin air leaving you with the dragons by your feet*

Howard smiled a bit, his eyes clearing up he paused a moment letting Becca speak then in a soft caring tone he spoke. It's not simple and it's not easy. Losing a friend like you is never that easy. I know you'll worry and as callous as it sounds that's okay. I know you'll cry yourself to sleep at night, knowing that if anything happens to me you'll carry another burden on your shoulders one that you never wanted, but right here and right now I make this solemn vow I won't die, I can't die not until I know you'll depart this life happy, sane and with your friends and loved ones surrounding you.
Howard laughed trying not to offend Becca, he was happy to have such a friend and he only wished that she would more readily accept his help, it's what he was there for the reason for his existence. We'll get to see Cerberus and the other hounds of hell. We could make a trip out of it you and me. You dragging me by my neck and tossing me to Cerberus out of pure pity for what I became but I won't I already promised. You have my word as your friend, as a man and as Howard. He spoke with a joking tone trying to further lighten the already depressing mood.
She sighed once more this time trying to change the subject, Howard simply let it go for now knowing he'd deal with it when she wasn't around. She tagged him then vanished like old times Howard paused knowing that the next time he saw her he'd have to fight his way through something and someone and that he'd have to trade a portion of himself to save what was left of her. He sat down resting against the stone column once more this time with two new additions. He gently stoked the top of their heads as he thought to himself of any and all of the contacts he had that still had connections with the underworld and the like. He spoke one final time after she vanished for the second time. I know, I know not meaningless I'll use it for something amazing in due time.

 

[Yoshitsune]

Sai paced the war room with his officers and planned out battle strategy in case diplomatic talks want array. "My lord." a captain stated. "the situation is dire, the blood cross army will no doubt be here when the king arrive there is no way he is not coming with out them." "tell me something i do not know captain." a lieutenant spoke up. "night patrols report no suspicious activity with Ryun shinigami troops. although we are still watching them closely." "good. keep on that. all keep working an these plan i have to meet with the diplomatic council." Sai left the war room and proceeded down the halls, hand on the hilt of his sword.

 

[Howard]

Sai paced the war room with his officers and planned out battle strategy in case diplomatic talks want array. "My lord." a captain stated. "the situation is dire, the blood cross army will no doubt be here when the king arrive there is no way he is not coming with out them." "tell me something i do not know captain." a lieutenant spoke up. "night patrols report no suspicious activity with Ryun shinigami troops. although we are still watching them closely." "good. keep on that. all keep working an these plan i have to meet with the diplomatic council." Sai left the war room and proceeded down the halls, hand on the hilt of his sword.

Howard noted the shape and size of the castle, standing up after a long pause. He should be leaving the war room the hall is now directly below me. If anyone knows anything about this, it's that man. Or his father.
Howard slammed his right foot down against the stone roof with an incredible amount of force, it shattered rather easily as he fell through the roof landing directly in front of Sai. Immediately and almost instinctively his right hand made contact with the hilt of Sai's hold staying his blade. He paused a moment letting the realization come to Sai that he wasn't a threat. Oi, your father tampered with many a demonic magic. I hear that he even meddled with Death himself so tell me. How does one remove the curse placed upon the Angel of Death and be quick lest I use your own sword against you.
Howard's grip tightened as Sai was shown that at this point Howard held a better grip on his sword then even Sai could muster. His hand didn't move in the slightest but he let out a feeling of sorrow one that even someone who had no idea what emotions were could understand how and what he was feeling. I ask you to make it quick as I have little time.
Howard continued to tighten his grip waiting on a response peering deep into Sai's eyes easily bypassing them and connecting on a deeper level. He had no intention to pull the sword from the man's sheath or even to remotely try to, this was a hollow threat a bluff to gain information he desperately needed. His face denoted no anger and no killing intent just pure resolve.
He finally removed his hand from the sword after waiting a moment. Hmmm so out with it. Son of a Military Genius.