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Sasuke ([info]shukumei) wrote,
@ 2012-12-03 14:16:00


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[Open Log] Christmas Festival! (..Again)
((OOC: Okay guys... apparently scribbld suspended the mod journals and community journals for the City, Didgey and I think it’s because of some sort of auto-security feature since they were dormant for so long because it happened right after Didgey logged into the mod journal for the first time in awhile, so we contacted the Scribbld mods but since it’s a fucking old journal who knows how long it will take for them to get back to us so I’m just gonna move the Christmas Fest thing to my own journal for now until we get it resolved or move to a new journal system ... idk right now)).



Every year, once a year around Christmastime, the City hosted its annual Christmas Festival. It was mostly an excuse for the government to attempt to better its image with the dark-hairs by fully funding a dinner for all citizens to attend and enjoy -- from the richest blonde to the poorest dirt-hair -- and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, among smaller things like gaming booths and vendor stalls for those searching for Christmas gifts. Of course, the latter was mostly aimed towards the blondes, since dark-hairs hardly ever had the means for a real Christmas or trading gifts, but free food definitely brought the dark-hairs out in droves, and Sasuke wasn't one to miss out on a hot meal.

He hated winter, and although it had been mild for the past month, the cold was finally showing itself with its usual ferocity. Bundled up in his thickest coat (moth-eaten as it was), black jeans and boots he normally reserved for his escort encounters, he also had a knitted blue scarf, gloves, and a knitted black hat. Underneath all of that were as many layers of t-shirts and sweaters as he could stand. He was unsurprised that the snow had erupted all at once, and although it wasn't snowing today, there was already a semi-thick blanket on the ground that had been lying around for some time now.

His heavy boots crunched through the snow as he made his way to Second District, which was always used for festivities, the few and far between that hosted all citizens. The sun was out, but it seemed weak today, and everything was coated in a misty haze that spoke of winter, making him scrunch up further into his coat, hoping to make it in time to get the food while it was hot. It was always a crowd during the Christmas Festival, since it was the only time of year many of the dark-hairs got to savor fresh food -- food that many of them never saw on their own plates at home.

Trickling in behind a group of scraggly dirt-hairs, Sasuke looked around for the ticket booth, trotting over to show his ID to be marked and grab his ticket to get in line for the buffet. Free or not, everyone only got one meal, and there was no seconds allowed.

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[info]didgey
2012-12-03 06:36 pm UTC (link)
"I came here to watch anything in particular, but I know it's not hard to get people riled up. Especially in groups like this." And with this many hungry dirts around, it was always just a matter of time. "Just a few huh?" He heard the little snort from another dirt, shooting the guy a look (though it wasn't even seen). Some dirts should really mind their own business, honestly.

"So you'd use anything at hand then, right?" He looked around the immediate area for anything of interest that could do damage. "What about a chair? You think a chair would be good to hit someone with? I bet you could crack a plate over someone's head. Since there's cops it'd have to be lethal and fast so then you could just do it and run."

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-03 06:53 pm UTC (link)
"The plates are paper probably because of that very reason," Sasuke retorted, digging in his pocket for his pack of cigarettes, sliding one out and lighting up. He could tell the people overhearing their conversation were not exactly receptive towards Sui, a few even shooting him surreptitious dirty looks. Nobody appreciated an oblivious blonde who spoke about often life-or-death struggles like a source of entertainment. Sui didn't offend Sasuke. He'd much rather a naive teenager than the sadistic asshole blondes that prowled around here.

"Besides, you're thinking too broadly. You don't want to bring that much attention to yourself. Much better something small and discreet, like a switchblade, to here." He stepped closer to Sui, shielding his hand from view as he gently prodded the boy with an index finger, right between his last two ribs on his left side. "Bottom left lung. Just a quick jab, deflate the lung, and if they're not a goner they're definitely incapacitated."

