(open)

[interchained]

Who: Gilbert Nightray and You!
When: 7/20-7/27
Where: Around Caissa
What: Gilbert's back after dying the dungeon and some changes ensue...
Rating: PG-13?? or worse

( Coming home )

[The moment he awakened outside the dungeon looking like this, the last thing Gilbert wanted to do was to wait for his teammates to see him. Well, to be fair, he didn't want anyone to see him before he'd find out how to turn back.

There's still hope that no one would recognize him, at least at first. Not with these long, black hair and different...proportions.

Actually, it doesn't change once he reaches Caissa, but it's way more difficult to remain unseen in the Hall of Glory than at any point of his journey. The long cloak that's draped over his body helps a little, especially the hood that covers his face once he takes a few steps inside, quite alerted about his surroundings. Maybe a bit too alerted, though...stumbling on a staircase and falling backward definitely wasn't a part of his plan, but there he is, sitting on the floor with his features revealed as he rubs his back.]

It hurt...ah?! Don't look at me!

( Library )

[After giving it a thought, Gil realizes that there's simply no way that there's no potion that would make him turn back. There are so many of them, after all...if there's really none, then his name isn't Nightray.

That's why, he's sitting in the library now, surrounded by various books on alchemy and charms. Either a potion or maybe even a spell should help, right? Right?! Looking through so many pages seems tedious, but his patience is going to be rewarded as soon as he reads the first letters on top of the page.

"Potion of Transmogrification, also known as the sex change potion..."

This looks quite promising, and even though it's not explained thoroughly on this page, the author redirects him to another one, page 516 to be exact.

Too bad that there's no page 516. Someone must've torn it sometime ago, much to Gilbert's dismay.]

Stop fucking messing with me!?

[Tightening his grip on the hardcover, he's ready to throw it through the window.]

( Baths )

[The middle of the night is the only appropriate time for a bath in this state, it seems. He has absolutely no idea how many Heroes have been residing here, but who would come to have a bath at a time like this? Possibly no one.

Oh, how wrong he was.

Gilbert's almost done with washing himself and is about to go out when he hears a noise coming out from the changing rooms. Maybe it's just a cat, not a person? Well, it wouldn't make things any better but...]

Who's there?!

[Did somebody follow him here?! It can't be...]

( Closed to Jiroutachi )

[Hoping that no one's inside their room, Gilbert opens the door slightly and takes a peek inside. Since it seemed to be quiet just a while ago, he takes a step inside and hurriedly closes the door. His coat is all he needs, really...this white hero uniform is the absolute worst. Going through his chest, he doesn't hear someone approaching the doors outside.

Well, as soon as his coat is put on, his business here is done, so he hurries back to press the handle and get out of here. Alas, when he's about to leave, the door slams open and Gilbert's expression goes blank.]

...oh, I must have gotten the room number wrong.

[This isn't going to work, Gilbert...]

( Closed to Shinoa )

Shopping?

[At that, Gilbert can't help raising his eyebrow. Alright, it's been a while since the transformation, but he doesn't believe that buying new clothes will be necessary.]

I think I'll pass. Besides, wouldn't it be inappropriate for me—

[It hasn't been a minute and he's already making excuses.]

Besides, I'm pretty sure that this is only temporary...I'll be fine with my old clothes.

[Expect they're a bit tight here and there...not to mention that he may have trouble breathing at times, but he's going to withstand this, yes.]

Comments

Coming Home

[long_live_the_queen]

[Gilbert seems to have hit another obstacle while he was busy falling. Namely by landing on them.

Granted, Kaede wasn't much of an obstacle to begin with. She's kind of Small. The diclonius immediately topples over with a comical almost-squawk at Gilbert's back, the air squished out of her.

At least she hasn't seen anything?]

[interchained]

[For his defense he really didn't mean to do that...on the other hand, the nervousness is taking over him, so it shouldn't be so shocking that he didn't notice her at first. Peeking over his shoulder, Gilbert starts apologizing on the spot. It's not even the first time they bump into each other like this, but the way he is now...it makes the whole situation much, much more embarrassing.] A-Are you alright...? [Damn, even his voice changed...it's much softer than usual, that's why he tries to keep as quiet as possible.]

[long_live_the_queen]

I'd be better without your ass on me!

