[OOC] Sapphire Roses

[Genkai]

I'm so bummed. Someone made a post for The Slayers but they only play females. So lame.

Anyway.

Yeah, I figured Yoko had his way with the chicks in the demon world. But I did assume Shuichi didn't cause he was somewhat guarded and focused on school and his mother. So yeah, he and Botan will be a good match, she's obviously been with some guys but probably not as many girls as Yoko has been with.

But yeah I'll be sleeping soon enough myself. G'night~

[SoleAccord]

I never understood how people can only play one gender. I know some people might have gender preferences, but I find it nonsensical that they believe themselves incapable of playing the opposite sex most of the time. That's one of the most disappointing things about a fellow writer sometimes. They put gender before person. Take away the penis and the vagina, and you're still writing a human being. Give them life. I hope you find some partners capable of making you happy and working closely with you ^^ but, then again, I love having you more ;3

Yeah they won't be fresh. It's probably safe to say that they haven't 'gotten any' in a long time given Botan's very job focused and Kurama has, like you said, been focused on other things and hasn't found the girl that can handle what he really is. I'm certain he'll manage to surprise her the first time they join both body and soul <3

Working on the post, should be up within the hour.

EDIT -- There we are. Kinda wanted to set the stage a little more as to how Shiori will look at Botan as she explains. Those gears in her head are TURNING. I think Botan and Shiori will become very close, and she will definitely approve of their eventual relationship. She ships them already xD

[Genkai]

It is. I would be so thrilled to RP with her but in her checks she's always adamant about needing people to play males for her that it's such a close minded turn off for me. I understand saying you're not good at it but are willing to try and improve but to flat out alienate half of writers to make up for their lack of writing, is so lazy. :/ Honestly, I prefer males in some situations but I've seen people play females, as horrible depictions. And The Slayers thing wasn't a huge deal! I'm not really looking to do that right now anyway but I was just bummed because no one knows it and she does but then shuts down the idea of at least doubling. /siiiiigh

But I think I'm pretty happy with what I have right now. I'd like Masami at some point but right now I've got YYH, Yokai Watch, RK, Sherlock Holmes and Pokemon. It's all good in my hood haha.

Botan has been focused on her work, but I think it might be nearing that time where she's kind of looking for a relationship again. And hey look, there's a sexy fox demon! What are the odds? I still have a small image of them being a bit shy/cute when they first have sex with each other though.

I am working on my essay but I saw you posted so I wanted to hop on. I'm not sure if I can get a post (maybe if I reach the halfway point of my essay, I can reward myself with writing a post?) up this afternoon but I'll try because anything beats whatever the fuck I have to write about. :/

So yay for a post~

[SoleAccord]

Well if you try to force her into doing it, it makes you into the bad one, and I know you're not the bad one. You can help people but only if they want you to. If she wants to stick to girls out of discomfort portraying a male, then that is her choice, and it will sadly cut her off from very good writers like yourself in the future. My personal concern isn't the gender, it's my ability to portray characters that holds me back sometimes. Me being a guy doesn't make me a better Kurama or Tenzin than the next guy. Hope she finds some courage soon.

You've got a good group of things to do and even some offsite ones--unless those were canceled--so yeah, I'd say you are doing just fine for yourself.

It will probably be vanilla sweet, much like... huh, actually I think we didn't have a pairing that would start it any other way. Slow, sensual, tending to one another's needs--yeah, I'd say that fits Kurama and Botan too. When they're not trying to destroy threats, they'll be doing couple things xD

Take your time. What always ends up crushing us, and it's 99.9% me, is the stress of schoolwork and writing a good post. I want you to write it when you're comfortable doing so, and if you need to get some work done for your classes then I encourage that. I can wait. As long as we're not going over a week again and can keep this progressing at least once a week, I'd say we're doing better than usual!

By the way, I foreshadowed in that post and it got me giddy. That whole bit about Botan's spiritual energy >.< I liked it; we gotta give her some abilities later that are dope as fuck.

[Genkai]

I just hope people who pigeonhole themselves are happy. I know the more doors you open for you writing, the easier it is the improve. I used to be an awful roleplayer but with practice, people get better. I wish there wasn't such a stigma about you playing your own gender. For some people, it sounds crazy or dishonest to play your opposing gender.

