Drop of Silver Blood [Private/Superia]

Aien heard the distinct howl in the wind that he would recognize to be a Hollow, but it was so distant that it had to be about half a mile at least away from where Aien stood. Still, he felt uncomfortable for even being in the same vicinity as the Hollow. Though as he looked around, no one seem to be able to hear it. So the young teen pulled his jacket tighter around his body as he kept his expression in a more casual stoic. However if anyone knows Aien they would be able to tell that Aien is a bit nervous. Then again who wouldn't be nervous knowing there's a Hollow nearby? Or so Aien had thought at any rate as he only had encountered a Hollow once before.

Then he noticed from the corner of his eye that stood out from the bleak forest as it was supposed to be winter and it was night. Aien stopped and refocused his attention to confirm that it was indeed a middle school student from what she appeared to be from about 20 meters away. Now he definitely doesn't feel comfortable leaving this Hollow alone, for all he knows it could be a rather nasty repeat of last time he encountered a Hollow. If anything though, perhaps he can somehow convince her to leave before that thing discovers they're in this park. That seemed to be the best course of action in Aien's mind, so Aien was turn his course towards the strange girl. She seemed oddly formally dressed for a middle school student that's for sure, and he definitely doesn't recall a school that allows students to wear whatever they want. Not without it being a special event, and if that was the case then he definitely would've heard about it from his younger sister well before it took place.

Once Aien got into good distance to be able to speak normally which is about five meters away, Aien spoke up with his hands tucked in his jacket pockets and his headphones resting around his neck. No music was being played this time though. "You know, it is getting pretty late. Shouldn't you be heading home before it gets too dark around here?" Aien wasn't speaking to her as if she's a little kid. Instead he is speaking rather casual since Aien has the habit of not speaking to anyone like they're 5 years old unless they're a toddler. At the same time, he wouldn't be hiding that he is concerned about Superia's well being. Additionally he can't pick up on anything spiritual pressure related from her for some strange reason.

Aien looked at what she was doing and noticed that she was holding onto acorns and a variety of herbs as well. Perhaps they were for a school project? Aien didn't really know as it could be her own personal project that she's doing. Whatever her reason is, Aien was still concerned about her well being. "So you can see spirits too." She spoke before Aien raised a brow for a moment and something clicked in his head. Why is it that Aien has become like a magnet to spirits recently? Aien doesn't really know, but he figured to maintain his concern either way. "Can I? Sorry, but you look like a normal person to me. Though that might be my fault because I can't tell what's a spirit or what's human anymore."

Aien raised his hand to rub his left eye as he stifled a yawn. It was getting late and Aien is a bit tired from today's activities. "But if you're a spirit then I'm sure you can hear that noise. It doesn't sound close from what I can tell, but I recommend steering clear from here for the night." Aien suggested before tucking his hand into his jean pockets to bring out a phone. Mostly because it chimed like a bell and it was actually a notification. Aien took the moment to read the notification and saw that it was Kurumi messaging him. Aien's younger sister that is. So he responded saying that he's on the way home. Then Aien would return his attention to Superia with the phone tucked back into his pocket.

"Worry about yourself over someone else." Aien raised a brow as he can agree with that part since there was that one time when he almost got chomped on by a Hollow because he wasn't paying attention. Then again, it was also around the time when he couldn't see nor hear Hollows very well. That horrific image of suddenly getting drenched by a waterfall-like shower of blood from a Hollow taking a gruesome bite from someone that Aien didn't recognize. He didn't know the person, but then again it's hard to try to recognize when the upper half of the body was completely gone as the body was thrown down to his feet. It was an image he didn't want to see again nor does he want to be that helpless again.

"Remove yourself." The way this girl was speaking it was more of a command from a professional of some sort of secret operation. This wasn't going to turn into like one of those manga where what appeared to be a little kid is actually much older and more experienced in whatever special field she's in right? Honestly Aien hoped that wasn't the case mostly because sometimes these type of situations don't end very well and this sudden gust of wind felt a bit unnatural. However from the corner of his eye Aien saw movement and sure enough it was a monkey-like Hollow. Crimson reishi started to form around his body, rising up from his feet as he was about to intercept until Superia swiftly dealt with the Hollow.

First of all how in the world did she seemingly summon a strange looking hammer out of nothing and how in the blazes can she swing that thing around so powerfully that it blew that Hollow beyond measure in meters in Aien's mind? Normal physics would say that is theoretically impossible to accomplish no matter how much strength one has. Though Aien believes that at this point nothing is normal around here. Seeing as the Hollow was dealt with. Aien refrains from using his power as the crimson reishi dies down to normal. "I'm not here to pick a fight, but it seems you are indeed far more capable of handling yourself. I suppose at this point I shouldn't rely on my narrow sight of things being normal. If... If it's not too much to ask, can you perhaps tell me a little more about the spiritual world? I know little of Soul Society, Hollows, Humans such as myself, and very little in terms of soul."

Seeing that Superia had pretty much ignored his question Aien was under the impression that she obviously didn't want to explain anything. If anything she seemed to be on a mission, or at least despite her graceful walk there was a brisk energy in her steps. One kind of step Aien is familiar with when they're either in a hurry or have a purpose with motivation into their goals. Aien sees that often to people who are in a rush for work, late for school, and even those who are eager to meet up with their friends. The thrill of a rush to accomplish something you're looking forward to is something that unconsciously follows every fluid motion from a simple step to even the spark in their eyes.

Aien began to feel strange after reading into that and it was something Aien wasn't sure what it was. Frankly it was the sound of Hollows that broke his concentration. Intuition was one thing, sensing one's motives is the other, but what Aien had just read perhaps a bit too deep just from seeing Superia's pace. Granted yes she looked more like a doll and it even questioned on if she's even human. Of course at this point he can only logically assume she's beyond human seeing as she blew that Hollow so far away from that single swing.

However there are still some Hollows lingering in the area from the sounds of it, and they were in his way as Aien needs to go in that direction. He can't tell how many there are, but if anything Aien could use this opportunity to get better in fighting in general. But fighting would be too boring and he doesn't feel like hearing their howls in the process. So Aien took out his MP3 player with a set of wireless headphones and begins to listen to his music before making his way further into the park. Towards the sound of howls and probably a hotspot for Hollows to gather around at. Of course he doesn't expect Superia to really bat an eyelash at him on what Aien does. Nor does he expect her to come save his ass when he needs it. Still just in case if Aien gets ambushed the young human goes ahead and utter his very gradually liking phrase. "Heed my call, Aurora..."

Upon saying these words Aien's outer persona vanishes and his inner self emerges. His warm black hair shedding off to reveal his stark white colors. Aien's once amber eyes now possess the burning hatred and malice of dimly glowing red colored eyes. With the crimson cracks forming under his eyes, Aien's body emits a twisted aura of dark crimson reiryoku. The young human grins in a wicked manner as his desire to crush some Hollows seemed exciting to him right now. Normally Aien would fight back against this desire or really try to take back full control over his body. However Aien's previous experience with Hollow is that he cannot go light against these creatures no matter how small and frail they appear to be. "Alright, now this is the kind of party I'm talking about. Let's crank it up a notch shall we?" Aien was more or less talking to himself before he vanished with a passing swish further into forest.