Forty Stabs [Video]

[joyinthefight]

[Kenpachi is sitting in front of a mirror, trying fruitlessly to get his spikes to stand up. Each time it looks like one is set, the another falls down. For a moment he simply stares at the mirror before shaking his head.]

Better be an event, all I'm sayin'. Ain't goin' back ta this on a normal basis.

[He topples the remaining hair spike, attaching bells to the ends of the groups of hair anyway, before he leaves his hair down.]

Maybe some sort o' wire'd fix it.

[Standing up, Kenpachi grabs the zanpakutou that had been leaning against the wall and his PCD. He pushes a button, making the PCD squeak in protest, before blinking.]

Already on. Huh. 'kay. Neji, we got room fer more water? I'll look while I'm out if we do, see wha' I can bring back.

Anyone else need anythin'? Might as well try a' stuff while I'm out. No tellin' wha' I'll run inta. Goes fer ya too, Mustang. Whoever.

Comments

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

Funny you should ask.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Yeah? I got good timin' fer once?

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

Seems it.

I need some help looking for scrap metal.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Just lyin' 'round? Easy. How big do ya want tha pieces, an' where?

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

... At the moment that's my issue.

I'm also on the hunt for a building suitable to make a water tower from. Something sturdy, preferably with foundations. Whenever I find it, that's where all the metal needs to go. The more, the better.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

So ya don't know how much ya need, wha' size, 'r where, just lots? Heh. I'll see wha' I can do, but it ain't gonna be easy wi' things tha' vague.

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

My apologies, Kenpachi.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Nah, I'm fine. Here, I'll pile wha' I find a' [x,y], 'kay? Then wha' ya need, ya can take an it's all in one spot.

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

Fantastic.

Thank you.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Sure, ain't a problem.

[heavenly-earth.livejournal.com]

Ah, Kenpachi-san, it's unfortunate you seem to be having difficulties in this heat as well.

Of course, more water is always appreciated, and it might save Kakashi-sensei a few trips later this evening.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Don't think many 're doin' fine in it.

Ya got it.

[originalprodigy.livejournal.com]

If this is abnormal, except for the timing of the absurdity, then it's probably safe to assume that this is an event. How long have you been here?

[Voice]

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Long time. Over a year. Thing is, ain't anyone been here long enough ta see three summers. This might be normal. No way ta know 'til tha end o' tha week. We didn't get taunted, tha's tha only reason ta wonder if it ain't an event.

[originalprodigy.livejournal.com]

Taunted...?

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Tha Animus.

Ya new?

[originalprodigy.livejournal.com]

New enough. I've heard that there is usually a warning. Is this the first time that there hasn't been?

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Not tha first, but ain't been one without a warnin' in a long time. Months, I'm thinkin'.

I'm Kenpachi. An' ya 're...?

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

They just love to watch us suffer, don't they?

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think they do. Can't think of another reason fer things like this.

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

Sadists.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Pretty much, yep.

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

Can't wait till this is over. Hangin' around my apartment in my underwear is not my idea of fun.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Yeah, didn't need tha' sort o' detail.

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

My apologies. I don't usually divulge that much.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Good. Keep it tha' way in tha future.

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

Heh.
Duly noted.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Good ta hear it, Spike.

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

So... what are you gonna do about your hair?

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Gonna try wrappin' it in wire. If tha' don't work... guess I'm gonna have ta deal 'til tha weather's back ta normal.

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

They say patience is a virtue, don't they?

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Don't worry 'bout virtues. Got enough ta deal wi' just livin'.

[realfolkinblue.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I can relate.

[turn-a-blindeye.livejournal.com]

Having a little trouble with your hair, Ken-chan? Maybe if you tease it?
Though that's a good look for you, too.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

... How do ya tease hair?

Used ta wear it like this normally. Tha spikes have meanin', though. An' I like 'em.

[turn-a-blindeye.livejournal.com]

Pull it up, and then brush it down in the opposite direction. It'll stand up a bit.

I prefer the spikes too. Shows your more...playful side, hm?

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

I ain't sure wha' yer sayin'. Any way ya can show me even wi' yer hair shorter?

Heh, yeah. Invites people ta mess wi' me only if they can handle it. An' there's eleven, fer tha squad.