Private: Twins, Spy... Oh my!

[Zotohxan]

*I half smile as Yuki-chan hugs me, slowly bringing my hands up to hug her back, hiding my face against her shoulder. I stay like that for about two minutes before pulling back and giving an apologetic smile* Sorry... I really get upset more than I should. *I laugh nervously and run a hand stressfully through my hair* I should really learn to get over it..

 

[Purize]

*I shake my head and was tempted to spew out Nami-sama's quote more then ever. I did want her to get upset all over again though so I just smiled kindly and pet her hair.* You're perfectly fine Nari. There are somethings that one just can't get over. *I hop off of her bed, silently pleased that I was able to use a different, and more simple quote from Nami-sama. "There are somethings that one just can't get over." I smile contently to myself. She was a wise and admirable person.... I shake myself from these thoughts though and look expectantly at them both. Ready to explore ever inch of this house.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I clear my throat before standing and turning to my door, realizing that Nolan was already walking down the hall. I roll my eyes with a smile* That guy, I swear... *I snicker* Beware of his room, really... That's the creepy one. *I shudder lightly while thinking of his room, only half joking with her gesture. I then wait for Yuki-chan to go, deciding to follow behind her.*

 

[Purize]

*I frown again, feeling a little uncomfortable about going into a male's bedroom. It didn't help that Nari said it was creepy, even if she was joking. I told myself that It was just Nolan's room... nothing bad would happen... besides, Nari would be there with me... I start to walk out into the hallway again and follow a little bit behind Nolan.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*We skip the room on the left, which is almost perfectly equal distance between either room on the right, and go directly to the end of the hall; Nolan's bedroom. I roll my eyes at the excited smile on his face, knowing how proud he is of everything in his room. He looks at Yuki-chan, standing up a bit straighter as he smiles* Okay... So, I get that it may look weird at first, but don't freak out! *He chuckles softly before suddenly remembering something. His expression goes a bit more serious before he quietly says* Also.. Could you not tell your guardian? I can't assume he'd be too supportive... *I snicker, knowing he's right... I can't imagine any parental-figure being okay with what's inside my brother's room.. It's just plain creepy! So, as he opens his door and steps inside, I can't help but look over at Yuki-chan, extremely curious as to what her reaction would be.*


*Nolan's walls, much like my own, are painted. However, his are a smokey grey color, the occasional poster on his walls of some artwork I've created through the years, as well as several photos of the two of us when we were younger, along with our parents on the Eastern wall. On his Northern wall, right by the door to enter his room, is his double bed in yet another hand built frame, though his is painted in a child-like style. The colors clash with darks and brights, a few flowers here and there. And at the bottom of his footboard, printed in the messy scrawl of someone no older than perhaps nine or ten years old, is "Nari ____"((<.< I can't remember their last name...)) Right beside his bed is a nightstand, the colors more tie-dye from light to dark greys, though it looks cool, rather than childish. Upon his night stand is another solar-powered alarm clock, as well as an oil lamp.


However, that's not the creepy part... The creepy part, is how the entire Southern wall of my brother's room, is covered in various television monitors. On the Western wall is a table taking up practically the whole length of the wall, with computers lain all about. His Eastern wall is pretty much bare aside from his closet and the previously mentioned pictures.


He walks over and flips a single switch on the corner where his East and South walls meet, and suddenly his entire room comes to life. All the television screens are split into 4-6 separate feeds, all in black and white and silent. There are date and time stamps in blocky white text at the bottom right corner of each feed, in the top left is a location, and on some the top right states something along the lines of "Cam 1" or "East". Obviously, those are security camera feeds.


The computer screens on Nolan's West wall also turned on with that switch. Three or four of them appear as screens with black backgrounds, then light green numbers and letters speeding by too fast for the average human eye to follow, changing sequences every millisecond. A couple others have untitled login screens, just two of the computers have blank desktops; one holding a picture of a oceanic view at sundown, with a white quote over it saying "Life is too short to wait.", while the other has a background of dark trees against a pale sky scene behind that. It's got a quote over it which says, "The world is not what it seems...". The last of his computers have completely blank white or light grey screens. If you look closely you can see the ever so faint outline of thin lines on these screens.


Not as though either Nolan nor I would actually tell Yuki-chan, but those are touch-sensitive screens, on which he or I can enter into a few certain databases with our fingerprints or hand-prints.


Without any words to explain the feeds or suspicious-looking computer monitors, Nolan looks to our mutual friend with a proud smile.* And again, it's all solar powered. What do you think?