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[info]didgey
2012-12-03 07:28 pm UTC (link)
He had forgotten dirts probably don't eat off nice plates... or plates at all most times. Suigetsu may have had an interest in fighting, but he had never actually been in a real fight. And truthfully, he was just a typical young and spoiled blonde who had enjoyed a very comfortable life. A boring life, but comfortable. He yearned for real action, so when the opportunity came to be an informant for some Third District family, he couldn't help himself. It made him feel important for starters, and secondly it just made him feel like he was finally a part of something. Something illegal, sure, but that's beside the point.

He didn't flinch when Sasuke reached to touch him like most blondes would, instead Suigetsu watched his hand's motions with interest, and found it both creepy and fascinating that Sasuke could talk about stabbing someone in the lung so easily. "Does it make a deflation... noise? Like a balloon?"

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-03 07:42 pm UTC (link)
Sasuke's lips quirked mildly. "A collapsed lung? No. It's like ripping through paper. As long as you know what you're doing, and don't knick the ribs instead, it requires next to no force with a sharp knife. The person will wheeze, that's another sign you did it right."

Why was he giving tips to a blonde on how to basically kill a person? Well, because Suigetsu was harmless. Like a puppy. Sasuke knew he'd never actually use these tactics on anyone, unless perhaps he was fighting for his life. And he wasn't a bad person, as far as light-hairs went. He'd proved that quite a few times already, giving them tips on when the Sweepings would occur, amongst other raids. Having such a large family, it was pertinent information.

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[info]didgey
2012-12-03 08:26 pm UTC (link)
"Huh. Cool." Would it ever be something Suigetsu used? Probably not. But there was never anything wrong with learning something new, and no way you'd learn anything like that in the First District. "I'll keep that in mind next time I'm cornered." Yeah, because that definitely happens often.

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-03 08:54 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, Sasuke was sure Suigetsu would never get cornered. Unless he was a complete idiot and decided to go wander around Third -- which, knowing him, could happen.

"I'd watch your CC card more than your back," he mentioned idly. "In a crowd like this, pickpocketing is about as much danger as you're in."

Finally, they were inching toward the buffet. He got a whiff of food, feeling his stomach growl in response. "Wonder what it is this year," he muttered, more to himself than Sui. "Last year they had chili. I think there was real meat in there, but it could've been dog food." Hell if he knew. Or cared. Food was food.

"You planning anything for Christmas?" It was a big day for him, but not because of family. Best day of the year to make money, both in the drugs and escort business.

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[info]didgey
2012-12-03 09:18 pm UTC (link)
"Huh? Oh... guess that's good advice." He patted his pocket to make sure his wallet was still there. Good! He didn't want to have to beat anyone up today. Because he could. He totally could.

There really was no reason to stick around the closer they got to the buffet, Suigetsu wasn't hungry and even if he was he wouldn't be eating from this line. He may have enjoyed some dirt-haired hobbies, but he had yet to sample their uh, cuisine. And a hot meal wasn't the usual fare.

"Nah, the only family I got is my brother and he's not really big on the whole celebration and family love thing. And even if he was, Christmas at the top blows. Everyone just stands around and talks about how fortunate we all are. Maybe someone will bring wine and everyone will sip it. I bet you guys like... get wasted off bathtub liquor and party, right?"

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-03 09:42 pm UTC (link)
"Bathtub liquor?" Sasuke snorted. "We can afford legitimate liquor, you know. Maybe not fine wine or whatever you guys drink, but we don't have to ferment our own moonshine. Unless we want to." He shrugged.

"Usually it's too cold to do much more than huddle under some blankets and sleep all day. That is, for those of us who don't work." He took a drag from his cigarette, blowing the smoke up towards the dreary sky. "If I manage to get off early, I just spend it with my family. This year I'm already booked though."

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[info]didgey
2012-12-03 10:06 pm UTC (link)
"Yeah, but bathtub liquor gets the job done faster, don't it?" He felt like he had a valid point.

"What, so you won't come spend Christmas with me?" He faked a huff, crossing his arms over his chest. "That's unacceptable, Mugetsu. I thought we had a bond, man. I got you a salad that one time, remember? A whole salad. I don't get no appreciation."

