An Exploration Gone Wrong (Open)

[Vespera Velázquez]

Vespera was left speechless at Lynn's buffet-attacking tenacity. She stood in awe, she was hungry herself, but she'd never get that much at once. Then a lady at the counter spoke up.

"I didn't even get a chance to tell her you pay first here..." she said with a stupefied face.

Vespera didn't realize it herself, so she quickly ran up to the counter.

"Sorry about that! She's with me. We're Shibusen students."

And with that Vespera stepped up and quietly paid for it. She'll just let it be a surprise for her new partner later. She had wanted to pay in the first place; she wasn't the type to let other people pay her way. Her own mother offered to pay for an apartment in Death City for her to stay in, but she refused it still because while she lacks confidence in her abilities as a weapon, she was more than determined to make it on her own now. A stubborn outlook, perhaps, and one that never took into the account of having a partner as well. She might have to start rethinking how she looks at money now. After she finished paying, she put the receipt in her pocket and grabbed a plate, specifically aiming at grabbing slices of pepperoni pizza before walking to the table Lynn settled on.

"Besides... If there's one thing I've been taught already, it's a Weapon always looks out for their Meister... in any situation." she thought to herself, sitting down. Her eyes looked sad, yet she had a grin on her face. It was an odd look that was replaced with a something a bit more normal as she started eating.

[lynn]

Lynn looked up from her pizza, her third slice to be exact, to see her partner come over. Lynn swallowed and looked at Vespera with her head tilted to the left a bit. Once again, Lynn found the blue haired weapon strange. ViVi's mouth showed a joyful grin, but her eyes were full of sorrow. This confused the meister and made her wonder what to say or do. Well they were partners and that means they have to look after one another.

"Hey Vi, are you ok?" Lynn asked as she wiped her hands with a napkin. The girl then remembered that she had stormed in here and forgot to pay. Maybe that could be the problem?[/i] Lynn though and took out her wallet. "Hey, I forgot to pay, didn't I?" she asked her partner. "So how much was it?" Lynn added. Usually she would let others pay for her, but the meister knew how low on cash Vespera was and felt a bit bad.

She then remembered why they were eating together other than that Lynn was hungry. "So ViVi, I guess this is the time we get to know each other better. Well we will soon be trusting our lives with each other so why not? So ask away anything you want to know about me," Lynn said leaning back in her chair. "If you want, I could start. What do you like to do? Any hobbies or interests?" Lynn was mostly curious to see if the two girls had anything in common. It would be nice if they did have something in common, especially if they will be sharing an apartment hopefully in the near future.

[Vespera Velázquez]

Vespera put down her pizza slice and smiled.

"No, I wanted to pay anyway. I was just... thinking." she said, and it was true. She was thinking about what it means to be a weapon for the first time rather than it just being something she can do.

Then the discussion started to get to know each other. She was relieved that Lynn didn't mind going first, as Vespera wasn't good at starting a conversation.

"What do you like to do? Any hobbies or interests?"

"Hmm... I like playing football, well, soccer. Most people here call it soccer. I was raised in Britain so I still forget to call it that sometimes. I also like to run. It's another reason I know how to get around from place to place, my first couple of days here I ran around a lot. I like to think up outfits, too, though this is usually my standard. I also love all kinds of music. You wouldn't be able to tell from looking at me but I'm actually pretty big into Rock and Metal. What about you?" she said, resuming her slice of pepperoni.

[lynn]

"Ok, if you insist," Lynn said with a shrug and putting her wallet away. She then took a few more bites as she listened to Vespera talk about herself. While Lynn never played soccer (her mom wouldn't let her) or was ever into fashion, they did have somethings in common. For example running and music. Lynn finished chewing, swallowed, and then smiled.

"I never played soccer, but i do love to run and jog. Maybe we could go out for a run together sometime. I also like music and will listen to pretty much anything but rap. Though I favor rock and alternative music. And clearly I'm no fashionista," Lynn said motioning to her baggy clothing and messy hair. She never really put much thought into her appearance. Just as long as she was comfortable was all that mattered. It's not like she had anyone to impress.

