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Fortieth Hex - [Written/Action]

[When he first opens his eyes, he's immediately blinded by the sunlight and he hisses loudly, rolling over in the dirt to shield his eyes. He doesn't move for a moment, barely bothering to take in what was going on. It was obvious he was back. His clothes were still torn and disgusting from the last draft, and he had a few dried scabs on his arms, but otherwise...he seemed fine.

Sitting up, he gropes around the area for his journal to check the date.

Shit. Just how long was death supposed to last in this place? He supposed it wasn't too entirely unusual, considering how long Arumat was gone when he had been murdered. He adjusts himself on the ground, shifting the way he's sitting and reaching in his pocket for a pen. The writing is scratchy and scrawled, but the words are legible.]

So that's what it's like.

[He doesn't care. He doesn't care to read through everything and find out what he's missed. He's on his feet and carefully walking toward house 25, already knowing that Tsuzuki and Hisoka were waiting for him and most likely could kill him again for being dead for so long.

The thing was, however, was that he couldn't figure it out. He couldn't seem to wrap his mind around what he's lost as a penalty. Maybe he got lucky and they didn't take anything at all. That would be nice, wouldn't it? But it seemed highly unlikely, especially considering the nagging in the back of his mind that something was missing. He'd just have to work it out later.

Hmm...hello house 26. You seem awfully familiar, and not in the way that it was the house some of Draco's friends live in now. He used to spend a lot of time in that house, didn't he?

No. Maybe not. He couldn't imagine why he would...must be mistaken.

It isn't until he's almost at his front door that he takes his journal again, scrawling out a few more words.]

...am I the last one to come back then? Suppose they really do save the best for the end.

[ooc: Death penalty explained briefly here]

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[It's either that or a punch in the face. Take your pick. This is such bullshit, you have no idea bro. He takes a few steps closer to the bookcase, wand still at the ready.]

[That's fine. He'll run into the bubble in another few inches. Do it or quit bluffing.]

[Sending a small bit of Incendio at that first bookcase then, just to test this out.]

[It'll strike the barrier and bounce away, landing neatly in a trash bin.

Hisoka will be audibly chanting now to strengthen it because what the hell are you doing, Malfoy??

[Nope. Fuck you. Draco's pissed, so have Incendio at its full strength, a large amount of fire flying from his wand.]

[The fact that they aren't yelling at each other was alarming enough. When Tsuzuki smells smoke he knows there is trouble.]

[He can't very well not check up on them when it's gotten to that, so Tsuzuki knocks impatiently once on the door before he walks in.]

What are you doing?

[Can't talk right now. Chanting. Repelling fire magic that strong requires a whole mess of focus.

Tsuzuki will probably walk in on the fireball striking Hisoka's barrier and, failing to penetrate that, slamming into a wall of their very wooden house.

Sure there's a fire spreading terrible, but the books are safe.]

[Frustration is not a pretty look for Draco, so he's throwing another ball of flames. That, too, will probably ricochet and hit the other wall instead.

At least they'll be nice and toasty now.]

Hey!

[Okay, that's it. He has tolerated a lot from them over the years but actively torching a house that has animals in it is too much. Tsuzuki does the stupidest thing possible, moving between Draco and Hisoka, reaching one hand out to see how solid his partner's shield is.]

[Great, the walls are on fire. This is bound to turn out well.]

Both of you KNOCK IT OFF! Hisoka!

[The barrier is as solid as a shield can get, and will stay that way provided Hisoka's concentration stays focused. As far as he's concerned, there's nothing to knock off. Breaking the shield means the books go up with the rest of the room. That's not a line he's willing to cross.]

[The wand tip is still sparking, but Draco doesn't fire off another spell just yet because Tsuzuki's in the way.] Tsuzuki. Move.

No, I mean it.

[He doesn't even pay attention to Draco's wand. His gaze follow the flames as they lick the walls, and a horrifyingly clear image of their cat with his fur on fire pops into his head. It's enough to almost make him horrified and angry that they're both so careless with their lives. Tsuzuki needs to find a way to put those fires out. Voice tight with emotions, he snaps at his partner as he rips the blanket off of the bed. With any luck, it will be enough to choke the flames.]

Hisoka! Stop that and find Cake!

[Tsuzuki are you high? Hisoka's not about to dissolve his shield to go chasing after an animal that wasn't even in the room to begin with. Letting his defense lapse would be inviting the fire to spread further.

It's just that Tsuzuki's thinking about it and that mental image is nothing if not disturbing. Hisoka yelps, his shield faltering.]

What the hell is wrong with you??

[Either Draco or Tsuzuki are welcome to reply, as the question applies to both of them.]

[Wand's still drawn but he's not flinging around any more spells. Instead he's just going to keep being angry right back.] What the hell is wrong with you? What the hell kind of reaction is that?

Edited 2012-11-24 07:02 (UTC)

[Tsuzuki slaps the wall with the blanket, trying his damnest to stop the fire. Result: Hisoka's blanket manages to catch fire.]

Stop arguing and help me!

[...Because of course. He whips to Tsuzuki, furious enough to explode at everyone.]

Fine. I'll fix that mess too. Seems like nobody can handle their own issues alone anymore.

[And stomping over to assist in the smothering efforts.]

[Oh for--out of the way, both of you. An Aguamenti is cast and the fire's put out, for the most part.]

Because you're doing such a fantastic job handling yours, Hisoka. [And he's stomping out of the room to go check on stuff, analyze the damage.]

[Tsuzuki raises an eyebrow as he watches Draco leave. Hisoka's snappy retort was one he ignored, because it sounded more like his partner trying to blow off steam. He shrugs, twisting the blanket to get the water (and ash) out.]

You can follow him. I'll clean up here.

I don't want to follow him.

[He fusses with the remaining belongings in his room, pulling the rest of the sheets off his bed now that one piece was spoiled.]

And I don't want him following me. [Said from another room. He's checking the other side to make sure wasn't damaged ~~since I forget the layout of house 26~~]

[He brushes the ash off of his hands, so he won't dirty more of Hisoka's things. Tsuzuki helps him with the bed, giving him a long look. Quietly, as if to avoid Draco hearing it, he says:]

I think you should, anyway.

Edited (wrong icon :P) 2012-11-30 20:27 (UTC)

He doesn't want it. Aren't you the one always going on about how I'm not considering his feelings? I'm being considerate now.

No, you're not seeing things clearly.

[He's not angry, but it's obvious from his tone that he's serious. Tsuzuki doesn't like vindictive childishness.]

If you were considering his feelings, you wouldn't have been ready to attack him when he came back.

I didn't raise a hand against him! He attacked me. I was just trying to shield the damage.

I'm not saying it was okay to attack you. [He places a hand on the bookshelf, as he thinks about the situation.]

But you have to keep in mind that it was he who went through this traumatic ordeal. If you really want to consider his feelings, you need to put yours aside first.

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