Bearer of bad news, tall tales, and comical surprises.

I thought I'd rouse myself from my current zombie no-post state to say "Happy Birthday!" to the best sixthwinemasa ever - she of the newly-acquired nursing degree, the killer review sessions, the (not-so) secret longing for the green digital camera of espionage data collection, and Kaidoh-in-hospital-with-oranges.  Did I mention that she is the pride and joy of her Oishi-mama?

I think it's time to dust out your rainchecks for the BIG!Cookie and creamy cups of FIC.  Inui-senpai figures you're about 97% overdue for your recommended dietary allowance of fun.

Many happy returns, Mana-chan!  May this year be the best one ever until the next one rolls around.  You are much-loved and terribly-missed. 

Last month, I was drowning in work, and still more than a bit unwell.  There really was no time to convalesce properly since there was more work than our entire department (all six of us ^___^) could shake a stick at.  Obviously, as my breaks consisted of drinking medicine and nose-blowing, I had even less time for the small pleasures of life, such as blogging, or chatting to friends. Or fanfic. *sniff* 

Then a couple of Saturdays ago I got an invite to an anime convention from sixthwinemaiden , which I promptly accepted, my runny nose and rubbery limbs be damned.  We got to seemoehoshi and her lovely sister, plus hvid_noire, unseen also since the TriNoMa infestation.  In between the fangirling, PoT merchandise, and lousy meals -with slightly better cupcakes- served by bishounen and bishoujo in a maid and butler cafe (with a squee-worthy picture to commemorate it), I rekindled my love for Bleach and PoTand Junjou Romantica.  Needless to say, I was in heaven.  Donna was sort of turning into a dull girl, which is never a good idea.  Right now, I am in the process of hunting up my favorite fanfics and stuffing them into my phone (A 4 gigabyte memory card and I'm filling it up with books and fan fiction; my other cellphone is functioning as a shiny black music player.  Go figure.)  All the wonderful fanfic writers of the earth, I heart you!  The Fanfic Friendship Ring of Win, are you hearing this?  Thanks for helping me keep my (in)sanity.

One at a time, I tell myself.  Slow and steady and all that.  Anyone who wants to rec good PoT or Bleach fiction is welcome to comment.  My memory card is only three-tenths full, and I can delete The Silmarillion audiobook from it to bring that down to 3/20, because I am entirely the wrong person to be listening to audiobooks since I'd rather read.  I catalogue the fic using the title and the author's online handle, so I can always give credit where it's due.


But hey, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea.  I absolutely love my job, and I don't mind the investment in time that I have to make to it (at least, no more than occasionally).  I think it's definitely the right place for me.  It just means that I have to make a conscious effort to stay in touch and let people know how important they are to me.

Please please may I has some InuKai in Kaidoh's POV for Christmas?

I know it's hard, because Momoshiro talks enough for three people, and that's why Kaidoh and Echizen are eternally in a contest to see who can speak less, and Konomi-sensei set down the rule somewhere that Kaidoh has to use at least fifty "fshuuu"s a day in lieu of normal people conversation, but. PLEASE. Inui is also partly responsible for Kaidoh being quiet because. He STEALS all the lines! *whaps Inui a sharp one in the back of the head then rubs it away absently* I can do data-talk backwards in my sleep because Inui RA~AMBLES and I have umpteen billion samples of it. Look, I can even make up some on my own (with a prompt from sixthwinemaiden):



According to my calculations, Kaidoh is feeling cooped up and bored with his surroundings. The decor in his room leaves much to be desired. His recovery is coming along at a good rate; however this can be compromised by any depression resulting from his lackluster environment. From my readings it seems that color therapy would be the best thing to complement whatever treatments are being prescribed by his doctor. Factoring in dietary considerations, it is best if I bring Kaidoh some oranges, as the color will no doubt brighten up his room and augment whatever nutrients he is receiving from hospital food. The taste will also be a welcome change, from what I remember of the fare served to patients.


Also, because I understand that Kaidoh needs more press, I has even claimed him at claim_a_waifu to let the whole world know that he is loved!

I have been very, very good this year. You can tell because annoying stalker cable guy is still (presumably) alive and still has a job (presumably, always assuming his stalkerish ways and unforgivable sloppiness at work haven't gotten him fired yet). If his head is no longer attached to the rest of him, it has nothing to do with me or anything I (consciously) did, I swear!

So please, please, can you make it InuKai written in Kaidoh's POV? And some world peace. Thank you so much and bye.