Caffeine to Calm the Soul [Social]

Karite awoke in the morning to go meet up with her friends. She had shoved on her cloak as she tried to stretch her neck. She had been told they were meeting at a coffee shop. She yawned and walked out of her room. "Hey Hitomi! Going out. See you later!" She said as she walked through the kitchen. Her sister waved her out as Karite walked out the front door. She was looking forward to meeting up with Ami and Jayy. She still had a deep crush on Ami and hoped that she would be able to move things forward. However, Jayy was more a nuisance than a friend. She tolerated him due to wanting to have a team with someone. She was uncertain how the team would function but she wanted to give it her best. She had been an outcast so long that the opportunity to have any friends was an awesome experience. Her mind however was cluttered with insecurities about everything. Were they true friends? Did Ami even remotely see her as useful and an equal? Would she return her feelings? Or was it all a sham? She kept walking, trying to keep her emotionless face as she left the Akumu Compound.

Karite walked through the Moonlight Plaza. She was looking at the various shops, trying to clear her head. She would see the occasional shop where they had something interesting on sale. She smiled as she neared the cafe. She walked up to the cafe and tried to steel herself for the conversation. She walked into the cafe and looked around. She noticed Ami and walked up to the table. "Hey Ami. How are you today?" She smiled and sat down, trying to keep herself calm. She kept her hood up, her eyes slightly sensitive to the light as she had just woken up not too long ago.

Ami had asked him to meet her friends and teammates and Keiji struggled with the decision to come. He had a nagging anxiety that her friends would seem him unworthy and that he would lose her company because of it, and at the same time that if he had chosen no to come it could lead to the same outcome. Why was love so complicated? He could manipulate a kusarigama perfectly by age seven but at eighteen he still didnt know anything about the battlefield of the heart!

Dressing himself in a more comfortable attire today, he wore standard dark blue shinobi pants, black handled boots, and a moderately elegant yukata that was white and blue in the famous Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura pattern. It was his favorite of the loose fitting yukatas he owned but it was also one he felt comfortable making first impressions in. His abdominal section of his torso was wrapped in bandages made from his clans chakra infused threading, as he couldn't be too careful and it was a cleverly concealed weapon.

Leaving the Tsuyoiito compound relatively early as he had planned to arrive maybe five to ten minutes after the agreed upon time, wanting to appear earnest but not overly so, so that he didnt perturb them or let on that he truly wanted their approval. This meeting would also serve a secondary purpose in that as a Hunter-Nin acolyte and a member of the Tsuyoiito it was his job to make a social network for himself to help him in his sacred duty of bringing those that have broken the system to justice.

Arriving at the café he immediately spotted Ami and smiled a goofy smile at her that he couldn't help, however it was then that he noticed her friends were beginning to flank her and so he become blushed and looked to the ground out of embarrassment. Stopping in with the baristas he politely ordered Oolong tea with a drop of cardamon, and then went to the table they had congregated around. Stopping in front of them all, he performed the warriors bow, left hand in a fist in front of him with his right hand flat and extended ontop of the left hands knuckles. Bowing low he spoke evenly and with kindness, "Hello! I am Tsuyoiito Keiji, it's a pleasure to meet you all.", after his introduction he would move to sit next to Ami and speak more casually, "I couldn't wait to see you again Ami... Mother is wondering when I will bring you around to meet her.", he chuckled slightly as he scratched the back of his head. He was in completely uncharted territory and had no idea what move was the right one to make next.

Karite smiled. "Nothing to grand on my end. Just a mission here and there." She giggled as she looked over the girl. Something seemed off to her but she couldn't place it. Why was there a meeting? It didn't seem like a gathering about a mission. Plus, a mission would have been told straight out. She didn't like the unnerving atmosphere, but she would try to deal with it.

Karite noticed as Jayy walked in with a tired expression. Did he do something stupid again? He was known to sleep a lot and that could easily be the cause. She went to say something and then heard Ami mention something about a spar. She looked quickly to Ami and then back to Jayy. Did he hurt her? Did he have to suffer ultimate punishment?

