[ semi-closed] they just keep trickling in

[soul_mods]

Characters: New guests and their volunteer helpers
Location: Around Shibusen
Rating: G
Time: April 19-20
Description: Another small BREW hiccup results in another "round" of unexpected newcomers into the city.

Just like last time, a very small group of individuals has appeared within Death City, and just like last time, no one even knew about it. Fortunately things have been relatively calm these past few days and it's an especially warm day today, so at least any impromptu help and touring should go smoothly.

[ooc: Just like last time, this is a consolidated log for the volunteer intro buddy system. Either the new character or the volunteer can start the thread. For each thread, indicate the character names in the subject line. Whether or not another character is pulled in is up to the players, BUT the threads are closed to the initial partnered characters (hence the "semi-closed" label.

The new characters are also free to start a thread with one another if they so wish.]

Comments

[topgun_textiles]

Some days it's easier... like if that sun ain't beating down on ya. [Accompanied by the jerk of a thumb toward the celestial body that seemed quite happy to see the two of them, laughing away.]

Then it gets seriously cold at night, so a run up these stairs helps warm you up.

[But the building before them was another oddity, very symmetrical in all sorts of ways, and beyond clean despite the students milling about the front 'yard', chatting away and studying after a lesson.]

This here's the Death Weapon Meister Academy. ...Shibusen's less of a mouthful, though. Here they train up Weapons and Meisters while teachin' 'em about resonance and all that stuff.

Also optional; never set foot in a class myself. [Even if... the Weapon he lives with gives him a very, very dirty look for skipping.]

Anyway, the soul scanners are inside. They're like x-rays and they tell ya which one you are. We usually have a big set-up for when huge groups of new people roll in, but lately it's just been spitting people out at random.

[kill_some_time]

[One of his furry ears flicks as if it were agreeing with her.

To be honest, Hades is somewhat at a loss. It is obvious that some sort of introducing explanation would be in place, but explaining things, especially in a manner that gives full context and is frank rather than riddled with word plays, isn't any of those things that he is very good with.]

This is Shibusen. [He places his hand on one of the walls to show that he means the building.] The city is called Death City. The local reigning god messed up and has summoned a lot of people from worlds that isn't this in order to help them fight their war against what they call the forces of insanity.

[Did he miss something? Oh yeah.. ]

Tell the next person you meet here that you are a "guest" and they shall explain it to you properly.

[fortheworldtosee]

[... Sorry, Kanji, Saber totally missed everything you just said. Her green eyes had idly followed his gesture upwards, and are now stuck staring at the grinning, laughing sun with a look of total comedic shock on her face.]

What in Apollo's name is that?!

[topgun_textiles]

[He'd gone on ahead a step or two before the exclamation broke out, and he turned. She was looking up for s-- oh. Oh.]

[He was so damn used to the thing at this point that he'd forgotten.]

The sun. Moon's like that, too. They both like to drool sometimes, and there's a lotta people who play Dodge The Drool when that happens.

[Said with an absolute straight face. Few things phased him any more about this world.]

[itsfondue]

No, just wanted to know what organizations are here. Good to know that people have set up groups and are working together.

[obimycommands]

What a vague explanation. So I have been enlisted to fight their battle?

I see thou art still being leery of answering my questions in full, as well.

[kill_some_time]

Does it not satisfy you? I fear that I am no good with presenting anybody with options. It may come from the fact that my domain is usually either very final or very open to free will.

[fortheworldtosee]

Dodge... the drool...

[What. The. Fuck.]

Are there any other absurd things about this world I should be made aware of?

[topgun_textiles]

Uhh... oh, yeah. There's this rumor that Weapons transform their first time by throwin' themselves down a flight of stairs. That's bullshit.

There's another rumor that you resonate better with your partner if you kiss 'em or sleep in their bed. Uh... th-that's bullshit, too.

