[ OPEN ] August 2012 Introduction Log

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Characters: OPEN to new arrivals and NPCS.
Where: En route to Casualty Communal
Rating: Gen
Time: March 12 onwards
Description: Welcome to Death City!


It had been a little over a week since the sandstorm, and thus a little over a week since the last batch of newcomers. When the readings indicated that BREW was activating again so quickly, it was a bit of a scramble to get everything prepared. The last time it activated before then was early February, so this really was a small time frame. It had been some time since that happened.

But everyone dutifully prepared just in time for the first arrivals. It was also a relatively good day despite the past few rain showers. At least things were much calmer now.

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Comments

[ritsu_kouyou]

That was... disconcerting, to say the least, given what Akiha was, the way her demon ability normally worked and her occasional cravings for blood. She really needed to not let anyone here know she's half-demon. Or half-kishin as this place would put it. To hell with the war, her survival was more important. But still, if ending the war was the only way to go home...

"Thank you," she said, accepting the basket and looking its contents over. "It sounds as if those kishin eggs aren't directly related to the war. Do you know why missions are focused on them instead of witches?"

[topgun_textiles]

"We're always told to run away from witches when they show up. Don't engage 'em or you're dead meat," he said with a frown.

"I'm sick as shit of runnin' from 'em... but y'need a strong Weapon. Kishin egg souls make weapons stronger. 99'a those n' 1 witch soul turns a Weapon into a Deathscythe, more than enough to deal with 'em. My partner n' I got a hell of a lotta work to do..." He ran a hand over his face, careful to avoid the piercing on his nose.

[ritsu_kouyou]

"Is that it? Tch." Troublesome. "I suppose this means I'll have to find a strong Weapon to partner with."

[topgun_textiles]

"Lotta Weapons in the market for a Meister. Shouldn't be too hard if you toss up a video on the DEMISE Network." Though with this personality, it might be a little difficult. But maybe she was somewhat like him in a way...

"Ya look like you can handle yourself, but there ain't anything wrong with askin' for help. Remember that n' I think you'll do a'right."

[ritsu_kouyou]

Finding a partner was definitely going to be difficult because of Akiha's acidic personality, but if there was anyone with the patience and perseverance to endure and get past it... Once Akiha made a bond with someone, it was very strong and she would do anything to protect them. It was just hard to get there.

"Is that was the mirror is for? I haven't looked through the manual yet." There was a pause as Akiha realized something. "Forgive my rudeness. I'm Tohno Akiha."

[topgun_textiles]

"I didn't read the manual either, but yeah. The mirror's pretty much a touchscreen phone," he admitted with a shrug. The book looked like busywork if he could just screw around with the mirror for ten minutes and figure out what he wanted to know.

A brief tip of his head upward was given in acknowledgement. "Tatsumi Kanji. Meister."

He then ran his fingers through short, bleached hair as he remembered something. "In the basket's a couple info pamplets about kishin eggs n' all that, but the other talks about SEES. We got a meeting t'night in our HQ, next to the arcade. Address is on the card. Nobody's forcin' anybody to join, but we're hard up for members."

[ritsu_kouyou]

Touchscreen phones were a bit beyond the technology Akiha was familiar with, but it was an easy concept to figure out just from the name. She looked at it and nodded; she'd figure it out later. Her attention then turned to the pamphlets in the basket. She'd read them later but it was odd that Kanji would try to get her interested in this SEES group. 'Hard up' for members, indeed. It sounded like they were desperate.

"Hmm. I don't exactly play well with others, as I'm sure you can tell, but give me the short version of this SEES organization. Perhaps I'll sit in on the meeting."

[topgun_textiles]

"Yeah, there's the group stuff like the community service, givin' the guests a hand when they get here, but we also head out n' kick some ass when somethin' goes down in the city, or go out n' grab what info we can get on what's goin' on the war."

He then slammed his fist into an open palm, grinning. "So there's somethin' for everybody, yeah? Maybe even you, Tohno-san. I'm pretty sure you can guess what part I'm in for."

Okay, he did like making these gift baskets and making the arm bands but s-shut up.

[ritsu_kouyou]

Community service, helping newcomers like herself... they were definitely not anything Akiha cared about. And as much as she liked to let her more violent side play now and then, she wasn't terribly thrilled about the idea of defending the city. But gathering information about the war... that held her interest some.

And, to be honest, having a group that seemed so... holding hands to support each other could be useful should the nature of her bloodline come out. Maybe she could put up with the pointless bits of this SEES group for the protection it could provide.

"Perhaps you and I have something in common then, Tatsumi. Maybe you will see me there."

[topgun_textiles]

He tried a smile, satisfied with that answer. However she decided to proceed, he would just be happy with seeing more faces in SEES instead of leaving it in its current pitiful state.

"Cool. If SEES ain't for you, then I'll just see you around, yeah?" He shrugged. If the MO of SEES - or the current acting leader - drove her away, that was fine too. Chick was kinda cold, but Kanji found himself a little curious.

[ritsu_kouyou]

Akiha didn't smile back and tucked the basket under her arm.

"I'm certain you will. Thank you, for this," she hefted the basket a little, "and your information. Until next time..."

With a slight nod of her head, Akiha took her leave of the table. She had some things to think about. And living arrangements well, well below her standard to deal with.