((Heh, this one was fun to create x3

Spoiler: Also--Computer desktops.. Because why not!? xD

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[Purize]

(( xD nice))


*My eyes go wide at it all but the only part I could truly pay attention to was the walls of computers and t screens. It looked like the headquaters room on a smaller scale. Not that I tell Chief anything about my personal life, but he'd certainly approve of Nolan's room... I'm 98% positive Chief's room was much similar, though I have no idea where Chief lives... I was certainly envious of the many computers. It was every professional hackers dream to have so many monitors and towers at their disposal... I used to have my own collection of such computers when I worked full-time... but now I only have the one at home. I couldn't help but smile at what Mogwai would think of this room... He'd have a field day downloading himself into every system and them popping up wherever he pleased and whenever he pleased.... My fingers itched to run across the keyboards and see how well the computers worked... what kind of hard drives they had... what made up their mother boards... but I didn't dare even cross the threshold. If it weren't for the familiar monitors and computers, I'd be a lot more nervous right now. The smile was still on my face from the thought of Mogwai, however and now I look at Nolan with a giggle.* I don't think this is creepy at all! It's rather impressive actually.

 

[Zotohxan]

*Nolan smirks over at me after Yuki-chan calls his room 'impressive'. I roll my eyes and smile faintly, though I can see why she'd say that... I can still really only see it as an incredibly creepy room full of a stalker-like brother.* Whatever, you two... I still think it's weird. *I shrug and lean against the wall right outside Nolan's room. However, of course things can't go that simple for the two of us... Right after I begin to relax, I hear the loud beeping sound from one of the numbered screens. My eyes, as well as Nolan's, widen incredibly as a bit of text pops up onto the screen as a robotic voice states* Gracier((Pronounced: Grey-Seer)) calling. Gracier calling. Gracier calling. Gracier call- *The voice stops as the frantic Nolan flips the switch again, his whole room going dark. He gives me a nervous look and we both clear our throats before I reach out and gently take Yuki-chan's wrist and try pulling her away from my brother's room.* That, uh... Don't think too much of it... It was just, um.. One of Nolan's video games.. Yeah! *I curse myself at my currently bad lying skills, wondering why it was so bad... Normally I'm such a good liar...((T-T))

 

[Purize]

((o-o))


*I jump when the beeping noise happens and my eyes go wide as well at the whole thing, but more because of their reactions. Suspicion rose within m and I battled to push it back down... I was going to give my new friends the benefit of the doubt... it probably wasn't too important anyway. I chuckle nervously as Nari noticeably lies.* It happens, I guess.

 

[Zotohxan]

*I half smile as I nod and start back down the hall, leaving Nolan to restart his computers. Not even a minute later the voice of a man can be heard, but not understood, followed by Nolan shushing him and speaking in an even quieter tone. I usher Yuki-chan down to the room on the left.* Anywho... This is the wash room. We don't use plumbing or anything, but we do wash up in here.. Just like the old days! *I chuckle lightly, opening the door to reveal a windowless room with baby blue walls and a tile floor. In the center of the room is a large basin filled with water. To the left is a mirror hanging on the wall, taking up almost the entire space of it, and another, smaller basin bolted beneath it to act as a sink.*

 

[Purize]

*As Nari goes on to show me some more of the cabin, I can hardly pay attention, and had certainly lost the excitement from before. I could only focus on the indistinguishable voices mumbling on in Nolan's room.* That's cool... how do you heat the water? *I sounded a little distant, but managed to keep the conversation going without it getting too awkward.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I can tell that Yuki-chan isn't really into the conversation, and is probably quite stuck, still, on what happened in Nolan's room... Stupid Gracier... He knows never to call without otherwise contacting, first...* Oh. Nolan invented this portable heat-thingie.. Again, it's solar powered. It's just this little ball that we keep outside-and it looks like an acorn. During the day it powers itself up with the sun's energy, then whenever we need it, we just drop it into the water. There's a bunch of chemical reactions that go on or whatever, but in the end it sanitizes the water, taking out anything dirty, and heats it up to a comfortable temperature. Then, we just pull it out, bathe, and throw it outside again. *I grin, happy that I was able to get through the explanation properly, and without making a total fool out of myself, considering Nolan is the braniac... Not me..*

 

[Purize]

*I chuckle a little.* Nolan-kun's a genius and you're an amazing artists. *I shake my head.* I feel whatever significance I have slipping away. *I was kidding, of course, and said in such away that suggested so, but I did admit they were two amazing people... I had no idea. *

 

[Zotohxan]

((Lol! She sounds so foreshadow-y!!! xD ))


*I giggle softly and shake my head before reaching out and playfully ruffling Yuki-chan's hair* Nonsense, Yuki-chan! You're like... This super bad ass ninja-spy chick! *I take a couple steps back before doing a few awful impressions of karate.*

 

[Purize]

((xDDD))


*I instantly get all flustered at this comment.* n-n-ninja-spy! That's absolutely ridiculous! I m-mean.... *As she demonstrates karate though I can help but burst out laughing.* No, no, no, no! You couldn't hurt a butterfly with all that mess! *I start to get a little to hyper and get into the fighting mood. Teaching fighting classes to my comrades has always been one of my favorite things to do. It was so odd teaching a room full of new adult recruits when you yourself were so much younger... And so much more so when you could actually take them all out in a practice match. I get into a fighting position and narrow my eyes. I shift my weight on my back leg as I bring it back behind me, but lean forward slightly to balance out the weight.* See, you'v got to get like this.... *Then I lunged forward with my hand flat out, aiming for an imaginary pressure point in the side and then bringing my back foot up, shifting my weight to the other foot and then presenting a round house kick.* Then THIS! *When I land again I chuckle to myself and look at Nari... then I realize I got too carried away.. and that I didn't actually want them to know I could really fight.*

 

[Zotohxan]

((Hehehehe >:3 Secrets out all over the place!!! Mwahahahaha!!))


