One Ring

[black_ripple]

[It had been a long time, but regardless, it felt great to be serving her queen once again. There was only one problem though. She had not forgotten about her failure the last time she offered her service, and she refused to make the same mistake twice. But her power seemed to still have one certain weakness]

[... Flames.. Flames... unusual little things they were~ If not even a tad interesting]


[She had been trying to study them for quite some time now. She also could even tell what all the different types appeared to be: Storm, Cloud, Rain, Sun, Mist, Thunder, but most of all.. Sky. This last one in particular perplexed and intrigued her the most. It had some sort of properties that counteracted with some of their magic that even Thalassa had trouble with. Luckily for them, only a handful seemed to truly possess it, and there was only really two that could potentially be a threat with it right now. But should anything about that change in the future, it could possibly become dangerous]

[This flame was getting to hard to examine just by observing it. Samples were somehow going to be needed. How that was going to be done was going to be challenging part. But surely there had to be some way to do it~]

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[blacked-pearl.livejournal.com]

{Thal's lurking over your shoulder.}

What arrr~rrre you up to, my dear?

{Her tone has more silk than the elaborate kimonos geishas used to wear.}

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[Mai, what a surprise~]

Just wondering how to go on with these experiments, milady~

[blacked-pearl.livejournal.com]

Equally viciously and carefully of course.

{She smiles.}

In fact, while I think you'll do better left to your own devices I'll help you out and do something I've been wanting to try.

{Go on ask her what it is~}

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[Now I'm curious~]

What might be that~?

[blacked-pearl.livejournal.com]

I am going to severely handicap that famous Vongola intuition for you.

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

My, how awfully kind of you~

[blacked-pearl.livejournal.com]

I thought so~

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

I won't let you down~

[swingswallow.livejournal.com]

{Walking on the beach quite clueless and trying to figure out who exactly could pose such a threat from their own world and how to counter it.

Tsuna's grave warning worried him more than he let on.}

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

.. Hmm~

[Hope you don't mind being spied on a little~ You might have even more problems in just a moment]

[swingswallow.livejournal.com]

{He looks up and around feeling suddenly no longer alone, but he doesn't draw his weapon yet.}

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[.... Yes, you might've just heard a giggle, in your mind.]

[swingswallow.livejournal.com]

{What the--?}

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[Aww, it's always so cute when they're surprised] I hope you don't mind me taking the reigns for awhile ♥

[swingswallow.livejournal.com]

{He will be minding, an awful lot, actually, so have some rather vicious and skilled attempts to dislodge you mentally.}

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[Someone was actually wading a bit near the shore, his pant legs rolled up, suit jacket folded neatly and placed under a palmtree on the beach. The water splashing against his bare legs felt almost relaxing to a degree - and anything relaxing was more than welcome at the moment. He was trying to push aside - if only for the moment - the thoughts and memories that were bothering him. . .]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[... My~ such easy prey is popping up everywhere~ ♥]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[. . and sadly enough, despite his attempts to get those thoughts out of his mind. . . He's still so lost in those thoughts he doesn't even notice you there.]

Ffff, icon fail is fail

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[Fine by me~ Your distraction is giving me time to make up a Cozart!disguise that I'm sure will keep you entertained for awhile]

.... Giotto..

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[His body tensed as he heard that voice, hesitating before turning to look at you. There's a flicker of so many different emotions in his eyes, and after a moment he's going to take a hesitant step forward.]

" . . .Cozart. . .?"

[His tone is uncertain yet. .. there's a certain tone of hopefulness there.]

" . . is that.. .really. . you?"

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

.. Of course it is.

[Moving closer to you now] I haven't seen you in so long..

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

" . . It has been quite some time. . ."

[ . . But strangely enough, he hasn't moved any closer aside from the initial step. In fact, if you move any closer he just might try to put some more room between them. An oddly little expression is on his face now though as he seems to be regarding you for a moment. As much as he wished it was you. . .On this island one really couldn't be too certain of anything.]

". . . Do you mind. . . if I ask you a question?"

[. . . One that supposedly only the real Cozart would be able to answer. . . But even this would be little comfort, he knew. Who knew how much she knew.]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[Gah, you and your tests.. No matter, this should've been easy]

What is it?