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-03 10:22 pm UTC (link)
"Yeah, it can also blind you if you don't make it right."

"Shoulda asked earlier," he shrugged. But the salad thing he did remember fondly. Look, it was hard to get fresh vegetables, they were like gold to the Third district. And tomatoes being his favorite food ... well, it had been heavenly. "That was a good salad. I won't say no to another. Next time."

Because he didn't doubt there would be a next time. He could tell Suigetsu was a bit infatuated with him, though whether sexually or just because he was a wild and free dirt-hair, who knew. He knew part of it was only Sui's desperate attempt to escape the boredom of his pampered life. Why so many blondes thought that way, he never knew. He would gladly trade his position for the comfort and boredom of First District. He didn't have the privilege of being bored.

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[info]didgey
2012-12-03 10:35 pm UTC (link)
"No shit, really? Well I guess if you're going to go blind, you might as well be drunk while it happens." Suigetsu was a wealth of knowledge. He knew.

"Hey, you're not exactly easy to find. Not that I go lookin' for you all the time, so don't even let that stupid thought into your head. But on the rare occasion I've bothered to look, I couldn't find you. So make yourself more accessible if you want more salad."

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-03 11:06 pm UTC (link)
Uh-huh. Sasuke eyed him with a look that clearly said he knew better.

"I'm always in the same place; I can't help if I'm popular." He smirked. Even if it was pretty pathetic to be smug about how good of a prostitute you were. It's not like he had anything else to brag about. Had to take your pride where you could get it.

Finally, he was next in line. Sasuke took his attention off of Sui altogether to hold his plate out for the servers, taking whatever was offered, not caring. He wasn't a picky eater, to say the least. And he was delighted to see there was some sort of casserole with fresh vegetables in it, as well as real turkey. Followed up with mashed potatoes and gravy, and he was pretty much in heaven. Gesturing for Sui to follow him if he wanted, he heated for one of the long picnic tables set up for the feast, plopping down in an empty spot and digging in, eating like most people from Third -- fast, and entirely focused on his meal.

"You know that bar, Split, over about a couple miles back?" He gestured with his head. "I'm there sometimes, before curfew. It's one that allows dark-hairs, mostly where we mingle with brunettes. Not a blonde hangout. You might like it. It's right up your alley, always interesting ... characters." AKA bar fights, illegal operations, and just general crazies that Suigetsu seemed always interested in sniffing out. "I could take you there some time."

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[info]didgey
2012-12-03 11:55 pm UTC (link)
If Sasuke was a good prostitute or not, Suigetsu had no idea. Sasuke was the only one he ever picked up, and it definitely wasn't on a whim. Every prostitute he saw at the gates didn't interest him at all until he saw Sasuke standing up front with his giant boots and fishnet top on. For some reason, he just took an instant shine to him.

"I've never heard of it." He admitted honestly about the bar, but took his phone out to make note of it. "An interesting bar, huh. Yeah, I guess I could check it out with you next time I'm free." Spoken as if he's constantly busy. "If there's no blondies there, I guess I should wear a hat, huh. I'm lookin' for fun, not a quick way to get stabbed."

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-04 12:16 am UTC (link)
He knew better than anyone else Suigetsu was pretty much always free (aside from work), but he wasn't going to call him out on his lack of friends and hobbies.

"It's not that they don't take kindly to blondes, it's just that most blondes steer clear of the what they consider an inferior crowd." He shrugged. "I'm sure the bartender would happily welcome you, you'd give him more business than he'd get all week."

Sui, like most blondes, wasn't poor. He definitely wasn't the richest, either, but compared to him Sui could be a millionaire. Even brunettes had it ten times better than dark-hairs. There was no such thing as a middle class in the Third district, much less an upper-class. Only brunettes and blondes ever used those terms.

