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Ken Amada ([personal profile] youngjustice) wrote in [community profile] daybreakacademy2019-05-07 02:25 pm

[Open] What is in...

Who: Ken Amada and You!
What: Ken trying to be a normal kid or...not.
When: Sometime during May
Where: Mythril Cage, Hall of Pythia, Radiant Carnival, Centre Trois

I. A Weakness? (Mythril Cage)

Ken swings his spear to the left and then the right, his hair clinging to his forehead thanks to all the sweat that he built up. He breathes heavily as he battles with an invisible enemy, his gaze focused. Ken sees himself battling with the mysterious figure that he knows his guilty for the murder of his mother. "Die!" Ken steadies his stance, holding his spear back and ready to thrust it into his enemy—

But he freezes. The spear shakes along with his own self, a horrified expression on his face. He drops down to his knees, using his spear as slight support. "What is wrong with me...?" It should be easy. He wants to kill the one responsible yet he can't even kill his imaginary counterpart? His grip on the spear tightens as he struggles to properly catch his breath. He absolutely refuses to cry despite the fact that he wants to so very badly.

II. A Last Will and Testament? (Hall of Pythia)

In one of the available seats of the library surrounded by other students sits Ken. His head is buried deeply in his book as he does his best to read. A piece of paper is at his side as he does his best to follow the instructions of the book. His hand writing is a bit messy but he prefers that he at least gets it written down now instead of being too little too late. Ken doesn't really understand Will and Testaments much but he knows that he needs to write one. That's what someone usually does, right?

Ken makes a face at the reference of leaving something behind for his heirs. He doesn't have any heirs! And he lets out a small sigh when it tells him he has to write that he is over 18 as well. It honestly shouldn't be this complicated to write something like this, should it? He squints at a certain word. Executor? He knows the word but it doesn't make sense for it to be in here, does it? With no other choice but to look for a second opinion, Ken turns to the side at the other person closest to him.

"Excuse me." He says with the most innocent smile he can muster. He turns the book towards you, pointing at the word. "I'm sorry to bother but do you know what this means?"

III. A Fun Game? (Radiant Carnival)

Ken looks around, the bright colors and the rushing sounds of the carnival almost making him dizzy. It seems like a bit of a fantasy. He thinks he remembers coming here when he had been a lot younger with his mother and father. He takes a deep breath. He didn't really want to come back but he knows that he can't avoid the place forever. Maybe he'll even have a bit of...fun? He doesn't really know but he can't know until he does something.

He looks around, probably standing out a sore thumb among the other people. He eventually finds himself at a booth with a simple game. He is handed a toy gun, it feeling a bit heavy in his hand. He does his best to hold it properly before he finds a comfortable position. He looks at the person beside him, a competitive smile on his face. "I won't lose so easily so don't hold back either, okay?" He really hopes he doesn't lose, anyways. He is eyeing that good looking Featherman R doll secretly as a prize.

IV. A Young Boy's Affections? (Centre Trois)

Ken had actually been planning on trying one of those international foods that he heard about from the other students. They often described it as delicious and a wonderful something to eat over a simple date. Ken isn't dating anyone but he still wanted to try the food. But he quickly finds himself distracted by a particular familiar shop. As a Tamer himself, he couldn't help it. While he is strictly bound to Nemesis, he doesn't see any harm in just...looking, right?

Ken casually walks over and finds himself drawn to a dog-like familiar who looks at him. Ken's eyes practically sparkle when the familiar sticks out it's tongue at him. "Ah! He's so cute!" It slips out before he can stop himself. While he would normally be embarrassed by saying such a thing, he can't seem to care at the moment. Especially when the shop owner comes towards him and tells him that he can hold it in his arms. Ken does so, a bright smile on his face as it settles itself in his arms and licking his cheeks. Though, it suddenly jumps from his arms and begins running towards someone else.

"Come back!" Ken quickly runs after it.
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[personal profile] partiallysquirrelblood 2019-05-07 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, dude. Everything okay?" Doreen pauses her own training session, which apparently involves several squirrels.

She crouches, Tippy-Toe climbing up onto her shoulder.

"Need any water or something?"
Edited 2019-05-07 19:53 (UTC)
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[personal profile] spelleton 2019-05-08 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
"An executor?" He leans over to skim the page's contents, leaving his own book open. (It's a medical text.) "They're responsible for carrying out the deceased's wishes. They do all the legal tidying-up that comes about when someone dies."

He glances over at the piece of paper on the table, and then back at the book.

"Something heavy on your mind, Mr..." It takes him a moment to recall which student this is. "...Amada?"
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[personal profile] spelleton 2019-05-09 12:50 pm (UTC)(link)
'Taking precautions'. It's a morbid thought, but he supposes it can't be helped, not with Daybreak's purpose being the way it is.