[pishirogane]

Yes. It's imperative we all lend a hand one way or another.

[obimycommands]

Thy name; I asked for thy name as well.

[kill_some_time]

Mine?

[He blinks as if that wasn't a thing that crossed his mind as being important and then shrugs. Introductions is another thing Hades is not good at.]

...They call me Hades, King of the Dead. I am the god of death, evil, insanity, riches and quite a lot more.

[fortheworldtosee]

[Saber has to fight the urge to facepalm at that. She may not know how this whole transformation thing works yet, but flinging yourself down stairs... what the hell has that ever accomplished?

Oh, but that second thing certainly catches her interest...]

Oh? And why do you think such a thing is so absurd? Physical contact can create a wonderful union between two individuals, you know. [A slow grin spreads across her face, and she chuckles in a very not-so-innocent way.] If forging a close bond is the key to this "resonate" business you mentioned, then what better better way to do so?

[obimycommands]

Oh, quite a dark figure thou cuts. Perhaps I was hasty in mine previous assessment; that look does suit thee.

I am Kiriha, tsukumogami of the obi!

[itsfondue]

The basis for anyone to be successful in wartime. [Small pause] To be successful in most things. Can't do everything by ourselves.

It works! :D

[helpstroubled]

[ She hears something, though she's unsure of exactly what she's hearing. Like... Small footsteps? She turns to the steps, squinting slightly as her body tenses. ]

Is someone there?

[kill_some_time]

[A tsukumogami, huh? That would explain some of the ways she had acted up until now.]


... I guess that means that humans would consider you old.

[fallengodrisen]

[Serph tilts his head. This is a positive thing, at least. It's easier than killing other demons or selling plants for money. Though really, it sounds a little too good to be true.

He would pay any amount of money if it meant he could know what had happened to Sera.

Though speaking of killing demons... Serph stops suddenly, frowning and staring at his hands.

There's something missing. A familiar feeling he'd long grown accustomed to just isn't there anymore.]

[topgun_textiles]

H-huh!? [Oh. Ohhh, he's red again. Waving a hand as if to dismiss the idea, he turned his head away.]

B-because it just IS, damn it! I m-mean, if that's what it took, then me and-- [Whoa. WHOA. Hey, let's reel this shit back! Backpedal, Kanji! Backpedal for your life!!]

I-it's been proven wrong, that's all ya need to know!!

[fortheworldtosee]

Oh? So you've tried to test this rumor before? Perhaps you just haven't explored enough! [Oh this kid is just too funny. Saber's not even trying to hide her laughter at Kanji's flustered response.] Do not give in now! Continue to explore, and perhaps you will find that this myth is indeed true!

[topgun_textiles]

Th-the hell!? Y-ya got it all wrong, w-we weren't tryin' to test-- I mean--

Th-there's no myth to test! Cut that out!!

obvs this is the best time to go hit up his new post

[fortheworldtosee]

Do not be so embarrassed, Kanji! Exploring bonds with the people you wish to be close to is one of the joys of youth, is it not? [Her laugh falls short momentarily. Wow that line of teasing made her sound old, best avoid that...]

Besides, if I'm mistaken, why have you become so flustered, hmm? A simple misunderstanding shouldn't cause such a reaction!

Yes, of course.

[topgun_textiles]

Y-yeah, well, y'don't just spring shit like that on a guy! Give me a damn heart attack...

[Yeah, he needs a minute. Whew.]

[fortheworldtosee]

[She quirks an eyebrow.]

Does a bit of lighthearted teasing truly exhaust the people of this age so quickly? Strange...

[obimycommands]

Perhaps, if they knew mine age. But they are wont to judge one by thy appearance, are they not? Most seeth me as fairly young still.

[Her acting like an immature brat half the time doesn't help either]

And of course, it be in no way to imply that I am past my prime!

[Well, technically she is, but only because Kazuya is not nearly as awesome at wielding her as his mom was]