<div align="center"><a name="user_fuschsiafox"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>The Fuchsia Fox and an Artifact Absent</strong></span></a></div><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3f/cb/51/3fcb513183b094b643a10c74bed38b1e.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong>Date Toshiro<br/><strong>DAY:</strong>December 26th, 2018 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Nerissa's Bank | Pawnhouse Zaisan, The Gate<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong>Nerissa | Mentions: The Papayo<br/><strong>EXTRA:</strong><br/><strong>WEARING:</strong>An overly large gray hoodie with a Polkadot Stingray emblem (https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.746250090.2683/ssrco,lightweight_hoodie,mens,grey_lightweight_hoodie,front,square_product,x600-bg,f8f8f8.2u3.jpg), black jeans, and his worn running shoes.<br/><hr/>Nerissa selling her place was not so peculiar a thing that Toshiro questioned her mention of it, especially when contrasted to the far more appealing proposition of spending a Christmas at a remote hunting cabin outside of the city. However Toshiro was somewhat taken aback by the terms, 'simple hunting cabin,' and<em>'jacuzzi,'</em>being in the same sentence. “What would I be shy about? Half the fun of a hot tub or a jacuzzi is the company, although I get if you'd wouldn't really want to share it with two guys. As for the lake being frozen, that's fine, I'm sure it's still nice. Although if we wanted to, we could always set up a tent on the lake, catch some smelt and fry them up.” Nostalgic and warm memories of Toshiro's childhood were soon brushed aside by the shocking sight of what Nerissa referred to as a simple hunting cabin, “That's... I mean I never had a hunting cabin to compare it to, but I'd almost call that a mansion!” Toshiro's tone bore an obvious awe for the sight rather than any sort of judgment.<br/><br/>Rolling the bottom of his can on the dashboard in recollection, Toshiro shrugged his shoulders at Nerissa's question, “I don't really know if I'm all that loud most of the time. More so on the receiving end than otherwise, but I haven't had anyone really complain.” Smiling at the comment regarding his ear's Toshiro unconciously pulled at his lobe as he recounted the pain, “Oh yeah I wouldn't recommend it, always wear ear protection when you're with a demon who can weaponize sound. Although the pain wasn't nearly as bad as the vertigo, felt like I was tied to a ceiling fan. He was a sweetheart about it though.”  Turning back towards Nerissa with a look of both surprise and mild admiration for what he assumed she meant, he continued, “A bad location... like... you do it in public places? I've never really tried it, but it sounds exciting. Are you big into exhibitionism then?”<br/><br/>“Yep, just like the weapon. A lot of her music was very pro demon and human relations at a time when it was a very unpopular thing to do, and a part of that was adopting quite a bit of shared demon and Japanese history into her acts.” Pointing at the remainder of her band, it was easy to see that it's membership was largely split down the middle in regards to demon and human members. Smiling in pride at Nerissa's compliment regarding his sister, Toshiro scratched the back of his head as he replied somewhat uncertainly, “I'm betting she misses it, she absolutely loved the sense of inspiring a crowd with her music. I've seen interviews with her where she says she gets a similar kick out of seeing the bands she manages doing the same thing, but she never looks quite convinced by that answer.”<br/><br/>Patting his pants and bandaged sheath legs in happiness, the pain much less severe than it had been a few hours ago, Toshiro couldn't help but smile at Nerissa's comment regarding how he'd look, “Maybe I'll have to get a few new pairs, it's been a bit since I've had a chance to go shopping for them. Something a bit more risque for nights out, and something a little classier for work.” Her follow up question was substantially more personal and interesting, and it took him a moment to answer with a hint of trepidation, not towards the subject matter, but to how sure he was of the answer, “An enjoyable physical connection is definitely a big part of it, I mean these are people who make a living out making others feel good. Think of getting a massage from a boyfriend or girlfriend compared to a masseuse, both are nice for different reasons, but the professional touch is something else. Also you might be surprised at just how good the people working at the nicer brothel's are at good conversation, sure they're paid for their time, but a lot of them are people who just have a real knack for listening. It's kinda the hostess club appeal.”<br/><br/>“Don't get me wrong, I'd love a long term relationship with someone again, but I don't think I'd ever physically settle for the same thing day in and out, and I wouldn't expect it from them either.” Thoughtfully chewing on the remainder of his pocky, he added, “So I guess the answer is, I date for a personal connection that never seems to play out, and I visit brothels for a pleasant company as a way to relax and get my mind off of things.” Turning towards Nerissa he added with no real knowledge of their connection, “Think of Az, he's absolutely head over heels in love with his wife, but he still enjoys outside company with Riko's consent. He gets a new experience and a way to relieve his colossal libido, but his hearts always going to belong to his wife.” There was the slightly less romantic caveat that the demon's polyamorous leanings were a physical necessity in his relationship, but Toshiro didn't find it worth bringing up. Pointing his can towards Nerissa he turned the question back on her, “I mean you've probably looked for relief outside of a relationship, I know beast demons have a pretty intolerable heat, but did you ever think that satisfying it was getting in the way of finding a relationship?”<br/><br/>Finishing the detailing on the drawing of the Pawnhouse's sign in his sketchbook, Toshiro was glad Nerissa cleared up a point of mystery he hadn't brought up, “So they project the field into a location rather than just surrounding themselves with it. That's much easier to deal with. All we'd have to do is convince him to put the field out of the way, then we'd hit him from a different direction.” Like Nerissa, Toshiro had no desire to resort to a conflict if they could avoid it, but it was better they planned for the possibility rather than simply wish it didn't happen. Shaking his head somewhat dismissively of Nerissa's concern, he reassured her, “I mean it as you convincing him as a last resort, but I think you're way more charming then you give yourself credit for. Only a few hours ago you got me to stop hating you by convincing me that you had an evil twin who assaulted me, and now we're scoping out a dangerous pawn shop and planning to steal... to recover a mysterious artifact before it falls into the hands of an unknown buyer. That takes a silver tongue.”<br/><br/>Again he appreciated her complimenting his approach to dating, even if it hadn't served him particularly well up to this point. Scratching his chin in thought, he replied to her last question first, “Eh, I would say the time between dating and sex depends on the goal of the date and the people involved. If you both want to go for it earlier on, go for it, don't dance around it for the sake of keeping up appearances. If that makes things awkward, I'd say it wasn't going to work anyway.” Then thinking on the question asked by the magazine, Toshiro answered with clear certainty, “If I'm not sure that I want to sleep with them after the third date, unless there was something else going on in my life, I'd say it probably wasn't going to happen. So... D again. I'd break things off and start looking for someone else. Eh, go with C, it's the best choice offered.” Once again he pulled the chocostick from Nerissa's fingers before sitting up to once again make sure the compass had the same readings as before and sighing as its readings remained the same.