I only have 2-3 off-site stuff now which is probably for the best anyway, I'd rather ensure I have solid writers than some questionable ones. My time can't be wasted on dinky posts IMO.

Kurama and Botan could be the most 'normal' non angsty couple we've attempted so far. XD Every other pair had some sort of challenge or something to overcome, be it a taboo or a past event. I think where the angst could come from though, might be Yoko but at the same time, I'd like to consider him a sneaky asset.

Well I wanna make a reply now. But I don't even have one full sentence for my essay which is about a book I didn't read. Thankfully the topic doesn't force you to have read but...still I hate it either way and the teacher is one of those flakes who is vague about what they want from you. Oh and thanks for using a better color btw. And hey, the IC is already off to a good start. :3 I think it'll be a weight off our shoulders to narrow our focus to this and the occasional GoT lovefest. Hell, I probably will get you a post soon because I'm awful student. XP

And nice foreshadowing, with my reply, should I take control of Shiori and move us to Botan being shown her room? It might be a bit early for dinner...but Kurama and Botan could go back over to the school to look around when it's empty? Or did you want to wait on that? Though I assume they'll be doing a few recon/snooping missions around the school either way.

[SoleAccord]

I was absolutely trash so yeah, you can only get better by working at it and not being afraid to try new things. People who limit themselves are only doing half of what they might truly be capable of. Oh well.

Agreed.

What sort of angst do you see with Yoko involved?

I am not going to complain if you do so xP no problem with the color, glad I could help you. I had to drop a class last semester because the teacher was just so freaking dull. I couldn't learn a thing from him; he was dead inside, yet must have thought he was REALLY GOOD somehow. Nice guy but completely worthless as an instructor.

Botan should be shown her room. From that point on, if Botan stays I think it will just be a lot of questions from Shiori's end because this is the first she's ever heard or seen of Botan, and I imagine she would encourage Botan to come by more often whenever she needs anything. Maybe they leave while Shiori makes dinner to both grab Botan's things and enter the school later in the evening to take a quick look around without the pressure of classes and students around, then arrive in time for a warm meal and to make the final preparations for school the next day. I don't think even Kurama is prepared for how popular they're going to be. I mean Kurama was already well-liked, but having Botan with him is going to score him major points with the other guys. It'll be an interesting first day.

[Genkai]

Plus I think if you wanna be a professional author, the best place to practice would be with other people who can provide feedback, sometimes you gotta pay for feedback in the real world.

Ansgt may have been a poor word choice but Yoko is another person, strictly speaking. And I think we'd both agree Shuichi and Botan are the ones falling in love, whereas with Yoko, there still needs to be a connection too. I know we mentioned primal lust, but I am hoping once she does leave some badass skills, it will be easier balanced, in terms of Kurama's feelings for Botan. Does that make sense?

I hate when good people make bad teachers. It happens sadly. Some people are cool but can't really manage a classroom or an agenda of things to get done. Then again I feel bad people who are bad teachers, are even worse. Hopefully you having to drop a class didn't set you back too much, I'm 6 classes away from graduating, if I could drop this British Masterclass, I would. >___>

Shiroi is gonna be interested in Botan, that's for sure. Let's hope Botan can improv and keep her facts straight because I'm sure Koenma didn't really bother giving her a fleshed out identity or anything. I think I can have a post with Shiori doting on Kurama and Botan over tea and then I can hand it over to you if you want to ask anything (or you could save it for when they return for dinner?). Or should I nudge us toward school at the end of my post instead? Kurama was really popular at school mostly because he was at the top of all the rankings but he's also fucking gorgeous. I wish I could see the look on his face when he walks in with Botan tomorrow.

Oh btw, I'm kind of assuming the school day goes something like this so if you have another thought, let me know but considering a big portion will be in school, we probably need to be on the same page just for clarity's sake.

School day starts around 8 AM, you got to your homeroom class and have the announcements and then the teacher covers their subject for 90 minutes. Then the teacher changes to another for another 90 mins. Then there's a 15 min break, followed by another 90 min class, then an hour break for lunch where kids can go off campus if they like, most don't cause hey, we're nerds and we gotta study. Then another 2 90 min classes and school ends around 4=5? Maybe we could shave off one class? I assume then clubs/sports would run for another hour after school? I just recall their school days being lengthy but them getting more weeks off to make up for it? But again we'll probably only focus on certain subjects or stretches of time with skips everywhere else.

