001 ❉ the curtain calls

[blackstarsenal]

[ Tsubaki remembers this place and she finds that it truly isn't as eerie as the last time she had visited it. The Theater, she thinks, looks even welcoming. Having seen that the price of admission was "food", she had with her a large bento box neatly wrapped in cloth. She wanders into the main hall, looking for some personnel or anyone, really -- ]

Hello? Um-- I've brought some food, and I would like a ticket to watch a movie please!

[ She looks a little self-conscious, with how strange it feels to have an establishment set out modes of payment and not really have someone easily visible to receive it. Whether it's someone to receive her "payment" or to join her for movies, she'll be grateful for the company! ]


(( OOC: Finally! Tsubaki's long overdue IC intro post! /o/ ))

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[blackstarsenal]

[ -- and Tsubaki recognizes the gentleman in turn! She's quite relieved that he's no longer freaking out over things! ] Well, surely there has to be something in exchange for all the food...

[ She looks at the bento she's holding: it's food enough for two hungry Black*Stars people. Never thinking that the gentleman's out to prank her -- ] Maybe whoever put up the sign should've specified how much food people should bring! I could've made more.

[tricksterofthelord]

[Yes, that wasn't his best side... Gabriel chuckles and walks closer.]

Lemme see what you got there, mmmmaybe I can help ya.

[blackstarsenal]

[ For what it's worth, Tsubaki wasn't at her best form either -- and thus she says nothing about it! ] Oh-- alright!

[ She heads towards a side-table and unwraps the bento boxes. ] Do you like Japanese food?

[ And she opens a box to reveal onigiri, maki, stir-fried beef, asparagus wrapped in scrambled egg and little sausages shaped like tiny octopus. No sweets for the Trickster, sadly~ ]

[tricksterofthelord]

[Good, though Gabriel wants to mention how she stood her ground and how amazing that was, but maybe after the prank. He just smiles, all too happily now as he follows Tsubaki.]

Japanese food isn't what I love about that place the most. [He winks, but his cheerfulness disappears as he glances at the contents of the box. No sweets indeed. Sad.] Well, child, this isn't gonna do it. They won't even let ya in for the trailers... What kind of movie ya'd like to see again?

[blackstarsenal]

[ Then pranktiems it is! /o/ ]

[ Tsubaki catches on the wink and briefly blushes at that. Then at the evaluation of her work -- ] Aa-- They must've been expecting someone to prepare a banquet -- that would be a lot of work for one person just to watch one movie!

[ Though she does ponder on what she wants to watch ... ] I wanted to see an adventure movie -- with treasure hunters and car chases!

[tricksterofthelord]

[Woo! \o\ ]

Indeed, but aren't ya already familiar with the Plane? The way of things are different from what you expect.

Hmmm, adventure, with car chasing... well, this might be enough for the car chasing but you're gonna need somethin' else for the adventure part. [Still examines the contents intently.] How d'ya know the Ticket Master is eating the same kind of food as you do anyway? What if he, I don't know, prefers human flesh?

[blackstarsenal]

I can't say I'm very familiar with it yet. There are still many things I have to learn about it...

[ Tsubaki's brows furrow. IS THE TICKET MASTER A WITCH SHE'D HAVE TO HUNT. ] But that would require the Ticket Master being more specific or have information like that available! And if the Ticket Master's like that, then humans won't be able to watch movies at all!

[tricksterofthelord]

Oooh, newcomer. Well, welcome then! This will be your first lesson, huh.

[Wide grin.]

Ticket Master could be a sulky lady who wants her wishes to be guessed, it's more fun that way. [He chuckles a little at how serious she suddenly takes this.] Girl, I think you can still watch a movie if you're missing an ear, or a foot, or maybe an arm if ya want dolby surround.

[blackstarsenal]

[ Oh she's taking the possibility seriously. Because -- ] Could the Ticket Master be a witch? It's not nice to take people's body parts just for a movie!

[tricksterofthelord]

Well, she has t' eat somehow, don't ya think? [Chuckles.] You seem familiar with witches... You're one too?

[blackstarsenal]

But there has to be other ways-- [ She shakes her head!! ] I'm not a witch! Back home I'm-- well, quite a number of us, actually, are witch and demon hunters.

[tricksterofthelord]

Starving to death, for example? [Casually.] Oh, wow. Hunters, huh. Again. You're everywhere, aren'cha. [His smirks turns into a grimace for a moment there. Bad memories. He drops his gaze a the contents of the bento again.]

