Love's shack

[Lt. hello II]

Yeh sat impatiently on the perch next to his master's bed, waiting her return. He disliked her leaving without him, she hadn't even told him where she'd gone. But she insisted that she had to do this on her own.
He looked around the room, trying to find a spot that didn't hurt his eyes. The walls were a light pink which was at least slightly more bearable but staring at even the subdued pink too long hurt. The bed was a bright pink, the armoir and shelves were bright white. The floor was still original, but for how long? Surely when she returned Love would continue her obsessive redecorating. He looked back to the bed at the white stuffed bear, thoughts of ripping it apart with his talons brought joy to his mind.
"I'm home!" Love burst in the room overjoyed with the results of her adventure, she quickly ran to the armoir and grabbed some old sheets from the bottom drawer "I knew keeping these was a good idea!"
Please don't tell me we're entertaining an overnight guest Yeh knew Love all too well and could easily guess the answer.
Love glanced over to the white hawk who had a displeased look on his face "Oh quit being such a grouch! He's really nice, and needs a place to stay for a while, so I'm going to help him out, and you're not going to complain...please?" she shot a cute look across to Yeh.
Why must we always be the ones to help he sighed as Love started forming a make shift bed on the floor.

[HARDLYhuman]

Loves partially unclosed front door drifted open as Skill put effortless pressure on it with his fingertips. He took a few soft steps into the house and scanned it's colorful perimeter. He then slowly raised his left hand behind himself and released a bolt into the door handle slamming it closed. All that could run through his mind was pink. Hexic let out a brief giggle and rotated his tiny insect body to face Skill directly. Look at it this way, at least it will challenge your meditation skills, I'm shore it will be hard to concentrate under such a bright and happy themed scene after-all you're always in the darkest dullest places. You're always looking for a challenge no matter what it is am I right. Skill only looked directly ahead without a word at love happily setting a place to sleep on the floor. He slightly rotated his head to notice the white hawk eyeing the mysterious intimidating figure whoes presence made them feel like charging batteries as electricity generated through his body and jolted their way into theirs. Skills look and personality seemed to contradict his new friends and surroundings entirely. He gazed directly back into the birds eyes and simply stared.

[Lt. hello II]

"Well don't just stand there like a statue come in and make yourself at home. Because my home is your home!" Love said as she finished making the bed and stood, then spinning to face her company "you'll be sleeping here, and you can store your stuff in my book self" she pointed to an empty set of shelves at the far side of the room "as you can see I don't have any books yet. I don't have much time to read these days, so hopefully it'll be good enough for you"
Aren't you going to introduce me to our new friends? Yeh eyed the figure suspiciously
"Oh Dur! Where is my mind at today? Skill meet Yeh, my trusty hawk sidekick, don't worry he won't bite. Unless you're poking his face. Don't do that. Trust me." Love gave Yeh a playful glare.
And let me warn you she may poke you. If you bite her finger she usually learns
"In my defense I was just annoyed you wouldn't open your eyes after I spent many long hours painting the walls and I wanted your opinion!" she looked at Skill with a smile I promise "I won't poke your face"

[HARDLYhuman]

"This is my companion Hexic" Skill said as he directed is words to Yeh. We are going to be bestest buddies replied Hexic within Yehs mind. "I know I don't seem to show it but i am extremely grateful for all that you have done and I will do whatever it takes to repay you back. But for now as long as I stay here I guarantee the protection of you, Yeh and your home. First things first though I think it's about time I revealed my face". Hexic took flight and began to raise and hover above Skill's head. Skill began to unwrap the cape from around his neck then neatly folded it, then lowered the ronin-gasa from his head. He unclipped the chain that dangled from it then leaned the hat against the side of the shelf. He then stuffed the rugged large cape within one of the high shelves of the book shelf. He started to unravel the lengthy chains that the cape had hid wrapped around his right arm then plunked them on the lower shelves. Then lastly removed the four swords from his belt and placed them on the middle region of the shelf. The shelf was now almost entirely cluttered with his equipment and his identity was finally fully exposed revealing a pale calm face with dark messy brown hair and thin eyebrows, he then produced a smile directed at love which was finally visible. His muscular torso entirely bare accept for the jagged tattoos that covered his left arm and reached across his chest. Hexic hovered back down from above his head and sat back app-on his shoulder. Skill then made his way back to his new neatly made bed and sat on it preparing to fulfill his personal meditation quota.