[Kaede, however, was not trying to be quiet. As soon as she got some air back in her lungs she started snapping at him. And squirming and otherwise being Very Displeased but not fully realizing this was Gilbert. There were more than a few Heroes she didn't recognize, let alone from the back of their heads only or the barest glimpse of their face.]

[interchained]

[That's a good point...he can't really argue with this, can't he... That's why the next moment Gilbert jolts up, blurting a series of distressed noises followed by many apologies.] Forgive me, no one wants to end up so close to a stranger, after all... [Gilbert feels like he's making his situation even worse, but he can't simply run away now.] The truth is that I'm a new hero and I'm a bit lost... [After giving it some thought, this plan may be a success?! Given that he won't show her his face. Is it even possible, though...]

[sakeplz]

[Jirou's only reason for slamming the door is that he is distracted by how cute his carrier is and he just fucking tripped. So now he's on the floor looking up at the girl version of his roommate. Didn't he draw a picture of him like this at one point? It's that or he just planned to but the fact is that is indeed his roommate.

He laughs and he and his carrier wave at him at the same time.]

Gi-chan! You're so cute as a girl!

[You are not fooling either of these idiots, Gil.]

[interchained]

[And here he is, thinking that he could fool his drink-loving roommate. He doesn't even look like himself, how could he tell?! It's not like Jirou's perceptive...right...] I-I don't know who are you talking about! [...and yet, he's still trying to go with the original plan. To make himself seem more viable, he even chuckles, pressing his palm to his mouth to muffle it a little. Apparently, that's what ladies do, according to Gil.]

[sakeplz]

Gi-chan, I know it's you. And that's a terrible impression of a girl!

[He laughs then rolls to get up, his carrier doing the same. Soon they're both on their feet and Jirou is swaying his way over to Gilbert where he drapes on him as usual...

Then kisses him smack on the lips. Mwah!]

[interchained]

[He tried.] Ugh...of course it is, I'm not a girl after all! Alright, technically... [Oh, Jirou's is hugging him as usual. That's...nothing new, really, so he just continues his speech. Or, more accurately, tries to:] Technically I am now, but that's only tempo— [Even though he should have seen that coming, that smooch prevents him from finishing. Even before, he never had enough strength to push Jirou away, but it's even worse after this change.] J-Jiroutachi! Get away from me!

:^)

[scythersergeant]

Noooo! Shopping for clothes with your friends and finding your personal style is a rite of womanhood!!

[Not really. But to Shinoa, it is. And she wants to make up for not having gone through that in all its authenticity yet. The post-apocalypse kind of lacks clothing brands.

She removes her hands from her hips to pick up one of her own skirts, showing it off to Gilbert.]

Doesn't this look adorable? Doesn't your newly feminine nature yearn for something similarly adorable?

I think you'll still look adorable in a skirt if you change back, anyway!

[interchained]

Rite of womanhood?! [He's so not ready, anyone could tell that from his face which goes from pale to deep red in a matter of seconds.] Shi...Shinoa...if you want to go shopping we can go together and I'll carry your stuff for you, but...I don't want new clothes. [For once, Gilbert tries to be assertive...how will it go though, that is the question.] B-Besides I wouldn't look good in that no matter what!

[scythersergeant]

That's tempting...

-no, the point of this is to spice up your wardrobe!! All you wear is the uniform and lots of emo colors!

[She's really intent on doing her "civic duty". At least she seems to have some fashion sense, so how bad could it be...?

Gil-chan carrying her stuff truly was tempting, though.]

[interchained]

I can carry lots of bags at once, believe me— [There goes his last hope...he was so close.] What's wrong with black?! [If he didn't have to, he wouldn't wear the uniform at all...white just doesn't suit him, or that's what he thinks at least.] B-Besides...instead of buying clothes, we could go out and eat something instead! [He still hasn't given up, it seems.]

Library

[whipoflust]

[ Although he does understand the fury and disappointment when something does not go as planned, Chloe really can't condone needless violence to books unless they're history books with filled with lies, and this lady certainly looks capable of murdering the book at the moment, if only the book had actually been alive.

He smoothly steps over to the raven, concern painted on his face. ]

Is something amiss?

