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Character: Monaka Miyama-Uguisu
Fandom: The Miyama-Uguisu Mansion Incident
Player Name: Cyndi

[Monaka should had known better than to look up. She wasn't sure what had happened, but she already felt wary of the situation. Her whole body was drenched in cold water. It soaked right through every layer of clothing she wore, it saturated her hair, and dripped off the tip of her nose. The soft, rhythmic sound of water dripping did not calm Monaka in the slightest. It only made her far too aware that, before she arrived here, she had been in water. She had been too close to the water, perhaps.

Perhaps she had fallen in.

She looked around her, hoping to see something familiar but everything was too new, too shocking. Even the trees seemed odd, maybe it had something to do with the weather? Monaka glanced upward and was instantly rooted to the spot. A man making his way through town tried to speak to her, but Monaka could not hear him. Her eyes were trained on the sight above her head, at the wide expanse of deep blue water, barely held back by some unearthly force.

The sight of it sent a chill down her spine. It reminded her far too much of a time long ago, when she could still see her parents' smile, when she could see them face down and unmoving.

All she could feel was a deep-seated terror as it worked its way through her body, paralyzing her to the spot.]

No... Please, no... [It wasn't directed towards anyone in the area. She held herself tightly, trying hard to push down the fear that had lodged itself into her throat.]

It can't be real... [It was a nightmare after all. The world was closing in all around her, that thin barrier that held back the water was sure to break and then -- and then -- and then --

Monaka held back a sob as she held herself tighter, trying yet failing, to bring herself back together.]

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[She brought her gaze back to meet his, those soft green eyes already filled with tears that rolled down her cheeks. But even though she cried, she couldn't help but smile. Hope rose within her chest and it painted her cheeks a rosy red.

This man was truly, absolutely, undeniably, that very same man who had saved her -- and he had yet to even begin to thank him for it. Yes, she said the words but they could hardly begin to express just how grateful she was to be saved.

Monaka was free, thanks to him. Free to think, free to live, free to become who she wanted to be rather than to live her life as a puppet. He rescued her from her uncle - and her own traitorous mind.

He knew her by name. ...That meant he remembered her, right? She thought that maybe he might not have... He was an exorcist and he left so quickly that it seemed like another day to him. Even though he had brought back so much to her... She kept her head held high, her hands clasped in front of her.]

It really is you, Mr. Exorcist...!

[For as terrified as Night was, Monaka was that happy, and it made Rin happy to see it. Rin had faith that the demon would work through his feelings eventually, because the fact that he had feelings at all were because of her.

He stayed unusually quiet, stepping back but staying close just in case.]

[Don't look so happy, Rin this could go sour really quick.

It's hard to find something to say that doesn't sound completely idiotic in his head.] ... Yeah. It's me. How have you, ah... been?

[More awkward than an upside down turtle.]

I -- I'm making arrangements on my own!

[Her chest rose in excitement as she spoke. She hadn't noticed the exorcist's awkward behavior. He looked just fine to her. She spoke in a soft, breathy tone, punctuated by her nervousness and elation. Monaka was still getting used to speaking to people, but with the exorcist, it just felt natural.]

There are more people around me now. Th-They're small but they all want to learn about... about how to - to arrange flowers. ...Some of them still need work but. ...But there are some that really understand and it -- ... and it -- it's wonderful.

[Oh, how she wished she could show him just how great it really was! But maybe she was talking too much. She paused for a moment, and her smile seemed even brighter than before.] ...And you? How are you, Mr. Exorcist?

[He almost forgets Rin is there, the room and everything in it melting away and only leaving Monaka left in the center of it all. His chest flutters at hearing her voice, seeing her smile, and for a moment he forgets about his own worries and fear.]

I wish I could be there to see it. Your arrangements have always been beautiful...

[He's caught up in a memory of her, smiling and laughing with others, before he snaps out of it at her own question.

It felt like a slap to the face.] ... I've been well as I can be, I guess. [His answer feels weak, lacking the warmth that Monaka's own words gave him. He just felt unsure.]