Thoughts?

[SoleAccord]

Yeah I agree there. Maybe she just doesn't plan on taking her craft any farther, and that's fine. Doesn't hold us back any.

It does make some sense. I think Kurama at his base can fall in love with Botan as she is, but the Yoko part of him would want more from who is to be his mate. He'd want strength in both power and emotion, and bravery as well, with plenty of intelligence behind the beauty. He wouldn't expect her to be as strong as him, but she'd be strong enough to give anyone a good fight. And bravery could be bravery enough to just stand up to him about something and not show any fear. Botan's gotta have a dom side to her xP

I don't know about graduating; I've fallen behind so much. School just isn't worth it some days. Steve Jobs didn't go to college and look what he accomplished. I wonder if I can do the same with writing.

I'm happy saving any other questions and Shiori/Botan moments until after dinner, where we can resume it. I say nudge them to the school and after that we can work on the clues they may eventually find. Kurama's face might be one of embarrassment; it was bad enough when his mother made the assumptions, but now his peers are growing involved. Who would have thought that Kurama would show up with such a beauty one day? The guy didn't even date at his own school. Secret girlfriend? Oh boy~

That sounds like a reasonable schedule to me, but we CAN shave off a class if there was such thing as a club for Kurama. Maybe there is some sort of gardening club or whatever that he can be a part of, and Botan joins to help keep them together. Maybe it even becomes a new hobby of hers she never knew she'd love? If that happens then we can say school ends at around 4 and clubs are around for a couple more hours after that. We can manage to work in minor cases during the next few weeks. It could be minor demons that Kurama trains Botan on how to combat (since he'd slaughter them) and Botan can show Kurama how she tends to her job. Maybe he can help calm someone down in her stead to prepare them to pass on?

[Genkai]

Botan will have her fiery side, that's for sure, I'm sure there will be merits Yoko can see in Botan, just like Botan will accept the human and demon aspect of Kurama. But that won't be too hard since she's not human and has been well exposed to demons and spirits in her long spanning lifetime. And as long as she can trust Yoko with her life (he was a notorious bandit after all) then I think they'll be good. <3

Botan secretly lives in Canada. Shhh. I just know the female population ain't gonna be happy some new girl (and who isn't as smart as the rest, let's face it) just suddenly getting so close to Kurama. There's gonna be lots of gossip spreading like wildfire. And of course all the guys are gonna see a sexy curvy beauty with an interesting hair color and remember they in fact have a functioning dick in their pants. XD

Yeah we can shave off a class. It'll be super romantic to have them around school when the sun sets and people are going home and Botan wants to get a little handsy...ahem. Romantic, yes. Quite. But I think we did mention that they could do something with a garden and it being at school works for me. I just hope everyone doesn't try to join if the hot couple is running it. I think minor cases works fine, like really low level demons just doing random shit like stealing items people own or something like that. And so as you said, she can get used to fighting. And I do like the idea of her sharing her reaper job with him. I'm sure it gets pretty emotionally draining even for someone as bubbly as her. And I think it would be sweet of Kurama to help comfort someone cause it shows Botan another side to him~

[SoleAccord]

I'm PRETTY SURE the safest place Botan could be in that town is beside Kurama, Yusuke, and maybe even Kuwabara. Yoko's name still carries some respect and fear among Spirit World residents and criminals. If anyone knew Botan was currently Yoko's girl, she'd have some serious perks--and haters-- for it.

Well Kurama's hair is also pretty out there, so they're just Red and Blue together. I think the exotic hair also adds to Botan's natural charms, but I don't know how long she can endure her locker having a dozen confession letters each day. Maybe the attention is the catalyst that finally makes them come out and claim they're dating to ease some of the tension off of her?

I think it'll get very popular once Kurama AND Botan are involved, but people give up within a week because it takes a degree of patience and tolerance that they weren't prepared for. It can be a serious subplot that helps Botan discover a love and affinity for flora, and helps bring them closer as people. And like you said, there will be some free time without the awkwardness of Shiori around (they love her, but it'll still be awkward if she walks in during an intense moment) to get more hands-on with this relationship of theirs. So we've got a lot of filler to work with until they finally close in on who is behind those suicides.