"They play good music, too," he added, in case Sui was interested in such a thing. Blondes, in a strange reversal of privileges, weren't allow to practice playing music. It was considered too emotional. The arts were reserved to the Second District, and the Maths and Sciences were encouraged in the First. The Third was mostly left to its own devices, but learning to play guitar was the last thing on any dark-hair's mind. Still, he loved music, it could be a nice escape when he had the time to listen.

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[info]didgey
2012-12-04 12:28 am UTC (link)
Even growing up, Suigetsu always felt estranged from his peers. He wanted to play outside, get dirty, run around and play sports. He had a lot of energy and was scolded often for displaying poor manners in the eyes of his parents. And most other blondes. His brother was perfect, always did everything right, so that made Suigetsu feel like even more of an outcast. But when surrounded by people from the Second and Third Districts, he felt more at home. He knew it wasn't something he could go around openly confessing, but really does think sometimes he was born into the wrong caste.

"Oh yeah? Anything with guitars? The louder the better. I think it would be cool to learn how to play guitar, but I doubt I could get any practice in. I'd get complaints from my neighbors for sure. Stuffy assholes."

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-04 12:38 am UTC (link)
It was a wonder Sui hadn't be arrested yet, with how much he spoke before thinking. Sasuke raised a brow, glad he'd chosen to sit somewhat further away from everyone, so that none of the other dark-hairs eating overheard him openly talking about wanting to play guitar.

"You're going to get into trouble one of these days for your mouth," he said lowly. "You know owning an instrument is illegal for blondes." Since they ruled the roost a lot of them bent the rules, of course, but he was pretty sure Sui wasn't high up enough for that kind of allowance.

But then, owning an instrument was nothing compared to buying a dark-haired prostitute, so he guessed Sui was a bit beyond playing it safe. Still, if the blonde went down, he didn't want to be dragged down with him.

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[info]didgey
2012-12-04 12:44 am UTC (link)
A heavy sigh was all Sasuke scolding was met with. Yeah, he knew. Which is exactly why Sui was convinced he didn't belong up there, all of his interests were either illegal or a social taboo. All around him, his peers continued to succeed and grow and harp about their love for Hokage. All Suigetsu ever really wanted to do was get drunk and eat a lot of food, then try to go run around and puke. Why is that so bad? It was that immaturity and carelessness that kept him from progressing at his job, too. He could be serious when he absolutely needed to, but behind a desk all day he spent more time flinging rubber bands into trash cans.

"Yeah, well. If I'm goin' out, I'd like for it to be doing something I liked doing. Like I don't want to be caught at work or something stupid. I want to give the police a story to remember. And hey, hold on! Since when do you care about the rules anyway? I call bullshit on that, Mugetsu."

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-04 01:04 am UTC (link)
Already finished eating, Sasuke pushed his empty plate away, leaning his chin in his hand, elbow propped up on the table, studying Suigetsu seriously.

"I think you're failing to see the difference between breaking rules out of defiance and breaking rules out of necessity," he replied, eyes ticking again over to make sure the police were still minding their own business. He knew, eventually, one would come over and attempt to listen to their conversation. One would come up with some asinine violation to separate them. Because a blonde and a dirt-hair talking like acquaintances, even in an environment like this, made others uncomfortable. It wasn't the way things worked, and it never would be. "It would be fruitless for me to explain the concept of survival to you, because you can't understand it until you live it. Yeah, I might do something stupid here and there, but I usually don't go looking for trouble. Because you might get a fine or a slap on the wrist. I'd be the star of the next public execution. You get me?"

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[info]didgey
2012-12-04 01:10 am UTC (link)
"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Not one for lectures, Suigetsu immediately looked bored when he saw that serious look in Sasuke's eyes. Let him finish just so he could get it out of his system, but it definitely didn't sink in. After that warning was done, Suigetsu stood up and yawned, scratching his belly. "Okay, well. I'm going to go see what else is going on. Let's go to that bar some time, kay?"

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[info]shukumei
2012-12-04 01:41 am UTC (link)
Sasuke rolled his eyes, waving him off. The kid would learn. Eventually.

"You know where to find me."

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