"Let's see, I've also taken martial arts for two years till my psycho mother made me quit. And as you can tell, I love to eat. I'm also a bit of a video game addict and I like to read," Lynn said and then took a couple more bites. After chewing and swallowing she took a sip of her water and continued to speak.

"So, what's your family back at home like? Are they also weapons?" Lynn asked. While the question might of been a bit random, she was curious. One's history could easily define a person. And she wanted to know the girl's background. Obviously Vespera was British, but Lynn wanted to know more. And besides, that was the first question that came to the young meister's mind. "Oh, and by any chance do you know how to cook?" She quickly added. Ok, that was even more random, but that's what popped into her head.

[Vespera Velázquez]

Vespera finished off a slice and had a puzzled look on her face, as if pondering a great mystery, but it was quite simple.

"Hmmm... if anyone else in my family is a weapon they either don't know about it like I didn't at first or they never told me. My mom was just as surprised as I was when it first happened. And... uh, yes, I can cook a few things. It was just me and my mom so sometimes I had to cook if she got sick. I don't think I'm very good but I can do it." she said, smiling. "I'm afraid the only fight I've ever been in was the one where I first did a transformation, a partial one, and it scared off the attackers, so... I don't know much about fighting by myself."

[lynn]

Lynn smiled as she finished her last slice and then started to nibble a bit on her salad. "Well, if you want to learn how to fight you can ask me. Back in my school days I've been in some fights. Nothing really that big and it was mostly because someone else started it. Like, I broke a kid's nose in elementary school for making fun of my eyes," Lynn said motioning to her green and red eyes. "And one time I sent a guy to the hospital, but that was because he tried to attack and rob me. Luckily I had a metal bat and broke two or three of his ribs and broke his leg," she said now starting to trail off into thought. She then realized that what she said might of been too much and maybe even scared her new partner.

"So, yeah. If you want any training in fighting just ask me. Then again, on missions I will be doing most of the fighting I guess. But it's always good to know how to protect yourself," she said and finished off her plate. The girl's face then beamed with a smile at the sound of her weapon knowing how to at least cook a little bit.

"Ok, when we have our own apartment you're in charge of the kitchen! I have no culinary skills what so ever so if I will light the place on fire if i try to cook anything," the meister said with a shrug. She then got up and went through the buffet again. This time got more salad and one of each slice of pizza that she didn't get to in her first trip. She was really not a picky eater and liked to try all kinds of food.

The girl then sat back down at the table and started to eat again. She brushed some loose strands of hair behind her ear so the wouldn't get in the way and looked up at her partner with a smile. "So, anything else I need to know about you? And do you want to know anything about me? Don't be shy, ask away." Lynn then continued to attack her food as she waited for her partner to think and speak.

[Vespera Velázquez]

"I would like to learn a little bit about fighting, if you don't mind." Vespera said, finishing off her last slice on her place as it was declared that she would be doing cooking in their apartment, when and if they get one.

"Sounds good to me. Even if I'm not that good I always like to learn things."

Lynn then got up from the table for another round. Vespera stayed put, contemplating what she wanted next. When Lynn got back to the table, she asked "So, anything else I need to know about you? And do you want to know anything about me? Don't be shy, ask away."

"Hmm... I have a tendency to listen to music very loudly, even if I have headphones on. I don't mind turning it down if it gets on your nerves, though." she said, leaning on the table. "So... you really think I can be a useful weapon, huh...? When I first got here there were people who laughed at me when I told them what kind of weapon I am."

[lynn]

"Sure thing! Just to warn you, I'm not the best of teachers, but I'll try my best," Lynn said, agreeing to teach Vespera how to fight. She didn't mind, actually the meister thought it would be kind of fun. They also needed to find activities in common or at least something they could do together. A closer bond to each other personally would be important for when they go into battle later on. Of course they would need to find other commonalities later.

Lynn finished another slice and then leaned back in her chair as she listened to Vespera. "Nah, I don't mind loud music. You can blast it as loud as you want," she said with a shrug and small smile. Lynn enjoyed listening to music herself so she saw no problem with her partner blasting it through their future apartment.

