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[koro_maru]

Times change, and for the worse it seems.  I watch my friends go about their lives, but there is hesitation in their eyes and concern on their lips.  The voices coming out of the large box in the  lounge speak of trouble in the city, something I am acutely aware of as I walk the streets.  Masked individuals raise their voices and rail against my

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[leadingrunner]

*walks down the stairs and sits in the chair closest to Koro, still feeling a bit disgruntled over the news; doesn't notice him 'til he decides to look over his shoulder and at the TV, catching some white fur in his view in the process*

...Oh, hey. It sure has been quite a rough year so far, huh...

[koro_maru]

*A low rumble of frustration emanates from his throat as Koromaru looks up*

[It appears our enemy will no longer allow us the luxury of time. We will have to prepare for the encounter they wish to force upon us.]

*Koromaru trots over to one of his resting areas: a nice corner by one of the windows that catches quite a bit of afternoon sun and retrieves a bone he received from a visitor at the shrine. Moving back to sit near Kira-kun, he starts to gnaw upon it vigorously, honing his teeth.*

[So, how do you intend to prepare yourself for the coming trials?]

[leadingrunner]

*lets an outstretched hand pat Koro's head, sighing*

Right now, I just need to relax and try to focus on school; I'll worry about this whole ordeal when the time comes.

*thinks for a moment, and remembers that he has yet to take Koro with him during one of his courses through the park*

If you don't mind, why don't we have a jogging run this Sunday?

[koro_maru]

*Koromaru works the bone aggressively in his mouth and for a long moment, all that can be heard from him is the cracking and grating of teeth. The friction quickly makes his forehead warm to the touch, and his tail wags idly as he works at his treasure.*

[Sure, I'll be there. I just have to check on the Shrine at some point, make sure everything is okay.]