[Lt. hello II]

Yeh simply nodded his head in recognition of the two.
Love's eyes scanned Skill's muscular torso as he placed his gear on the empty shelf, his smile then made her heart skip a beat. She sat down on her bed and stared at him with a smitten look.
Yeh looked at the expression on her face, one he'd seen enough to know exactly what was going through her mind. The fact that Skill now lived with them was going to prove most interesting, it would provide some entertainment until Love fell for someone else. He flew over and landed on her shoulder. Quit starring or you may scare him away.
"He's brave, he killed a bunch of guys, I don't think little ol' me could scare him" Love's stare didn't break.
Do you like him? Yeh knew the reaction she'd give.
"What!?" She said much louder then their earlier hushed conversation, then caught her raised voice and returned to a whisper. "No, he lives with us...that would be, wrong" she began to blush "Shut up you stupid bird" She lay down and stared at the ceiling as Yeh returned to his perch content.

[HARDLYhuman]

Hexic's keen hearing captured most of their spoken words while Skill only ignored his surroundings as he began to meditate. Hexics little black body could clearly be seen lifting into the air from Skill"s shoulder despite his insignificant size due to the pink themed surroundings. He began to hover towards Love, then softly landed on her shoulder facing her directly. Don't think I don't know what you and Yeh are probably speaking of, I am a spy after all. On the other hand you don't need to be a spy to know what a Virtue named Love is thinking. But if you really do have feelings for him it would be best to introduce him to what feelings are first. Skill is slowly becoming more and more of an empty shell and has lived his entire life trying to abandon any trace of emotion he may have. He believes that emotion is nothing but a weakness and a distraction and has fought himself to erase this basic human characteristic. He will do anything to enhance his skill after all he is Skill. But it has been bothering me because though he thinks this is a healthy component to protect himself from his enemies in order to keep his body alive and breathing, he has been unable to notice that what's left of the soul he has is vanishing. His humanity is at stake and though his battles are a great source of entertainment I fear that he may be stating to forget what are friendship truly means. I think you are the perfect component of what he needs now in his life. If you are able to teach him how to feel emotion perhaps I can regain a best friend. His mind is so strong my powers can't even manipulate it.p

[Lt. hello II]

"Oh dear" Love's voice conveyed concern as she sat up and looked back at Skill "the poor guy, but if I can show him what Love truly is I can save him!" she began to feel more confident and filled with purpose. "But how do I go about that? I mean he's so guarded emotionally. Maybe if your going to help we can show him emotion is a strength!"
Oh yes, this is a good idea Yeh didn't know what Hexic had said to Love, but could tell from her response he was encouraging the situation and Yeh couldn't see anything good to come of this.

[HARDLYhuman]

The late afternoon began to darken as the sun sank into the distant earth. I think it's best I keep watch around the perimeter. Skill is very strict about night watch, you think these stupid assassins would have got the point by now, but noooooo people are just so blinded by greed, they are so desperate for the bounty on Skills head. Well anyways see all of you in the morning and don't worry about the door i'll find my way out. Hexic took flight and hovered his way out of the room.

Skill halted the idea meditation and became more interested in returning to his deep sleep he had earlier that day. He fell to his back from his cross legged position and spread out his limbs. "Good night" Skill whispered saying his temporary farewell to Love and Yeh. "I'm looking forward to getting to know you better tomorrow". His newly made bed provided the most comfort that he may have had in years. He wrapped the sheets around himself making a cocoon of comfort then quickly fell into a deep sleep.

The following morning Skill woke and lifted himself to his feet while untangling himself from his bedding. He slowly wondered his way out of the room he slept in searching for the kitchen. Hungry for what could possibly be available for breakfast.

[Lt. hello II]

"Good night" these two simple words meant so much to Love, she hadn't heard them from another person since her sister. Love simply collapsed from sitting, and kicked her boots off before disappearing under the bright pink covers.
"Back at you roomie!" came her voice from the pink blob.
Sleep tight everybody Yeh said before closing his eyes to get some rest himself.

