[Shion Utsui]

終ノ空 Choosing your family. That was an answer almost anyone with a soul would give. ". . ." Despite the frosty look he was being given, the winter coming from the man's gaze didn't do much to deter Shion's lamp, reinforced with the metal holding flame within. Glass walls like trust kept the cold winds from penetrating, and an all-seeing guardian oversaw the lamppost to keep it company. "Sounds like an answer I'd give." He commented, looking off to the side. Was it disappointment he felt? Or maybe it just wasn't what he expected from someone that looked as punk-ish as Callisto. Was it wrong to walk up to someone, asking these questions just to see if their true soul matched with that Shion made in his own head? "Family, huh. . . that word might mean something different for both of us. Nothingness is the lack of family, so that'd probably suck." It appeared that they had interpreted "going nowhere" in a different way. He had never met anyone in this world that did not want a family, or something that resembled one for themselves. Unless one was born truly different, the lack of belonging and connections would drive them mad. Attention would return to the blue haired man as he mentioned family again. Shion's face seemed to be questioning about what word was to him, though the winter lamp lit up to be as bright as before when it came to Callisto's last sentence. "Yeah! I meet new people all the time, and every day I spend with them is just like with a family!" Both the good, and the bad that must come with it. For the sky, the earth. For day, the night. For summer, the winter. For life, death. For yang, there would always be yin. Shion's stomach rumbled, he looked down at Toto who was vibrating due to it, being unfortunately positioned over the youth's abdomen. He glanced up to see what position the sun was in, before turning to Callisto with a smile. "Speaking of- I forgot about breakfast! Want to come get a snack? I heard there's a cheap place close to here!" Careless, one might say to inviting a complete stranger you just met. But what vinegar of cynicism existed, was thinned into a fine cafe drink by the sugar of trust, and water of intentions. Callisto Tengoku

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[Callisto Tengoku]

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Callisto's hand tucked into his opposite forearm, squarely keeping his arms crossed his chest. The morning breeze still passed by them, ruffling and swaying his jacket as it moved down along the path, away from the temple and back towards the gate. The city still sat there, open to whoever chose to walk back out and into its urbanity; though it bordered the place on all sides, with those inside seeing well into the metropolis surrounding them, it was the gate that stood open for them.

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There were so many more people in the city, after all. But here, in this place, the numbers didn't need to be compared. The world was smaller here, if for maybe just the moment, without the need to be anything more; one of a few, as opposed to one of many.

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"Dunno if that's what I'd call family," he scoffed, a laugh passing along the wave of his voice, "but enjoy it, regardless of what you choose to call it. Don't let me tell you what it is and what it isn't."

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He'd pat Shion on the shoulder, stepping away from him and closer towards the lines. His opposite hand slinked into his pant pocket.

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"But no, I think I'm good." He'd pull his hand over, petting Toto just a bit more as he continued. "I've got some prayers in mind, and I'd rather not hold you up if you're hungry. I mean, you did just drop in on me, so it's not like you necessarily came here to pray, right?" He pulled his hand away. "Oh, and I don't want to waste my money on food. Not now, anyway."

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Callisto turned to leave, offering a wave over his shoulder. The winds pushed against him and through his hoodie as he moved away from the entrance. "Name's Cal, by the way." He grinned. "I'll see you around."

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27/30 Charges, Negative

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[Shion Utsui]

終ノ空 I could have said that in a better way. Shion wished he could try again with what he said, but at this point they already appeared to be exchanging farewells.  Tap. He visibly tensed up at Callisto touching his shoulder, though the wide eyes were soon replaced with more normal ones accompanying a warm smile. Ultimately, he seemed to appreciate it. "Ah- right. Sorry about that. I'm still getting used to being an initiator." The youth scratched a bit at his jaw at being reminded of how this all started. It felt like forever ago, even though only around 15 minutes had passed at most. As the man turned to leave, so would Shion and Toto after giving Callisto a wave and a smile. No words were needed, as they would be needed more in the youth's head to think as they walked off. Waste money? He might be struggling. . .  Red to green went the pedestrian light, an uncontrolled rhythm of multiple walk cycles crossing the white lines on asphalt. Family. What did that word mean to him? Approaching the booth which sold manju, Shion began speaking to the clerk as Toto, snow strapped to his back looked up at the white sky. Slowly turning blue. It was like a watercolor slowly entering paper, staining it as the fibers greedily ate the liquid. Whether they knew it or not, something had just ended. And something else had just begun. From now, things can't be the same anymore. Callisto Tengoku

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[Jinx]

☆ MISSION SUCCESS ☆

What a wonderful first meeting, surely the next one will be friendly too! 
...Why are y'all looking at me like that?
Wonderful thread you two!

+ 50 Tokens!!

Callisto - 50 // 100
Shion - 50 // 100 <Seasonal Event cap reached.>

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