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“We? Don’t go coupling us together now, stranger. I can just go back and hit up a couple more bars before knocking out at a nearby hotel, no problem.” Kaitou quirked a brow the girl’s way, shaking his head. He was more than accustomed to having to find another place to stay for the night. She on the other hand hardly looked ready to surrender herself to cheap motel bedsheets.

"Anyway, if you must be troubled with me — or the other way around — I am Kaitou Nagano, an alumnus. I previously held the title of Ultimate Empath, though I’ve a bit of a mixed reputation with the students. …Not that you needed to know any of that trivia, but the look in your eyes suggested that you were curious why I wasn’t matching you up with whatever rumors exist surrounding your name, so I decided to level with you.”

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【She'd been less than enthusiastic of the idea, albeit his rather bluntness proved even more so irritating; a mere aggravated sigh was given in response. However finding a hotel did seem the greater plan - luckily, she'd taken bank card whilst departing prior.  】

【Simple huff was given in response to his first statement - though she could recall his given name. Rumors circling around him weren't too kind, albeit nor were her own. His unperturbed attitude was oddly inviting in such situations; perhaps he'd prove not too bad himself. Small smile betrayed her attempts to stay apathetic t'wards he, and hostility eventually dissipated.】

❛indeed i am. i'm known for many things - though, my title is ultimate pianist...❜

【At the mention of food, an overwhelming - however brief - feeling of utmost exhaustion flooded her. 'Twas over before she could decline the offer, though, and she in fact found herself nodding to the idea.】

“Peko Pekoyama.”

【Cerulean oculi stared 'pon the intruder, a single foot tapping in chargin. The stranger seemed adept at bothering her even further; the hostility bequeathed unto self was obviously unwanted.】

❛iris matsuno - pianist and a hope's peak student... as are you, no?❜

"Locked out on the night I was supposed to leave… How’s that for one last slap to the face?"

Ochre hues focused on the building behind the locked gate, drifting along the wall until they settled on a barred window — his. Or at least, what used to be his. The brunet carried the scents of the bars he had wandered off to with other alumni — rife of sweet vanilla, fine wine, and one too many dragon rolls. Partying had never been Kaitou’s forte, but part of growing up was trying new things and so he accepted the first and last invitation from his classmates earlier in the night.

Now he was facing the sealed gates of the academy with a slight buzz ringing in his head, blanching at the fact that he’d have to wait until morning before he could grab the rest of his things and leave Hope’s Peak for good. He’d spent many a night locked out of the school after his delinquent outings and so he knew that he’d have to find a hotel to stay in until dawn crept back into the sky.

That didn’t mean he had to like his particular fate.

Staccatoed footsteps broke silence’s tenure as a lady in white made her way over to the gate, an inquiry trailing from her lips. Shaking his head, Kaitou turned to the voice’s owner and folded his arms, leaning against the thick bars that separated them from a fitful night’s slumber.

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【Cerulean irises rolled upward, in obvious frustration. She'd expected naught of such annoyances... It was truly aggravating. Arms folded tightly under chest, feigned apathy diminishing. Short sigh left painted carmine lips in utmost vexation - of course there wasn't any entrance. It seemed so... cliche. Locked outside the school, no way in, etcetera. And his statements proved hardly reassuring.】

【Optics darted t'wards towering building, brows furrowed in contemplation. What was there to do, now? If there showed no access to the school, and no manner of breaking in... without being discovered. Loitering about the vicinity shan't be wished, albeit seemed more than likely to occur. And the season was not one of sunshine; it would be a discernibly unpleasant night.】

【She'd not even been gone for all that long   well, hadn't believed so, anyhow. The alabaster haired had found their assigned curfew farcical. Though, leaving for well over a day may show results as this.】

【Irritated stare slowly calmed to something more composed, and gaze fell to the unnamed male standing before her. He'd shown no hostility, unlike the many whom of which attended the place. Perhaps he'd not heard the rumors concerning her - or didn't care. Of course they were deemed as such falsities, although some... did ring true.】

❛lovely. I assume we're in for a rather unsettling sleep, then?