*My eyes go wide in awe as Yuki-chan shows me fighting moves. I'm completely frozen in place, my jaw dropped rather dramatically as I stand there, unblinking. After several seconds, I finally realize that I was so in shock I wasn't breathing... So, as I take in a large gasp of air, a grin appears on my face and I run at Yuki-chan, pulling her into a tight hug. However, as I had quite literally run at her, we end up spinning upon my impact.((Heh))* THAT. WAS. SO. COOOOLLL!!!

 

[Purize]

*I let out a high-pitched yelp as I'm practically tackled and then start spinning.* I... eh... er... I-It's.... nothing, really... just b-basic fighting....


((heh heh x3))

 

[Zotohxan]

*I laugh as we stop spinning, pulling back from the hug a bit, but keeping my hands on Yuki-chan's shoulders. I shake my head vigorously*That's not basic fighting! What? Did you take, like... Karate or something? Or one of those weird woman's defense classes? *I squeal in excitement, letting go completely as I start fidgeting anxiously* Can you teach me?!

 

[Purize]

*I tilt and sway a little after we stop spinning, still a little dizzy and then when the world stops moving I half smile and chuckle nervously.* I... uh... learned them from a few of Cheif's colleagues... and some from Chief himself... *I stop though as she asks if I can teach her. I stare at her with a blank face, other then my wide eyes. I gauged how risky it would be... even though I wanted to teach someone to fight again so badly.... I bit my lip.* Y-you actually want to learn?

 

[Zotohxan]

*I nod my head vigorously, not noticing the obvious weariness of Yuki-chan's expression.* I do! Nolan and I have tried to teach ourselves, but... It doesn't work that well when all we've got to go by are old spy movies. *I chuckle softly before freezing suddenly, realizing that if Yuki-chan asks why I want to learn so badly... I'd have to figure out some huge lie to explain... There's no way I could tell her the truth..*

 

[Purize]

*I search her eyes for a moment and then sigh in defeat.* Fine, I'll teach you both... but I have one condition. *I hold up one finger and make a child-like serious face, that was actually a little hard to take seriously.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*My expression lightens up, a huge grin taking over my features as Yuki-chan agrees to teach us. I'm just about to shout my thanks as she mentions a condition. I feel my face fall, but only for a moment before I'm snickering and raising an eyebrow at her childish face.* And that would be?

 

[Purize]

*I take a small breath and narrow my eyes a bit.* Neither you nor Nolan-kun can ask me how I learned what I teach you... or where, or why.... *I internally nod to myself. If they follow those conditions then I should be safe to teach them without leaking my true identity.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I quirk an eyebrow, my curiosity only growing by her making that her one and only condition. However, I nod.* Okay... I can't promise I won't wonder, and try to figure it out myself, but I won't ask~ *The last bit was said jokingly, though I half realize that Nolan may actually try researching Yuki-chan, trying to figure it all out...*

 

[Purize]

*I pout a little as she says that last part, even if she is joking. Good luck getting past Mogwai, I think to myself. He's rather protective of my personal information... I nod though and half smile.* Alright then. I'll teach you both some time. *I chuckle.* This should be fun~

 

[Zotohxan]

*I giggle softly and nod* It will! *Just as the conversation was hitting it's low, and I was wondering if Nolan and Gracier were through talking, my dearest brother comes out of his bedroom looking quite rough. His hair was messy, making it quite obvious he'd run his fingers through it several times. A frown is also etched into his features, his eyes practically hollow as he looks at me.* Nari... Can I talk to you for a second? *He glances over at Yuki-chan for just a moment before averting his gaze to me, again* Alone..


*I furrow my brows, my carefree expression gone instantly as I nod. I turn and hold up a finger to Yuki-chan* Just.. Just a sec. *And, with that, I follow my brother down to his room where I see the grey-haired and balding man, his silverish grey eyes looking distressed. The forming bruise on his let cheek bone does help, and neither does the frown matching my brother's. Even over this computer screen I can see the man's usual seriousness, though about times ten. Nolan carefully shuts the door and gestures toward the older man, the corners of his mouth wrinkling up as he purses his lips before opening them slightly to speak.*


((Feel free to have Yuki listen in on their conversation. Or not. it really doesn't matter to me ))