Chapter 5: Cutting Algae Part Two

[mp_simplyacommoner]

It was 7:50PM. Teru had gotten bored of studying and broke it up with his nightly stretches—he had decided it was going to be an early night to bed. He had already decided he was going to sign up for the next basketball roster and it was offseason practice time.

As it turned out, he couldn’t tolerate a lack of things to do after school for long.

Cooling down from his trunk rotations with some Kamizawa Water, he checked his phone and paused mid-sip. There were a few notifications from Mob that he opened right away. There were a few pictures of what was undoubtedly the long-awaited kaiseki meal…though they were a bit blurry. Oh, one was actually decent in quality. There was also a blurred person in the background of one without much food—even with the lack of clarity it looked like they weren’t expecting to be caught on camera. Had he meant to send that one, let alone take it? Oh well, didn’t matter.

that mukōzuke Send.

( ੭ ˘ ³˘)੭‎°｡⋆♡‧₊˚ Send.

divine looking Send.

Comments

[mp_simplyacommoner]

ah, sorry Send.

that was a bit much for me to say Send.

it's getting kind of late ヾ(￣0￣； )ノ Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

I'm sure Reigen wouldn't mind an extra helper if that's what you're jealous of Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

thanks for the thought Send.

it’s not something I’d be able to dedicate enough time to though Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

maybe you can join us for just a job every once in awhile Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

are there times you need backup or something?

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

there may be Send.

plus there are times where I'm sick or can't make it. Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

in that case I can definitely help out Send.

If it was anyone else, Teru would have been sure he was being pitied--and reacted accordingly.

if your Master is fine with it, of course Send.

He wasn't going to be rejected for having an impure heart, right?

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

sure Send.

Say, Teru. Send.

Are you a part of any clubs? Send.

What do you normally do after school? Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

not right now Send.

I'm gonna tryout for the basketball team this fall, though Send.

I used to be on it in elementary but I thought it'd be fun to get into again Send.

I usually hit the gym for a little bit after school Send.

what I spend a lot of time doing after that though...let me think of the best way to put it Send.

Patrolling Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

Patrolling what? Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

Teru rolled off the couch and did a little cartwheel to right himself. It was a good time for a bath.

Seasoning City of course

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

For what? Send.

Spirits? Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

ꉂ (´∀｀)ʱªʱªʱª not quite Send.

Terrorists. Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

That doesn't sound safe Send.

Do you at least have someone to go with you? Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

Teru made a face at his screen as he began to unbutton his shirt.

no, of course not Send.

it's not safe after all Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

It's not like I can stop you Send.

But I really think you shouldn't put yourself in danger unnecessarily. Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

Teru made yet another face from where he read the text where his phone floated beside him as he went through his epsom salts. Mob was more than capable of stopping him--he just wasn't about to.

I've been doing it for years Send.

Unnecessary trouble isn't a goal of mine Send.

But being passive isn't an option for me Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

Don't you worry you make yourself a target that way? Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

Teru could have laughed. He settled on the lavender salts.

I'm already a target. If I can prevent more, I want to say that I did everything I could Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

Mob frowned slightly at that answer.

How did you get targeted? Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

He plugged the drain and began running the water.

It's like I said Send.

The biggest group out there targets kids with supernatural abilities Send.

I stand out Send.

I'm part of a wealthy family too Send.

The first time I was nearly kidnapped my parents figured it was for ransom Send.

I guess they still think that Send.

I thought so at first too but they kept coming Send.

So eventually I forced one of the lackeys to tell me Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

You should take me with you Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

Teru's eyes widened and he tsked. The frustration was aimed solely at himself--they were friends but he was burdening Mob with worry. On his third year anniversary trip, no less!

Sorry. I don't think that's a good idea. Send.

[spiritsandsuchtrainee]

Neither is scouting terrorists without a backup Send.

[mp_simplyacommoner]

'Hah!' Teru didn't have problems conceding that one.

You're not a target. You're also not a fighter...not to be rude.