[interchained]

[Once Chloe approaches him, only then Gilbert realizes that he may have overdone it...well, maybe not just overdone it, but still.] Uh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt... [With that said, he even bows in front of him...which he didn't plan at all, on top of that. The next thing he does is to put the book back on the table, at least, so Chloe may rest assured.] One page is missing. One very crucial page...

[whipoflust]

[ Gil might have overdone it just a little bit. He smiles politely. ]

Not at all, you didn't interrupt.

[ He only had been on his way to see if he could find any new interesting read, but it could wait.

Then the concern is back. ]

You are looking for some important information, then?

[interchained]

[As much as he'd like to yell, shout, and possibly flip some tables over that single missing page, he knows well where they are. And he couldn't really afford being banned from the library.] Uh... [It's obvious that he's not too eager to share information, but on the other hand...maybe he should finally ask for help, especially with that page gone.] Y-Yes. Actually...I'd like to prepare a sex changing potion.

Bathtimes because clearly I love torturing Gil

[showsnopiety]

Caren.

[And she steps out. Naked as the day she was born, the towel she would have wrapped around her in her hands instead...with all sorts of soaps and things so she could clean herself up with.

She has smears of dirt and a few already fading bruises. Isn't so hard to guess what she'd been up to.]

And you are...?

[She didn't know it was Gilbert just yet. Welp, this was going to go swimmingly.]

i need to thank you for that haha ❤

[interchained]

[As for now, Gilbert has three options: a) dive underwater and eventually drown because there's no way he'd face her here, in this state on top of that b) just die of embarrassment (which is very likely to be his cause of death someday anyway), c) somehow try to avoid her even though they're alone here and run away when the time comes. Although only the first two sound realistic, Gilbert's not eager to die again—the sole thought of what may happen if he did (last time was this transformation, so it could be something even worse) is enough to paralyze him. The least he can do is to remain with his back turned on her and not look too often behind his shoulder.] Umm...Bertha... [This is the peak of his creativity, apparently.] Actually, I was about to go out...

♥

[showsnopiety]

[Okay one: Gilbert don't drown, two: you'd likely die that way, and three that is not possible with a woman of this level of determination.

Though no no one wants to see Gilbert turned into...a mouse or something foolish. But...she raises her eyebrows at his turned back, and moves closer.]

Were you?

[Berta huh. She hasn't heard that name yet.]

Would you mind keeping me company? I'd rather not have some man come in and think I was in the mood for a liaison.

bath time because why the hell not

[dilemmic]

[ It's true, Makoto prefers to maintain normal sleeping (and by conjunction, bathing) habits but there are occasions when she loses track of time. It comes with not having a proper watch but really, that's just an excuse. She's slacking on her discipline, is all it is.

Still, having the baths to herself would be a welcome change...

...but that all goes to natch when she hears a call echo from inside the baths. So much for solitude! Oh well. The voice was a little hard to make out too, so. ]

It's just me. I'm coming in.

[ "Just me" is such a vague descriptor. ♥ She slides the door shut behind her anyway.

N O E S C A P E. ]

\o/!!!

[interchained]

[How is he supposed to know who is "me" in the first place...especially when he's panicking so much. He simply can't. That's why seeing Makoto enter almost makes him jump up. This is going to end really badly, isn't it...he can tell already, somehow. The real question is how quickly is she going to realize who's bathing in here in the middle of the night.] I-I won't bother you for long... [It seems that it's high time to make use of these long, black hair of his which is now covering his face.]

I'm not sure if \o/ is what you should be saying....

[dilemmic]

Please don't hurry on my accord. You were here first.

[ Well, the stranger does have a distinctly feminine silhouette right now....besides, Makoto doesn't profess to know every Hero within the halls. Another female means that she can at least doesn't need to go to the far end to wash herself.

She settles two stools away from wherever Gilbert is washing himself.

There's the sound of water and...hmm. ]

Did they run out of hot water...?

[ Ugh. ]

Library

[chronosynthesis]

[Syrlya rounds the corner with... something wadded up in his extra shirt, mildly alarmed.] Who is messing with you?

[No one else is here...]

[interchained]

[Oh. Why did he have to shout like this and draw attention? It was stupid of him, but what's done is done. All he can do now is to cover his face with his long hair by arching his neck a little.] Whoever torn this page away is. [He shows Syr the book, but is holding onto to cover his face even more.]

[chronosynthesis]

Oh. [He frowns.] How selfish, these are library books! What was it about?