"Legally, you'd need to confirm you were of sound mind and had clear understanding of what a will means before it would be accepted. But considering you're writing one right now and nobody's forcing you to, I can't see much of a reason not to accept its validity."

He closes his book, watching Ken's page rather than just staring at him directly.

"That sort of thing isn't my exact expertise, though." It's just...something he's had to manage, over the years. He deals in more informal last requests, generally, but he's no stranger to being named as a beneficiary or an executor.

"But you don't need descendants to leave things to, no. Heirs are traditional, but the beneficiary of a will can be anyone you wish it to be."
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[personal profile] spelleton 2019-05-10 10:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, it is your property. While you're alive, certainly, you can do whatever you like with it, even if it's making a pyre of it." Despite the inherent heaviness of the subject, he can't help but be amused at the thought.

"Perhaps selecting a charity would be better for your peace of mind, if there's truly nobody in this world you want to leave things to? That, too, can be a beneficiary."
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[personal profile] spelleton 2019-05-13 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
He's picked up his book by this point and is reading again, and then he gets asked another question. He glances over.

"Hospital-based charities are generally your best bet, if you want to donate your worldly goods to children specifically. As for others, you'll have to look around a bit, just to make sure they're legitimate. But there's plenty around.

I know there are places that ask for toys specifically...you have plenty of options. Perhaps you could scout them out...?"
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-05-15 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Ren was walking by and bends down, petting the dog and pinning it down at the same time so it's still there when Ken catches up]

Hey.
Edited 2019-05-15 04:29 (UTC)
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-05-19 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
These guys will pretty much do whatever they want, if he wants to run you're gonna have a hard time stopping him.
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-05-20 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
If you can free up some time it might be worth trying. Having a pet can be really good for you.
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-05-23 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
You're pretty responsible, I'm sure you'll be fine.
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-05-30 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Hey now, we've spoken several times before. Hardly strangers at this point, or was I mistaken?

[He says it with complete deadpan, but a bit of a smirk plays on his lips, he's teasing a little]
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-06-03 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
You don't let people in, do you?

[Sorry Ken, Wildcards can be a bit blunt about people's personal issues]
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-06-04 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
And who will you count on to have your back when you aren't strong enough? It will happen. No matter what you do.

[Ren's look and tone say without question it's a lesson he's learned.]
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-06-07 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Your business is your business, but you're also here to survive, like the rest of us. Going it alone isn't going to make that likely.

[He can hear the doubt all too well. Best not let this one slide, as he is Ren can tell Ken's some kind of danger, to himself at the very least]
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-06-11 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Ren definitely cocks an eyebrow at that]

You don't expect to survive this.

[It's a statement, not a question]
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-06-16 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
That's not a good way to approach this. Are you sure you should be on the front lines with an attitude like that?
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[personal profile] prisoneroffate 2019-06-21 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
You might not care about yourself, but is that the kind of resolution you offer when the lives of those you care about are on the line?

[ It's odd, but Ren's voice seems to change a bit, his inflection bolder, more direct ]
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[personal profile] foolishjustice 2019-05-17 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
Akechi is reading a book on Jungian theories of psychology, and glances over when he's addressed. His eyebrow raises as he sees the subject of the book, and a concerned look enters his eyes as he sets down a cup of coffee. Someone so young looking up information people only need to know when they think they might die soon...it hits disconcertingly close to home.

"In this context, 'execute' is used in its meaning of 'to perform something'. An 'executor' in a will is someone who makes sure the instructions laid out in it are followed. But, you shouldn't need to worry about it for quite a while. I know some of our missions are dangerous, but we always have a teacher around to see to our safety."
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[personal profile] foolishjustice 2019-05-19 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
That only makes the worried look in his eye get stronger. He slides a bookmark into his book and closes it, turning his full attention to the child.

"You're not worried about your health so young, are you?
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[personal profile] foolishjustice 2019-05-20 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Deaths before that age are typically quite sudden. Most things that kill children are accidents, acute illnesses, or abrupt acts of violence...none of those are prone to giving the victim time to get their affairs in order."

After all, most minors don't have the threat of assassination looming over their heads.

"In the rare cases of slower death, it would fall to a minor's parents to decide what to do with their child's belongings, since it would still be legally considered their property."
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[personal profile] foolishjustice 2019-05-23 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
A chill runs down his spine at that last part, and he's now certain about why this child is looking for this information. He reaches to put a hand on Ken's shoulder, even as he makes plans to inform staff about his suspicions.

"I'm in...a similar situation, myself." More similar than Ken might think. "My mother was the mistress of a despicable man, who abandoned her when he learned she was pregnant. She...died when I was young, and I passed from foster home to foster home. But I've managed to do quite well for myself, and this is a very prestigious school. I'm certain you have a bright future ahead of you if we succeed in stopping Nightfall."