Thank you...

[Now there was a hint of pride showing through her meek exterior. It meat something great if the exorcist had loved her arrangements as well. ...Maybe she could make one just for him. And even if he never purchased it, she knew that he might see it one day and know it was for him.

It was silly, but she knew no other way of contacting him - until today.

But now she noticed something odd about him. His response felt so closed off. Monaka shrunk back a little, more than uncertain about how to approach now.]

-- O-Oh... [She had spoken too much, hadn't she.]

[... yup. This was dissolving quickly. Be more awkward Night, god.

Rin's happy expression slipped away quickly, eyes flickering between the two of them, a slow, irritated sigh escaping as he shook his head and slipped away from Monaka to stand next to Night.

It took all his restraint to not just up and smack Night's head from behind, but the look he was giving his companion indicated how badly he wanted to.]

So. This is a cute reunion an' all, but don'tcha think it's a little awkward to keep callin' him "Mr. Exorcist"? I mean, you've got a name, right? Bro? You should tell her what it is.

[Yeah this was going south fast.

Tongue-tied and flustered at the standstill in conversation he's almost thankful for Rin's intervention.

Almost.

Night shoots Rin a flabbergasted look, a little more ruffled now. Damn it, Rin.]

Ah- W-Well, yeah I do. [The next words stick to the back of his throat, but at this point running away wasn't an option anymore.]

My name is Night.

[Well, she was feeling all sorts of awkward now. Neither boys were helping and neither were her wet clothes.

Monaka listened to them, but she wasn't too sure she really understood it. But. She could make an attempt!]

...Your name is Night, too? [cue head tilt

She didn't think there were people named "Night". Maybe she should have given her pet an actual pet name. Like Blackie. Or Mittens.]

[Rin blinked several times.

Stared.

Opened his mouth.

... and promptly shut it with a click of his teeth.

No. Nope. He wasn't gonna say anything. If she hadn't figured it out yet, Night would either tell her later when he felt more comfortable with it, or maybe, just maybe, she might clue in to it on her own.

He made a face, sucking on his teeth and letting out a quiet, elongated 'riiiiight...'.]

No. You gave me that name, Monaka- Ten years ago. [It comes out so quickly he doesn't have time to stop and think about what he was saying.

Shit.]

But I -- [She hadn't know Night the Exorcist ten years ago. She knew Night the Kitty. And Night the Kitty was definitely not a very tall man who could wield a sword and sud -- d e n l y . . .

. . . that tail hadn't been her imagination, had it. Those horns on his head that appeared that night, how easily he destroyed the demon . . . how familiar he felt . . .

But it just couldn't be! She saw a lot of crazy things during that time but this?]

Night left a long time ago. . . I haven't seen him since -- ... [Since the evening she believed everything was her fault and she cried herself to sleep with Night by her side.]

...He's my important friend. M-My very best friend, he -- [meant the world to her, but she had to let him go. He was still a cat, after all. She never blamed him for leaving.]

He left to find a way to help you.

[That much Rin had been told, and it was one of the reasons he admired Night so much. Rather than accept what he was, accept that he would be nothing more than that, he found a reason to fight and clung to it with every fiber of his being. So much so that he had broken every established rule, all to save one person.]

He's still your friend. That never changed. Hell, sometimes he talked about you like you're the only person in the world. That's how much he still cares about you.

[The moment he says it, the moment he sees the smile fall from her face, he instantly regrets saying anything.

As much as he wished Rin saying that helped, it only made him feel worse.]

I'm sorry, Monaka... [Honestly, sincerely sorry.] I just wanted to see you happy again...

[This time Monaka wanted to see for herself. She stepped forward and came as close to Night as she would dare.

It was true that his presence felt familiar and comforting. And that sad look on his face seemed far too honest. Night the Exorcist had red eyes, like her Night. And Night the Exorcist had known her name back then. She knew that she never introduced herself to him. And she knew her uncle wouldn't have bothered to say anything about who she was.