"Of course!" Lynn sat back up right, assuring that she truly means it and is a bit more attentive. "Why would anyone ever make fun of you? A metal bo staff is a kick ass weapon! If anyone ever gives you crap about it just tell me and I will straighten them out," Lynn said jokingly punching her fist into her open hand with a teasing smile. At the same time she was partially serious. Lynn was protective of her friends and if anyone did anything to upset her new partner or said anything bad about her, Lynn would act right away.

"People tend to laugh when I tell them I'm a meister as well. I guess with my small size i don't look like someone who would be a meister." Lynn didn't mention the fact that she was also blind in her right eye, mostly fearing that Vespera would not want to be her partner if she found out Lynn was partially blind. "But that gives me an even greater motivation to work hard and prove them wrong. I mean, who cares what a stranger thinks? But if someone is giving you a hard time about it, don't hesitate to call me."

[Vespera Velázquez]

Vespera was relieved that Lynn seemed genuine about believing she's an effective weapon. And she has a point about proving people wrong, this could be great for both of them to prove their worth. Still, she felt the need to explain why she believes her weapon form was laughed at and dismissed, so she sat back and crossed her arms.

"Well, when people think 'weapon' they think a sword, a gun, something they know for a fact can kill people. I think most people see a staff of any kind as a practice weapon, so I guess that's why people, myself included, didn't think it would be effective for a Demon Weapon. Pardon me for a second, I'm going to get another plate."

Doing just that, Vespera went to the buffet and returned with four more slices and two pieces of what appeared to be, and smelled like, garlic cheese bread. She had another slice of pepperoni and another cheese, but she also appeared two have two pieces of buffalo chicken pizza.

"So, do you like spicy foods? This buffalo chicken usually has just enough spice to taste but not enough to make you start breathing fire." If she was going to be cooking, getting an idea for tastes would be a start, even if it's not an immediate concern. "One thing I cooked back home was this 'Cajun' turkey breast, it's of a similar vein of spicy to the buffalo chicken that I like."

[lynn]

Lynn ate while she waited for her new friend to return. By the time Vespera returned, Lynn only had one slice left on her plate. And their conversation continues. "You can kill someone with a staff! Lynn objected, going on from what ViVi said before she got up. Honestly, she felt her new partner had no confidence in her weapon form. Well Lynn planned to change that. A staff was killer weapon in her mind.

"Trust me, we will kick kishen ass together." There was confidence in the meister's voice. Not being too cocky, just wanted to assure Vespera that she had full confidence in her as a weapon. And she already planned on being Vespera's confidence coach anyway.

Lynn's eyes went wide and a smile crawled its way across the brunette's round face when the subject of food came up. The little girl liked to eat and her taste buds tingled at the question of what flavors she liked. Lynn then quickly pulled herself back together and composed herself.

"Yeah, I like spicy food. Hell, if it's edible and doesn't kill me then I'll eat it! So make whatever you like!" She said and then munched on her pizza some more. She finished her slice and wiped her mouth before talking again. "That sounds yummy! I don't think I've ever had 'Cajun' turkey breast before."

Lynn then stretched her arms behind her with a long silent yawn. "So, when you finish that plate do you want to head home? Or we could go out for ice cream if you still have room for dessert. I could even pay if you want. You know, since you payed for dinner and such," she said looking back at her partner.

[Vespera Velázquez]

((Figured I'd give this style thing a shot >.>))

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[lynn]

Lynn thought for a moment. It was late and already dark outside. She also started to wonder if there was even an ice cream shop open at this hour. Lynn thought she might of seen an ice cream place not too farm, but the meister wasn't completely sure. It might mean a bit of more exploring in the dark if they decide to.

"Well, if you're tired we could go tomorrow. I think I might know where we can find one, but I'm not sure," Lynn said rubbing the back of her neck and then shrugged. Lynn could wait till another day for some frozen treats.

"So, do you want to head home? Or go searching in the night? I'm fine with either one."

((It looks nice. And sorry for crappy post. Major writer's block. So, do you want to end this? I'm kind of running out of ideas for what they could talk about >.<))

[Vespera Velázquez]

((Same here, we can leave it XD))