As Karite went to say something to Jayy, she noticed the newcomer walk towards the team. Who was this? Was this the reason for the meeting? She observed the situation, moving her hands in front of her face, messed together so they would block most expressions. She listened intently as he introduced himself. As she went to say hello, she would hear him speak again. She listened and heard the shattering words. Wait, what did he just say? Evaluate their expressions. She looked over the blushing and awkward duo. She knew what was going on instantly. "I was right" was all she could say before her mind began to unravel. No one really cared. Everything was a sham. Tears streamed down her face. She hoped her hood and hands hid them well enough. Did her sister even care about her? Was she just a freak that she felt guilty for? She was nothing but a burden on her family. Her teammates even saw this. She had been hated by everyone in her graduating class. She had been hated by former teammates and teachers. Why should this be any different? She thought she had finally found freedom. She only found more despair. The Goddess was her only salvation. She should murder everyone and leave. Get away from it all. "NO!" The yell was so loud in her head, that she was forced to clutch it with her right hand from the pain. "You will not murder anyone! You are an envoy of balance. You will act as such. Even if you are shunned by everyone!" No, you are wrong. I am just a pathetic and lonely idiot who deserves nothing more than divine punishment. Her mind fought back and forth as her body seemed almost lifeless, tears streaming down her face.

The situation quickly devolved before him as he realized that Ami probably hadn't said anything to her teammates about the nature of how they met or their relationship as it was. Facepalming he bowed his head once more to the people in front of him, "I am sorry if I offended either of you. As far as how do I know Ami? We met the other day, and after spending the day together had dinner. It seems you have some particularly caring friends Ami.", he would take another sip of his tea before he spoke again, "I don't really know anyone that isn't a hunter-nin or a member of my clan in this village, I hope that we can become friends as well.", Jayy's statement about his mother statement also cemented that Ami probably hadn't spoken about him to them which actually made him slightly self conscious, "I am sure my mother would love to meet all of you. I have never brought anyone home before, except Ami.".

Karite ignored most of what was being said around her, not really hearing anything. Her mind was running so fast that the world around her was non-existent. She only saw darkness. She saw no light after this. "I was right." She said once more, not really taking in anything else. She hear Jayy say her name. She didn't comprehend that he was asking her anything. She was committed to the struggling inside her head. "I am the Goddess who has protected you and nurtured you since you were six. I know what I am talking about. You are a unique girl and your place is here with them. You know this to be true." She knew the Goddess was right, but she wasn''t willing to accept this. No, you cannot be right. Everything I have learned about humans shows me that you are not right. This is not right. They are worthless. Human nature drives them to be cruel, selfish beings. No one cares about me. She shouted back at the Goddess in her head. "If you won't believe me, then only one person can change your mind. You must find him!" It's impossible to find him. What makes you say that is even possible? He would be over two hundred years old at this point. There is no way that can happen... Or Can it? She heard Ami call her name and touch her hand. She stopped her thoughts and looked at the hand that had touched her. Her eyes still had tears streaming from them. She slowly rose to her feet, her face now revealed as she turned and slowly began walking away from them. "I have learned. My feelings are not to be trusted. Who can be trusted?" She whispered to herself, though loud enough for others to hear.

As Karite suddenly vaulted upwards and spoke about feelings and trust, whilst Jayy spoke to him of reading the room and everything that followed, Keiji realized he made a grave mistake. He shouldn't have spoke about anything personal and in the end maybe he shouldn't have shown up at all. He seemed to have only helped in degrading the atmosphere of their team even further by his appearence. Keiji had ruined any and all chances at having friends now and with exploring the budding relationship with Ami.

His stomach carried a huge pit in it as the moments unfolded into a blatant reason for why he wasn't meant to be apart of normal society. Resigning himself he looked down into his tea for a brief moment before he spoke somberly, "I am deeply sorry if have caused any strife or turmoil... I am so sorry.", and with that he would bow from his seated position before he tried to stand and walk away from the group. His heart a blaze but his mind set asunder by the horrible thought that he had permanently damaged Ami's life.

[OOC: I meant to copy my post template but instead edited it in my last post. I'll change it back later sorry]

Karite stopped as Jayy spoke to her. "A spoiled brat? Someone who has nothing....a spoiled brat....That's laughable." Her eyes slowly fading away from their normal sheen. She heard Keiji speak about how he was sorry. Karite's mind fluxuated between anger and sadness as her own stability faded. It was at this moment that Karite seemed to fade away. Karite saw no actions as her head was faced away from them. Ami began to talk about how it was her fault. She needed to make amends and that she would pay the price. It was at the moment. A new voice spoke out. "Stop this idiocy here and now! Are you all mad?" A feminine but ghostly voice spoke out from Karite. No longer was Karite in control of her body. A black aura emerged from around Karite, darkening the atmosphere and creating a shadow around her. Her eyes had changed from deep purple eyes to black eyes with white pupils. Her eyes were filled with darkness, anger, and death. "Go retrieve that idiotic Hyuga before she kills herself and I will explain the situation." Her voice filled with the anger and malice of someone murdered before their time.