[Genkai]

Yoko def still has some pull, he's legendary, even if he's kinda MIA, his reputation still precedes him, as evidence by the crowd's reaction at the Tournament.

I give them a week before Botan and Kurama come to the conclusion that they should just give into the gossip and try to make things better for themselves. If Kurama affirms they're in a relationship and to have everyone stop pestering Botan and him, it might help?

I think once people get bored and leave the club, it'll give Kurama room to help Botan hone some healing powers when it comes to channeling it through plants or something, as we talked about. Unless there's another greenhouse? I am sure it'll be easy to come up with some minor side cases to have them flirt and get close to one another. Of course we'll soon have to consider what the big case will be once the demon is dealt with. We need Botan to still stick around school after all. :3

[SoleAccord]

I thought as much. I do want there to be, at one point, a demon that fucks with Botan and then she mentions how upset Kurama is going to be. The demon asks who Kurama is and why he's meant to care about her boyfriend, until Botan refers to him by another name, Yoko, and the demon's just either GONE or begging her to just arrest him xD anything but Yoko. Or some demon can smell Yoko's energy on her and is just OUT! Botan is walking demon repellent after that.

It's the plan; it could also make Botan a little more popular among some girls--while still having haters--because they aspire to be like her... and maybe ask about what Kurama is like, since no one really knows about him outside of class. Likewise, Kurama may have some guys approach him about what type of girl Botan is like, as well as some classic perverted questions. Big mistake thinking Kurama is just 'one of the guys' and he'd talk about his girlfriend so recklessly, even if it is pretend. Gotta be protective.

Yoko could have had more than one enemy. Some people might just think about taking him on because it would increase their fame, sort of like bounty hunters? Yoko's been independent for a long time and not many have come as close as Karasu to beating him. But now Yoko has a woman they will try to exploit, which is a far more dangerous game to play than using Shiori against him, but just BAAAARELY. I don't think Botan wants to see what Kurama would do to someone who threatened her life, much, MUCH less what Yoko does. Scary shit.

[Genkai]

If she's left alone in Demon World even for five minutes and some punk comes up to her, she will probably try to hold her own until she does have to resort to name dropping. I think by that point, Botan would want to show her own prowess but would also be happy to say she's with Yoko Kurama. It might have more impact if she mentions it than if the scent is detected, but it could be a secondary thing that happens after the demon knows.

I'm certain some girls would want to suddenly cozy up to Botan if they think they can get closer to Shuichi and find out more about him. I swear if one of the girls shows up with her hair dyed, Botan is gonna be unable to hold back to laughter. Even if it happened on say, Halloween, she'd be too amused not to outright laugh in the poor poser's face. Kids these days. But guy talk won't be something Kurama indulges in, or at least I don't see him being able to do so with too much detail. He's a nice boy, high above any pervy gossip. Plus he knows how fast gossip spreads around school. Personal details would be foolish to leak.

A bounty hunter would be an interesting thing. I suppose with him appearing at the DT, people could be more interested in taking him on again. But it would be interesting if Shiori was involved in an attempt to get to Kurama, so he'd then have to tell her about himself? And then soon Botan would be picked as another target? Cue all the bloodshed. And then Botan gets to have 'you saved me' sex with Kurama. <3

[SoleAccord]

Speaking of holding her own, what demon class do you think she could end up beating within a year if Kurama really took her training seriously, as does she? MAYBE B? Too much? She barely fended off the Makai Insects during the Saint Beast arc, but she wasn't trained for much combat then. If they're to work cases together and Botan does not want to be a burden, I'm wondering if she might ask for training first, or if Kurama will need to bring it up? It can be something to strengthen her healing, and then she brings it up to him? And, as to the name dropping, the demon might not believe her. Yoko wasn't one to brag about his achievements, at least I don't recall him being one to brag. Any woman could claim their lover is whomever, but Botan dropping the name may not be enough, thus maybe the scent, or something Kurama gives her that proves she isn't just anyone in that world. Then rumors of Yoko's woman being a grim reaper--and a bombshell--start racing and then they eventually make their way to poor Koto xD

Oh snap we didn't think about holidays! Botan's gotta be a witch I mean come on it'll be adorable >.> Kurama can be... we'll get back to that part xD I do think Kurama isn't one to start rumors or encourage their spreading. Yoko might. Hell, Yoko might put the word out that if he catches anyone trying to get comfortable with Botan, their days are fucking numbered xD but the Shuichi part of Kurama would never allow such a brash thing to happen haha. It'll be an interesting first week they spend together, that's for sure.

