"Great, I've been left with a stupid fruit by a perverted monster," Yuki muttered to herself as she got out of the chair, groaning a bit as she could still feel the effects of exhaustion. "So what exactly are you anyways? I'd have to assume that you're a part of the monster, but you look human, unless that is just a disguise." She wasn't going to bother to try to figure out where she was and how it worked. It wasn't exactly in an area of learning she had any knowledge in or any interest either and since Ichigo didn't seem to know, there was no point in trying to get him to explain any of it.

No... no disguise here. Actually, I'm his first attempt to create a human-like avatar... I think I'm fairly good, though he's decided to make more, now, after me.

He winced slightly at her caustic attitude. He figured being ravished by the monster hadn't helped her mood at all... had it?

I suppose you're still angry, huh? Sorry... I had nothing to do with any of this, if that helps at all.

Yuki rolled her eyes. "Well being attacked by a monster tends not to put me in the best of moods, and it doesn't help hearing that you had nothing to do with it." He paused to think, looking over the Ichigo avatar. "You may think that you're fairly good, but if he's continuing to make more avatars, there's obviously something wrong with the original version that he doesn't like. Why else would he continue to make more avatars if he could fix the original version?"

Ichigo glared, then. He spoke quietly, his voice actually growing quieter now that he was actually annoyed.

I suppose parents only have a second child because there was something wrong with the first, too? Your analogy fails, Yuki. Ice cold. She seemed to have struck this one. He had a much thinner skin than his forebear... that was a fact.

Yuki shrugged her shoulders. "Parents have a second child to improve their chance of having the child they desire. They also do it so they have a better chance of spreading their family. Its a biological instinct. When technology upgrades, its because the previous version is faulty and the designer tends to be too lazy to bother repairing it, finding it easier to start over. They just don't want to acknowledge that they made a mistake in their work, and instead blame the technology for being faulty and start again."

Your words are flawed. Sometimes, yes, parents do create children to have one they desire... but not always, not by a long shot. Much of it time, it's merely love. Or mistake. But when on purpose, it's rarely because of a fault of the original child. That much is certain.

Anger. And she, of course, had done so almost knowingly, hadn't she? Regardless, Ichigo shook his head.

It doesn't matter. I'm here to make sure you're alright, and you're obviously fine. Your body's damage is being repaired as we speak, and when you awaken in your bed, you'll be completely fine.

"So my logic for parents may be flawed, but you didn't seem to have any criticism for the technology side of it," Yuki pointed out. "Is it because you agree with it and find contentment in being a failed program, accepting the fact that the monster doesn't bother to fix any problems in you, to perfect you, and instead builds better avatars?" She found some enjoyment out of it. She knew that she had no physical strength that could counter the monsters she'd run into, no ability that would help defend herself, but obviously the monster wasn't immune to her words.

For a long moment he was silent.

One human can't do everything. One human does not have every personality trait. To find new forms of humans, to balance the equations, so to speak... my master has created others. My sister, Jiro, for example...

And then, a girl appeared, as if from nowhere. At first, she was bowing slightly, towards her brother. Deferred to him. She had an odd purple hair color, and eyes of pure red. Her body was petite, slender, graceful. She looked utterly harmless.Then, she caught the glance of Naito Yuki... and a grin appeared on her face. A grin of pure malevolence. Playful, yes, but malevolent.

Well. Who do we have here. Jiro looked up to her brother, sensing the uneasiness in his gaze. Did she piss you off, oneesan? Let me kill her for you! A look of happiness crossed her face. Happiness at the thought of... killing Naito, apparently.

Ichigo glared at his sister, then turned towards Yuki. I doubt you'd call my sister an improvement. But... she has a different purpose than me. Would you like to know what it is?

Yuki noticed the arrival of the other avatar. She didn't seem too threatening, until she looked at Yuki and grinned. That look made her worry and the apparent eagerness in her voice to kill her didn't make her feel any better, or reassure her in the slightest. "I would call her a different version, rather than an improvement given that you're the original. But I think I can guess what her purpose." She felt a bit of fear at Jiro. "But I doubt that her purpose would be approved by the monster. Like you said, you're hear to make sure that I'm fine, not to injure me anymore, and I doubt that it would like having you hurt me while I'm here. If the monster wanted me hurt, he can clearly do it on his own without the help of his avatars."

Ichigo, of course, nodded. She was absolutely right, and he had summoned Jiro only as an object lesson.

Completely correct. My sister here, though... he placed a hand on her head, and the girl actually flinched a bit, and blushed. ... is a bit... overeager.

Jiro looked at her brother with a frown, before stepping forward, towards Yuki. Father may not want me to kill you, but that doesn't mean I always listen! She glanced back to Ichigo, and sighed.

Okay, I don't care what you want to hear, I'll absolutely clear who we are. Oniisan here is supposed to be an avatar of love and hope or something. Her expression turned suddenly... jealous? He even has a girlfriend. bitch And I'm hatred, jealousy, all of that. I get to cause pain and despair wherever I go. Pretty cool, huh?

Yuki looked at Jiro. She somewhat doubted that Jiro would actually kill her. She might hurt her, but not kill her. She noticed the jealous look that she was giving him. "Well, I suppose that his girlfriend is nothing more than an avatar as well, so couldn't you simply create one for yourself that enjoys receiving pain from you? There are humans who enjoy receiving pain from their partner and are aroused by it. Or do you like causing pain and despair for others and yourself?"

Jiro merely laughed. Shaking her head, she glared at Yuki. Not because she was upset at what Yuki was saying, of course... but because of the thoughts in her own mind.

Another avatar? Oh goodness no. She pointed to her brother. See, Ichigo here- with that Ichigo clasped a hand around the girl's mouth. With an apologetic smile, he looked at her.

Leave now. Then... Jiro was gone. That was close! Ichigo really didn't want his feelings made public... and besides, it wasn't like the situation was some totally set thing. He doubted that... but it didn't matter. He looked at Yuki then, and sighed.

As you can see... different version. But anyway... I know you aren't pleased with having been forced. But I hope Antipode's actions were at least better than most. He bowed then, and then glanced back to the girl. Soon, it'd be time to finish the mental link, and let the girl see into the mind... and vice versa. He was feigning ignorance, of course. But it was so much more human to not seem to know anything about such matters.

But Jiro gave Yuki just enough information to put some of the picture together. The avatar was in love with someone, or something, outside of the monster! Was it one of the students?? The teachers? Another monster? She looked at Ichigo. "Different, but there can't be that many avatars with just different personality traits... I can say that from my own experience that the monster was less violent than some of the others I've run into," she admitted. It didn't take her, brand her with its mark and claim her for a pet after all.

He smirked. He'd heard that thought! It seemed the mental link was nearing completion after all.

She didn't do those things because I wouldn't let her. She'd have found doing so hilarious, honestly.

He sighed, seeing how she realized it. Maybe you'll learn her identity when Antipode finishes his link to your mind... but for now, I'll tell you that at the moment, he plans four of us. Two are complete, the third... is going to be a student at this school, I wager. A regular one, I mean. To experience things from another perspective. The fourth? Well, he hasn't told us yet.

"Hm. Possibly but what she wanted to do may have gotten her into some trouble and..." Yuki paused, trying to remember something. " He said earlier something about not harming the students because it wasn't allowed..." He couldn't remember his exact words after all that had happened to her. "A student. I assume that would be an interesting experience for it, being on the receiving end of the attacks for once." She wondered if she would be able to recognize the student avatar if she ran into her once she was completed.