The inky black night enshrouded everything it met with its dark veil, protecting some, blinding others. There was one man in particular that Night was shielding with its merciful darkness. He sat in the dark alleyway, leaning against the wall. Only his arms and face was visible, pale, glowing, against the black.

“Masakazu!”

The man raised his head, hearing his name being called. But he didn’t reply – for his was hiding away from that voice, the person to whom it belonged. Masakazu hung his head, burying his face on his hands. Suddenly, a pair of feet was standing before him.

“What are you doing?”

Masakazu raised his head at the sound of the cold voice, only to find that Sakiko was standing before him. Of course, she was an expert at finding others – she could detect his aura, darkness or no. He turned his head away, and whispered,

“You never told me.”

Sakiko raised her eyebrows.

“Of what?”

Masakazu stood up, his fists clenched. His knuckles were burning white, a sharp contrast against the blackness around them. Sakiko’s ignorance made him angry, but he couldn’t pinpoint the reason behind this. He wanted the mage to kneel, beg for forgiveness. However, Masakazu knew that was impossible. He muttered,

“I’ve waited for you, Sakiko, ever since you ran away from home. I traveled to North Hyrule for you. Why can’t you understand?”

Sakiko realized that Masakazu was speaking of their childhood. When Opegaria, her aunt, was still living. When her life was fine. When she and Masakazu promised that they would always love each other, and none other. But she had all forgotten her past, and her feelings with it. The mage murmured,

“I’m sorry, Masakazu. But I just don’t…feel that way for you anymore.”

Masakazu sighed, his green eyes glistening with sorrow and longing. His voice was hoarse,

“What am I to you?”

The mage smiled weakly, and put a hand on Masakazu’s shoulder.

“A friend. A great friend.”

A tear escaped, rolling down his face. He bit his lips,

“Then I’ll remain one – and I’ll wait for you. I don’t care how long it takes. I’ll wait for you.”

Sakiko nodded. She could handle that. Masakazu gently grabbed Sakiko’s hand, and lifted it to his chest. He held her hand to his beating heart, his green eyes gazing at Sakiko’s gray ones. He whispered,

“And here you will remain. Always.”

Ooc: This is non interactive, but you can comment if you'd like. This is a part of a plot of my story..

touching.....I might have a talk with a few of your characters IC, and you OOC.

FYI: for most of you, I find all of your characters interesting, and I am trying to connect all of the characters somehow, over a long period of time.

for example: Kasei is the grandfather of Worru and Aria, Worru likes aria, Aria hates worru, but likes Drommlin, whom Worru Hates. Kasei is the enemy of Nogare, and Nogare may/may not be Kasei's grandchild, don't get exited, it's not official yet. Kasei is the freind of Azador. Sovelis was once Kasei's freind, and Aria's teacher. Arrika apparently Sovelis' apprentice, so i'll incorporate that in somewhere.

Alpha is a very minor acquantance of Kasei's. Kasei only met Dogura a few times before the samurai died (Aw, shoot, I wanted a showdown with him ) Kasei and Sabertache were once mercinary rivals, Kasei sees saber as a freind. Orpheous and co are all great freinds of Kasei's, and that's all the time I have now to type, bye!

I read this a few days ago, but I suppose I'll comment now.

That was pretty good, although I hope this doesn't expand into a HA2 Degrassi

Honestly though, it does add quite a bit of depth to your character's interactions with each other, and I learned something that I did not previously know. That makes the experience here a lot more fulfilling. Thank you for taking the time to write this.

That's really interesting, Kasei. I never knew that those kind of relationships were going on - especially with Worru and Aria. Nogare Kasei's grandchild?! That's...intense.(?)

Nyh, don't worry, Saber, I won't post all over about mawkish relationships. lol. But I'm glad that it fixed up some vague ideas. Thanks for the input!

thats nice. When Nitara was here, Kasei was in love with IC nitara....you should have seen some of the results of his attempts...

lol is he still? I thought Nitara came back?

no, that was the old kasei....

So this signifies that Aureliano is gonna get dumped eventually....

ohhh Aureliano is jeallloouuusss!! lol jk.

this was just to explain some unclarities (is that a word?) between my characters. this would augment the meaning of the relationship btw. sakiko and aureliano. i should think.

Sakiko wrote:ohhh Aureliano is jeallloouuusss!! lol jk.

this was just to explain some unclarities (is that a word?) between my characters. this would augment the meaning of the relationship btw. sakiko and aureliano. i should think.

Aureliano? Jealous? From that little love speech, Masakazu sounds like a fairy. Aureliano could take him any day.

And characters are characters. If it has to happen it will.

I like the descriptive parts of the post, btw. Put me in the environment.

I've been down with procrastination lately so I keeped forgetting to come express mine opinion. And keep reverting back to my improper grammar habits.

This is the first post of yours I actually read thoroughly instead of skimming! Nah just kidding. lol I made you go "omg! ugh! No way!". No, I liked it just as much as the first time I read it in your email. Did you change something? Because it seems a little longer. But still nice, very nice.

aww thank you, arrika chan. I love your other romancy topic too. (Like I told you on the phone the other night) nope, I don't think I've changed anything...?

wtf... is this what you do in your spare time...?

Anyways, cut the drama. Too lovey dovey if you ask me.

well i didnt ask you...dummy. you cant even write like me so youre just jealous.