Night the Kitty would know things that Night the Exorcist might not know, unless they were somehow one in the same. But Rin said something that really made her look as closely as she could at Night.

"He left to find a way to help you."

And both Night the Kitty and Night the Exorcist had helped her. Night the Exorcist even told her once...]

..."Never forget those who love you". [If Night could talk, wouldn't he be saying these things? Or would he tell her stories instead about how hard it was to be a cat. Or maybe he would have other stories. And Night did bring a story to her, a story that was far too familiar and if she hadn't of fallen asleep, she would have known the end.]

Could you ... could you tell me how the story ended?

[Something keeps him rooted to the spot even when she comes close to him.]

That's right. [He can't look away from her, his chest twisting painfully.

Yet he smiles softly at her question, voice quiet.] Well... The demon was slayed and the girl lived happy and free from his imprisonment.

Wouldn't you agree?

[It became very apparent that Night had kept his promise. Monaka hadn't realized that she was holding her breath.

This was her little kitty, wasn't it. Her wish, a small and childish dream, had really come true. And he was the one talking to her and she was the one who was wrong.]

I would... Night. [She was elated but shame crept by the edges of her mind. She should have realized sooner and she had made her friend - her friend - look so sad...

There were far too many questions but she had at least one answer. Monaka only then noticed how much she was crying, how blurred her vision became.] I ... I did forget. I'm sorry...

[The smile was back on Rin's face, watching them from the side, respectfully quiet and listening to their conversation.

But as it went on he remembered that Monaka was a new arrival, and like all new arrivals, still standing there in layers of wet clothing.

He straightened, nudging Night with an elbow.]

Gonna go get her somethin' to change in to and some towels, okay?

I-

[A lump grows in his throat, eyes burning when he sees that Monaka... doesn't hate him, or fear him for what he was.

Rin brings him out of it, face heating up. How did he forget that???]

What-- Oh! Oh God, I completely forgot- I'm sorry, Monaka! [She could catch cold like this, jeez! He was such an idiot!]

[She hadn't forgotten that Rin was there, but his words did startle her. There wasn't much that could make her take her eyes away from Night. It was as if she were seeing him for the first time. She had so many questions!

And yet, it was Night would was apologizing now. He was the one who said he forgot.

With how weak and unexposed to the elements as she was, there was little doubt that she would catch a cold. Or it could have been worse, if they hadn't realized in time.

Monaka lifted her arm to get a better look at her kimono sleeve. It was still drenched and it sagged on her body, making her look like a wilting flower.]

You don't have to apologize, Night. [Really, he didn't. He hadn't done anything wrong.] I'm fine.

Heh. Don't let me distract you two from talkin'. I'll be back!

[And with a wave, Rin slipped away towards the upstairs to find something Monaka could wear as well as a few towels to help her get dry.]

Rin-

[Nope he was gone. Leaving Night and Monaka alone.

Honestly if he didn't know any better he's swear the floor was slanted for how unbalanced he felt right now. He turns back to Monaka, cheeks pink.]

I, um... M-Maybe you could take off some of your layers... in the bathroom!

[Great, the awkward was contagious.]

I-I should do that! [Her cat was a man and the man was obviously a man and now nothing would ever make sense to her again. She turns around and starts walking in the opposite direction, but stops after only three steps.]

Where's the bathroom?

[Well now he was awkward and flustered.]

Th-This way... [Carefully moving around her, he leads her to the bathroom, shooting her a small smile as he opens the door for her.]

Rin should be back soon.

O-Okay...!

[Don't mind her watching him very carefully. It was hard to tell if Night somehow turned into a human or not. Maybe it took a while for a cat to change. The fact that the cat she knew was really a demon hadn't really crossed her mind.

She followed closely behind and took one tentative step into the bathroom. Gee, even the bathroom was unlike anything she had ever seen. She turned back to him, a confused expression on her face.]

You mean... he's going to come in? [ -- Of all the questions to ask, why did she have to say that one first...]