Well then, darling, there isn't any Ticket Master or payment, relax. But if ya bring me some sweets I could wind up this old thing for ya.

[blackstarsenal]

[ Tsubaki doesn't miss the subtle cues and for a moment and she looks apologetic. While there were witches like Medusa who tortures her own family, there were those like Angela who were just lonely. ] Not like that...

[ She would've scolded him for what was revealed now as a prank, but Tsubaki still manages a nervous smile. ] You really got me there, mister. If all you needed were sweets, you could've said so! I could've gotten them sooner!

[ She pats the bento closed for a moment, before she runs back towards the Astral Kitchen. ] Watch over these, I'll be right back!

omg this is so late ;;

[tricksterofthelord]

[Gabriel just snorts at her. He was playing on the 'dark' side for a while now, he grew a but attached to it after all.]

It's not that I need them girl, but it's always nice to have some around, you see.

[Though he has to admit that Tsubaki's sudden eagerness to get him sweets right after he pranked her is adorable. He tilts his head to look after her, then decides to materialize in the kitchen to greet her. Mostly because no one orders him around...] If you're looking for the candy bar in the cupboard I already got rid of that.

not a problem! |Db

[blackstarsenal]

[ Imagine her surprise when she hears the gentleman had followed her -- and justly enough, she had been checking around the cupboards and even the fridge and found it lacking in sweets! She's quick in facing him though -- typical of someone who doesn't show her back to a "threat". Still amicable though ~ ]

It's always nice to have something you like to eat while watching a movie but-- you sure like surprises, don't you mister?

|DD

[tricksterofthelord]

[Gabriel tilts his head at her alarm. He had seen many hunters act the same, oh yes. She would have been so cute without the hunter factor, now she has the potential to turn out pretty annoying in his eyes.]

Actually, honey, that depends. I like ta surprise, but 'M not entirely sure about the other way around, ya see. You like 'em?

[It's not that he can't zap a candy bar in his hand right away, it's just watching others struggle for it is more fun.]

[blackstarsenal]

[ At the head-tilt -- ] Aah-- sorry!

[ Tsubaki gives a sorry little sigh, thinking of the kind of 'surprises' she has had to deal with: mostly failed ones from her loud and boisterous partner. ] I'd rather be the one giving them, actually.

Though I don't really mind -- they keep you on your feet, you know?

[tricksterofthelord]

Well then, we're gonna be friends, missy. [Leans against he kitchen counter.] What's your name?

And for a hunter that's an important aspect in life, huh. Staying on your feet.

So, where are my sweets? [Because he's an ass.]

[blackstarsenal]

My name's Tsubaki. Nakatsukasa Tsubaki. [ She gives a little bow a she introduces herself because she's polite like that. ] And what's your name mister?

[ -- and he is so getting this look for being an ass. ] I can make cooked or baked desserts if you can wait for a bit, since you got what's in the cupboards already!

[tricksterofthelord]

Just like James Bond. [Winks a little, then strikes the 'pose'.] Tsubaki Nakatsukasa Tsubaki, pleasure to me'cha. I'm Loki.

Well, ya see I don't like to wait. What's your plan in this case? [He finds this situation extremely hilarious though.]

[blackstarsenal]

I-it's just Tsubaki... [ ahehehe oh dear. ] It's good to meet you, Loki.

[ While always armed with patience, she knows when someone is testing it. ] Whether I make the sweets or I go back home to get some, you'll still be doing an amount of waiting.

[tricksterofthelord]

[Gabriel raises an eyebrow.] Fair enough. But make it quick, and make somethin' we can eat while watching Indiana Jones kickin' some butt, 'kay?.

[blackstarsenal]

Don't worry! I won't be long! [ And as she turns, she flicks out of the kitchen... only to return a few counts later looking a bit unsure -- ]

Oh! Did I take long? [ Still getting used between the odd time discrepancies between the two places. Either way, she has two grocery bags full of junkfood, and one smaller bag full of candy and chocolate. Here's to hoping Gabe likes Matcha Green Tea Kitkats in his selection ~ ] Will these do?

[tricksterofthelord]

[Gabriel smirks amused. It literally was one second.]

Ages. [He replied smiling as a KitKat from her bag materializes in his hand.] So, adventure movie was it, right? Are ya familiar with Indiana Jones' awesomeness?

[blackstarsenal]

[ Tsubaki just sighed. She hates making people wait. ] Sorry!

[ Shakes her head. ] I don't think I've heard of him. But if you say he's awesome...

[ After glancing, puzzled, at Gabriel's hand, then to the bag she's holding. ] Aa-- how did you do that?