Unfortunetly for Jayy Keiji was a man of action and right now someone he truly cared for was in pain, because one she cared for was also in pain, "I will assist you Jayy, it's the least I can do, I am quite adept at hunting and tracking over long distances, please look after Karite... I think I understand now...", his voice trailed off as he seemed solemn and voiced his words with sincerity to the young man. Taking off after Ami he barreled through the crowds of people like a trained gymnast as he would use parkour to circumnavigate much of the crowd.

As soon as it became too much of a hassle to maneuver around the busy street on foot, the bandaging around his abdomen unwound and formed into two 10 meter long threaded whips of his clans unique chakra strengthened threaded hair. With these in each hand he would manipulate them to allow him to grapple onto several buildings, street lamps and other structures to swing through the air towards Ami, her green hair a beacon towards her location.

Spotting her he would grapple towards a location further down her guided path towards what must be her families compound, and in doing so vaulted his body through the air with intense velocity. As he hit an apex with his speed he retracted the whip and tumbled through the air, landing in front of her with a rolling leap.

Rising to his full height he looked the kunoichi in the eyes, and spoke sternly but quite and focused so that it did not carry through the streets, "Ami Hyūga, if you take your own life or harm yourself then I will have to as well, understand? I couldn't possibly go another minute of my life without you in it.", he would stand in front of her his whips coiled around the wrist and forearms of each arm.

Karite's body sighed and shook her head as the two of them took off after Ami. "Really? You leave the person whose body is no longer in her control alone? You don't even think what I could do." She sighed and walked up to the counter. She put out money to cover the drinks that her teammates had ordered and looked towards the waitress. She nodded and walked out. "I'm assuming that I'm going to the Hyuga compound." She walked down the streets as people stared at death walking. "I hope this doesn't get back to Hitomi. I don't want to explain..." She was talking as she noticed one of the Akumu Clan members staring her down. "Fuck!" She took off running towards the Hyuga Compound as the Akumu clan member took off for their compound.

Jayy had been so tired that he didn't make it to the hyuuga compound as he would stop just short of the compound and sit on the ground. He was hope that keiji would make to her in time and stop whatever was about to happen as he began to doze off in the middle of the street. HE dreams coming to life as the demon would sing a lullaby as he dozed off. Jayy had seemed to be suffering from being way too tired lately and had hoped it had nothing to do with the demon and his many methods to take over his life.

He had thrown caution to the wind by using his abilities in public, and by coming all the way back to the compound with her, something he had yet to do. His motivations had become driven by a feeling that was so new to him it was hard to quantify the exact word for it, but he knew he needed her to be in his life no matter what. Maybe it was time to make the reveal? However, none of that mattered as much as finding the woman before him some solace. Undoing the whips from her arms as he approached her and knelt to her level, he would grapple her in a different way.

His arms wrapped around her in a loving and comforting embrace full of warmth and safety as he held on to her, picking her form up with him as he would rise to a standing height. His mouth would open to whisper something gently into her ear, "Ami.. Karite asked us to retrieve you, and I cannot leave you like this. Not when my heart yearns for you. Won't you please stop this self destructive spiral and come back with me?", his words were warm and laced with love as he whispered into her ear, the soft warm feeling of his breath on her neck as he spoke.

Karite's body came around the corner and saw Jayy sleeping on the ground. "Such an idiot." She sighed and continued on into the compound. She looked around and saw Ami and Keiji together. She ran towards her as she noticed Ami in pain. "Hey Keiji! Her locket!" She knew that she wouldn't make it in time to actually pull out the medicine. "I'll deal with the sleeping beauty later when I'm resolving this whole mess. Until then, I need to keep everyone alive to fix everything." She whispered to herself. Karite was still gone for the moment so the wraith had to keep control. She sighed and kept moving towards the pair.

He watched on as he held Ami in an embrace, her body beginning to weaken as he held her. As he observed her he noticed she seemed to be suffering from the effects of some type of poison or the like. Panicking he tried to look around first for any attendants and saw none, forcing him to carry her out of the space and find help.

As Karite came barreling through and shouted to him about her locket. Fishing it from her clothing, unceremoniously he opened it, panicking as he saw a pill inside. Was she sick? Was this something that happened often? Did he not care for her adequately when she passed out in the hot springs? As the panic set in he fumbled and slid the pill into her mouth, uncorking his small flask and giving her water to swallow the pill with, "Stay with me Ami...", the look of concern on his face was evident as he looked after her.

Looking over to Karite he would speak solemnly, "Is this a normal occurence?...", he should have known, if he hadnt been clouded by his feelings for her he would have tapped his families network to learn all about her. Out of his care for her he also hadnt done so of her friends and was now second guessing himself.