Yes, it should get to the point where Yoko's reappearance from Kurama's base form might have some bold Demon's that are B-class or higher attempt to take him on, some with underhanded means like threatening Shiori--which never works out for anyone, I mean remember that blue fucker? REKT--and Botan is just a nail in the coffin. No mercy. They're done for. It'll be Botan's job to keep Shiori from freaking out once she sees Kurama straight slaughtering motherfuckers and transforming into someone else that is quite the opposite of Shuichi. Might also wanna sneak in a "I'm the grim reaper--well, one of many!" while she can xD and THEN Botan can get her safety loving.

[Genkai]

A B Rank would be pushing it but that's probably her limit. I could see her struggling against an A and an S would be pretty unlikely, to say the least. But I'd say that puts her on par with Kuwabara? I think Genkai mentions the general rank of everyone in the group in a later episode during the Chapter Black Saga...I can see Botan bringing up training, or if Kurama does, she would agree and consider what she could do. I see her being more into healing than fighting but the tricks she learns would be pretty awesome, without a doubt. Botan might have to forever wear roses in her hair (Kurama's way of staking his claim in a classy way XD). But yeah, she's fucking hot, a grim reaper, can heal and is dating Yoko Kurama? Damn girl!

Kurama and Botan can go as a doctor/nurse combo. There's so much to play with. But hey, then you got the school parties with their games and drinking and all that jazz. I have a feeling they'll be flooded with questions throughout the first month they're together, and I think they have 'year round' schooling so they can have summer swim classes and everything else~

As long as Botan doesn't say "See you soon!" to Shiori when they're talking about her reaper duties. I'm sure Botan would quickly correct that she didn't mean she was dying anytime soon, so many misunderstandings. But I think it would make the bond between Shiori and Botan even greater that they both share the secret of knowing who Kurama really is. Plus it's good his mother and her get along since Botan seems pretty genuine and to let Kurama relax a little and enjoy life more. But yeah, we can have plenty of demon scum be stupid and sign their own death warrants.

[SoleAccord]

Yeah unless Yoko has some demon shenanigans, I don't see Botan coming much farther than that unless she dedicated at least a decade into it, and she doesn't have the heart of a fighter so he'd teach her enough to keep her alive. I can see Kuwabara being MAD salty if Botan can catch up to him after just a year xD and roses in her hair? Bonus points if it's the color of her hair, or a silver one that matches Yoko's hair color. So rare that only Yoko could have given it to her. Hopefully Botan doesn't go around abusing the power of the name and the scent though. Come on girl, stay classy xD

Lol so many activities. I think Botan's going to fall in love with living the life of a teenager as much as she will Kurama, what with how much she has to get excited about. Though Kurama might be bombarded with questions, I see him confirming nothing more than their mutual happiness. BOTAN on the other hand is probably going to have a few drinks and be ready to spill some shit Kurama didn't want her to tell anyone xD

Haha xD oh, Botan, don't give future mom-in-law a heart attack. It would be nice to not conceal anything after that situation is over, but I do wonder if Botan's going to be able to handle the pressure of being close to her when she has inside information that tells her exactly when she'll die. Hopefully not until those grandkids are born >.< don't think Kurama will ever blame Botan for telling him. It was better that way.

[Genkai]

Poor Kuwabara. I know what surprised me was that Hiei was considered a rank lower than what he thought? I might need to go back and check but I think out of the four, Kurama and Yusuke were the strongest, with Hiei and I think Kuwabara. Blue roses are pretty. Or a blue, a silver and a red rose tied into her pony tail. She'd look pretty. Oh Botan is classy but any fuckers give her trouble, she'll make them sorry. Either personally or with some help from her boyfriend. <3

Btw, I'm almost done with my post.

Botan getting drunk at a teenage party, let's hope she leaves that out of her reports she sends back to Koenma. Unless he's watching? He does have that monitor in his office...O__O' But yeah, I consider Botan to be pretty old and being able to let loose with Kurama is like a new lease on life. I think it works both ways though, for both their benefit.

