Noriaki Kakyoin

There's been a reason for my absence. It's not a good one and one that makes me feel pretty dumb, but I managed to get lost in the forest. I couldn't find my way back easily...It's embarrassing to admit to that. At least I missed the "fun" the Hibou had planned.

Also...I don't feel the presence of Dio and Vanilla Ice here anymore. That's one less thing to worry about.

Getting around the school has been a bit hard for me. I'm finally getting used to the layout of this new school...being a transfer student is hard enough, but being blind just makes it harder.

I'm sure quite a few of you are wondering exactly what Jotaro and I are doing in this town...It's just a brief stop on the way to California. No, we aren't prospectors; it's a research trip. A l--

*suddenly, there's a shout, a metallic clang, and thudding. There's a heavy sigh, grumbling, and then an exasperated Kakyoin starts to speak again*

Whoever put the spittoon on the stairs is going to get their ass kicked.

This wrong will be righted. Those who lost their lives will get their justice. I don't think death is a fitting punishment, considering how temporary it is. Maybe the rest of us can arrange something much more deserved.

Commissioned for another painting. I suppose I shouldn't complain about the work I'm given, but portraits do get so boring after so many of them. Work is work, though, and the fee is enough to support me for a full month. Working for the royal family has its benefits. I never have to worry about becoming as poor as most of the peasants.

He's gone.

Maybe it's for the better that he's gone back. He can go back to doing what he was meant to do and not be stuck here.

I miss him, though...partly because it's freezing and my coat is only good for so much. Is it weird to say I miss the warmth? He was like a personal space heater sometimes.

Holly-san, would you like me to come visit you again? You must be freezing, too.

It's times like these that I wish I could truly see things as they really are again.

I haven't felt snow in so many years...

Somehow seeing this all through Hierophant's eyes feels almost empty. *sighs*

I'm trying to make the best of this, though. At the very least, it's a welcome change.

You wouldn't believe how grateful I am to not be included in the Hibou's little curses lately.

Somehow, this all feels oddly familiar...Except I'm not painting someone who has no idea I'm doing it.

*The voice speaking is Jotaro's voice, however the manner of speaking is very much NOT Jotaro-like* This...is very, very weird. I can see now, though. Hierophant is still here...I'm rather glad I didn't get control of Star Platinum.

It looks like it's been happening to others, though, hasn't it? Damned Hibou are at it again...

Maybe now I can wash this damn hat.

I didn't think it was possible, but I've gotten bored here.

It's a little disconcerting to wake up next to what used to be an iguana and is now your very naked boyfriend. *laughs* As least J.P. didn't attack Jotaro's tail anymore than usual.

So the city's back to normal, the bad guys have been defeated, and everything is perfect and happy? Again, this won't last long, but hopefully the next curse will be like that last one and fun rather than annoying.

...Looking back on the video I posted, I don't know how Jotaro managed to wear that without any accidents.

[Something has activated the recording function of Kakyoin's communication device. It's pointed near a window of the apartment he and Jotaro share. You see two men, one dressed like this and the other dressed like this. Kakyoin's voice is heard]

I don't know why I'm wearing this...It's completely ridiculous. And you...you're not even wearing a shirt! Doesn't that leave you kind of vulnerable?

[A sigh and Kakyoin leans on the window sill]

I guess it's time to leave?

[The two men disappear from sight and the recorder is eventually blocked by a kitten laying it front of it. It shuts off after three minutes of inactivity]

Well, Iggy is gone. I know this is a little bit late, but I sort of miss him. Maybe the real Iggy will show up here sometime. Then we'd all be screwed. *laughs*

Since I've gone blind, I've had trouble keeping the apartment as clean as I like. I should ask Jotaro to help me a bit more...

Things have calmed down a bit finally. Iggy stopped trying to attack J.P. after getting his nose scratched. He went yelping and hid under the blankets. He gives J.P. full berth now. It's...nice not to be covered in kitten scratches. *laugh*

*Loud barking, hissing, and angry kitten noises are heard in the background throughout the post*

It's a Boston Terrier puppy...It looks an awful lot like Iggy, but I don't know if it's actually him. He won't leave J.P. alone, either. I wonder if he likes coffee gum the way Iggy did. I'll have to find out l--HEY! *barking gets louder, Kakyoin makes a few "owowow" noises*

Great...Now J.P. is attached to my neck.

Things have quieted down and I'm so grateful for this. I was getting sick of drunk-sitting Jotaro. He's fine and seems to have escaped a hangover, at the very least.

This sense of normalcy won't last long, knowing the Hibou. I just wonder what's next for us.

*Kakyoin is using Hierophant Green to help him see. Those that are capable of seeing Stand can see it in the background. Kakyoin picks up a small bundle of blue striped fur. He smiles and shows it to the camera, getting a tiny mew from the kitten*

The kitten I took in a little while ago now officially has a name - Jean Pierre or J.P. for short. He's a little bundle of energy most of the time...But times like right now, he's really calm and is content to lay in my lap and purr. It's not so much fun when he decides to knead my leg. *laughs*

I've had to do a lot of drunk-sitting lately. I had to get Hina-chan out of one of the stuffed animal trees and I have to keep an eye on Jotaro all the time. He's a quiet drunk, at least.

*at that point, Jotaro can be seen in the background dancing poorly and singing "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. Kakyoin turns and raises an eyebrow*

...Or not. It looks like I have someone to tend to. Everyone be careful, please! *the video ends with him getting up and joining Jotaro, though he's dancing much better than the drunk one*

I think Jotaro's going to kill me for this, but I found something resembling a kitten in the forest. It looks like a normal tabby kitten...except it's blue, I think; I can't quite tell with the green haze. Either way... *there's a small mew, then a soft laugh* It's nice to have a pet...He keeps going after my hair, though. Anyone have any suggestions for names? If he keeps acting how he is, he's going to get the name Jean Pierre.