【She'd known the area to be of another realm - if not for the woman standing before her, then for the rest of the place the alabaster pianist had roamed. T'was not similar to her home at all, and displayed unlikeness to even own planet.】

❛requiem? I suppose I've travelled farther than anticipated, then. I would much like to pass off what you're speaking of as a mere prank, however...

there is much more to it than that, no? This world is much different than any other I've encountered.❜

A very lovely girl she was… she seemed like a student, well, she seemed young enough to be. To many thoughts were ravishing through her mind at the time, so she missed some of the first part of what the other muttered.

"I-I’m sorry I didn’t catch some of that.. but it was accident, so I suppose it’s okay?" The blonde inquired, "But don’t fret, I do that a lot sometimes as well." She laughed.

"Yes, a wonderful pleasure, Iris-san. An yes, I am one of those. I’m Super High school Level Ultimate Princess!" She laughs, 

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【Facade of indifference allowed small, feigned smile to blossom, one of plastic courtesy. She'd show the monarch a side of sugar sweetness - normally to lure her into a trap she'd likely be unable to elude. Though, intentions weren't so; front of kindness wast still just that. A fake - a charade.】

❛it is fine. I was merely speculating... 

Royalty, hmm? I hadn't suspected to be fronted with a princess. Quite interesting. You live in a castle, then? Where do you rule over, if I may ask?

      { ♚ };  "Are you saying that you are the one that potentially sparked the fire of retribution? Such wildfire is hard to control and if you are the arsonist— then it is natural that you would be thinking about this." He merely smiled in response, his attention slowly wrapping its tendrils around her thoughtful words. "Are you inspired by fear? Or is it genuine curiosity?" 

     ”And to answer your questions— sometimes revenge is justice. It’s hard to live as an incomplete, flawless human being. What all men seek and devote their lives to— it’s not gold nor power, it’s self-fulfillment indeed. And some people require more pieces finally feel complete. Justice, revenge, avarice, gluttony and ambition — those are all ways of achieving said peace of mind.”

【Brows furrow ever so slight, look of contemplation overcoming features.】

❛if anything, I suppose I was. That said, haven't we all began an untamed flame at some point? No one is perfect, after all, and many a times such people spreading the fire do so unintentionally.

I would like to believe it is mere curiosity, however isn't there always more to it than simply that? I must have some reason to begin a conversation such as this. I don't think fear to be some form of muse, though... more so a means to learn more of the human mind, perhaps.

...I see. Though, don't you agree with revenge comes a great burden? And guilt? Is that really something men can bear? Peace of mind isn't so simple to achieve - something deserved, yes, albeit most have something disturbing them.

And most never are rid of that.❜

A new student perhaps?

Blonde strands of hair bounced to her movements, as a smile would form on delicate features. Teal hues were now closing in on the unknown figure.

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【Never was the alabaster pianist one to admit to faults - especially those as being lost. Confusion set obvious unto features, frustrated sigh blowing past painted carmine lips. A school as vast as this wast never expected; of course it had to be considering the many students. All for those of special talents, at that.】

❛would you agree, that being lost is akin to that of stage fright? Or perhaps more like a deer caught in headlights...

glaciies

【Brow raised in both query and annoyance.】

❛   is there something you wish to say? It's considered rude to stare at someone.❜

No, not gonna die tonight, prevailinglight, ningyoshi, glaciies, and glaciessummis.

We’re gonna s-t-a-n-d and f-i-g-h-t  f o r e v e r.

【Gaze was only that of lethargy as cerulean irises rested 'pon shimmering figure before her.】

❛i don't see any immediate danger. I don't suppose you mind telling me of where I am? This area is unfamiliar, and I have business elsewhere.❜