Oh don't break my heart. :/ Botan does know when Shiori is gonna die and maybe she'll tell Kurama and Shiori a month out? I think disclosing would probably be risky considering her job (I'm pretty sure that could get her fired) but I think she'd want to let them have as much time together as possible. I think when they have kids, they might be able to go to the Spirit World and show them to Shiori if she is dead but to my knowledge, his mother has always been in shaky health. Can't say that leaves a lot of room for making grandkids. ^^;

[SoleAccord]

On the wiki I read that Yusuke and Kurama were only A-class at the end of the Dark Tournament, but became S-class after a later arc, with maybe Hiei being S already? I do recall that Kuwabara stayed at A-class because he didn't train any more, yet could easily become S-class if he worked at it. I think Yoko will give her some options. He'll tell her it isn't necessary to wear them. However, if it makes her happy, she'll get her pick to customize her look. God forbid anyone destroy them. I'd hate to see her being sad if some bastard destroyed them. But, if she's upset, imagine how Kurama is going to feel? And the notorious bandit himself? You can't fuck with Botan because it doesn't end well for anyone at this point. Botan is literally Shiori levels of looked after xD

LOL wait wait wait what type of drunk is Botan? Is she the loud type that just has no filter? Does Kurama need to get her home before she does something crazy for the vine?

Aww, yeah, that's true, and although Botan risks her job I think if Koenma were to ever find out he'd let it go for all Botan and Kurama have done for them. If Shiori can't hold on for whatever reason, they'll definitely visit her in the next world and let her see them. Maybe a yearly visit, if not much more frequent. I can say I don't want Shiori to pass without knowing that they were at least on the way. That stress may hurt Botan pretty badly. Say Botan told Kurama and Kurama grew excited and couldn't wait to tell Shiori, but Botan's suddenly hurting because she knows Shiori won't be alive to see them in time, and Kurama has to ask her why she looked so wounded all of a sudden. It's a very painful time for the new Minamino pair :C BUT WE LOVE ANGST DON'T WE!?!?

[Genkai]

I don't see her earning anything over B Rank, at least not for a while. Maybe when she's older she can go train with Genkai in the Spirit World. Imagine if a demon or some kid at school messed with them? She'd probably break their wrist but then remember that's not polite and then later, Yoko would haunt them. XD Though Botan would feel pretty privileged to know he puts her on the same level as his mother. Suck it haters.

I see her as the cuddly drunk who likes to dance but if someone does press her for info, you bet she's gonna blab so if Kurama doesn't want everyone knowing he's a scary demon, he better find a way to shut her up or hide her away~

That would be super sad. But Koenma can't keep giving Botan special treatment if he's already letting her live in human world while still being a grim reaper. She's gonna have to make some excuses while she ferries people away, at least before she and Kurama come clean about themselves. But imagining heartbreaking ideas of Shiori dying and not being able to help Botan through the delivery is too sad to think about. We're on page one, man. XD We need happy happy~

[SoleAccord]

I agree with all of that but WOW, Botan just breaking a kid's wrist? RESTRAINT IS KEY! She can't just go sending people to the hospital, well, unless they overstepped some serious boundaries and touched her in some pretty damning places. In that case, yeah, go Botan! *Waves Botan flag*

"Kurama's a demon," Botan whispers, "don't tell him I told you, because otherwise he's going to put me on my hands... and my knees... and then--"
"I THINK IT'S TIME WE LEFT!" Kurama hurriedly escorts Botan out of the party.

God damn it Botan. CAN'T LEAVE YOU FOR FIVE MINUTES AFTER A FEW DRINKS!

I think if there's ANY favor that Koenma can help grant, it's that Shiori can live at least one more day after they're born to see them and hold them. That's just a what-if, since we don't know how we'll feel on Page 50 or whatever when this is finally happening. Maybe we'll want Granny Shiori to be around. I KNOW IT'S PAGE ONE BUT YOU KNOW HOW WE GET! WE THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE AND IT'S TOO GREAT TO NOT THINK ABOUT!! Happy Happy is Keiko, Yukina, and Kuwabara's sister (forgot the name) helping Botan pick out her wedding dress and maybe Shiori can talk about planning it with her, to help include her on the process? I wonder if demons will crash the party :OOO