The next morning when Love awoke Skill had already left, so quickly she leaped from her bed, realizing she didn't have much time before he may return, and ran to her armoir as she tossed her clothes from her body and scrambled to pick out the cutest outfit she could find within. As she rushed through getting dressed she suddenly stopped. "Now what!?" she panicked, waking Yeh who still slept on his perch.
What's going on? he looked to the armoir where Love stood with her cutest white dress, adorned with a pretty pink bow on the back. He quickly figured out what was going on. You may want to fix your hair he then looked at her feet ...and pick a pair of matching socks.
Love looked down to see on her right a ankle high pink sock, and on her left, a knee high white one. "GAH! What have I done!?"
Yeh rolled his eyes It's not that bad, the left one looks fine...find a matching one for your right foot
Love quickly tossed the pink sock aside, and grabbed the proper one, falling to the ground as she struggled to pull it on.
Yeh decided to help by flying around picking up her unmentionables left about, to avoid any awkward situations on their first day.

[HARDLYhuman]

Skill re-entered the room after scavenging for something that may satisfy his slight hunger. A piece of buttered toast protruded from his moth while his hands were occupied re fastening his katanas to his waist. He lifted his head after he felt his sword held sturdy enough at his sides and caught site of Love in her wonderful outfit. Skill paused as he examined the outfit. Hexic could bee seen returning from his late night watch to his masters shoulder from behind him. He landed on Skills shoulder and quickly understood the situation. Tell her she looks beautiful, yer making yourself look stupid! he shouted at Skill. "You look beautiful" he said awkwardly while he was under pressure from Hexics Shouting. He devoured small remaining piece of toast that he held in his moth then made his way over to his messy bed to remake it. He knelt down on one knee and began to rearrange the sheets and covers in front of Love. "What are our plans for today?" He asked with wis head held low keeping site at the task at hand. " Any tasks I can do for you? I do owe you one".

[Lt. hello II]

Love blushed at the compliment, as she fixed her hair. She didn't know what to say back. "Um...you too" she said, then realizing she'd just called Skill beautiful she stopped talking for a moment to compose herself. "Plans? I didn't really have any as of yet, and there's nothing I need done, so don't worry about it, you owe me nothing!"
Love walked over to her bed and began making it "It's really up to you, I'm game for anything really, we could go out, stay in, I'm not picky. Your new around here right? we could go out and meet some of the other Virtues? Or we could just stay in and get know eachother, so yeah, both work for me." she finished fluffing her pillows and looked admiringly at her tidy bed. "Or we could do both, have a party! No point in having a nice room and nobody seeing it! But I'm rambling," She spun to face Skill "what do you want to do today?"

[HARDLYhuman]

"I think it would be best if we went into town, as-well as introduce me to some of the other Virtues. The person I've been searching for for so long may have been right here under my nose all this time. The path he left me seems to have led me right back where I started. Considering the fact that all the allies from my clan perished long ago, if he was part of my clan it would make sense that he has become a Sin or Virtue to remain alive. It would also be useful to get acquainted with my new home and allies because I doubt I will be going on a journey like that again for some time. I'm assuming the conflict between the Sins and Virtues still haven't eased so I believe my skill will prove to be of use here".

Skill rose to his feet once he finished setting the bed how Love originally left it for him. Looks like a smooth chance to set up a little date in my eyes. "You know what I think of that Hexic" he responded making it look as if he was talking to himself. What I think is that your just thinking to small. Canceling out all of life's complications won't simply make you stronger. It will just weaken your soul in my opinion. Hexic didn't restrict his words of advice to Skill but instead announced them through everyones mind. Skill directed his head away from Hexic and began to debate with himself about Hexic's advice.

[Lt. hello II]

Love walked to the end of her bed where she'd kicked off her boots, and sat down to put them on, "Then to town we shall go!" Love wasn't sure how to address the given advice she heard in her mind.
She looked to her heart shaped necklace. "He's right, having connections to others strengthens you in many ways, having something to fight for..." She spoke unusually seriously for the otherwise bubbly girl, though her mind seemed to be drifting elsewhere.
We can't go unprepared Yeh said as he flew to Love with her sword belt in his talons, hoping to bring her back to the present.
"I doubt we'll run into any trouble, but then again you never know, crazy world out there."
After handing Love her weapons he traveled to Skill I think you're going to learn a lot from this girl my friend, the fact that she is the way she is after all she's seen and been through is a testament to how important making those connections where you can, trust me, if you don't, well the Sin Hate is a pretty good example of what would happen without them. Yeh spoke softly so as Love wouldn't hear. He knew Skill would be good for Love to forget about Hate, the only darkness in his master.
"Alright let's GOOOO!" Love shouted excited for a day out and about with good company.

ooc: You can post in town where ever they go since Love left Skill in charge.