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

" . . . Do you remember how we met?"

[Blue eyes seem to be watching you quite carefully now.]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

... -! [Of course! That was..... o.... fux..]

W-what brings this up so suddenly?

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

" . . . Please answer the question, Cozart."

[. . .Of course, if you were Cozart (or even if you weren't) you would likely know precisely why he's asked this. His suspicion has naturally just grown more from your response.]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

.. [Damn, there hadn't been any memories collected on this one yet. Thiswasnotlookinggood]

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

[Ohay look, a Revvy distraction] ... Giotto? [Thereyouwere /o/;;]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[He spares only a moment's glance towards Revya, feeling a sudden rush of foreboding. . . You. . . Seriously need to work on your timing. Regardless, he knows better than to ignore a fishbitch. Forgive him if his attention seems primarily on the other in front of him.]

". . . You should really do further research before posing as someone you are not, Signora."

[He doesn't seem too terribly amused.]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[That voice was starting to sound different]

... My apologies~ It's harder taking forms of someone who's never been here before.

[... And now glancing suspiciously at a Revvy. Ahh, he'd be perfect too~]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[...He's going to be placing himself between you and Revya. He didn't like that look...]

"...Do you need something in particular, signora?"

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[D'awwww, Revvy is so cute too when he had no idea what was going on ♥]

.. Something, yes~ But I doubt you'll just hand over willingly~ [Although, I'm not leaving until I get it]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

" . . and just what, may I ask, is that?"

[. . Yeah. He's not going to let you any where near Revya, just so you know. You might actually be getting a bit of a cold glare.]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[Like I'm so intimidated]

[Giggle~] Where would be the fun in telling you that~?

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[ . . Most people would be if the founder of such a powerful Famiglia was glaring at them. But then again, you're not quite most people so. . .]

". . No, I suppose that would be too simple wouldn't it, Signora?"

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

.. I guess for now though, I could settle with Plan B.

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[Quite suddenly you've got a flaming Giotto standing before you. He doesn't care to find out what this 'Plan B' is. In fact, he just wants you as far away as possible.]

" . . . Might I suggest, signora, that you stop your little game right here?"

[. . Clearly, this is a threat.]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

Oh, but I'm done already~ [See that glass container that just magically appeared? It seems to be filled with some orange flames even]

[.... Btw, you might wanna do something about Revvy, he's not looking too good. What with not being able to stand up anymore and all. I tried not to kill him at least ♥]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

"--?! . . Revya!"

[His attention is now going to immediately go to Revya, rushing to his side now to try to help steady him. He's not sure what the hell you did exactly, but he has some slight idea. If he wasn't so concerned about Revya's current state, you would be a bit more of those flames - though in a far different manner.]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

I appreciate the little donation~ ♥ [Annnd, I better make my leave now. Although someday I'll probably have to come back to harvest more ♥♥]

[In the mean time, enjoy a semi-conscious Revvy. He's kinda too weak right now to do anything]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[He's going to be pulling Revya into his arms, relocating them both further ashore. He's going to be sitting near his things, bringing Revya a little closer to him. Revya might feel a gentle warmth surrounding him as Giotto attempts to pass on some of his own flames to the other. Naturally, these flames are harmless - even if he was unable to pass on his flames, it would do Revya no further harm.]

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

[Well, it did help calm him down a bit, with the shaking and all. Probably the best alternative for the time being until he could eventually recover on his own]

[... justdontbetoosurprisedwhenyourelatchedontoalittle]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[[OOC: Continued here ]]

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

--[Whyamifeelingsocoldallofthesudden. Pay no attention to the shivering Revvy behind you]

[palmofhishand.livejournal.com]

[...There is something terribly off here. I know you're lurking out there. :|]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[Oh you. I hadn't even done anything to you yet]

[palmofhishand.livejournal.com]

[Doesn't mean I have to trust you or anything. >>]

[black-ripple.livejournal.com]

[You're probably somewhere at the bottom of the list anyway too much of a hassle right now]

[palmofhishand.livejournal.com]

[That doesn't really make it that much better.]